Team BC curlers advance to semi-final
Team BC pulls out a hard fought win over Team PEI to advance to the semis.
Team BC’s Mel Pemble captures silver in alpine for an excited Prince George crowd
Team BC bring home the hardware in alpine as the Prince George U12 ski racers bring a whole new level of excitement to the slopes.
Medal trifecta for Emily Dickson as Team BC posts big results at Winter Games
Emily Dickson earned her third medal of the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday in the biathlon 10km pursuit, adding a gold to her silver and bronze finishes from earlier this week.
Team BC’s long track speed skaters were also golden – Jacob Graham (Dawson Creek) and Sara Spence (Kamloops) both won their respective 500m races in Fort St. John on Wednesday.
Silver medals were earned by Mel Pemble (Victoria) in the para alpine slalom, Leia Hoot (Kamloops) in the target shooting air rifle event, and the female long track speed skating team took silver in women’s pursuit: Sara Spence, Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna).
The team of Tony Procter (Prince George) and Emerie Watson (Quesnel) earned a bronze in the compound archery event.
Golden day for B.C. long track speed skaters
Team BC’s long track speed skaters got off to an impressive start at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday earning gold in the men’s and women’s 500m events and a silver in the women’s team pursuit.
Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops took top spot on the podium in the 500m. Spence was also part of the team that won silver in the pursuit event with Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna ).
Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops took top spot on the podium in the 500m. Spence was also part of the team that won silver in the pursuit event with Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna ).
Impressive medal haul for Team BC long trackers
Team BC has an impressive showing long track speed skating today. The day ended on a high from the two gold medals from Jacob Graham and Sara Spence and bronze in the women’s team pursuit.
Dickson wins gold
Local biathlete Emily Dickson rounds out her medal set with a gold in the women’s 10km pursuit. Both men’s and women’s teams rally for some important flag points for Team BC.
Freestyle skiing event wraps up for Team BC
Team BC pulls out two fourth place finishes, wrapping up an impressive showing in freestyle skiing.
Owen Bishop shoots a personal best in the 10m air rifle competition
Team BC’s Owen Bishop wraps a perfect score, a fifth place finish and a personal best into the men’s individual air rifle today.
It’s all in your head
It’s been said that luck is where preparation and opportunity meet. Mental Performance is a key component of any high performance sport. There is nothing that can describe the pressure felt by athletes during a high stakes competition like Canada Winter Games.
Willett Father-son combo pull in gold in hammer throw
/in 2015 NewsThey are father and son at home but here in Wood Buffalo, Alta. father Laurie Willett is on duty as coach of son Sam Willett (Victoria), the top-ranked hammer throw athlete competing at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.
Team BC cyclists dominate on first day of competition
/in 2015 NewsOn the first day of competition Team BC cyclists took home five of six medals in the Individual Time Trial event, setting the stage for three more exciting days of racing.
Team BC Gymnasts ready for competition
/in 2015 NewsOur 12 gymnasts worked hard on perfecting their routines at today’s training sessions in preparation for competition which will begin tomorrow.
17 medals at Athletics on Day 1
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC showed their stuff on the track today bringing home 17 medals.
Nine medals for Canoe Kayak on Day 1
/in 2015 NewsCanoe Kayak athletes hit the water paddling today and were rewarded for all their hard work with nine medals.
Team BC shines in Judo with six medals
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC shines in judo on day one of competition earning six medals – five gold and one bronze.
Herbertson’s Time to Shine
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC’s U16 men’s basketball team started the tournament strong with a decisive 123-12 win over Nunavut. Every player saw plenty of minutes during the game today, but #22 Declan Herbertson had a standout game for Team BC and scored 12 of the team’s whopping 123 points.
Beach Volleyball off to a 2-0 start
/in 2015 NewsThe men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams each earned two wins in action today.
Wins for Team BC Tennis against Team Sask
/in 2015 NewsWins across the board for Team BC tennis today against Team Sask.
Team BC busy at practice on day 2
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC head coach, Kate Walker, was busy putting the wrestling athletes through their paces today at practice.
Dakoda Darling ready for Wheelchair Athletics
/in 2015 NewsDakoda Darling is ready for wheelchair athletics competition to begin at the Western Canada Summer Games!
Gymnasts enjoying day 1 in Wood Buffalo
/in 2015 News12 gymnasts, 2 coaches, and 1 manager arrived in Wood Buffalo on August 6 from all over British Columbia. The Team have settled into the Athlete’s Village and have been enjoying the delicious food and having their own bedrooms.
Up in the Air
/in 2015 NewsWomen’s Basketball BC team member Azalya Forstbauer had never been on an airplane before the Team BC charter flight left Vancouver, B.C. for the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, A.B. on Thursday August 6, 2015.
Team BC fired up for 2015 Games
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC Pep Rally and #Big Air opening ceremony the highlight of Day 1 at the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo.
Judo winning at pin trading
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC Judo and Team Sask Gymnastics square off in pin trading at the Athletes Village.
Team BC Tennis taking in the Games
/in 2015 NewsFrom practice, to pin trading, pep rally and the Opening Ceremony it was a full first day at the Games for Team BC Tennis.