Team BC hits target with bronze medal in Team Air Pistol event
In an event where concentration and complete focus can make all the difference, Team BC air pistol target shooters Brian Ng of Langley and Dakota O’Donovan of Merritt aimed their way to the podium with a bronze medal finish in the Canada Winter Games team event on Tuesday.
Team BC captures silver and several top five finishes in biathlon
Prince George’s Emily Dickson skis away with another medal in biathlon while her teammates steal several spots in the top five.
Men’s gymnastics team captures bronze in the team event
Team BC has another strong showing in gymnastics as the men take bronze in the team event. Both teams are getting ready for the all around events starting Tuesday.
Team BC Hockey posts win over PEI
Team BC posted a win over PEI 5-1.
Kristina Natalenko earns Team BC silver in a challenging day on the slopes
Six Team BC ladies place in the alpine top 20 today despite a challenging course.
Team BC is sweeping away the competition
Team BC defeats Team Yukon and Team New Brunswick, increasing its win record to 3-0. The team is gearing up to play Team Nova Scotia tomorrow.
Team BC moves to 1-1 in ringette pool play with win over Team PEI
Team BC evens it up in pool play with 7-4 win over Team PEI.
Pemble races to gold in Giant Slalom Para, Natalenko earns silver in Giant Slalom
Prince George’s Purden Ski Village was the site of the first Giant Slalom Para Female race in the Canada Winter Games’ Alpine skiing event on Monday and it turned out to be a golden opportunity for 14-year-old Mel Pemble.
The Victoria skier raced her way to the top of the podium in her first contest of the 2015 Games.
A few hours later, New Westminster’s Kristina Natalenko, 15, won silver in Giant Slalom Female
Two fourth place finishes for Team BC rifle shooters
Team BC rifle shooters off to a fiery start with two fourth place finishes. Competition picks back up Tuesday.
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.