Tales of Turnaround Day

Every multi-sport games has its madness. For the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games the one day that is a guaranteed to be a long day is known as “Turnaround Day.”

Team BC leads medal count after phase one of Western Canada Summer Games

Team BC came to the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games as the province to beat and the phase one athletes did not disappoint.  Team BC leads the medal count with 169 including 77 gold, 51 silver, and 41 bronze.

Team BC Results Recap Aug 11

On the final day of competition for phase 1, Team BC earned another 51 medals and sits in top spot in the medal count.

McIntyre tumbles to gold

It was a golden day for Salt Spring Island gymnast Darby McIntyre as she tumbled her way to gold with a score of 14.8 on the floor exercise final Tuesday at Macdonald Island Park.

Its all in the family at beach volleyball

It was a family affair on the sand for Team BC as the beach volleyball finals played out on the sand today at Snye Park. Siblings Quinci and Liam Birker (Kelowna) and Darby and Devon Dunn (South Surrey) together with their parents travel as a pack.

Double Gold for 4x400m relay teams to wrap up athletics competition

On the final day of competition Team BC athletics athletes continued their golden performances. The 4x400m relay teams took the top of the podium. 

BC men’s basketball defends title beating Manitoba in gold-medal thriller

Team BC men's basketball successfully defended their title from 2011 today with a 66-60 victory in a thrilling gold-medal match against Manitoba.

22 individual medals for Team BC Wrestling

Team BC Wrestlers dominated the mat in the individual competition with every athlete contributing to the 22 medal haul!

Great Games for Team BC Tennis

There were many stories from the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games for the tennis athletes and coaches, great tennis, gold medal performances, heart breaking defeats, opening ceremonies, pep rallies, pin trading and more...

Flag Bearer Alex Brent is excited to get paddling

Team BC’s flag bearer and kayak athlete, Alex Brent, is excited to get the Games started.

Advice from Team BC’s Medical Manager

All your hard work and preparation will be for naught if you can’t stay healthy during the Games.   See some key tips from Team BC Medical Manager, Ashely Reese.

Beach Siblings excited to get the Games going

Darby Dunn, Devon Dunn, Liam Birker and Quinci Birker took to the court this morning in anticipation in getting the Games started. ‎The siblings are looking forward to competing at the Games together.

Wrestling with excitement in Fort McMurray

20 athletes and three coaches from the wrestling team arrived today in Fort McMurray. This team was so excited to be here today they even scheduled a practice on arrival day.

Tennis Team arrives in Wood Buffalo

Arrival day in Wood Buffalo was very eventful for the tennis team.

The team was warmly welcomed at the airport by Team BC mission staff, Western Canada Summer Games volunteers, a DJ and of course Games mascot Mistiko.

Team BC is ready to take on the ‘Best in the West!”

The athletes and coaches for phase 1 of the Western Canada Summer Games have arrived in Wood Buffalo.  On behalf of the entire Mission Team – Welcome to the Games!

23 Team BC and BC Games alumni on Team Canada at Parapan Am Games

23 Team BC and BC Games alumni are representing Team Canada at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto including 16 athletes and seven officials.

Team BC Uniforms and Pin Package Unveiled

In just two weeks, Team BC will march proudly into the Opening Ceremony of 2015 Western Canada Summer Games wearing the colours of their home province.

Team BC ready to take on the best of the west at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games

A contingent of 427 people make up Team BC and they are ready to compete against the best in the west at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.  Canoe Kayak athlete, Alex Brent, will be Team BC’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony.

BC Soccer announces Team BC selections for Western Canada Summer Games

BC Soccer had selected the male and female athletes to represent Team BC at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.

Team BC and Mi KIDS Partner at 2015 Western Canada Summer Games

Team BC and Mi KIDS Fort McMurray have forged a partnership to provide children in Fort McMurray with access to sport. During the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games, Team BC will provide a cash donation to Mi KIDS.

Cycling BC announces 10 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer games

Cycling BC has selected 10 athletes to complete for Team BC at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta.

Team BC launches #WEareBC Spirit Contest

With the countdown on to the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games we want to see your Team BC Spirit!  Take a picture or make a video showing your #WEareBC Spirit for a chance to win as Beats Pill Speaker. 

51 Team BC alumni on Team Canada for 2015 PanAm Games

51 Team BC alumni are set to compete for Team Canada at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto.  BC Games and Team BC alumni make up 50% of the BC athletes at the Games.

Rowing BC selects 17 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games

Rowing BC is proud to announce the following athletes selected to represent the province of British Columbia at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.

BC Athletics selects 50 athletes to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games

Burnaby, BC – BC Athletics is pleased to nominate 50 athletes to the
2015 TeamBC Western Canada Summer Games Team. 25 female and 25 male
athletes were selected to compete at the Games, taking place in Wood
Buffalo, Alberta August 6 – 11, 2015.

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)-speaking Peoples on whose traditional territory the BC Games Society office stands, and the Songhees, Xwsepsum, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

 
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