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.
Shallon Olsen vaults to silver in female gymnastics all around
Surrey’s Shallon Olsen took the Canada Winter Games silver medal in the female gymnastics all around event on Tuesday night in Prince George.
Advice from Team BC’s Medical Manager
/in 2015 NewsAll 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
/in 2015 NewsDarby 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
/in 2015 News20 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
/in 2015 NewsArrival 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!”
/in 2015 NewsThe 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
/in 2015 News23 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 2015 NewsIn 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
/in 2015 NewsA 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
/in 2015 NewsBC 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
/in 2015 NewsTeam 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
/in 2015 NewsCycling 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
/in 2015 NewsWith 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
/in 2015 News51 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
/in 2015 NewsRowing 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
/in 2015 NewsBurnaby, 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.
Six triathletes named to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsAfter nine months, three training camps and two selection events, Triathlon BC has selected six young athletes to represent Team BC at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.