Opening and Closing Ceremonies entertainment announced
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be a celebration of sport and culture, with musical stars, athletes, performers, and dignitaries coming together to honour the heart and spirit of the Games.
BC Sailing selects seven athletes to Team BC for 2017 Canada Summer Games
BC Sailing is proud to announce the seven athletes who will be representing Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Team BC and Team Ontario to support Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg
Team BC and Team Ontario are joining forces to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg by collecting donations of new or gently used running shoes.
Team BC swimmers announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
SwimBC is pleased to congratulate the 32 swimmers and their respective clubs on being named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Special Olympic BC athletes set to compete at 2017 Canada Games
Eight Special Olympics BC athletes and two coaches will be part of the athletics and swimming action at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Matt Cella to coach B.C’s Golf team at 2017 Canada Summer Games
Matt Cella of Victoria has been appointed Team B.C.’s head golf coach for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Olympian Ryan Cochrane named Team BC Honourary Captain
Team BC is proud to announce Olympian and Team BC alumnus, Ryan Cochrane, as our Honourary Captain for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Girls Basketball Team announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
Basketball BC is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent British Columbia on the 2017 U17 Girls Canada Summer Games Team.
Team BC indoor volleyball teams selected
Volleyball BC announced the men's and women's' indoor volleyball teams for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC synchronized swimming makes a splash in prelims
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC synchronized swimming has several top 10 finishes going into the final rounds of competition.
Hockey Game 3 – Team BC vs Team Ontario
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC lose a tough match to Team Ontario. The team is looking to their next matchup against Team Quebec.
Three potential bronzes for Team BC
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC plays for badminton bronze in the women’s singles, men’s singles and pair’s.
Team BC goes pink to support Pink Shirt Day
/in 2015 NewsToday is Pink Shirt Day in British Columbia and Team BC athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff currently at the 2015 Canada Winter Games are taking a moment to join the movement and stand up against bullying.
Stephanie Divin leads after elements competition
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC figure skaters have strong finishes after the elements portion of the ladies level 2 Special Olympics and the men’s novice event.
Up and down day for Team BC in trampoline
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC gymnasts face tough competition in trampoline but pull out four top ten finishes in the individual events.
Team BC opens strong in table tennis
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC has a successful day in table tennis at the 2015 Canada Winter Games with several finals qualifications.
Team BC judo athletes ready to throw down tomorrow
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC gets ready for judo competition beginning tomorrow. The team is competing in all 14 weight categories.
Power sprinting performance to the podium
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC brings home five medals in cross country and para Nordic today. Medalists include Colin Ferrie, Ethan Hess, Emily Suchy, Andy Lin and Emily Weekes.
Cross country hits podium five times, badminton advances to medal rounds
/in 2015 NewsTuesday was another big day for Team BC’s cross country skiers as they posted five podium performances, that in addition to the three medals the team earned on Monday.
Colin Ferrie of Kimberley won his first medal of the Games, skiing to gold in the 1.5km classic sprint.
Team BC takes to the slopes on the first day of snowboard competition
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC athletes take on the parallel giant slalom, not typically a team strength, but snowboarder Katie Anderson finishes in the top eight.
Patience, hard work and dedication are the keys to Shaikh’s success
/in 2015 NewsWhen Abdul Shaikh landed in Toronto he had 80 dollars in his pocket, two suitcases, two children, and his number one supporter by his side, his wife.
The year was 1967 and Shaikh was one of India’s premiere badminton players. Nearly 50 years later, he has become one of B.C.’s most celebrated coaches in the sport. The Canada Games Council inducted him into its 2015 Hall of Honour class on Feb. 12, recognizing his dedication to sport, as well as his excellence and leadership.
Team Yukon no match for Team BC curlers
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC continue their win streak in curling against Team Yukon. They take on Team PEI and Team Ontario tomorrow.
Medal guaranteed for Team BC in squash
/in 2015 NewsThree Team BC athletes make squash semi-finals while both men’s and women’s teams defeat their first round of opponents.
Team BC faces off against Team Manitoba in Game 2
/in 2015 NewsFollowing a late 5-3 victory over New Brunswick Team BC was ready to take on Manitoba in their second game of the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Team BC makes badminton quarterfinals
/in 2015 NewsThe badminton individual competition kicked off today at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The first few rounds of bracket play decided the quarterfinalists of each of the five disciplines, and Team BC has great representation in the the upcoming rounds.