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.
Six triathletes named to Team BC for Western Canada Summer Games
After 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.
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.
Dramatic first day for Team BC in table tennis
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC table tennis starts off with crushing defeats and five-hour matches.
Week two action gets underway for Team BC
/in 2015 NewsWeek two of action at the Canada Winter Games got underway with medals from para cross country and preliminary action in hockey, curling, figure skating, badminton, squash and table tennis.
Prince George figure skater in medal contention after short program
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC skaters in great standing after the short program. Free programs commence on Tuesday.
Team BC ladies undefeated in curling after day one
/in 2015 NewsThe ladies of Team BC curling took on Team Nunavut and North West Territories today in their first games of the competition.
Cross country skiers win two gold, one silver in first day of para events
/in 2015 NewsB.C.’s para cross country athletes posted impressive results at the Canada Winter Games on Monday, winning two gold and one silver medal.
Revelstoke’s Emily Suchy won gold in the 2.5km sit-ski event. Her teammate Andy Lin of Burnaby also won gold in the 2.5km standing classic para male event. North Vancouver’s Emily Weekes took silver in the 2.5km standing classic para female race.
Great start for cross country skiers at Otway with two gold and one silver
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC cross country skiers Andy Lin and Emily Suchy win gold and Emily Weekes the silver in the first day of cross country events at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Trampoline athletes get their first taste of action
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC trampoline athletes have their first day of training at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.