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.
Boys Baskeball Team announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
Basketball BC is pleased to announce the athletes selected to participate on the 2017 U17 Boys Canada Summer Games Team.
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.
RCMP volunteers give Team BC the welcome of a lifetime
/in 2015 NewsWith little more than a month to go in career that spanned 34 years and took him from his home in Montreal to the Yukon, Ottawa and finally to Prince George, RCMP Chief Superintendent Rod Booth and a group of dedicated officers took some time out of their schedules to make the 2015 Canada Winter Games a little bit more special for Team BC athletes.