Weather conditions delay first alpine race
Team BC Alpine is now set to start competition on Sunday after changing weather conditions delayed their first race - athletes remain calm and collected during during these changing circumstances.
Tough Conditions out at Tabor for Team BC’s Freestyle Skiing Team
It was a rough start to the week for Tabor Mountain, the warm, mild weather causing a lot of rain on the course, melting some of the snow and reducing training time.
Biathlon preparing for Sunday start to competition
Biathlon was busy today getting ready for competition starting Sunday with the men's 15km and women's 12.5kim races.
Team BC creates a Legacy with Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince George
Today, Team BC and Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince George (BBBSPG) celebrated the creation of a legacy to support children in Prince George. As part of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, Team BC provided a clothing and cash donation to the Team Up! mentorship program
Team BC fired up for 2015 Games
Team BC’s week-one athletes came together on Friday to cheer each other on and celebrate their achievements at a blue and gold themed pep rally. The athletes received an electrifying welcome from mission staff and had the opportunity to hear from Team BC’s honourary captain and Olympic silver-medalist Kelsey Serwa.
Team BC on the ground in Prince George
Prince George welcomed its home team to the 2015 Canada Winter Games today when athletes from across the province arrived to compete in one of the nation’s largest multi-sport winter events.
More than a competition – Kelsey Serwa offers up advice that took her to the podium
As B.C. makes its final preparations, Olympian and Team BC ambassador Kelsey Serwa has some advice for the athletes in blue and gold.
Team BC ready to compete on home soil
Team BC will have a delegation of 249 athletes, 49 coaches, 27 managers and 23 mission staff
when the 2015 Canada Winter Games open in Prince George on February 13.
when the 2015 Canada Winter Games open in Prince George on February 13.
Canada Games to Honour Team BC’s Adbul Shaikh and Joy Ward-Fera
Team BC badminton coach, Abdul Shaikh, and Team BC alumna, Joy Ward-Fera will be induced into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.
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.
Table Tennis training underway for Team BC
/in 2015 NewsTraining kicked off today for Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games table tennis event in Prince George.
Northern athletes contribute nearly one quarter of Team BC’s medals during week one
/in 2015 NewsSeven athletes from B.C.’s north combined for a total of 10 medals during week one of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, helping propel Team BC into third place in the medal standings, with a total of 41 at the mid-point of the Games.
Team BC earns 41 medals during week one of the Canada Winter Games
/in 2015 NewsWeek one has come to a close with a very successful performance from Team BC. With 41 medals, Team BC sits third in the medal count, three behind Ontario and two ahead of Alberta. Quebec leads the medal standings with 83 medals.
Memories and heartbreak for B.C.’s hockey team
/in 2015 NewsIf there is one thing assistant captain Shannon Morris-Reade will take away from the 2015 Canada Winter Games, it’s a reminder to enjoy the moment.
The 17-year-old Port Coquitlam hockey player shared a monumental week of competition with a group of teammates who have a special bond…(more)
Team BC female biathletes bring home gold
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC biathletes had a big day in the team relay events. The ladies took gold and the men raced a tough race, finishing fourth overall.
Bronze for Team BC curlers
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC scores big in their 11-2 curling win over Team Saskatchewan to take bronze.
Team BC goes down to the buzzer with Team New Brunswick in wheelchair basketball
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC wheelchair basketball loses to a hard-fought 66-65 game to Team New Brunswick.
Team BC is all smiles at short track today
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC closes out their final day of short track speed skating competition today. All athletes finish in the top 30 in the 3000m points and the men come away with fourth in the 3000m relay.
A tip of the (Team BC) hat
/in 2015 NewsAs some Team BC athletes depart Prince George after week 1, we welcome the next wave of Team BC athletes to Prince George this Sunday. For the new arrivals, we’d like to help you prepare for your time here so read ahead for some tips we’ve collected.
Experience of a lifetime for ringette’s Cichos
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC’s ringette captain Angela Cichos has never experienced anything like the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
The 18-year-old Port Coquitlam player has competed in countless high-stakes tournaments and difficult games but has never felt the same level of support that took place over the course of the week’s competition.
“It was amazing and I loved it,” she said. “The first couple of days got us really pumped and excited. First with the Team BC pep rally and then the opening ceremonies. And then all the support we got on the ice topped it all off.”
Seven medals for Team BC on the final day of week one competition
/in 2015 NewsOn the final day of week one, Team BC captured medals in alpine skiing, biathlon, curling and speed skating. Team BC had 41 medals including 12 gold, 16 silver and 13 bronze.