Wrestling with excitement in Fort McMurray

20 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

Arrival 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!”

The 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

23 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 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

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.

Seven medals for Team BC on the final day of week one competition

On 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.

Team BC to curl for a bronze medal

Team BC curlers lose to Team Saskatchewan in a close game.  The team will try for bronze.

Determined wheelchair basketball team rewarded with win over Team Nova Scotia

Team BC advances in wheelchair basketball with a big 53-38 win.  They play Team New Brunswick tomorrow at 1 p.m.

Team BC gymnastics earns five medals on final day of competition

Team BC wins big in the gymnastics individual events today.  Shallon Olsen and Aaron Mah lead the way with a total of eight medals combined.

Ladies’ ski cross leads the way at Tabor Mountain

Team BC ladies and men dominate day one of ski cross.  Quarterfinals begin tomorrow morning at 10 a.m.

Team BC puts in a good effort in short track

The 1000m proves a competitive race for Team BC athletes.  The team prepares for the 3000m points and relay races.

Team BC ringette will play for fifth after overtime win

Team BC defeated Team Saskatchewan today 7-6 in a trilling overtime game.  The team will play for fifth place tomorrow.

Target shooting competition comes to a close for Team BC

Team BC’s Dakota O’Donovan and Brian Ng close out the individual target shooting competition today.

Gymnasts, speed skaters and target shooter bring home hardware for Team BC

Team BC climbed the podium 10 times on Thursday, bringing home one gold, five silver and four bronze medals at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. 

In the gymnastics event finals, Aaron Mah of Vancouver and Shallon Olsen combined for five medals for Team BC. Mah won gold in the men’s floor exercise and silver in men’s horizontal bars. Surrey’s Olsen won three medals: two silvers – vault and floor exercise – and a bronze in uneven bars. 

Mah places fourth in men’s all around competition

Team BC’s Aaron Mah takes fourth place in the men’s gymnastics all around competition.  The team will conclude with individual event finals on Thursday.

Exciting finish to competition for Team BC archers

Local Team BC archers Tony Proctor and Emerie Watson bring home B.C.’s first ever bronze in the team compound archery event.

Team BC faces Team Saskatchewan in a nail biter of a hockey match up

Back and forth all game long, Team BC comes up short in a shoot out against Team Saskatchewan.

Team BC stopped by Team Ontario, and the rim

With a disappointing loss to Team Ontario, Team BC wheelchair basketball athletes gear up to play for a fifth place finish tomorrow at 1 p.m.

Team BC ringette medal opportunity missed with loss to Team Manitoba

An unfortunate loss to Team Manitoba in ringette ends in Team BC playing for a fifth place finish.

Personal bests for Team BC in the 500m short track

Team BC speed skating short track competed in the 500m today at the Lakewood Dental Arena. 

Team BC curlers advance to semi-final

Team BC pulls out a hard fought win over Team PEI to advance to the semis.

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)-speaking Peoples on whose traditional territory the BC Games Society office stands, and the Songhees, Xwsepsum, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

 
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