Gymnasts enjoying day 1 in Wood Buffalo
12 gymnasts, 2 coaches, and 1 manager arrived in Wood Buffalo on August 6 from all over British Columbia. The Team have settled into the Athlete's Village and have been enjoying the delicious food and having their own bedrooms.
Up in the Air
Women's Basketball BC team member Azalya Forstbauer had never been on an airplane before the Team BC charter flight left Vancouver, B.C. for the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, A.B. on Thursday August 6, 2015.
Team BC fired up for 2015 Games
Team BC Pep Rally and #Big Air opening ceremony the highlight of Day 1 at the Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo.
Judo winning at pin trading
Team BC Judo and Team Sask Gymnastics square off in pin trading at the Athletes Village.
Team BC Tennis taking in the Games
From practice, to pin trading, pep rally and the Opening Ceremony it was a full first day at the Games for Team BC Tennis.
Flag Bearer Alex Brent is excited to get paddling
Team BC's flag bearer and kayak athlete, Alex Brent, is excited to get the Games started.
Advice from Team BC’s Medical Manager
All your hard work and preparation will be for naught if you can’t stay healthy during the Games. See some key tips from Team BC Medical Manager, Ashely Reese.
Beach Siblings excited to get the Games going
Darby Dunn, Devon Dunn, Liam Birker and Quinci Birker took to the court this morning in anticipation in getting the Games started. The siblings are looking forward to competing at the Games together.
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.
Team BC hits target with bronze medal in Team Air Pistol event
/in 2015 NewsIn an event where concentration and complete focus can make all the difference, Team BC air pistol target shooters Brian Ng of Langley and Dakota O’Donovan of Merritt aimed their way to the podium with a bronze medal finish in the Canada Winter Games team event on Tuesday.
Team BC captures silver and several top five finishes in biathlon
/in 2015 NewsPrince George’s Emily Dickson skis away with another medal in biathlon while her teammates steal several spots in the top five.
Men’s gymnastics team captures bronze in the team event
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC has another strong showing in gymnastics as the men take bronze in the team event. Both teams are getting ready for the all around events starting Tuesday.
Team BC Hockey posts win over PEI
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC posted a win over PEI 5-1.
Kristina Natalenko earns Team BC silver in a challenging day on the slopes
/in 2015 NewsSix Team BC ladies place in the alpine top 20 today despite a challenging course.
Team BC is sweeping away the competition
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC defeats Team Yukon and Team New Brunswick, increasing its win record to 3-0. The team is gearing up to play Team Nova Scotia tomorrow.
Team BC moves to 1-1 in ringette pool play with win over Team PEI
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC evens it up in pool play with 7-4 win over Team PEI.
Pemble races to gold in Giant Slalom Para, Natalenko earns silver in Giant Slalom
/in 2015 NewsPrince George’s Purden Ski Village was the site of the first Giant Slalom Para Female race in the Canada Winter Games’ Alpine skiing event on Monday and it turned out to be a golden opportunity for 14-year-old Mel Pemble.
The Victoria skier raced her way to the top of the podium in her first contest of the 2015 Games.
A few hours later, New Westminster’s Kristina Natalenko, 15, won silver in Giant Slalom Female
Two fourth place finishes for Team BC rifle shooters
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC rifle shooters off to a fiery start with two fourth place finishes. Competition picks back up Tuesday.
Team BC Statement on move of Long Track Speed Skating to Fort St. John
/in 2015 NewsThe Prince George 2015 Canada Games Organizing committee announced today that the remainder of Long Track Speed Skating competition will be moved to Fort St. John.
Female gymnastics earns bronze in team event
/in 2015 NewsBritish Columbia earned its first team medal on Sunday when the women’s gymnastics contingent took the bronze medal.
Team BC Wheelchair Basketball ready for first game
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC wheelchair basketball athletes are ready to take to the court Monday for their first two games of the 2015 Canada Winter Games tournament.
Game Summary Team BC vs Team Ontario
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC had another tough match up today in hockey against Team Ontario which ended in a loss 7-1.
Short track sells out Kin Centre
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC short track skaters race in front of sold out crowds in several intense 1,500m races.
Women’s gymnastics team flips their way to bronze
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC’s gymnastics team is off to an impressive start as the women take third in the team event. Team lead Shallon Olsen is currently ranked second overall.
Outdoor ice oval and Team BC long track speed skaters deliver
/in 2015 NewsWith the ice oval ready for competition, Team BC’s Sara Spence takes silver in the women’s 1,500m while her teammates impress with several top seven finishes.