Dad surprises pitcher son, BC to play for gold
Justin Olic (Surrey), a crafty southpaw was today's starter against Alberta. Unknown to him, his father Frank Olic flew in to watch the him play. After working the 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM shift Frank jumped on a plane in Vancouver to Fort McMurray.
Golden boys in top form for triathlon relay
A light mist kept the triathlon conditions slick and chilly for the second day of competition. Team BC medaled in both the male and female three-person relay with the men taking gold and the women taking home silver.
Women battle to a split on day two!
The BC women's volleyball team started the day off with a battle with Team Alberta. The teams have a history, having met twice before the games and split both match ups.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 14
26 medals for Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games with swimming leading the charge, collecting 25 in the pool and the men's 8 in rowing taking home gold.
Shade golden in Wood Buffalo
The water at Macdonald Island Park was golden for Special Olympics athlete Jesse Shade (Campbell River) at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. Five gold medals in the pool were just the beginning for the sixteen year old Vancouver Island swimmer.
Swimmers add to medal haul on second day of competition
Team BC swimming hauled in 25 medals of which 15 were gold, four were silver and six were bronze. Special Olympics swimmer Jesse Shade swam to two more golds today bringing his tournament total to four.
Team BC Softball goes 2 and 1 for the day
Team BC Softball earned two more wins today but dropped one in the final game of a triple header day.
Team BC Volleyball Men split day two of competition
Team BC took a win against Team Yukon in three sets but lost a tight match to Team Alberta in the afternoon.
BC dominates on the golf course
It was a strong showing for Team BC women's golf today, with BC taking the top three positions after the first round of competition. Hannah Lee (Surrey) led the pack, finishing with 72. Teammates Tiffany Kong (Vancouver) and Alisha Lau (Richmond) were tight on her heels, tying for second place with 73's, and Shirin Anjarwalla (Nanaimo) finished with 76.
Gathering of the Rocks
/in 2015 NewsAthletes and coaches from across Canada are invited to bring a small rock from their home community for a sculpture to be built in Prince George.
Twelve figure skaters named to Team BC for the Canada Winter Games
/in 2015 NewsTwelve B.C. Figure Skaters from seven clubs have qualified for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
BC Alpine names 14 athletes to Team BC
/in 2015 NewsBC Alpine finalized its Canada Winter Games selection Friday at a ski cross trials at Big White Resort, concluding with four additional ski racers named to Team BC at the upcoming Canada Winter Games.
Team BC Unveils Uniform and Pin Package for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2015 NewsWhen the 2015 Canada Winter Games start in Prince George in 21 days, Team BC will be proudly wearing the provincial colours as the host team.
Team BC partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC and Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince George (BBBSPG) announced today a new partnership to support children in Prince George by providing a clothing and cash donation to the Team Up! mentorship program.
Share your Team BC Spirit #WEareBC
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC is getting ready for the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Take a photo or video and post to social media with the #WEareBC hashtag to show your Team BC spirit!
Team BC partners with Lheidli T’enneh Artist for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC has partnered with Lheidli T’enneh artist, Jennifer Annais Pighin, to commission three unique designs that will be used on Team BC apparel and pins for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Sixteen gymnasts named to Team BC for the Canada Winter Games Games
/in 2015 NewsSixteen B.C. artistic and trampoline gymnasts from nine clubs have qualified for the 2015 Canada Winter Games
Squash BC names eight athletes to Team BC for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2015 NewsSquash BC is pleased to announce the eight athletes named to Team BC for the 2015 Canada Winter Games during Week 2 of competition, February 23-March 1.
Synchro BC names solo and duet teams
/in 2014 NewsThe solo and duet synchronized swimming teams for the 2015 Canada Winter Games have been named.
Cross Country BC names 14 athletes to Team BC for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsCross Country BC names athletes to Team BC for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Eight Biathletes named to Team BC for the 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsBiathlon BC is proud to announce the eight athletes who will compete for Team BC in biathlon at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Four Archers named to Team BC for the 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsThe BC Archery Association is proud to announce the four athletes who will compete for Team BC in archery at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Nine Synchronized Swimming athletes named to Team BC for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsSynchro BC is proud to announce the nine athletes who will compete for Team BC in synchronized swimming at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
RFP issued for Team BC pins for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking proposals from pin suppliers to manufacture and supply official Team BC pins for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Cheering on Special Olympics Athletes bound for 2015 Canada Games
/in 2014 NewsThe Canada Games are coming to Prince George next February, and four Special Olympics BC figure skaters are preparing to be part of the action in their home province