A tip of the (Team BC) hat
As 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
Team 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
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.
Team BC archers right on target as qualifying rounds begin
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC archers score well in qualifying rounds as four athletes place in the top 10 for recurve and compound. The archers will face off again tomorrow at the Northern Sports Centre.
Alpine skiers score big flag points on day one
/in 2015 NewsThanks to several top 10 finishes in the super G, Team BC collected major flag points in a successful day on the slopes.
First hometown medal goes to B.C.’s Emily Dickson
/in 2015 NewsNorthern B.C. had its first athlete take the podium on Sunday when Emily Dickson earned a bronze in 12.5km biathlon event.
Déjà vu for Team BC at Tabor Mountain
/in 2015 NewsTeal Harle and Elena Gaskell bring home gold, and Sofiane Gagnon a bronze, for Team BC in another successful day in freestyle skiing.
Team BC rocks the house
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC defeats Team Alberta 14-4 in their first day of competition.
Local biathlete, Emily Dickson, skis fast to win bronze
/in 2015 NewsPrince George biathlete, Emily Dickson, wins the bronze in the women’s individual 12.5km biathlon, while Team BC makes a big showing with eight competitors in both the men’s and women’s individual competitions.
Hockey Game Summary – BC vs Quebec
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC started out strong against Team Quebec but fell behind and ended with a 7-0 loss.
Team BC Target Shooting starts off with mock competition
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC Target Shooting starts off time in Prince George with mock competition.
Team BC off to a massive start in freestyle
/in 2015 NewsThe first day of competition kicked off in the 2015 Canada Winter Games freestyle skiing event with B.C. pulling off a rare double gold win.
Speed Skaters ready for competition
/in 2015 NewsSpeed skating gets underway on Sunday with events on the short and long track.
Team BC Archery looks forward to fans cheering them on in Prince George
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC Archery was energized by the pep rally and Opening Ceremony yesterday and can’t wait to hear the fans cheer them on in competition.
Freestyle team wins four medals, propelling Team BC to top of the standings after day one
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC dominated the podium in freestyle skiing on the first day of Canada Winter Games competition Saturday, earning two golds, one silver and one bronze medal in slopestyle.
Weather conditions delay first alpine race
/in 2015 NewsTeam 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
/in 2015 NewsIt 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
/in 2015 NewsBiathlon 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
/in 2015 NewsToday, 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