Cross country hits podium five times, badminton advances to medal rounds
Tuesday was another big day for Team BC’s cross country skiers as they posted five podium performances, that in addition to the three medals the team earned on Monday.
Colin Ferrie of Kimberley won his first medal of the Games, skiing to gold in the 1.5km classic sprint.
Team BC takes to the slopes on the first day of snowboard competition
Team BC athletes take on the parallel giant slalom, not typically a team strength, but snowboarder Katie Anderson finishes in the top eight.
Patience, hard work and dedication are the keys to Shaikh’s success
When Abdul Shaikh landed in Toronto he had 80 dollars in his pocket, two suitcases, two children, and his number one supporter by his side, his wife.
The year was 1967 and Shaikh was one of India’s premiere badminton players. Nearly 50 years later, he has become one of B.C.’s most celebrated coaches in the sport. The Canada Games Council inducted him into its 2015 Hall of Honour class on Feb. 12, recognizing his dedication to sport, as well as his excellence and leadership.
Team Yukon no match for Team BC curlers
Team BC continue their win streak in curling against Team Yukon. They take on Team PEI and Team Ontario tomorrow.
Medal guaranteed for Team BC in squash
Three Team BC athletes make squash semi-finals while both men’s and women’s teams defeat their first round of opponents.
Team BC faces off against Team Manitoba in Game 2
Following a late 5-3 victory over New Brunswick Team BC was ready to take on Manitoba in their second game of the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Team BC makes badminton quarterfinals
The badminton individual competition kicked off today at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The first few rounds of bracket play decided the quarterfinalists of each of the five disciplines, and Team BC has great representation in the the upcoming rounds.
Dramatic first day for Team BC in table tennis
Team BC table tennis starts off with crushing defeats and five-hour matches.
Week two action gets underway for Team BC
Week two of action at the Canada Winter Games got underway with medals from para cross country and preliminary action in hockey, curling, figure skating, badminton, squash and table tennis.
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
BC Wheelchair Basketball Announces Athletes Named to the 2015 Canada Winter Games Team
/in 2014 NewsBC Wheelchair Basketball Society is proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to represent Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in wheelchair basketball.
Team BC Badminton Completes First Training Camp
/in 2014 NewsTeam BC Badminton completed its official first training camp in preparation for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Judo BC announces 14 athletes named to Team BC for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsJudo BC has announced the 14 athletes who will compete for Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Olympian Kelsey Serwa named Honourary Team BC Captain
/in 2014 NewsOlympian and Team BC alumna, Kelsey Serwa, has been named the Honourary Captain of Team BC for the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George.
2015 Canada Winter Games Torch Relay
/in 2014 NewsThe countdown is on to the 2015 Canada Winter Games. See the Canada Games Torch at Relay events in Victoria, New Westminster, Burnaby, and Kamloops in October.
Team BC Badminton Announced for Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsAfter months of trials, Badminton BC has announced the athletes selected to compete for Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, February 13 to March 1.
Team BC Launches Refreshed Brand and Website
/in 2014 NewsTeam BC has launched a whole new look and feel as we prepare for the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The new logo, tag line, and website capture the feeling behind what it is like to be part of Team BC. We live for this!
Canada Games Council inducts new members into Hall of Fame
/in 2013 NewsCanada’s Sports Hall of Fame recently hosted the 2013 Induction Celebrations presented by the Canada Games and inducted eleven new Honoured Members.
Sport BC Recognizes 2015 Canada Winter Games Community Sport Heroes
/in 2013 NewsSport BC was in Prince George honoring some of the most dedicated individuals in sport in our community. Of the 11 individuals recognized, five are key planning volunteers with the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
2015 Canada Winter Games 500 days away
/in 2013 NewsToday marks five hundred days until the opening of the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George and the countdown clock continues to tick down
The 2015 Canada Winter Games Return From Sherbrooke
/in 2013 NewsThe 2015 Canada Games team has officially returned from Sherbooke and are excited, educated, and ready to take the lead as the next Official Host Society.
Team BC Active Youth Project donates more than 250 lbs. of clothing to Sherbrooke community organization and Lac-Megantic relief efforts
/in 2013 NewsWith the goal of fostering social responsibility and leaving a meaningful legacy in the host community of the 2013 Canada Summer Games, Team BC, in partnership with apparel provider Team Sales, has donated more than 250lbs of clothing to La Source-Soleil, an organization providing housing as well as community resources to support homeless and at-risk youth between the ages of 18-30 in Sherbrooke, QC.