Stephanie Divin leads after elements competition
Team BC figure skaters have strong finishes after the elements portion of the ladies level 2 Special Olympics and the men’s novice event.
Up and down day for Team BC in trampoline
Team BC gymnasts face tough competition in trampoline but pull out four top ten finishes in the individual events.
Team BC opens strong in table tennis
Team BC has a successful day in table tennis at the 2015 Canada Winter Games with several finals qualifications.
Team BC judo athletes ready to throw down tomorrow
Team BC gets ready for judo competition beginning tomorrow. The team is competing in all 14 weight categories.
Power sprinting performance to the podium
Team BC brings home five medals in cross country and para Nordic today. Medalists include Colin Ferrie, Ethan Hess, Emily Suchy, Andy Lin and Emily Weekes.
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.
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
Team BC fired up for 2015 Games
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC’s week-one athletes came together on Friday to cheer each other on and celebrate their achievements at a blue and gold themed pep rally. The athletes received an electrifying welcome from mission staff and had the opportunity to hear from Team BC’s honourary captain and Olympic silver-medalist Kelsey Serwa.
Team BC on the ground in Prince George
/in 2015 NewsPrince George welcomed its home team to the 2015 Canada Winter Games today when athletes from across the province arrived to compete in one of the nation’s largest multi-sport winter events.
More than a competition – Kelsey Serwa offers up advice that took her to the podium
/in 2015 NewsAs B.C. makes its final preparations, Olympian and Team BC ambassador Kelsey Serwa has some advice for the athletes in blue and gold.
Team BC ready to compete on home soil
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC will have a delegation of 249 athletes, 49 coaches, 27 managers and 23 mission staff
when the 2015 Canada Winter Games open in Prince George on February 13.
Canada Games to Honour Team BC’s Adbul Shaikh and Joy Ward-Fera
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC badminton coach, Abdul Shaikh, and Team BC alumna, Joy Ward-Fera will be induced into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.
2015 Canada Winter Games Unveils Official 2015 Games Mobile Site
/in 2015 NewsThe 2015 Canada Winter Games unveiled a mobile sub-site optimized for all smartphone platforms and is geared towards 2015 Games athletes, volunteers and attendees to get up to the minute information.
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.