Team BC curlers advance to semi-final
Team BC pulls out a hard fought win over Team PEI to advance to the semis.
Team BC’s Mel Pemble captures silver in alpine for an excited Prince George crowd
Team BC bring home the hardware in alpine as the Prince George U12 ski racers bring a whole new level of excitement to the slopes.
Medal trifecta for Emily Dickson as Team BC posts big results at Winter Games
Emily Dickson earned her third medal of the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday in the biathlon 10km pursuit, adding a gold to her silver and bronze finishes from earlier this week.
Team BC’s long track speed skaters were also golden – Jacob Graham (Dawson Creek) and Sara Spence (Kamloops) both won their respective 500m races in Fort St. John on Wednesday.
Silver medals were earned by Mel Pemble (Victoria) in the para alpine slalom, Leia Hoot (Kamloops) in the target shooting air rifle event, and the female long track speed skating team took silver in women’s pursuit: Sara Spence, Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna).
The team of Tony Procter (Prince George) and Emerie Watson (Quesnel) earned a bronze in the compound archery event.
Golden day for B.C. long track speed skaters
Team BC’s long track speed skaters got off to an impressive start at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday earning gold in the men’s and women’s 500m events and a silver in the women’s team pursuit.
Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops took top spot on the podium in the 500m. Spence was also part of the team that won silver in the pursuit event with Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna ).
Jacob Graham of Dawson Creek and Sara Spence of Kamloops took top spot on the podium in the 500m. Spence was also part of the team that won silver in the pursuit event with Carolina Hiller (Prince George), Abigail McCluskey (Penticton) and Emilie Medland-Marchen (Kelowna ).
Impressive medal haul for Team BC long trackers
Team BC has an impressive showing long track speed skating today. The day ended on a high from the two gold medals from Jacob Graham and Sara Spence and bronze in the women’s team pursuit.
Dickson wins gold
Local biathlete Emily Dickson rounds out her medal set with a gold in the women’s 10km pursuit. Both men’s and women’s teams rally for some important flag points for Team BC.
Freestyle skiing event wraps up for Team BC
Team BC pulls out two fourth place finishes, wrapping up an impressive showing in freestyle skiing.
Owen Bishop shoots a personal best in the 10m air rifle competition
Team BC’s Owen Bishop wraps a perfect score, a fifth place finish and a personal best into the men’s individual air rifle today.
It’s all in your head
It’s been said that luck is where preparation and opportunity meet. Mental Performance is a key component of any high performance sport. There is nothing that can describe the pressure felt by athletes during a high stakes competition like Canada Winter Games.
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.