Coach Profile: Jennika Efford – Swimming

Meet swimming coach, Jennika Efford of Victoria. She was a mentor coach at the 2016 BC Summer Games and will join Team BC as an apprentice coach at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.

13 alumni headed to Rio for the Paralympic Games

British Columbia will be sending another strong contingent of athletes to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games with more than a quarter of the team hailing from this province including 13 BC Games and Team BC alumni.

2017 Canada Summer Games Apprentice Coaches Announced

Three Team BC coaches have been selected to the Apprentice Coach Program for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.

Five alumni bring home medals from Rio

Five Team BC and BC Games alumni contributed to Canada's record setting medal haul at the Rio Olympic Games.

28 paddlers named to Canada Summer Games long list

Twenty-eight canoe and kayak paddlers from eight BC clubs have been selected to the Canada Summer Games long list squad. 

37 BC Games and Team BC alumni set to make an impact in Rio

When the Olympic Games get underway in Rio there will be 37 Team Canada athletes who will remember that their journey began with the BC Games and Team BC.

B.C. boasts strong athlete contingent for Rio

There are 142 athletes, 45% of the national team, with a connection to B.C. on the Canadian Olympic team heading to Rio. This is the largest percentage of national team athletes with an affiliation to B.C. in recent history.

Countdown to the Games: One Year to Go

2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society launches official countdown to The Hottest Summer in Half A Century

Six Team BC alumni nominated to Canadian Rowing Team for Rio 2016

Six Team BC alumni have been named to the Canadian Rowing team to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.

Synchro BC names solo and duet teams

The 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

Cross 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

Biathlon 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

The 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

Synchro 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

The 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

The 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

BC 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

Team 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

Judo 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

Olympian 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

The 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

After 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

Team 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

Canada’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

Sport 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.

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)-speaking Peoples on whose traditional territory the BC Games Society office stands, and the Songhees, Xwsepsum, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

 
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