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.
Synchro BC names solo and duet teams
/in 2014 NewsThe 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
/in 2014 NewsCross 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
/in 2014 NewsBiathlon 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
/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.