51 BC Games and Team BC Alumni Set to ‘Rep the Maple Leaf’ at Tokyo Olympics
Led by Co-Flag Bearer Nathan Hirayama, 51 BC Games and Team BC alumni set to compete at the Tokyo Olympics are able to attribute their first multisport experience to their developmental years in BC. These athletes and coaches are a living testament of the important role the BC Games and Canada Games play in the athlete development pathway to the highest levels of competition.
Revamped Team BC Games Prep Program Set to Launch
Team BC and Canadian Sport Institute Pacific partner on the Team BC Games Prep Program. First announced in March 2020, the revamped progam launches July 5, 2021 with additional services and resources for athletes and coaches preparing for the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara August 6-21.
In Memory of Tristan Alexander
Team BC is saddened to hear of the passing of one our alumni, Tristan Alexander, and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and teammates.
Gord Collings Field Named After Team BC Softball Coach
UBC is honoring Thunderbirds coach and former Team BC coach Gord Collings with a field in his name to recognize a lifetime dedicated to the game of softball in B.C. The Gord Collings Field will be the new home of the UBC Thunderbirds, making it possible for the softball team to run their program on-campus.
Two Team BC Coaches Receive Coaching Excellence Awards
On November 5, 2020, the Coaching Association of Canada™ (CAC) in partnership with Petro-Canada recognized 23 coaches from 10 sports at a virtual celebration of the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala. Two of the recipients from B.C. are former Team BC manager, Curt DeWolff, and coach, Richard Wooles.
Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games Postponed Due to the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
Team BC Mission Staff Announced for the 2021 Canada Summer Games
With less than one year to go until the 2021 Canada Summer Games, preparations are underway and Team BC has selected the Mission Staff who will support British Columbia’s athletes, coaches, and managers as they prepare for and compete at these national multi-sport Games in Niagara, Ontario.
Team BC Announces Mental Performance Consultants for 2021 Canada Summer Games
The BC Games Society is pleased to announce that Carl Nienhuis, Dani Wilson, and Geoff Hackett have been selected as Team BC’s Mental Performance Consultants (MPC) for the 2021 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario.
Team BC Seeking Mission Staff for 2021 Canada Summer Games
The BC Games Society is looking for energetic and experienced volunteers to become members of Team BC’s 2021 Canada Summer Games mission staff!
Daily Recap – August 21, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC wrapped up the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games with a successful final day of competition, capturing 10 more medals, including five Gold medals. BC finishes these Games third in the overall medal standings, with a total of 128 medals, including 34 Gold, 51 Silver, and 43 Bronze.
Daily Recap – August 20, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC brought home a total of 21 medals, including a Gold medal in Road Cycling and three Gold medals in Golf, on Day 15 of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, which brings BC’s total medal count to 118.
Daily Recap – August 19, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC added 10 medals to its medal count, including one Gold medal in Day 14 of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games.
Daily Recap – August 18, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC brought home 5 medals on Thursday on Day 13 of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games to bring the team’s total medal count to 88.
Daily Recap – August 17, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC had a successful Day 12 at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games with another 2 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals to bring the total medal count for the team to 83.
Daily Recap – August 16, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC captured 5 medals, including 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze, to open week 2 of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games.
Daily Recap – August 13, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC wrapped up a successful week one of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games on Saturday with a total of 70 medals, including 19 Gold, 33 Silver, and 18 Bronze.
Daily Recap – August 12, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC captured multiple medals, including a historic silver in box lacrosse, a gold medal in triathlon, and hardware at the 3000m Open Water Swim along with other strong performances. More medal opporunities await tomorrow.
Daily Recap – August 11, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesA day full of medals and clutch wins highlighted an exciting Day 6 at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games for Team BC, as the province combined for 18 medals.
Daily Recap – August 10
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesRugby Sevens won a historic Gold medal as Team BC picked up thirteen medals on Wednesday for a total of 42 medals, moving to second in the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games standings.
Daily Recap – August 9, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC added 10 more medals to its medal count, including five gold, four silver, and one bronze, in another action-packed day at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games.
Daily Recap – August 8, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTriathlete Colette Reimer (Victoria) won BC’s first Gold of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games, as Team BC put up a total of 15 medals on the second day of competition to lead the medal standings.
Daily Recap – August 7, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesSwimming earned the first four medals of the 2022 Canada Summer Games for British Columbia as Team BC put together a successful string of performances on the first day of competition in Niagara.
Daily Recap – August 6, 2022
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesWrestler Rupinder Johal of Abbotsford led a Team BC contingent of 382 athletes, 87 coaches and managers, and 25 mission staff into the Opening Ceremony of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games on Saturday.
Alumni Profile – Micah Zandee-Hart
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesFor Micah Zandee-Hart, her Canada Games experience helped fuel her Olympic dream, which culminated in wining Gold at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
Team BC flag bearer named, roster set for 2022 Canada Summer Games
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesThe Team BC contingent and flagbearer have been named ahead of the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games.