Team BC shines with eight individual gold medals in the pool
It was another great day in the pool for Team BC on Aug. 15 as swimmers as collectively they brought in nine gold, 10 silver and seven bronze medals for a team total of 26 medals.
Humhej brings the heat, BC heads to final
Stormy skies and the threat of rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Team BC softball fans Saturday afternoon. Chants of “we are BC” rang out as the game got underway at Syncrude Athletic Park. The afternoon game was a grudge match of sorts, after BC lost to Manitoba just a day earlier, the BC ladies delivered the win in five innings, 10 – 0.
Double gold for BC golf teams
Team BC Golf took gold medals in the team competition on both the men's and the women's side Saturday at the Fort McMurray Golf Course.
Team BC loses first match to Team Alberta
BC lost its first badminton matches of the competition when both James Ho and Joshua Liu were defeated in their respective men's singles matches. Both matches went to three sets.
Dad surprises pitcher son, BC to play for gold
Justin Olic (Surrey), a crafty southpaw was today's starter against Alberta. Unknown to him, his father Frank Olic flew in to watch the him play. After working the 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM shift Frank jumped on a plane in Vancouver to Fort McMurray.
Golden boys in top form for triathlon relay
A light mist kept the triathlon conditions slick and chilly for the second day of competition. Team BC medaled in both the male and female three-person relay with the men taking gold and the women taking home silver.
Women battle to a split on day two!
The BC women's volleyball team started the day off with a battle with Team Alberta. The teams have a history, having met twice before the games and split both match ups.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 14
26 medals for Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games with swimming leading the charge, collecting 25 in the pool and the men's 8 in rowing taking home gold.
Shade golden in Wood Buffalo
The water at Macdonald Island Park was golden for Special Olympics athlete Jesse Shade (Campbell River) at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. Five gold medals in the pool were just the beginning for the sixteen year old Vancouver Island swimmer.
Team BC Mission Staff announced for PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesTeam BC has selected the Mission Staff who will support British Columbia’s athletes, coaches, and managers at the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games February 18 – March 5, 2023.
Team BC Mission Staff announced for Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesThe team will provide administrative, logistical, and performance preparation support for athletes and coaches attending the Games from August 6 to 21.
Team BC an BC Games Alumni Ready to Take on the World at Beijing 2022 Paralympics
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesFive athletes and four support staff with Team BC or BC Games experience to represent Canada in Beijing
Team BC and BC Games Alumni Bring Home Medals from Beijing 2022 Olympics
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesFive Team BC and BC Games alumni return to Canada with medals from the Beijing 2022
Applications Open for 2023 Team BC Mission Staff
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesSeeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to serve as volunteer Mission Staff for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in PEI. Be part of a memorable and life-changing experience. Be part of Team BC!
Chefs de Mission Announced for the 2023 Canada Winter Games
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesKurt Innes will take the reins as the Chef de Mission and Jennifer Falloon as the Assistant Chef de Mission to lead Team BC’s preparations for the 2023 Canada Winter Games in Prince Edward Island.
32 Team BC and BC Games Alumni to Represent Canada at Beijing Winter Olympics
/in 2022 Canada Summer GamesBC will be well represented at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics as the Games kickoff inside Beijing’s National Stadium with the Opening Ceremony on Friday, February 4. Canada’s delegation of 215 athletes, the third largest at a Winter Olympics, will include 30 who hail from BC or train primarily within the province. Of those 30, […]
Team BC Mission Staff Training
/in 2021 NewsTeam BC Mission Staff for the 2022 Canada Summer Games gathered in White Rock for two days of team building, training of roles, and Games planning.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – Team BC Clothing Package
/in 2021 NewsThe BC Games Society is looking for a uniform and merchandise supplier to outfit Team BC at the Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games and PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games.
11 Team BC and BC Games Alumni at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
/in 2021 NewsSix athletes and five coaches who previously competed for Team BC at the Canada Games or at the BC Games are part of Canada's contingency at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Team BC Alumni Leave Their Mark on Tokyo Olympics
/in 2021 NewsCanadian athletes with experience competing at the BC Winter or BC Summer Games, or for Team BC at the Canada Games played a part in 6 of Team Canada's 24 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Eleven of Team Canada's 51 BC Games and Team BC alumni came home with hardware, while many more inspired the nation with memorable performances.
51 BC Games and Team BC Alumni Set to ‘Rep the Maple Leaf’ at Tokyo Olympics
/in 2021 NewsLed 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
/in 2021 NewsTeam 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
/in 2021 NewsTeam 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
/in 2021 NewsUBC 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
/in 2020 NewsOn 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.