Cross country hits podium five times, badminton advances to medal rounds
Tuesday was another big day for Team BC’s cross country skiers as they posted five podium performances, that in addition to the three medals the team earned on Monday.
Colin Ferrie of Kimberley won his first medal of the Games, skiing to gold in the 1.5km classic sprint.
Team BC takes to the slopes on the first day of snowboard competition
Team BC athletes take on the parallel giant slalom, not typically a team strength, but snowboarder Katie Anderson finishes in the top eight.
Patience, hard work and dedication are the keys to Shaikh’s success
When Abdul Shaikh landed in Toronto he had 80 dollars in his pocket, two suitcases, two children, and his number one supporter by his side, his wife.
The year was 1967 and Shaikh was one of India’s premiere badminton players. Nearly 50 years later, he has become one of B.C.’s most celebrated coaches in the sport. The Canada Games Council inducted him into its 2015 Hall of Honour class on Feb. 12, recognizing his dedication to sport, as well as his excellence and leadership.
Team Yukon no match for Team BC curlers
Team BC continue their win streak in curling against Team Yukon. They take on Team PEI and Team Ontario tomorrow.
Medal guaranteed for Team BC in squash
Three Team BC athletes make squash semi-finals while both men’s and women’s teams defeat their first round of opponents.
Team BC faces off against Team Manitoba in Game 2
Following a late 5-3 victory over New Brunswick Team BC was ready to take on Manitoba in their second game of the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Team BC makes badminton quarterfinals
The badminton individual competition kicked off today at the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The first few rounds of bracket play decided the quarterfinalists of each of the five disciplines, and Team BC has great representation in the the upcoming rounds.
Dramatic first day for Team BC in table tennis
Team BC table tennis starts off with crushing defeats and five-hour matches.
Week two action gets underway for Team BC
Week two of action at the Canada Winter Games got underway with medals from para cross country and preliminary action in hockey, curling, figure skating, badminton, squash and table tennis.
Team BC Announces Mental Performance Consultants for 2021 Canada Summer Games
/in 2020 NewsThe 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
/in 2020 NewsThe BC Games Society is looking for energetic and experienced volunteers to become members of Team BC’s 2021 Canada Summer Games mission staff!
Call for Expression of Interest – Mental Performance Consultants 2021 Canada Summer Games
/in 2020 NewsTeam BC, managed by the BC Games Society and in partnership with Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, viaSport, and SportMedBC are inviting qualified Mental Performance Consultants (MPC) to apply for up to three available positions with Team BC for the 2021 Canada Summer Games to be held in Niagara, Ontario from August 6 – 21, 2021.
Chefs de Mission Announced for the 2021 Canada Summer Games
/in 2020 NewsThe BC Games Society is excited to announce that Jennifer Scott has been appointed as the Chef de Mission and Danielle Williams as the Assistant Chef de Mission for Team BC as preparations begin for the 2021 Canada Summer Games in Niagara, Ontario.
Team BC and CSI Pacific Announce Team BC Games Prep Program
/in 2020 NewsTeam BC has partnered with Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) to create the Team BC Games Prep Program, a new initiative for the 2021 Canada Summer Games.
In Memory of Henrik Moberg-Parker and Brayden Kuroda
/in 2020 NewsTeam BC is saddened to hear of the passing of two of our alumni, Henrik Moberg-Parker and Brayden Kuroda, and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Moberg-Parker and Kuroda families.
Apply now! Team BC Seeking Chefs de Mission for 2021 Canada Summer Games
/in 2020 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking enthusiastic and experienced people to serve as Chefs de Mission for Team BC for the 2021 Canada Summer Games, being held in Niagara, Ontario from August 6 – August 21, 2021.
Team BC alumna commits to Northern Michigan University
/in 2019 NewsCross Country’s Molly Miller heads to the States
Canada softball back into the Olympic Games
/in 2019 NewsDanielle Lawrie pitches shutout ball as softball returns to Tokyo 2020
Team BC alumni combine for shutout at Softball
/in 2019 NewsSara Groenewegen and Danielle Lawrie shut out Puerto Rico
Team BC alumni feature in 16 medals from Pan Am Games
/in 2019 NewsMo Zhang captures gold medal in table tennis mixed doubles
Field Hockey goalkeeper Kaitlyn Williams backstops Canada to win over the United States
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC Alumni records shut out in crucial win at Pan American Games
Swimmer captures bronze medal at Pan Am Games
/in 2019 NewsHaley Black claims podium spot in 4 x 11 freestyle relay
Team BC alumni throws perfect game at Pan Ams
/in 2019 NewsSara Groenewegen strikes out 10 in 8-0 win over Venezuela
Team BC gymnast wins Pan American medals
/in 2019 NewsShallon Olsen wins two Pan American medals while rugby’s Nathan Hirayama wins silver
Team BC alumni part of first medal at 2019 Pan American Games
/in 2019 NewsDesirae Ridenour (Cowichan Bay) and Hannah Henry (Victoria) win silver medal in triathlon