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!
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
Team BC alumni Jamie Macdonald retires
/in 2019 NewsMacdonald represented Canada at the 2018 Olympic Games
Alumni Desirae Ridenour selected for Pan Am Games
/in 2019 NewsTriple gold medallist at 2017 Games heading to Lima, Peru
Team BC alumni win medals at the Judo Open Nationals U16-U21
/in 2019 NewsJudo athletes from Red Deer win four medals
Team BC Hockey Coach Delaney Collins makes history at Canada Games
/in 2019 NewsDelaney one of three female hockey coaches to podium at Games
Team BC Freestyle skiers head to Italy
/in 2019 NewsFive Team BC alumni to head to World Championships
Canada Games Gold Medallist Hayato Sato Named CSI Pacific Athlete of the Month
/in 2019 NewsGold medallist continues his winning ways
Team BC finishes 2019 Canada Winter Games with 87 medals
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC’s delegation of 349 showcased their commitment through 87 podium performances including 30 gold, 28 silver, and 29 bronze medals. Team BC was fourth in the overall medal count.
Gold medal record day for Team BC
/in 2019 News30 gold medals the most Team BC has won at a winter games
Cross Country adds final gold medal for Team BC
/in 2019 NewsCross Country adds to Team BC’s record setting gold medal count
Squash adds another silver medal
/in 2019 NewsMen’s team matches women’s result
Women’s squash earn team silver
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC Lucia Bicknell wins second medal of games
Gold for men’s curling!
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC breaks record for most golds in a Canada Winter Games
Bronze for women’s hockey at Canada Winter Games
/in 2019 NewsTeam BC wins 5-4 in bronze medal game over Ontario at the Canada Winter Games