Power sprinting performance to the podium

Team BC brings home five medals in cross country and para Nordic today. Medalists include Colin Ferrie, Ethan Hess, Emily Suchy, Andy Lin and Emily Weekes.

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.

Biathlete Andrei Secu wins bronze medal

Biathlete shoots clean in order to stand on the podium

Competition begins for Team BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games

Speed skating, table tennis and hockey start in earnest.

Governor General opens the 2019 Canada Winter Games

Upbeat Opening Ceremony creates lasting memories for Team BC at 2019 Canada Winter Games

Team BC athletes arrive in Red Deer

Over 120 athletes traveled to Red Deer, Alberta today, set to take on the rest of Canada in this 27th edition of the Canada Games.

Canada Games TV and Broadcast schedule announced

Watch the Games on TSN, RDS and CanadaGames.live

Team BC Uniforms and Pins Unveiled

Team BC unveiled the official ceremonial uniforms for the 2019 Canada Winter Games that start in Red Deer on February 15.

Team BC ready for the 2019 Canada Winter Games

Team BC is ready for the 2019 Canada Winter Games with a contingent of 349 athletes, coaches, managers, and mission staff representing British Columbia at the Games in Red Deer from February 15 to March 3, 2019.

Mission Staff Monday – Jarret Poitras

The final installment of our Mission Staff Monday series was saved for the guy in charge – please meet: Jarret Poitras! 

Mission Staff Monday – Jennifer Falloon

This week marks the final installments of our Mission Staff Monday series. We hope you enjoyed them! Today we feature: Jennifer Falloon

Mission Staff Monday – Judy Joseph-Black

This week marks the final installments of our Mission Staff Monday series. We hope you enjoyed them! Today we feature: Judy Joseph-Black

Boxing BC names athletes for Canada Winter Games

Six athletes will represent BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games

Biathlon athletes named to Team BC

The Biathlon athletes selected to represent Team BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games have been named.

Mission Staff Monday – Kristi Patton

Last but certainly not least this Monday, please meet our latest Mission Staff Monday featured guest: Kristi Patton 

Mission Staff Monday – Robyn Hughes

Another edition of Mission Staff Monday – this week: Robyn Hughes 

Mission Staff Monday – Stephanie Rudnisky

We’re back! Tune in every Monday to learn more about the support team that will ensure our athletes are set up for success in Red Deer next February. This week: Stephanie Rudnisky 

Mission Staff Monday – Philippe Saucier

And another one! Today’s last Mission Staff Monday feature is a true Canada Games veteran – please meet: Philippe Saucier! 

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)-speaking Peoples on whose traditional territory the BC Games Society office stands, and the Songhees, Xwsepsum, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We recognize that our work in this province spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations, as well as Métis and Inuit communities.

 
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