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.
Mission Staff Monday – Heather Beatty
/in 2018 NewsAnother edition of Mission Staff Monday – this week: Heather Beatty!
Mission Staff Monday – Alana See
/in 2018 NewsNever Take the Easy Way Out
/in 2019 NewsNever take the easy way out. It is something Team BC wheelchair basketball co-captain Joel Ewert lives by.
Special Olympics BC names Team BC figure skaters
/in 2018 NewsJeff Leung of SOBC – Vancouver and Kari Trott of SOBC – Port Alberni will make their Canada Games debuts.
Honourary captain, Justin Kripps, wins silver medal in Germany
/in 2019 NewsTo say Konigssee, Germany is Justin Kripps’ home-away-from-home is an understatement. The Olympic champion from Summerland, B.C. teamed up with Cam Stones (Whitby, Ont.) to win his fourth World Cup two-man medal on the 16-corner sheet of natural beauty in the Bavarian Alps with a silver on Saturday. His lone World Championship medal also came […]
Badminton BC names Canada Winter Games athletes
/in 2019 NewsBadminton BC has chosen 10 athletes who will represent BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.
BC Hockey names male roster for Canada Winter Games
/in 2019 News20 players have been selected to play for Team BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Synchro BC announces 10 athletes to compete in Red Deer
/in 2018 NewsSynchro BC is pleased to announce the artistic swimming athletes who will represent British Columbia at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.
Speed Skating Announces athletes selected to Team BC
/in 2018 NewsBC Speed Skating Association has named the Team BC athletes who will compete in Short Track and Long Track Speed Skating at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – Dani Wilson
/in 2018 NewsTune 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: Dani Wilson!
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – Sarah Kiengersky
/in 2018 NewsTune 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: Sarah Kiengersky!
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – Courtney Lott
/in 2018 NewsTune 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: Courtney Lott!
MISSON STAFF MONDAY – Kyler Nurmsoo
/in 2018 NewsTune 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: Kyler Nurmsoo!
MISSION STAFF MONDAY – Marie-Pierre Lavoie
/in 2018 NewsMISSION STAFF MONDAY – Willy Saari
/in 2018 NewsTune 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: Willy Saari!
Olympian Justin Kripps named Team BC Honourary Captain
/in 2018 NewsTeam BC is proud to announce Olympian and Team BC alumnus, Justin Kripps, as our Honourary Captain for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.