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.
Call for Expression of Interest – Mental Performance Consultants
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC, in partnership with the BC Games Society, Canadian Sport Institute – Pacific, viaSport, and SportMedBC are inviting qualified Mental Performance Consultants (MPC) to apply for one of two available positions with Team BC for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Apply Now: Team BC Assistant Chef de Mission – 2019 Canada Winter Games
/in 2017 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking an enthusiastic andexperience person to serve as the Assistant Chef de Mission for Team BC for the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Application deadline is December 8, 2017.
Recognizing B.C. Athletes: Team BC Unite
/in 2017 NewsMinister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Lisa Beare and Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism Ravi Kahlon recognized the accomplishments of B.C. athletes and the Team BC Unite initiative.
Coach Profile: Diane Tam – Canoe Kayak
/in 2017 NewsWe are celebrating National Coaches Week and saying #ThanksCoach. Meet Diane Tam, a Team BC Canoe Kayak coach who was at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Coach Profile: Stacy Mitchell – Rowing
/in 2017 NewsWe are celebrating National Coaches Week and saying #ThanksCoach. Meet Stacy Michell, a Team BC Rowing coach who was at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Apply now for 2019 Canada Winter Games Mentorship Programs
/in 2017 NewsThe Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program and Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Program are both accepting applications for mentorship opportunities at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta.
Team BC athletes reflect on the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes are back in BC and are sharing their thoughts on their experiences at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC celebrates record-setting success at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC brought home a record setting 146 medals – the most medals Team BC has ever won at a Canada Summer Games and finishes second in the medal standings.
Record setting performance for Team BC
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC finishes the Canada Summer Games with 146 medals – the most ever earned by British Columbia.
It’s a four-peat for Team BC in women’s softball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC beat Team Alberta 10-3 to take the gold medal in women’s softball at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC adds another five medals to bring total to 145
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC added another five medals today including two gold, a silver, and three bronze in cycling, swimming, tennis and volleyball.
Team BC selects Raben Dommann as flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC has selected Raben Dommann to carry BC’s flag in the 2017 Canada Summer Games Closing Ceremony in Winnipeg Sunday afternoon.
Vancouver Island cyclist earns second gold medal at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsIt was another gold medal for Gillian Ellsay (Courtenay) as she won the women’s criterium race in a dominant fashion at the Red River Exhibition Park road course.
Team BC swimmers embrace inclusion at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC’s swimmers have enjoyed the inclusion of able-bodied, Para and Special Olympics swimmers at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
BC wins bronze in men’s volleyball
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC won the bronze medal match in men’s volleyball against Team Quebec Saturday afternoon at the Investor’s Group Athletic Centre in Winnipeg.
Team BC finishes in eighth place in men’s soccer at the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC fell to Nova Scotia Saturday at the 2017 Canada Summer Games to finish in eighth place in men’s soccer.