Team BC earns 41 medals during week one of the Canada Winter Games

Week one has come to a close with a very successful performance from Team BC.  With 41 medals, Team BC sits third in the medal count, three behind Ontario and two ahead of Alberta.  Quebec leads the medal standings with 83 medals.

Memories and heartbreak for B.C.’s hockey team

If there is one thing assistant captain Shannon Morris-Reade will take away from the 2015 Canada Winter Games, it’s a reminder to enjoy the moment. 

The 17-year-old Port Coquitlam hockey player shared a monumental week of competition with a group of teammates who have a special bond...(more) 

Team BC female biathletes bring home gold

Team BC biathletes had a big day in the team relay events.  The ladies took gold and the men raced a tough race, finishing fourth overall.

Bronze for Team BC curlers

Team BC scores big in their 11-2 curling win over Team Saskatchewan to take bronze.

Team BC goes down to the buzzer with Team New Brunswick in wheelchair basketball

Team BC wheelchair basketball loses to a hard-fought 66-65 game to Team New Brunswick.

Team BC is all smiles at short track today

Team BC closes out their final day of short track speed skating competition today.  All athletes finish in the top 30 in the 3000m points and the men come away with fourth in the 3000m relay.

A tip of the (Team BC) hat


As some Team BC athletes depart Prince George after week 1, we welcome the next wave of Team BC athletes to Prince George this Sunday. For the new arrivals, we’d like to help you prepare for your time here so read ahead for some tips we've collected.  

Experience of a lifetime for ringette’s Cichos

Team BC’s ringette captain Angela Cichos has never experienced anything like the 2015 Canada Winter Games. 

The 18-year-old Port Coquitlam player has competed in countless high-stakes tournaments and difficult games but has never felt the same level of support that took place over the course of the week’s competition.

“It was amazing and I loved it,” she said. “The first couple of days got us really pumped and excited. First with the Team BC pep rally and then the opening ceremonies. And then all the support we got on the ice topped it all off.”

Seven medals for Team BC on the final day of week one competition

On the final day of week one, Team BC captured medals in alpine skiing, biathlon, curling and speed skating.  Team BC had 41 medals including 12 gold, 16 silver and 13 bronze.

Strong performances in Women’s Road Race

The women’s road race today was wet because of rain but did not stop the top young riders in Canada from competing hard and 15 year old Sarah Van Dam (Victoria) finishing in fourth.

Parents and families provide support for Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games

Parents from all over the province have travelled to Winnipeg to join Team BC’s Cheer Squad.

Blue and yellow turns into gold, silver and bronze for Team BC in the pool

After two days of competition in the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg, it appears painted finger nails may be contributing to Team BC’s success.

Cycling, kayak and swimming athletes bring home 15 medals

It was another banner day for Team BC with 15 medals (five gold, two silver and eight bronze) in cycling, canoe kayak, and swimming.

Two more dominant wins for Team BC softball

The Team BC women’s softball team showed their dominance once again with wins over Team Newfoundland and Team New Brunswick led by the pitching of Keeley Ainge.

Team BC swimmers make a big splash at the 2017 Canada Games

It was an evening of podium finishes for Team BC swimmers at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg on Tuesday with two gold, two silver and six bronze medals.

Strong start for men’s and women’s golf at Canada Games

The men and women’s golf team started round one of individual and team play at the Canada Summer Games at the Southwood Gold and Country Club.

Tennis preview for August 9

Tuesday was a rest day for Tennis as they get set to continue team competition as well as doubles and singles play on Wednesday.

Bronze medal in men’s K-1 1000m kayak for Dewdney’s Alex Brent

Alex Brent’s bronze medal in the K-1 1000m was the highlight of the second day of racing at Canoe Kayak.

Team BC cyclists race to gold and bronze in the time trials

Team BC cyclists raced against the clock at Birds Hill Provincial Park on Tuesday, won two medals and posted multiple top 10 finishes at the 2017 Canada Games. 

Men’s and women’s volleyball both with two wins and one loss

The men’s and women’s volleyball teams are both sitting with two wins and one loss after two days of competition.

BC Day is golden for Team BC in Winnipeg

Celebrating British Columbia Day at home and Terry Fox Day in Manitoba, Team BC had a strong start to the second week of competition at the Canada Summer Games with four medals in swimming. 

Team BC prevails over host province in day one of Tennis competition

Team BC began the tennis competition with a victory over Team Manitoba in the Mixed Team Event at the Winnipeg Lawn and Tennis Club today.

Two convincing wins for Softball to start the tournament

Team BC started off the Canada Summer Games softball tournament with convincing wins against Nova Scotia and Quebec.

Team BC soccer draws with Team Saskatchewan 1-1

The BC men’s soccer team kicked off their 2017 Canada Summer Games tournament Monday evening settling for a 1-1 draw with Saskatchewan.

Team BC swimmers off to a fast start at the 2017 Canada Games

Team BC swimmers won four medals as the 2017 Canada Summer Games swimming competition began on Monday at the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg.

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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