Team BC loses first match to Team Alberta
BC lost its first badminton matches of the competition when both James Ho and Joshua Liu were defeated in their respective men's singles matches. Both matches went to three sets.
Dad surprises pitcher son, BC to play for gold
Justin Olic (Surrey), a crafty southpaw was today's starter against Alberta. Unknown to him, his father Frank Olic flew in to watch the him play. After working the 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM shift Frank jumped on a plane in Vancouver to Fort McMurray.
Golden boys in top form for triathlon relay
A light mist kept the triathlon conditions slick and chilly for the second day of competition. Team BC medaled in both the male and female three-person relay with the men taking gold and the women taking home silver.
Women battle to a split on day two!
The BC women's volleyball team started the day off with a battle with Team Alberta. The teams have a history, having met twice before the games and split both match ups.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 14
26 medals for Team BC at the Western Canada Summer Games with swimming leading the charge, collecting 25 in the pool and the men's 8 in rowing taking home gold.
Shade golden in Wood Buffalo
The water at Macdonald Island Park was golden for Special Olympics athlete Jesse Shade (Campbell River) at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. Five gold medals in the pool were just the beginning for the sixteen year old Vancouver Island swimmer.
Swimmers add to medal haul on second day of competition
Team BC swimming hauled in 25 medals of which 15 were gold, four were silver and six were bronze. Special Olympics swimmer Jesse Shade swam to two more golds today bringing his tournament total to four.
Team BC Softball goes 2 and 1 for the day
Team BC Softball earned two more wins today but dropped one in the final game of a triple header day.
Team BC Volleyball Men split day two of competition
Team BC took a win against Team Yukon in three sets but lost a tight match to Team Alberta in the afternoon.
British Columbia Golf Announces Female Squad
/in 2017 NewsFour athletes named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
BC Soccer names Men’s and Women’s teams for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Soccer is proud to announce the 36 athletes named to Team BC for Men’s and Women’s soccer.
Team BC Uniform and Pin Packages Unveiled
/in 2017 NewsWhen the 2017 Canada Summer Games start in Winnipeg on July 28, Team BC will proudly wear our provincial colours to represent British Columbia.
Tennis BC announces 2017 Canada Games athletes
/in 2017 NewsTennis BC is excited to announce the eight athletes who will be representing British Columbia at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Cycling BC names 16 athletes to Team BC
/in 2017 NewsCycling BC named 16 athletes to compete in road and mountain biking disciplines at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Sailing is a family affair for a Team BC athlete
/in 2017 NewsNot many athletes can say they attended their first Canada Games as a baby. For Henrik Moberg-Parker, that’s exactly what happened at the 2001 Games in London, Ontario.
Leave your tracks in Winnipeg by donating running shoes for kids
/in 2017 News“I challenge you to grab some running shoes and donate now, so kids across this country can be involved in sport.” – Ryan Cochrane, Team BC Honourary Captain.
Apply Now for a $2500 Athlete Excellence Award
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes going to the 2017 Canada Summer Games can apply for one of two $2500 bursary awards recognizing leadership, sport performances, and education achievement.
Rowing BC announces 29 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTwenty nine rowers and coxswains will be representing Team BC at the Canada Summer Games, racing in fourteen different events.
Softball BC names 15 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsSoftball BC is pleased to announce the 15 athletes who have been selected to represent Team BC Men’s Softball at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
BC Diving names eight athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Diving is proud to announce the eight athletes who will be representing Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
BC Athletics names 50 athletes to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Athletics is proud to announce the 50 athletes have been named to Team BC to compete in the track and field events at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
British Columbia Golf Announces Male Canada Summer Games Team
/in 2017 NewsBritish Columbia Golf will be looking to keep their unbeaten streak alive at this year’s Canada Summer Games by naming four accomplished male golfers to Team BC.
BC Wrestling names 22 athletes to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsWith less than 50 days to go until the 2017 Canada Summer Games, the BC Wrestling Association has named its men’s and women’s squads to Team BC.
Workshop highlights the importance of coaches for Canada Games success
/in 2017 NewsDuring a panel discussion, veteran Team BC coaches relayed stories and tips learned from previous Canada Games.
Twenty B.C. paddlers named to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTwenty canoe and kayak paddlers from nine B.C. clubs have been named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.