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.
Triathletes selected to Team BC for Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsTriathlon BC has named the six triathletes who will compete for Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Team BC unveils custom art to unite athletes at Games
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC athletes at the 2017 Canada Summer Games and the 2017 North American Indigenous Games will proudly wear a custom art design commissioned to celebrate the spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Opening and Closing Ceremonies entertainment announced
/in 2017 NewsThe Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be a celebration of sport and culture, with musical stars, athletes, performers, and dignitaries coming together to honour the heart and spirit of the Games.
BC Sailing selects seven athletes to Team BC for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Sailing is proud to announce the seven athletes who will be representing Team BC at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Team BC and Team Ontario to support Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC and Team Ontario are joining forces to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg by collecting donations of new or gently used running shoes.
Team BC swimmers announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsSwimBC is pleased to congratulate the 32 swimmers and their respective clubs on being named to Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Special Olympic BC athletes set to compete at 2017 Canada Games
/in 2017 NewsEight Special Olympics BC athletes and two coaches will be part of the athletics and swimming action at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Matt Cella to coach B.C’s Golf team at 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsMatt Cella of Victoria has been appointed Team B.C.’s head golf coach for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Olympian Ryan Cochrane named Team BC Honourary Captain
/in 2017 NewsTeam BC is proud to announce Olympian and Team BC alumnus, Ryan Cochrane, as our Honourary Captain for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Girls Basketball Team announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBasketball BC is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent British Columbia on the 2017 U17 Girls Canada Summer Games Team.
Team BC indoor volleyball teams selected
/in 2017 NewsVolleyball BC announced the men’s and women’s’ indoor volleyball teams for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Boys Baskeball Team announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBasketball BC is pleased to announce the athletes selected to participate on the 2017 U17 Boys Canada Summer Games Team.
Niagara Region Named Host of the 2021 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsThe Canada Games Council and the Province of Ontario announced the Niagara Region as host of the 2021 Canada Summer Games.
BC Athletics announces Team BC coaching staff for the 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2017 NewsBC Athletics is pleased to announce the Team BC coaching staff that will lead a team of 58 athletes at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Team BC alumni honoured at Athlete of the Year Awards
/in 2017 NewsFive Team BC alumni were chosen as recipients of Athlete of the Year Awards for 2017 including Olympians Hillary Caldwell, Patricia Obee, Lindsay Jennerich and Evan Dunfee.
Team BC represents at Canada Games Flag Raising in Burnaby
/in 2017 NewsSam Loutet, a Team BC hopeful for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in the sport of canoe kayak joined Team BC Assistant Chef de Mission, Eric Chene and City of Burnaby Councillor, Colleen Jordan to raise the Canada Games Flag in Burnaby.