Team BC Results Recap August 9
Team BC continues to lead the medal count with 78 total over two days of competition. Read on for a full recap by sport.
Tennis players heat up the court
It's getting hotter at tennis in more ways than one. The temperature on the court reached over 30 C. The competition also took a step up as the two undefeated teams (BC and Alberta) matched up in the afternoon draw.
Canoe/ Kayak medalists – August 9
It was a great day on the water with Canoe/ Kayak paddling away with 15 medals. Read on for a full recap of medals!
Golden Gymnasts
The first day of gymnastics competition began today at MacDonald Island Park with the Men’s Team and All-Around events. Team BC took gold in the Team Competition and gold and silver in the individual All-Around.
Team BC pins opponents to advance
The Team BC wrestling team had a fantastic first day of competition! They won three duels today in the team tournament.
Shephard shines as BC drop Sask to top Pool A
Team BC made a perfect 2-0 exit out of pool play after dropping Saskatchewan, 69-59, in Game 2 of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo.
Judo golden again!
Well after a golden first day at the Western Canada Summer Games, Judo did just as well on the second day of individual competitions. Judo won four golds, one silver and one bronze.
Cyclists turn road racing into a team sport
While cycling is often considered an individual sport, today two of our Team BC cyclists turned the finish into a team event, crossing the finish line hand-in-hand.
Beach Teams continue great results on Day 2
The men's beach volleyball team are 4-0 and the women are 3-1 after day two of competition.
Countdown to the Games: One Year to Go
/in 2016 News2017 Canada Summer Games Host Society launches official countdown to The Hottest Summer in Half A Century
Six Team BC alumni nominated to Canadian Rowing Team for Rio 2016
/in 2016 NewsSix Team BC alumni have been named to the Canadian Rowing team to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Mission Staff announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2016 NewsTeam BC has selected the 21 Mission Staff who will support British Columbia’s athletes, coaches, and managers as they prepare for and compete at these national multi-sport Games.
Two Team BC alumni featured in Rio 2016 Campaign
/in 2016 NewsTeam BC alumni Ryan Cochrane and Liz Gleadle are featured in the Canadian Olympic Team Ice in our Veins campaign ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Canadian Swimming Team Nominated for Rio 2016
/in 2016 NewsSix Team BC alumni have been named to the Canadian Swimming team for Rio 2016 including Ryan Cochrane, Richard Weinberger, Hilary Caldwell and Emily Overholt.
Call for Expression of Interest – Mental Performance Consultants
/in 2016 NewsThe BC Games Society, Canadian Sport Institute – Pacific, viaSport, and SportMedBC are inviting qualified Mental Performance Consultants to apply for one of two available positions with Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games.
Application process open for Team BC Mission Staff
/in 2016 NewsWe are looking for enthusiastic and experienced people to join Team BC’s Mission Staff for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. Apply by March 7 to be part of the action!
Chefs de Mission announced for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2016 NewsRob Needham has been appointed as the Chef de Mission and Michelle Collens and Eric Chéné as the Assistant Chefs de Mission for Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
Four Team BC alumni to compete for Canada at Youth Olympic Games
/in 2016 NewsFour Team BC alumni from the 2015 Canada Winter Games will compete for Team Canada at the 20156 Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway.
Canada Games mentorship opportunities for BC Coaches
/in 2015 NewsThe Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program and Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprentice Program are both accepting applications for mentorship opportunitites at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
2021 Canada Summer Games Sports Selected
/in 2015 NewsThe Canada Games Council (CGC) is pleased to announce the final sports and disciplines selected for the 2021 Canada Summer Games that will be hosted in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Call for Chefs de Mission for 2017 Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking enthusiastic and experienced people to serve as Chefs de Mission for Team BC for the 2017 Canada Summer Games, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Deadline for applications is December 4, 2015.
Marni Abbott-Peter named to Paralympic Hall of Fame
/in 2015 NewsFour-time Team BC Wheelchair Basketball coach, Marni Abbott-Peter, has been named to the Paralympic Sports Hall of Fame.
Coach Profile: Cathy Lipsett – Ringette
/in 2015 NewsMeet NCCP Competition Development Ringette coach Cathy Lipsett who shares her thoughts on coaching Ringette at the BC Winter Games and Canada Winter Games.
Coach Profile: Kyra Iannone Beach Volleyball
/in 2015 NewsMeet NCCP Level 3 Volleyball coach Kyra Iannone who shares her thoughts on coaching beach volleyball at the BC Summer Games, Canada Summer Games, and Western Canada Summer Games.
Coach Profile, Deborah Carter – Special Olympics Athletics
/in 2015 NewsMeet Special Olympics Athletics coach Deborah Carter and read all about her amazing summer coaching at the Western Canada Summer Games and the Special Olympics World Games in LA.