Team BC creates a Legacy with Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince George

Today, Team BC and Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince George (BBBSPG) celebrated the creation of a legacy to support children in Prince George.  As part of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, Team BC provided a clothing and cash donation to the Team Up! mentorship program

Team BC fired up for 2015 Games

Team BC’s week-one athletes came together on Friday to cheer each other on and celebrate their achievements at a blue and gold themed pep rally. The athletes received an electrifying welcome from mission staff and had the opportunity to hear from Team BC’s honourary captain and Olympic silver-medalist Kelsey Serwa.

Team BC on the ground in Prince George

Prince George welcomed its home team to the 2015 Canada Winter Games today when athletes from across the province arrived to compete in one of the nation’s largest multi-sport winter events.

More than a competition – Kelsey Serwa offers up advice that took her to the podium

As B.C. makes its final preparations, Olympian and Team BC ambassador Kelsey Serwa has some advice for the athletes in blue and gold.

Team BC ready to compete on home soil

Team BC will have a delegation of 249 athletes, 49 coaches, 27 managers and 23 mission staff
when the 2015 Canada Winter Games open in Prince George on February 13.

Canada Games to Honour Team BC’s Adbul Shaikh and Joy Ward-Fera

Team BC badminton coach, Abdul Shaikh, and Team BC alumna, Joy Ward-Fera will be induced into the Canada Games Hall of Honour.

2015 Canada Winter Games Unveils Official 2015 Games Mobile Site

The 2015 Canada Winter Games unveiled a mobile sub-site optimized for all smartphone platforms and is geared towards 2015 Games athletes, volunteers and attendees to get up to the minute information.

Gathering of the Rocks

Athletes and coaches from across Canada are invited to bring a small rock from their home community for a sculpture to be built in Prince George.

Twelve figure skaters named to Team BC for the Canada Winter Games

Twelve B.C. Figure Skaters from seven clubs have qualified for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

Countdown to the Games: One Year to Go

2017 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

Six 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

Team 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

Team 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

Six 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

The 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

We 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

Rob 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

Four 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

The 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

The 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

The 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

Four-time Team BC Wheelchair Basketball coach, Marni Abbott-Peter, has been named to the Paralympic Sports Hall of Fame.

Coach Profile: Cathy Lipsett – Ringette

Meet 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

Meet 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

Meet 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.

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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