Buzzer Beater to win the game!
Team BC Women's Basketball team won an absolute nail-biter of a game with a buzzer beater shot from Ashlyn Day to win the game against Saskatchewan 59-57.
Young gymnasts thrive on foundation of parental commitment
The opening day of gymnastics competition began today, Aug. 9, with men’s team competition and the venue at MacDonald Island Park had the stands lined with supporters.
Trinity Western teammates medal to open 2015 athletics competition
Athletics competition got off to a golden start for Team BC on opening day, Aug. 8, as 20-year-old Regan Yee took gold in the women’s 1500-m event. Trinity Western University teammate Adam Marshall stepped on the podium minutes later earning bronze in the men’s 1500-m.
Team BC off to a golden start!
After the first day of competition, B.C. is in first place in the medal standings with a total of 37 medals, including 15 gold, 10 silver and 12 bronze.
Willett Father-son combo pull in gold in hammer throw
They are father and son at home but here in Wood Buffalo, Alta. father Laurie Willett is on duty as coach of son Sam Willett (Victoria), the top-ranked hammer throw athlete competing at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.
Team BC cyclists dominate on first day of competition
On the first day of competition Team BC cyclists took home five of six medals in the Individual Time Trial event, setting the stage for three more exciting days of racing.
Team BC Gymnasts ready for competition
Our 12 gymnasts worked hard on perfecting their routines at today’s training sessions in preparation for competition which will begin tomorrow.
17 medals at Athletics on Day 1
Team BC showed their stuff on the track today bringing home 17 medals.
Nine medals for Canoe Kayak on Day 1
Canoe Kayak athletes hit the water paddling today and were rewarded for all their hard work with nine medals.
BC Men move to 2 – 0 after battle with Manitoba
/in 2015 NewsIt was a great atmosphere in the Syncrude Wellness Centre gym tonight with to great volleyball teams going at it, in a see-saw battle. BC came out on top in and epic five set match
BC Women win three games Thursday
/in 2015 NewsThe women’s softball team won all three games Thursday at Syncrude Athletic Park.
Harneet Dadrao- 4 goals in 13 minutes
/in 2015 NewsHarneet Dadrao from Surrey B.C scored four goals in less than 13 minutes in women’s soccer action Thursday afternoon against North West Territories.
Piano Man James Ho leads BC Badminton to undefeated first day of competition
/in 2015 NewsJames Ho (Surrey) is not only a talented badminton player, but he’s also an accomplished pianist.
Team BC Ladies power through Northern Territories
/in 2015 NewsThe Team BC women’s volleyball team hit the court today with two matches, playing both NWT and Yukon.
Ridenour, Milic medal after individual triathlon at Anzac
/in 2015 NewsConditions were beautiful for the opening day of triathlon competition, Aug. 13, in Anzac, Alta. Triathletes Desirae Ridenour (Cowichan Bay) and Michael Milic (Delta) were the lone BC athletes to step on the podium.
Volleyball teams arrive in Wood Buffalo!
/in 2015 NewsVolleyball teams in Fort McMurray and ready to begin competition on Thursday.
Baseball off to a good start in Wood Buffalo
/in 2015 NewsFor players used to playing in baseball only tournaments where you just come to the field and play, a multi-sport games is quite different. They are now part of a bigger team, TeamBC, enthusiastic crowds of people come to watch their games.
Tales of Turnaround Day
/in 2015 NewsEvery multi-sport games has its madness. For the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games the one day that is a guaranteed to be a long day is known as “Turnaround Day.”
Team BC leads medal count after phase one of Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC came to the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games as the province to beat and the phase one athletes did not disappoint. Team BC leads the medal count with 169 including 77 gold, 51 silver, and 41 bronze.
Team BC Results Recap Aug 11
/in 2015 NewsOn the final day of competition for phase 1, Team BC earned another 51 medals and sits in top spot in the medal count.
McIntyre tumbles to gold
/in 2015 NewsIt was a golden day for Salt Spring Island gymnast Darby McIntyre as she tumbled her way to gold with a score of 14.8 on the floor exercise final Tuesday at Macdonald Island Park.
Its all in the family at beach volleyball
/in 2015 NewsIt was a family affair on the sand for Team BC as the beach volleyball finals played out on the sand today at Snye Park. Siblings Quinci and Liam Birker (Kelowna) and Darby and Devon Dunn (South Surrey) together with their parents travel as a pack.
Double Gold for 4x400m relay teams to wrap up athletics competition
/in 2015 NewsOn the final day of competition Team BC athletics athletes continued their golden performances. The 4x400m relay teams took the top of the podium.
BC men’s basketball defends title beating Manitoba in gold-medal thriller
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC men’s basketball successfully defended their title from 2011 today with a 66-60 victory in a thrilling gold-medal match against Manitoba.
22 individual medals for Team BC Wrestling
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC Wrestlers dominated the mat in the individual competition with every athlete contributing to the 22 medal haul!