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.
SwimBC announces 32 athletes selected to Team BC
/in 2015 NewsSwimBC is pleased to announce the confirmation of the team selected to represent Team BC in the sport of swimming at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games
Team BC duo selected to represent Canada at the Youth Olympics
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC alumni, Tyler Tardi and Sterling Middleton have been selected to represent Canada at the 2016 Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway.
RFP Issued for a Pin Supplier for 2015 Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking proposals from pin suppliers to manufacture and supply official Team BC pins for the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.
10 Team BC Alumni named to 2015 Pan Am Games Swimming Team
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC alumni including Ryan Cochrane and Hillary Caldwell have been named to the Canadian swimming team for the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.
Judo BC selects 14 athletes to Team BC for the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsJudo BC is proud to announce the 14 athletes who will compete for Team BC at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games this August.
Special Olympics BC Team Set for 2015 Western Canada Summer Games
/in 2015 NewsCongratulations to the eight athletes and four coaches selected to represent Special Olympics BC at the Western Canada Summer Games 2015 Wood Buffalo!
Team BC Alumni honoured with Athlete of the Year Awards
/in 2015 NewsAmongst this year’s nominees for the Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards were many who have attended the Canada Games or Western Canada Games as part of Team BC, with eight bringing home top honours.
Thank you Prince George!
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC wants to say THANK YOU to Prince George and all the amazing volunteers that made the 2015 Canada Winter Games possible.
Team BC finishes 2015 Canada Winter Games with 88 medals
/in 2015 NewsThe 2015 Canada Winter Games came to a close in Prince George and Team BC finished the Games earning 88 medals including 21 gold, 34 silver, and 33 bronze.
BC hockey battles best of the best in Canada Winter Games
/in 2015 NewsJake Harrison closed out his Canada Winter Games experience with a second-period goal for Team BC in its final match against Nova Scotia. The 15-year-old defenseman from West Kelowna came into the 2015 Games with an ambitious goal of following in his older brother’s footsteps but B.C. came up short in a few key games, finishing sixth in the tournament.
Double gold for Team BC in snowboard cross
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC dominates in snowboard cross with gold medals from hometown favourites Meryeta O’Dine and Evan Bichon and success across the board.
Final day of competition brings 12 medals for Team BC
/in 2015 NewsTeam BC finished its final day of competition in the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Saturday by winning another 12 medals including, two gold, six silver, and four bronze, bringing the host province’s total medal count to 88.
Team BC table tennis wraps up competition with five medals
/in 2015 NewsSilver and bronze hardware for Team BC table tennis athletes as they medal in every discipline.
Team BC finishes fifth in curling
/in 2015 NewsWith a victory over Team Alberta, Team BC finishes fifth overall in curling.
Squash athlete Michele Garceau selected as Team BC flag bearer for Closing Ceremony
/in 2015 NewsAfter two weeks of action at the 2015 Canada Winter Games including 88 podium performances by B.C. athletes, Team BC is proud to announce that squash athlete and double medalist Michele Garceau has been chosen as the Closing Ceremony flag bearer for Team BC.
Double medal day for Team BC in Cross Country Relays
/in 2015 NewsOn the final day of competition at Otway Nordic Centre, Team BC was once again standing tall on the podium with a silver medal finish in the women’s 4 x 3.75km relay and a bronze in the men’s 4 x 5km relay.