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.
RFP issued for Team BC pins for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsThe BC Games Society is seeking proposals from pin suppliers to manufacture and supply official Team BC pins for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Cheering on Special Olympics Athletes bound for 2015 Canada Games
/in 2014 NewsThe Canada Games are coming to Prince George next February, and four Special Olympics BC figure skaters are preparing to be part of the action in their home province
BC Wheelchair Basketball Announces Athletes Named to the 2015 Canada Winter Games Team
/in 2014 NewsBC Wheelchair Basketball Society is proud to announce the 12 athletes selected to represent Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in wheelchair basketball.
Team BC Badminton Completes First Training Camp
/in 2014 NewsTeam BC Badminton completed its official first training camp in preparation for the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Judo BC announces 14 athletes named to Team BC for 2015 Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsJudo BC has announced the 14 athletes who will compete for Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
Olympian Kelsey Serwa named Honourary Team BC Captain
/in 2014 NewsOlympian and Team BC alumna, Kelsey Serwa, has been named the Honourary Captain of Team BC for the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George.
2015 Canada Winter Games Torch Relay
/in 2014 NewsThe countdown is on to the 2015 Canada Winter Games. See the Canada Games Torch at Relay events in Victoria, New Westminster, Burnaby, and Kamloops in October.
Team BC Badminton Announced for Canada Winter Games
/in 2014 NewsAfter months of trials, Badminton BC has announced the athletes selected to compete for Team BC at the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, February 13 to March 1.
Team BC Launches Refreshed Brand and Website
/in 2014 NewsTeam BC has launched a whole new look and feel as we prepare for the 2015 Canada Winter Games. The new logo, tag line, and website capture the feeling behind what it is like to be part of Team BC. We live for this!
Canada Games Council inducts new members into Hall of Fame
/in 2013 NewsCanada’s Sports Hall of Fame recently hosted the 2013 Induction Celebrations presented by the Canada Games and inducted eleven new Honoured Members.
Sport BC Recognizes 2015 Canada Winter Games Community Sport Heroes
/in 2013 NewsSport BC was in Prince George honoring some of the most dedicated individuals in sport in our community. Of the 11 individuals recognized, five are key planning volunteers with the 2015 Canada Winter Games.
2015 Canada Winter Games 500 days away
/in 2013 NewsToday marks five hundred days until the opening of the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George and the countdown clock continues to tick down
The 2015 Canada Winter Games Return From Sherbrooke
/in 2013 NewsThe 2015 Canada Games team has officially returned from Sherbooke and are excited, educated, and ready to take the lead as the next Official Host Society.
Team BC Active Youth Project donates more than 250 lbs. of clothing to Sherbrooke community organization and Lac-Megantic relief efforts
/in 2013 NewsWith the goal of fostering social responsibility and leaving a meaningful legacy in the host community of the 2013 Canada Summer Games, Team BC, in partnership with apparel provider Team Sales, has donated more than 250lbs of clothing to La Source-Soleil, an organization providing housing as well as community resources to support homeless and at-risk youth between the ages of 18-30 in Sherbrooke, QC.
Outstanding QC Volunteer Makes a Difference with BC Sailor
/in 2013 NewsThe Canada Summer Games always showcase the best in outstanding sport performance. Beyond athletic prowess however, the Games also see outstanding performances from selfless volunteers who go above and beyond, offering their time, expertise and, in this case their culinary skills, to support the country’s finest young athletes in achieving their goals.
Team BC Recognizes Coaches
/in 2013 NewsTeam BC hosted a reception yesterday to thank all of the outstanding coaches who have dedicated their time to the Team BC program. The development of British Columbia’s athletes relies on the commitement of coaches and staff alike. The 2013 Canada Summer Games have been a success for Team BC thus far with a total medal count of 27 as of August 8th.