Team BC judo brings home two silvers and a bronze in first day of competition
Surrey’s Garceau wins gold, Toth takes the bronze in squash finals
Team BC posted two significant upsets in squash at the 2015 Canada Winter Games on Wednesday as Michele Garceau won gold in the women’s individual and Burnaby’s Matthew Toth won bronze on the men’s side.
The medals are the first ever for B.C. in an individual squash event at the Canada Winter Games.
Two bronze medals from badminton add to overall Team BC count
Team BC captures bronze in the mixed team trampoline competition
A split day results in a 4-1 record for Team BC in curling
14 medals in one day for Team BC
Giving up not an option for B.C.’s Laass
Even as things were going black for Lavanna Laass, her last thought was that she would never give up.
The 18-year-old Team BC Judo athlete from Prince George was choked out in the gold medal match at the 2015 Canada Winter Games, something she had never experienced before.
“I came into this match going for gold,” she said. “I really, really wanted it, not just for myself but for everyone who was there with me and for Prince George.”
Table tennis competition heating up at Duchess Park
Double bronze in badminton for B.C.
B.C.’s badminton team earned two bronze medals on Wednesday in the finals at the Canada Winter Games.
The team of Duncan Yao (19, Richmond) and Joshua Liu (18, Vancouver) battled their way to the podium in the bronze medal match of the men’s doubles, beating team Manitoba in three sets.
Surrey’s James Ho, 17, also won bronze in the men’s individual match.
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.