Welcome to the Team BC E-Newsletter
This publication will showcase Team BC as they go up against the best in the west at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo. You can expect two editions prior to the start of the Games and then daily during the Games. Follow all the action of our team of over 400 athletes, coaches, and managers as we represent British Columbia!
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The countdown is on! It is only 50 days to go until the start of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta.
The Western Canada Summer Games are held every four years and bring together the four western provinces and three territories for a multi-sport competition taking place over 10 days. The 2015 Games will feature a total of 2300 athletes, coaches, managers, and officials and competition in 18 sports from August 7 to 16.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is the second largest municipality in Canada and includes the urban centre of Fort McMurray and nine rural communities. The 2004 Arctic Winter Games were also hosted in the area. The 2015 Western Canada Summer Games will showcase state-of-the-art sport facilities and first class accommodation and food services for the participants. Community celebrations including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the brand new Shell Place are sure to create an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Team BC is led by the BC Games Society in partnership with the Province of BC, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, SportMedBC, and ViaSport. Each organization contributes expertise and resources to ensure that BC athletes have the best training and experiences to lead to optimal performances
Team BC will bring together over 400 athletes, coaches, and managers to compete against the best in the west at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. They will be supported by a dedicated team of volunteer mission staff led by Chef de Mission, Diane St-Denis.
Meet the Mission Staff Team here!
Have a look at the five sports that have announced the athletes named to Team BC. The entire list of Team BC athletes will be available in late July.
Canoe Kayak
Golf
Gymnastics
Judo
Swimming
Meet Mistiko
Mistiko is a social butterfly- err buffalo- and definitely keeps himself busy as the official mascot of the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games.
Mistiko is a buffalo of few words but when he does get chatting it’s often about the Games. His favorite sport is Baseball - you should see his hit! Read more about Mistiko’s story here.
If you happen to run into the bustling buffalo at the Games he loves pictures - snap a picture and tweet at @2015WoodBuffalo or hashtag #Mistiko so he can add it to his photo album.
Get your Tickets
Watch Team BC in action at the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. Tickets for sports and special events are on sale now. Find out more here.
Sport Schedules
There will be 10 days of exciting action in 18 sports during the 2015 Western Canada Summer Games. See the official sports and the schedules here.
Visiting Wood Buffalo?
Do you want to know more about Wood Buffalo and Fort McMurray? Have a look at the websites for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and Fort McMurray Tourism.
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Below are some key dates for sports involved in the WCSG.
Coaches Meeting @ Fortius - June 27
RSVP by June 19
Team BC Registration Deadline – July 3
Flag Bearer Nominations due
Opening Ceremony – July 10 4:30 pm
Closing Ceremony - August 15 8:00 pm
Uniform Distribution @ Fortius - July 18
Team BC Special Events at the Games
Opening Ceremony – Aug 7
Team BC Pep Rally – Aug 7 and 12
Coach & Parent Reception – Aug 8 and 14
RSVP here
Closing Ceremony – Aug 16
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