The 2015 Canada Winter Games came to a close today with a fantastic celebration at the University of Northern British Columbia.
After two weeks of incredible athletic accomplishments, community spirit, and cultural pride we say a huge Team BC thank you to the City of Prince George for putting on an amazing Games.
Team BC was proud to be the host province for these Games, the first time the Canada Winter Games have ever been held in British Columbia.
249 athletes showcased their commitment to sport through 88 podium performances including 21 gold, 34 silver, and 33 bronze medals.
Team BC was third in the overall medal count behind Quebec with 141 medals and Ontario with 111 medals. The Canada Games also calculate flag points to track the overall team performance not just medal counts. Team BC had 270 points also placing the team third behind Quebec and Ontario.
Eleven northern BC athletes won or contributed to 14 medals including a magical run of four medals for Prince George’s Emily Dickson in Biathon in week one, a surprise and well deserved bronze medal for Justin Hampole in figure skating, and a double gold in snowboard for Meryeta O’Dyne and Evan Bichon on the final day of competition.
BC Games alumni represented 56.8% of the athletes on Team BC and contributed to 61.4% of the medals.
Outside of the field of play, Team BC athletes showed that they are leaders and ambassador for sport and in their communities. They contributed to the Team BC legacy projects that supported Big Brothers and Big Sisters Prince George and raised awareness to end bullying through the Pink Shirt Day campaign.
The support from coaches, managers and mission staff created an environment for success and a memorable experience that will last a lifetime.
The Team BC mission staff committed three weeks of their time and energy to ensuring Team BC had the best possible organization and support...not to mention the loudest cheering section!
The Canada Games Council announced on March 1, that Team BC was chosen for the second consecutive Games as the recipient of the Claude Hardy Award which is bestowed upon the Provincial or Territorial Mission Team that best exhibits leadership, cooperation, integrity and esprit de corps. We were proud to share the award this year with Team Saskatchewan.
Finally a huge thank you to the thousands of green jacket volunteers who welcomed us, helped us and make the Games experience one that we will never forget!
SAGE Most Valuable Supporter Mission Staff Award
Team BC is very proud to share that Ashley McMullin, sport mission staff for ringette, squash and badminton, was awarded with the SAGE Most Valuable Supporter Mission Staff Award. Ashely receive several nominations for this award submitted by the parents and athletes of her week one ringette team.
Ashley provided phenomenal support to all of her teams, continually going the extra mile to make sure the athletes had the best possible experience at the Canada Winter Games, and being unfailingly present as one of the loudest members of the cheering squad.
Ashley is the second member of Team BC mission staff to receive this award. Congratulations Ashley on this well deserved honour!
Best Wishes to Blair and Lorne
Team BC wants to acknowledge and congratulate Team Ontario Chef de Mission, Blair McIntosh for his contribution to the Canada Games movement and sport in Canada. Blair has been with Team Ontario as Chef for seven Canada Games and will make Prince George his last Canada Games in this role.
Team Saskatchewan Chef de Mission Lorne Lasuita, is also making the 2015 Games his final farwell. Sharing the Claude Hardy Award with Lorne and his team this year was a privilege.
Best wishes to Blair and Lorne. We know sport is a small world and our paths will cross again soon.
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Unofficial results. Click here for official medal standings
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