TEAM BC TAKES WASCANA LAKE BY STORM WITH 14 MEDALS AT 2014 NAIG
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 21, 2014 TEAM BC CANOE KAYAK TAKES WASCANA LAKE BY STORM WITH 14 MEDALS AT 2014 NAIG BC Soccer goes undefeated, Basketball continues to dominate and Lacrosse finish strong REGINA, SK – Team BC’s Canoe/Kayak team won 14 medals on the first day of competition! From the start of the Canoe/Kayak competitions today at 8:30 a.m. until the evening, the team was strong and had many firsts. “I have never been in a kayak [...]
TEAM BC LEAD 2014 NAIG OPENING CEREMONY
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release July 20, 2014 TEAM BC LEADS PARADE OF ATHLETES AT 2014 NAIG OPENING CEREMONY Five BC Basketball Teams Sweep the Day VICTORIA, BC – Team BC’s 500 members were the first contingent to enter Mosaic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). “What a great way for our athletes to kick start the Games!” said Lara Mussell, Team BC Chef de Mission. “Being first to enter the stadium definitely [...]
Media Release – Team BC Flag Bearers Announced!
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release July 18, 2014 PARTNERS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES TEAM BC FLAG BEARERS FOR THE 2014 NAIG OPENING CEREMONY VICTORIA, BC – Samantha Horth and Joel Patsey will carry the British Columbia and Team BC flags into the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) this month, announced Rick Brant, Director of the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council). “These athletes were nominated by Team BC coaches because they exemplify the [...]
The Soaring Raven – June Newsletter
We are less than two months away from the Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Opening Ceremony! In the coming weeks, there will be a lot of information that needs to be shared between Team BC and athletes/parents. We have issued our first edition of The Soaring Raven, a newsletter providing important news and updates regarding Team BC and 2014 NAIG. As Team BC continues its planning and preparation for the Games, future issues will be circulated. We are confident we have assembled [...]
Celebrating Team BC at the Abbotsford Heat Aboriginal Night
On March 1st, the Abbotsford Heat celebrated Aboriginal youth in sports through hosting its 1st annual “Aboriginal Night – Celebrating Sport in Stó:lō” event during the Heat’s game vs. the Grand Rapids Griffins. The Abbotsford Heat invited Team BC 2013 NAHC athletes to get out on the ice prior to the Heat’s game to experience a professional hockey practice with the Abbotsford Heat coaches. This unique development opportunity allowed athletes to gain tips and experience at a professional level practice [...]