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Team BC Shines with 159 Medal Winning Performance at the 2023 NAIG

Cowichan, BC – After a week of competitions at the Kjipuktuk (Halifax), 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Team BC delivered an exceptional performance securing an impressive total of 159 medals (53 gold, 62 silver, 44 bronze) across 14 sports. Throughout the NAIG, Team BC showcased the exceptional talent of Indigenous athletes from across BC. The outstanding performances earned Team BC second place in the overall team standings – just 17 medals behind Team Saskatchewan, and 31 medals ahead of [...]

By |2023-07-26T14:49:00-07:00July 26th, 2023|Comments Off on Team BC Shines with 159 Medal Winning Performance at the 2023 NAIG
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First Day of Competition for Wrestling, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Golf, and 3D Archery!

ATHLETICS EARNS THEIR FIRST MEDALS OF THE WEEK! "Today on the athletics field, Team BC had some very impressive performances in all areas. Despite the intense heat and humidity, athletes raced hard, threw far and jumped past their limits to secure new PBs as well as some medals," said Coach Siri Svensson. Shoutout performances include Danny Legault (Nuxalk Nation) from Bella Coola coming in silver for discus and James Reed (Red Pheasant Nation) from Vanderhoof coming in bronze for the 800m!  WRESTLING [...]

By |2023-07-18T21:45:44-07:00July 18th, 2023|Comments Off on First Day of Competition for Wrestling, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Golf, and 3D Archery!
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Team BC Announces Flag Bearers for the 2023 NAIG

Halifax, NS – Jayden Broadfoot and Leah Parker carried the British Columbia and Team BC flags into the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). “These two athletes were nominated to be flag bearers by their coaches, and we are so honoured to have them represent British Columbia by leading our contingent into the Opening Ceremony and throughout the entirety of the 2023 North American Indigenous Games,” said Team BC, Chef de Mission, Michelle Webster. “It's a great [...]

By |2023-07-17T11:29:48-07:00July 17th, 2023|Comments Off on Team BC Announces Flag Bearers for the 2023 NAIG
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Male Team BC Wins Bronze at the 2023 NAHC

Victoria, B.C. (May 18, 2023) The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the Team BC male team won the bronze medal at the highly competitive 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). Moreover, the hard-fought efforts of Team BC's female team have earned them a fourth place finish in the tournament.  The province's top Indigenous U18 players formed the two Team BC teams at the 2023 NAHC held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, spanning from May [...]

By |2023-05-19T12:10:55-07:00May 18th, 2023|Comments Off on Male Team BC Wins Bronze at the 2023 NAHC
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Team BC Opens Official Online Merchandise Store for the 2023 NAHC and the 2023 NAIG

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of Team BC’s official online merchandise store! For a limited time, friends, families and fans can purchase official merchandise to show their support for Team BC's athletes who will represent the province at the upcoming 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), and the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! The online store will close March 24, 2023 at 11:59PM (DST). No orders will be accepted after the [...]

By |2023-03-17T00:35:14-07:00March 10th, 2023|Comments Off on Team BC Opens Official Online Merchandise Store for the 2023 NAHC and the 2023 NAIG
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NAHC Team BC Selection Camp

Registration is now open for the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Team BC selection camp. The Team BC Player Selection Camp will be held March 31 to April 2, 2023. in Kamloops, BC. Team BC's coaching staff will evaluate players over the three-day camp and select the top 20 male and top 20 female hockey players to represent BC at the NAHC in Winnipeg. The 2023 Registration Fee is $100 per player, which includes a Team BC Selection Camp jersey. Pre-registration [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:14:32-07:00January 27th, 2023|Comments Off on NAHC Team BC Selection Camp
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Team BC rosters announced for 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Top Indigenous hockey players set to represent British Columbia at Elite Competition Victoria, B.C. (May 8, 2022) - The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the players and volunteer staff who will represent British Columbia in the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The 2022 NAHC takes place in Membertou First Nation, Nova Scotia, from May 7 to May 14, 2022. I·SPARC hosted its Team BC Player Selection Camp from April 8-10, 2022 in Chilliwack, [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00May 8th, 2022|Comments Off on Team BC rosters announced for 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
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Be the Spark campaign launched

Team BC NAIG Be the Spark campaign to keep athletes connected was launched on April 30. Be the Spark campaign launched Victoria, BC (April 30, 2020) –Team BC staff are sharing uplifting messages with athletes, coaches, managers and volunteers to keep them inspired and active following the announcement in March that the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are postponed. (continued below)   The Be the Spark campaign kicked off on April 30 with a video of Indigenous Sport, [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00April 30th, 2020|0 Comments
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Team BC basketball players win Provincial High School titles

Team BC 16U team member Lakresha Edwards (left) won the girls AAA championships with the Abbotsford Panthers. While 19U Team BC development squad members Lagi Vaa, Tiana Sacco and Jewel Leeson won the AA girls championships with the Britannia Bruins. Team BC basketball players win Provincial High School titles Team BC 19U development squad players Kai Leighton and Kaden Pagens helped the Charles Haynes Rainmakers win the BC High School Sports AA Basketball Championships. Congratulations go out to [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00March 25th, 2020|0 Comments
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Video: Basketball truly a family-affair for Lafontaines

By Kristi Patton Team BC Communications Coordinator Basketball truly is a family affair for Team BC's Lafontaine family. Coaches, referees and players - Team BC's Lafontaine family has it all. The Métis family, from Kelowna, B.C., have a long history with the Team BC program where they chase their dreams and give back to the game of basketball. Kaitlyn Lafontaine Hait, an alum of the Vancouver Island University Mariners varsity basketball program and the oldest of the four [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00February 26th, 2020|0 Comments
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