UBC Athletics

New Musqueam art featured at UBC’s annual Storm the Wall event

The University of British Columbia’s Athletics and Recreation department unveiled an exciting new piece of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) artwork as part of its Thunderbirds story on Monday, March 13.

Mar 21, 2023

UBC Thunderbird hockey players are wearing special mouthguards to capture data for UBC researchers who study concussions. Credit: Kai Jacobson

High-tech mouthguard tracks head impacts during varsity hockey playoffs

A high-tech mouthguard worn by UBC Thunderbird hockey players will capture data for UBC researchers who study concussions.

Mar 17, 2022

Athlete mental health resource launched

Dr. John Ogrodniczuk and his lab group with the department of psychiatry have championed this project to provide tools and resources for UBC student athletes.

Dec 15, 2017

Hailey Counsell signs with UBC women’s basketball

Hailey Counsell, a member of Basketball BC’s Under-17 provincial team, will be joining the UBC Thunderbirds women’s program next season.

Dec 7, 2017

UBC sweeps Canada West swimming titles

For the fifth year in a row, UBC Thunderbirds has won the men’s and women’s Canada West swimming championships.

Nov 29, 2017

Five T-Birds make All-Canadian

A total of five UBC Thunderbirds have been selected as All-Canadians as announced Thursday evening during the 2017 All-Canadian Awards Gala.

Nov 24, 2017

UBC to take part in 2017 Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship

The field is now officially set for the 2017 Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship.

Nov 15, 2017

UBC improves to 5-0 after triumph over TRU

After surrendering the first point of the match on Thursday night, the UBC Thunderbirds men’s volleyball team led the rest of the way, sweeping the Thompson Rivers WolfPack 3-0.

Nov 10, 2017

Harris named U SPORTS Player of the Year

UBC goaltender Rowan Harris was honoured as the U SPORTS women’s field hockey Player of the Year Thursday night.

Nov 3, 2017

T-Birds host Mount Royal in Canada West quarter-final

The Pacific Division champion UBC Thunderbirds host the Mount Royal Cougars in a Canada West quarter-final showdown on Friday at Thunderbird Stadium.

Oct 26, 2017

Thunderbirds take on Heat in season opener

In a battle of the sister schools, the UBC Thunderbirds will take on the UBCO Heat in Kelowna to begin their 2017-18 Canada West seasons.

Oct 20, 2017

Thunderbirds travel to Alberta in final road swing

As the playoffs approach, the T-Birds are heading to Alberta for their final road trip of the regular season.

Oct 13, 2017

Thunderbirds’ offence explodes in rout of Vikes

It was all UBC Thunderbirds all the time in their 5-0 win over the host UVic Vikes men’s soccer team on Oct. 5 at Centennial Stadium.

Oct 6, 2017

‘Birds bested by team China in OT thriller

A remarkably improved Chinese national women’s hockey team handed the UBC Thunderbirds a 3-2 double overtime loss in a thrilling exhibition matchup.

Sep 29, 2017

‘Birds host undefeated Huskies in Homecoming battle

Looking to build on last week’s home opener win, the Thunderbirds face their biggest test yet hosting the seventh ranked Saskatchewan Huskies for Homecoming on Saturday.

Sep 13, 2017

T-Birds look to rebound against local rivals

The UBC Thunderbirds women’s soccer team is back on the road this weekend with tough games in Langley Friday, and in Abbotsford Saturday.

Sep 8, 2017

‘Queen City’ clash of Canada West rivals

November 5, 2016 seems like a long time ago, but it will be firmly etched into the grey matter of the Regina Rams when the UBC Thunderbirds visit Friday.

Aug 31, 2017

‘Birds fly in first half of 33-30 victory over Alberta

UBC Thunderbirds showed might on offense and defense in the first half of a Canada West non-conference game on Wednesday night.

Aug 25, 2017

From Mexico to Point Grey with Diego Alatorre

UBC’s training camp has an international flare this year as recruit Diego Alatorre fights for a stating spot on the T-Bird offensive line.

Aug 18, 2017

‘Birds score big ‘Victory’ with latest signing

The UBC men’s soccer team has signed a student-athlete who promises to be a dynamic piece of their attack in the 2017 season.

Aug 11, 2017