UBC Athletics

Twenty seasons and one play at a time for Blake Nill

We sat down with Coach Nill to get his read on what it will take for the UBC Thunderbirds to make it to his 10th consecutive Hardy Cup.

Meet Team Canada: Taipei swan song for Thunderbirds

Meet Team Canada: Taipei swan song for Thunderbirds

The three Thunderbirds know they will be a big part of Team Canada’s mission to improve upon a somewhat disappointing seventh-place finish in 2015.

Four track and field alumni to compete at World Championships

Four track and field alumni to compete at World Championships

Four UBC Thunderbirds track and field alumni have been chosen to represent Canada at the upcoming IAAF World Championships.

Austin Glover joins T-Birds men hockey

Austin Glover joins T-Birds men hockey

The UBC Thunderbirds men’s hockey team has landed a coveted piece as 21-year-old forward Austin Glover has committed to join the roster this fall.

Thousands raised for KidSport at annual Swim-A-Thon

Thousands raised for KidSport at annual Swim-A-Thon

The Thunderbird Athletic Council is keeping busy over the summer. On June 28, Kitsilano Pool was the site of 9th annual KidSport Vancouver Swim-A-Thon.

Up to ten thousand campers will descend on UBC this summer

Up to ten thousand campers will descend on UBC this summer

Some of the thousands of students on UBC’s Point Grey campus are being replaced with nearly 10-thousand school age campers this summer.

Eight Thunderbirds to watch in the CFL this summer

Eight Thunderbirds to watch in the CFL this summer

The summer is always good for ‘Bird watching in the CFL. This summer is no exception as eight former UBC Thunderbirds will be on the opening day rosters.

Old foes renew acquaintances in Canada West season opener

Old foes renew acquaintances in Canada West season opener

The Canada West women’s soccer schedule is set to kick off on Labour Day weekend.

Thunderbirds to host 2017 U SPORTS Field Hockey Championships

Thunderbirds to host 2017 U SPORTS Field Hockey Championships

The 2017 CW women’s field hockey season opens Saturday, September 16, as the conference schedule was released Wednesday.

‘Birds heating up in quest for repeat

‘Birds heating up in quest for repeat

The UBC Thunderbirds men’s golf team made a huge charge up the leaderboard Wednesday at the Canadian University/College Championship.

‘Birds fly on opening day of NAIA Championships

‘Birds fly on opening day of NAIA Championships

Thursday was the opening day of the 2017 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which saw the beginning of three days of competition.

Four Thunderbird alumni named to Team Canada

Four Thunderbird alumni named to Team Canada

Volleyball Canada announced it’s Women’s National Team roster for 2017 and four Thunderbird alumni were amongst names called to represent their country.

UBC to host 2018 U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Championship

UBC to host 2018 U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Championship

The UBC Thunderbirds were awarded the hosting rights to the 2018 U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Championship. It will mark the sixth time UBC will welcome the nation’s best.

Thunderbirds win eighth straight A.I.I. Championship

Thunderbirds win eighth straight A.I.I. Championship

For the eighth consecutive season, the UBC women’s golf team ran away with the Association of Independent Institutions Women’s Golf Championship on Tuesday.

Brie Bellerive to play for ‘hometown’ Thunderbirds

Brie Bellerive to play for ‘hometown’ Thunderbirds

The UBC women’s hockey program has announced that forward Brie Bellerive of the NCAA’s Clarkson University would be transferring to UBC to play for the Thunderbirds.

T-Bird Tell All: The 1969-70 Thunderettes

T-Bird Tell All: The 1969-70 Thunderettes

The 1969-70 UBC Basketball Thunderettes opened an era of dominance for women’s basketball at UBC. They were inducted Wednesday into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

Bisons outshoot Thunderbirds in game one slugfest

Bisons outshoot Thunderbirds in game one slugfest

In a heated battle between two bitter foes, the Manitoba Bisons outshot and outlasted the UBC Thunderbirds 79-75 to take 1-0 series lead in the Canada West quarterfinal.

Red hot ‘Birds open playoffs in Calgary

Red hot ‘Birds open playoffs in Calgary

The UBC Thunderbirds are riding some serious momentum into this weekend’s Canada West quarter-final against the Calgary Dinos as the best-of-three series kicks off Friday.

Courtside game brings President and Timberwolves to War Memorial Gym

Courtside game brings President and Timberwolves to War Memorial Gym

With their offense hitting a new level, the no. 2-ranked UBC Thunderbirds men’s basketball team will put that to the test against UNBC.

T-Birds battle for playoff berth against Huskies

T-Birds battle for playoff berth against Huskies

With points in four of their last six games, the UBC Thunderbirds face a big test hosting the Canada West leading Saskatchewan Huskies Friday and Saturday.