athletics

Vancouver Whitecaps FC launch new USL pro team and provide update on national soccer development at UBC

Soccer fans in Metro Vancouver will soon have a new professional team to cheer for.

Nov 21, 2014

UBC race walkers give Canada its first medal at the Summer Universiade

UBC race walkers Inaki Gomez, Ben Thorne and Evan Dunfee take home bronze at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia.

Jul 10, 2013

UBC welcomes Whitecaps FC and National Soccer Development Centre to campus

The University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus will be the home of a new training facility which will form the centerpiece of the proposed National Soccer Development Centre (NSDC) – a new athletic facility to be shared by Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the university and community.

Sep 6, 2012

New home for UBC Rugby

The University of British Columbia Department of Athletics and Recreation announces the opening of the $2.5 million Gerald McGavin Rugby Pavilion in October 2012.

Jul 31, 2012

Athletics director Bob Philip takes on new role at UBC

UBC Athletics Director Bob Philip has been appointed senior advisor to Vice President, Students Louise Cowin. Starting on July 16th, Philip will provide advice to the Vice President, Students as she embarks on ambitious new plans for athletics and recreation.

Jun 26, 2012

UBC experts and stories for 2012 London Olympic Games

As many as 28 people from UBC will participate in the 2012 London Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, including up to 16 Olympians and 12 coaches, physicians, and support staff. With the one-month mark to the Games approaching, below is a list of UBC experts and story ideas for the 2012 Summer Games in London.

Jun 22, 2012

UBC will stay a member of the CIS

The University of British Columbia today announced that it will maintain its membership with Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) and will not apply to join the U.S.-based National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Apr 26, 2011