thunderbirds

Four T-Birds flying with Canada

Four current and former UBC Thunderbirds will be playing for the Canadian women’s national volleyball team, which is set to take part in three international events this summer.

Jun 11, 2013

UBC men’s golf team dominant in Canadian championship win

The Thunderbirds men’s golf team gave its most impressive performance of the season with victory at the Canadian University/College Championship.

Jun 5, 2013

Let the Games Begin! Canada’s Chef de Mission readies for Universiade 2013

Theresa Hanson’s first concern is safety and security.

May 30, 2013 - by Jean Kavanagh

A hunger for more

Emily Grainger was part of a turnaround team, and she’s not ready to stop winning

May 1, 2013 - by Heather Amos

UBC coach Marek Jedrzejek is leading Team Canada to the Cross Country World Championships on March 24. Richard Lam Photograph

You can go home again

UBC head cross-country coach Marek Jedrzejek takes his team to Poland for the World Championships

Mar 6, 2013 - by Heather Amos

Bieksa’s Buddies and UBC TBirds raise over $200,000 for charity

The UBC Thunderbird men’s hockey team lost 8-7 in an once-in-a-lifetime matchup against the Bieksa’s Buddies, a team of locked out NHL players, which raised more than $200,000 for charity.

Oct 18, 2012

Historic day for Gleadle in London

Former UBC Thunderbird Liz Gleadle made Canadian track and field history today at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.

Aug 9, 2012

Mason finishes eighth; Gleadle into Olympic final

Former UBC Thunderbird Mike Mason capped off a great comeback year by finishing eighth in the men’s high jump at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London today.

Aug 8, 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