ubc athletics

UBC Athletics appoints senior athletics director

After an extensive search guided by alumni, coaches, Varsity student athletes, a member of the UBC Board of Governors, and key internal stakeholders, UBC Athletics has selected the person who will lead the Thunderbirds.

May 5, 2016

Media advisory: Official announcement of UBC’s new state of the art baseball facility

UBC will announce a state of the art training facility for the UBC Thunderbirds program and players across the Lower Mainland.

Apr 27, 2015

$1 million in new scholarships for UBC athletes

UBC graduate and noted philanthropist Ken Woods has donated $1 million to establish a scholarship for gifted athletes.

Jan 29, 2015

Blake Nill named UBC Football head coach

The UBC Dept. of Athletics and Recreation is pleased to announce Blake Nill as the 18th head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds football program.

Dec 9, 2014

World-class tennis returns to UBC courts

UBC will once again play host to some of the best tennis players in the world.

Dec 3, 2014

UBC invests in sport performance

Following a review of its varsity teams, UBC is investing an additional $500,000 per year to boost team success and achieve excellence on the national and international stage.

May 29, 2014

UBC announces results of sport review, confirms varsity teams

The University of British Columbia announced today the result of the sport review of the 29 Vancouver campus varsity teams.

Feb 28, 2014

UBC announces initial sport review results and increased varsity funding

UBC announced the stage one results of its sport review, with 16 of the current 29 varsity teams securing their status for the coming years.

Jan 21, 2014

UBC finalizes criteria for sport review

UBC has finalized the framework that will form the basis for the assessment phase of the UBC Athletics sport review.

Dec 9, 2013

UBC makes changes to strengthen sport review and reduce team uncertainty

The University of British Columbia needs to act now to ensure the future strength of its varsity programs, says Prof. Stephen J. Toope, president and vice chancellor.

Nov 26, 2013

Onward to victory

UBC renews its vision for sport and commitment to excellence.

Nov 12, 2013 - by Heather Amos & Randy Schmidt

UBC athletics focused on success and student participation

UBC athletics focused on success and student participation Louise Cowin, vice-president, students, on the review of the UBC Athletics department. Read more…

Oct 30, 2013

Eyes on the prize

Kinesiology grad Raymond Wong helped athletes prepare for the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, which take place at UBC’s Vancouver campus in July 2014.

Jul 8, 2013 - by Corey Allen