https://gothunderbirds.ca/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for University of British Columbia Athleticsen-us60https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/26/general-canada-soccer-selects-national-soccer-development-centre-at-ubc-as-team-base-for-world-cup-2026.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/5/26/general-canada-soccer-selects-national-soccer-development-centre-at-ubc-as-team-base-for-world-cup-2026.aspxGeneral

]]>National Soccer Development CentreTue, 26 May 2026 15:08:00 PST420121https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/4/1/general-thunderbirds-best-of-the-best-celebrated-at-big-block-2026.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2026/4/1/general-thunderbirds-best-of-the-best-celebrated-at-big-block-2026.aspxGeneral

VANCOUVER – Under the lights at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Tuesday evening, the UBC Thunderbirds were truly glittering as the best of the past athletic year were celebrated at the annual Big Block Awards.]]>2026 Big Block Du Vivier AwardWed, 1 Apr 2026 10:37:00 PST420023https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/12/22/general-tis-the-season-10-t-bird-fun-facts-for-the-holidays.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/12/22/general-tis-the-season-10-t-bird-fun-facts-for-the-holidays.aspxBaseball, Men's Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Hockey, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Swimming, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Field Hockey, Women's Hockey, Rowing, Women's Rugby, Men's Rugby, Softball, Cross Country, Women's Rugby Sevens

VANCOUVER – 2025 was another successful year for the UBC Thunderbirds, with plenty of championships and standout performances to celebrate.]]>Thunder is in the middle of a full crowd at Thunderbird StadiumMon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 PST419791https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/12/17/general-the-blue-and-golden-t-birds-enjoy-another-fantastic-year-in-2025.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/12/17/general-the-blue-and-golden-t-birds-enjoy-another-fantastic-year-in-2025.aspxFootball, General, Men's Golf, Swimming, Track and Field, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Rowing, Women's Rugby, Women's Rugby Sevens

VANCOUVER – With all 2025 varsity events complete, the UBC Thunderbirds finish the year with another great record of success.]]>A composite image showing both swim teams posing with their 2025 U SPORTS banners and also both golf teams posing with their 2025 Golf Canada bannersWed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 PST419790https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/12/10/general-award-winning-basketball-broadcaster-coach-jack-armstrong-headlines-2026-kpmg-thunderbird-scholarship-breakfast.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/12/10/general-award-winning-basketball-broadcaster-coach-jack-armstrong-headlines-2026-kpmg-thunderbird-scholarship-breakfast.aspxGeneral

UBC Athletics is excited to announce this year's KPMG Thunderbird Scholarship Breakfast keynote speaker, presented by Victory Creative, is legendary NBA analyst and former college basketball coach, Jack Armstrong. Best known as the colourful and entertaining voice of the Toronto Raptors, Armstrong has spent nearly three decades with the Raptors organization, covering basketball for TSN and NBA TV.]]>speaker announcement graphicWed, 10 Dec 2025 12:20:00 PST419789https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/12/2/general-240-thunderbirds-celebrated-as-academic-all-canadians.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/12/2/general-240-thunderbirds-celebrated-as-academic-all-canadians.aspxBaseball, Men's Field Hockey, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Hockey, Men's Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Field Hockey, Women's Hockey, Rowing, Women's Rugby, Men's Rugby, Softball, Cross Country

VANCOUVER –]]>Academic All-Canadian Breakfast, Dec. 2, 2025Tue, 2 Dec 2025 14:42:00 PST419777https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/11/14/general-ubc-athletics-announces-2026-class-of-sports-hall-of-fame-inductees.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/11/14/general-ubc-athletics-announces-2026-class-of-sports-hall-of-fame-inductees.aspxGeneral

UBC Athletics is proud to announce the 2026 Class of Inductees into the UBC Sports Hall of Fame. This year's distinguished honourees include three exceptional athletes, and a history-making team – all of whom exemplifies the values of excellence, leadership and commitment to their sport both at UBC and beyond.]]>UBC Sports Hall of Fame opening - April 2012Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:16:00 PST419729https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/7/17/general-nestor-korchinskys-vision-lives-on-at-ubcs-new-recreation-centre-north.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/7/17/general-nestor-korchinskys-vision-lives-on-at-ubcs-new-recreation-centre-north.aspxGeneral

When the doors to the University of British Columbia's brand-new Recreation Centre North opened this month, students and community members alike were greeted by the name of one of UBC's most legendary personalities.]]>Nestor's Gym version 2Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:30:00 PST419467https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/4/9/general-paying-it-forward-how-gary-pooni-is-creating-game-changing-opportunities-for-ubc-student-athletes.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/4/9/general-paying-it-forward-how-gary-pooni-is-creating-game-changing-opportunities-for-ubc-student-athletes.aspxGeneral

One of British Columbia's leading professionals in real estate development is taking big steps to create incredible opportunities for UBC's student athletes. As President of the Pooni Group, Gary Pooni knows what it takes to rise to the top of his field and he notes the important role philanthropy has played in helping him achieve his goals. Today, the New Westminster native is paying it forward by giving back to his community and finding ways to help young people get a head start in their education and careers.]]>Pooni Group ScholarshipWed, 9 Apr 2025 11:00:00 PST419343https://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/4/3/general-big-block-2025-shone-spotlight-on-t-birds-best-and-brightest.aspxhttps://gothunderbirds.ca/news/2025/4/3/general-big-block-2025-shone-spotlight-on-t-birds-best-and-brightest.aspxGeneral

VANCOUVER – Concluding another outstanding year of athletic achievements, UBC Thunderbirds student-athletes, coaches, staff, alumni and supporters gathered Wednesday night at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for the annual Big Block Awards, recognizing the very best of the best from 2024-25.]]>UBC Women's Soccer at Big Block Awards, April 2, 2025Thu, 3 Apr 2025 10:36:00 PST419335