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Great Escape 2021 Roundup
We have a mystery to solve, and it isn’t why we are only now experiencing the first fall reading week in UBC history. This mystery is related to the Great Escape 2021, which made a memorable return to UBC this past November 4th, with this year’s theme: Submarines in the Sea of Skelm.
Support UBC TSC Artistic Swimming’s Purdy’s Fundraiser!
Need some chocolates for the holiday season? UBC Artistic Swimming’s Purdy’s Chocolate fundraiser is now live!!
UBC TSC Women’s Tennis Faces Off Against Their Eastern Neighbours
The Thunderbirds are back! This past weekend, the UBC TSC Women’s Tennis Team hopped on a plane to Edmonton to compete in friendly matches against the University of Calgary Dinos and the University of Alberta Pandas. It was the team’s first trip in nearly two seasons, with notable performances by both rookies and […]
Great Trek 2021 – Favourite Running Songs Playlist
What is The Great Trek? In 1922, UBC students created a campaign to encourage the building of more facilities and classrooms for the university. However, building space was minimal and the government had ceased the building of the Point Grey area. In late October of 1992, students started a petition and led a march through […]
UBC TSC Women’s Ultimate Coaches Announcement
After a long break from college ultimate, we are excited to say that we are back and ready to dive headfirst into this upcoming season! With tryouts quickly approaching, we are thrilled to announce our two upcoming coaches for the 2021-2022 year! Photo Credit: Traffic Ultimate Our head coach this year will be Jennifer Kwok! […]
UBC TSC Artistic Swimming Welcome Back/September Recap!
Welcome back to a new school year at UBC and the start of the artistic swimming season! UBC Artistic Swimming has had a busy first month back to school with Jumpstart, try it sessions, try-outs and planning our first fundraiser! The season started off with recruitment at Jumpstart and Imagine day where we got to […]
Day of the LongBoat : Back with a BANG!
It’s that time of the year again. Started in 1987 and still going strong, Day of the LongBoat returned after a one year hiatus. One of UBC’s favourite events was a total hit even with some wet weather and COVID-19 precautions in place. Recapping the Key Info About Day of the LongBoat 2021 By the […]
UBC TSC Table Tennis Club Tryouts Updates
Exciting news! The UBC TSC Table Tennis Club will be hosting our tryouts on Wednesday, September 22nd and Friday, September 24th to select team members for the 2021-2022 season! The location is the Student Recreation Centre West End (6000 Student Union Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1) The format of the tryouts will be open practice […]
Quidditch (& School) are Back!
Sadly summer is over, but we’re so excited to return to some in-person practices in the coming weeks. In September we will be having numerous events where students can come learn about the team and try the sport: Imagine Day on September 7th 9-10:30am and 3:30-5:30pm (Virtual) Fall Recess on September 15th 10-4pm (In-Person) “Try-it” nights in […]
Thinking of joining a team on Campus? Look no further!
Finding Your Team! Whether it be varsity sport, Thunderbirds Sport Clubs or Intramurals, UBC boasts over 45 competitive teams to choose from at UBC, and the possibilities seem endless. Cracking a roster may be difficult at times, but all UBC coaches, executives, and team staff are looking for the same things: eagerness to be a […]