The University of British Columbia Athletics

After a season on Canada’s national team, Tammy Crawford entered UBC in 1993 and promptly led the Thunderbirds to a CIS National Championship.

Along the way she led the entire Canada West conference in scoring (seven goals in 10 games) and was named a first-team All Canadian. After the 2-1 victory over Dalhousie in the CIS championship final, she was awarded the Gunn Baldursson Memorial Award as Championship MVP. She played for Canada again in the summer of 1994 and rejoined the Thunderbirds that fall as team captain, leading UBC to an undefeated season, a return trip to the CIS championships, and a silver medal finish following an overtime loss to Dalhousie in the championship final.

"Tammy's leadership skills were second to none," said her former UBC coach, Dick Mosher. "The expectations she placed upon herself, coupled with the degree of responsibility she was willing to undertake, both on and off the field, were incredible. In 24 years of coaching at UBC, I encountered very few individuals who commanded such a high level of respect from teammates and coaches alike."

Career Highlights

• Played at UBC from 1993-1996, during which time she was team captain and led the Thunderbirds to CIS gold (1993), silver (1994) and bronze (1995) medals
• In her freshman season, she led UBC to the 1993 CIS national championship and was named a First Team All Canadian and CIS Championship MVP
• Second team All Canadian in 1995
• Second team All Canadian in 1996
• Played on Canadian national team 1993-94