The University of British Columbia Athletics

Supporting Champions In and Out of the Classroom

Thunderbird student-athletes have long been a source of pride for the University of British Columbia, combining unmatched academic and athletic excellence to produce the future leaders of tomorrow. Success in the classroom and in competition requires the support of the entire UBC community. With your help, we will continue to reach our goals and positively impact the lives of student-athletes year after year at the university. Your support is an investment in these young leaders, in the University of British Columbia, and in the future of athletics at UBC. Join us today.

You Make It Happen

Gifts made to Thunderbird Athletics have the potential to impact teams in three different areas:

• Student-athlete scholarships
• Elevating the student-athlete experience
• Support services

To become a game-changer, contact:

Sarah Barclay
Senior Director of Development
Tel: 604.822.9959
Email: sarah.barclay@ubc.ca 
 

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Supporter Spotlights

Supporter Spotlight - Barb Hart Harris 

Barb (B.A. 1957, M.Ed. 1984, SFU), who played for the UBC Thunderbirds Women's Field Hockey team starting in 1953, is paying it back to the program that contributed to the "greatest time of [her] life". Never having held a field hockey stick, she knew she wanted to play sports — and the field hockey team had the best record and got to travel to tournaments across the Northwest, an appealing prospect to a farm girl from the northern edge of Port Moody, BC.  Barb took a chance, was selected for the team and never looked back. A recent inductee to the Canadian Field Hockey Hall of Fame as a Builder, Barb has contributed to the sport of field hockey and her community on and off the field. 

Click the link HERE for the full article and to read more about the largest gift ever given to the women's field hockey program. 


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Supporter Spotlight - Ken Woods 

UBC graduate and noted philanthropist Ken Woods says that his experience as a student at UBC prompted him to donate $1 million to fund student-athlete awards. Having worked his way through university, Ken himself did not have time to participate in varsity athletics. Understanding the sacrifices student athletes make, he hopes to provide them with the space to pursue their goals.

Click HERE to read more about Ken and the students who he is supporting.