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
Become a Game Changer
UBC Thunderbirds Women’s Hockey fundraising priorities:
- Bird Backer – Women’s Hockey
The Bird Backer - Women's Hockey Fund supports program operations and student-athlete awards. This may include services and resources such as coaching, team travel, uniforms, equipment, and athletic awards. Your gift will support program operations and elevate the student-athlete experience.
- T-Bird Women’s Hockey Award
The T-Bird Women’s Hockey Award recognizes outstanding members of the UBC Women's Hockey Team. Your gift will support student-athletes to succeed on the ice, in the classroom, and in the community through student-athlete awards and team support.
The UBC Old Birds
The Old Birds is a group of “old-timer” recreational hockey players consisting of retired UBC faculty, staff, alumni and friends. They have been playing friendly games among themselves at UBC on Monday afternoons for more than 30 years followed by a “fourth” period social and discussion hour. Their interest in the UBC Women’s Hockey Team began in the 1990’s when two of their members had daughters on the team.
In 2008, they established an
Old Birds Women’s Hockey Endowment which has funded nine awards totaling close to $14,000, with recent awards having risen to approximately $4,000 per year.
They also support the women’s team in other ways including:
- Purchase of tables for the annual ZLC Millennium Scholarship Breakfast
- Direct financial donations to the team to help with travel, equipment and various special projects
- A Meet and Greet luncheon event early in the season
- Twice-a-year scrimmage and dinner events
- Attendance at home games throughout their season
In addition, several members of the Old Birds provide individual financial or other types of support for the women’s team or individual members of it.
Contact
Sarah Barclay
Director, Development and Alumni Engagement
Tel: 604.822.9959
Email:
sarah.barclay@ubc.ca
