A History of Thunderbird Dominance
The UBC Thunderbirds have more National Championship wins than any other varsity program in Canada with over 125 U SPORTS National Championships and over 240 athletes that have competed as Olympians
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UBC Thunderbirds Rowing
The rowing program at UBC is the most historically successful of any program in the country.
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Our Vision: To be the best university rowing program in Canada and to develop more athletes for the National Team than any other university.
Team objective: To extend the winning tradition at all major university regattas in North America and to be the leading contributor of talent to the National Team out of any university rowing program or Talent ID centre
Recruiting Process
- Inquiry
- Interest & Application
- Acceptance & Commitment
Prospective student-athletes are assessed on the basis of
- On-water and ergometer performance
- Biometric and physiological attributes
- Academic history
- Character & work ethic
Ideal candidates are
- Top-level high school athletes with or without rowing experience
- Academically strong
- Hard-working, mentally tough individuals
Program Values
- Pursuit of academic and athletic excellence
- Growth and achievement at the individual and team level
- Positive, motivated individuals passionate about competition and team-centered culture
Download & complete the UBC Men's Rowing Prospective Recruit Form
Complete the UBC Thunderbirds Prospective Athlete Form
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