- Over 25 years in the sport of rowing as an athlete and coach.
- UBC Women’s Rowing coach since 1999.
- Has led the team to several Provincial Championships, Henley Golds, Western Canadian University Championships, National Championship titles, and a Canadian University Championship in 2005.
- 5x Canadian University Coach of the Year (2005, 2006, 2012, 2014, 2015)
- U SPORTS Coach of the Year (2018)
- Has developed several athletes, many of whom started as novice rowers, to the Canadian National Team. These athletes have gone on to win medals at the U23 World Championships, Senior World Championships, and the Olympics.
- Has also served as the Head Coach of the BC Provincial Team.
- Currently Craig is the President of the Canadian University Rowing Association.
2021-22:
Pond led the women's program to a first place finish at the Canadian Rowing National Championship in Welland, Ontario to start the 2021-22 season. Quality performances at the RCA National Rowing Championships and the Elk Lake Spring Regatta prepared the T-Birds well to win the Brown Cup to close their strong season.
Craig Pond has been involved in the sport of rowing for over 20 years both as an athlete and coach. In 1999, Pond accepted the role as head women's coach at UBC. Since taking over the women's program, Pond has led the team to several Provincial Championships, Henley Golds, Western Canadian University Championships, National Championship titles, and three Canadian University Rowing Championships (2004, 2018, 2019).
Pond has developed several athletes, many of whom started as novice rowers the UBC program, to the Canadian National Team. These athletes have gone on to win medals at the U23 World Championships, Senior World Championships, and the Olympics.
As a NCCP certified coach, Pond has been awarded the Canadian University Coach of the year six times (2005, 2006, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018). On top of his duties at UBC, Pond has also served as the Head Provincial Team Coach for BC.
