Athletics Archive
Playoff images from Canada West quarterfinals
Some photo sets from the Cascades' impressive quarterfinal series Feb 23-25.Catch Cascades basketball teams on CanadaWest.TV this weekend
You may not be able to travel to Saskatchewan (Saskatoon for the men; Regina for the women) to catch your basketball Cascades in action this week, but you can watch them on your computer thanks to the wonders of the internet. Catch the Cascades on CanadaWest.TV The UFV Cascades men’s and women’s basketball teams Canada…Epic weekend for UFV Athletics as three teams qualify for
It was an unforgettable weekend for UFV Athletics as the men's and women's basketball teams advanced to CIS Canada West Final Four action after winning quarterfinal best-of-three series at home, and the women's volleyball team qualified for the CCAA national championship with a silver medal at the PacWest regional championship. Cascades Men's Basketball: Cascades win…UFV athlete, coach, and sociologist tackle Abbotsford’s Lingerie Football League
From Abbotsford Times, Feb 15, 2012, by Rochelle Baker For the most part, University of the Fraser Valley athlete Tessa Klassen is puzzled by the very concept of the Lingerie Football League, which is going to be based in Abbotsford this fall. Klassen, captain of the UFV Cascades women's basketball team and last…Crosstown rivalry goes big time: Cascades take on Trinity at
UFV men's and women's basketball teams take on their "down-the-freeway" rivals the TWU Spartan in the big house: Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, this Sat, Jan 28 The UFV Cascades will host their "cross-Valley" rivals Trinity Western Spartans in Canada West basketball games at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre this Saturday.…UFV Cascades teams to play again in 2012/13
The University of the Fraser Valley has renewed its commitment to five of its athletic teams for the 2012/13 year. The men’s and women’s volleyball teams , the men’s and women’s rowing teams, and the men’s golf team will all receive some funding from the university for the next academic and athletic year, which…Cascades tailgate party
UFV Cascades put on a tailgate party before the men's basketball exhibition game against Santa Clara on Sept 9, 2011. View the photo gallery below of the great time had by students, faculty and staff outside the Envision Athletics Centre on the Abbotsford campus.[AFG_gallery id='3']UFV Cascades women’s basketball ranked number one in Canada
The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s basketball team is ranked number one in Canada in this week’s CIS Top Ten Poll. The Cascades moved up one spot from second overall. This marks the university’s first number-one ranking in any sport in their seven-year affiliation with the CIS. The Cascades are currently 9-1 in the Pacific…Women’s volleyball ranked number one in CCAA for a third
The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s volleyball team opens the second half of the 2012-13 PACWEST regular season ranked number one in today’s Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) top ten rankings. This marks the third straight week the Cascades are ranked number one in Canada. UFV sits at 11-1, two points behind 12-2…UFV women’s volleyball ranked #1 in CCAA; women’s basketball #2
UFV's women's athletics teams are garnering national attention, as is the men's basketball team. The University of the Fraser Valley Cascades women’s volleyball team are ranked number one in the current CCAA (Canadian College Athletics Association) top ten poll. The Cascades moved up two spots from third ranking last week. This marks the first time…Cascades homestand: four varsity teams play at home this weekend
Haven't caught a Cascades game this season? Here's your chance! Can you say HOMESTAND? All four varsity teams currently playing will be hosting at home this weekend, including the ranked No. 2 i Canada 6-0 women's basketball team, the 9-1 first-place women's volleyball team, the 3-3 men's basketball team, and the 1-9 men's volleyball team.…Hometown vision brings it all into focus for UFV, Cascade
From The Province, Nov 22, 2012 By Howard Tsumura Al Tuchscherer had a pretty good feeling that starting a CIS women’s basketball program in the eastern part of the Fraser Valley was kind of like having the only shopping mall in a mass of suburban sprawl. But as the head coach of Abbotsford’s University of…Cascade soccer’s Mark Village named to the 2012 Canada West
GoalkeeperMark Village of the UFV Cascades has been named to the 2012 Canada West men's soccer second all-star team. The third year General Studies major from Abbotsford played in 13 of the 14 Cascades regular season games, guiding UFV to their most successful Canada West record 5-5-4 for 19 team points. Village made 57 saves…UFV Cascades bringing John Herdman to breakfast
You saw him on the soccer sidelines during the Olympics, guiding Canada's national women's soccer team to a bronze medal; you likely shared his anguish during the controversial semifinal against the United States. Now you can see national team head coach John Herdman up close and personal at the UFV Cascades' inaugural breakfast fundraiser. Herdman,…Tailgatin’, car-winnin’, b-ballin’ good time to be had Fri, Oct
An evening of school spirit — wear your green & black! Come on out on Fri, Oct 26, to the UFV Cascades tailgate party (part of The Honda Way weekend of basketball) — you could win a Honda Fit! Fri, Oct 26 4–6 pm at Parking Lot 10 (UFV Abbotsford campus) Friday's game gets a…UFV celebrates giving at annual Changing Lives awards ceremony
In what was described as a cross between a blind date and speed dating, UFV benefactors and the recipients of their generosity got together recently to meet, greet, thank, and celebrate philanthropy. The university held its annual Changing Lives awards ceremony at the Ramada Inn recently. The casual meet-and-greet format groups donors and recipients together,…UFV Cascades explode in 2011-12 with record breaking performances
The sports historian who wrote “records are meant to broken” must have had this year’s University of the Fraser Valley Cascades in mind, as the nine teams earned two national bronze medals and three conference silver medals, and four different student-athletes earned national all-star recognition, nine different student-athletes were selected conference all-stars, and two were…Rocky Olfert kicks off school year as UFV’s new Athletic
After a nine-month search for the right candidate, UFV has finally found a new Athletic Director. Starting next week, Rocky Olfert will dive into the world of UFV athletics, taking over the role from interim director Chris Bertram. Olfert comes to UFV from Columbia Bible College, where he notably led the men’s volleyball team to…Rick Hansen anniversary tour to visit UFV
Rick Hansen anniversary tour to visit UFV Twenty-five year ago Rick Hansen set out in his wheelchair to travel around the world to raise awareness about spinal cord research. Now, the man who has become a Canadian icon is back at it making sure his message, just like his wheels, is still in motion. His…