Graduated Heat setter competing for another National Championship, this time in Europe
Former Heat setter Caitlin Nyhus has made quite a splash in Europe following her five years with the women’s volleyball program at UBC’s Okanagan campus. Nyhus is the latest Heat alumna to take the leap into the pro leagues, following in the footsteps of former teammate Sheila McNee (1st division in Spain) and another former […]
New Heat men’s basketball coach Pete Guarasci talks with Ryan Watters
Peter Guarasci was named the new head coach of the UBC Okanagan Heat mens basketball team on Monday. He will lead the Heat into their second full season in Canada West.
Ryan talks with Peter to get his thoughts on returning to UBC Okanagan as the new bench boss. Listen at www.ryanwatters.ca
Paterson nets force from Immaculata
With the loss of only one player from last year’s silver medalist team and several red shirts looking to make the jump to the varsity squad, Claire Paterson has been very selective and recruiting only the best players this spring. Her first signing is a standout from the Immaculata Regional High school team, Justine Drosdovech. […]
Pete Guarasci tabbed as new coach for Heat
The process of building a strong men’s basketball program at UBC’s Okanagan campus continues as Pete Guarasci is named as the replacement for the retiring Darren Semeniuk. “I’d like to thank UBC Okanagan for giving me this opportunity. To return to Kelowna and have a chance to build a basketball program is a dream come […]
Claire Paterson to coach best youth in Western Canada this summer
UBC Okanagan women’s soccer head coach Claire Paterson has agreed to be the head coach of the Western Canadian squad for the Danone Nations cup this summer. The Danone Nations cup is an international football (soccer) tournament for kids created after the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, and is the biggest youth soccer tournament […]
Men’s basketball team grabs skilled local point guard
The Heat men’s basketball team has received a letter of intent from Dario Gini, a three year starter for the Immaculata Regional senior boys’ basketball team. Dario is the first local high school player to sign on with the Heat since the team has been a part of the Canada West Universities Athletic Association. Gini […]
From the Castlegar News: Castlegar volleyball player digs up award at UBC-O
By Craig Lindsay – Castlegar News
For Kendra Wayling, who graduated from Mount Sentinel in 2007, playing university volleyball is all about teamwork and sacrifice.
Wayling was rewarded for her strong effort throughout the season by winning the University of British Columbia – Okanagan’s (UBC-O) Female Student Athlete of the Year.
From The Nelson Daily: Mount Sentinel grad, Kendra Wayling, earns high praise at UBC Okanagan awards banquet
by Bruce Fuhr on 07 Apr 2012
Kendra Wayling’s place in Mount Sentinel Wildcats volleyball is secure.
Spiking, digging and providing solid leadership, Wayling powered the Cats to a provincial title during her senior year in South Slocan.
Now the 5’10” middle-blocker-turned-setter has etched her way into the UBC Okanagan’s varsity athletic history books.
From the Vernon Morning Star: Vernon athletes cook up awards
By Graeme Corbett – Vernon Morning Star
Published: April 06, 2012 1:00 AM
For a kid who didn’t know he was going to play volleyball in Grade 8, Vernon’s Preston Tucker has sure come a long way in the sport.
The ex-Seaton Sonic setter capped off a stellar five-year collegiate career with the UBC Okanagan Heat by claiming the College Athlete of the Year at Sport B.C.’s 46th annual awards gala last month at the River Rock Show Theatre.
From the Vernon Morning Star: UBCO hosts hoop all-stars
Vernon Morning Star – Sports
Published: April 04, 2012 1:00 AM
It was basically the Okanagan Valley high school version of March Madness Final Four Saturday at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
The top high school basketball players from around the Valley put on a dazzling show for the many people in attendance.