The University of the Fraser Valley rowing program is hosting its eighth annual regatta, Head of the Fort, this Saturday on the Bedford Channel in Fort Langley. The public is invited to attend the event, which features junior, university and Masters crews competing on a 6.5-kilometre course. The Cascades, the Simon Fraser University women, and […]
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Entry forms, info sheets, draw for Head of the Fort regatta
The University of the Fraser Valley rowing program is hosting its annual regatta, Head of the Fort, on Saturday, March 5 on the Bedford Channel in Fort Langley. Links to entry forms and event information packages are below. For more information, contact Cascades head coach Liz Chisholm at Liz.Chisholm@ufv.ca. Entry form Information package Race course […]
Cascades rowers hold memorial row in honour of Jen Simpson
On Wednesday morning, the University of the Fraser Valley rowing program held its annual memorial row in honour of Jen Simpson. Simpson, a Cascades rower, died tragically in a car accident while driving home from work on Jan. 27, 2008. The accident was likely caused by icy road conditions. She was 20 years old. UFV’s […]
UFV rowing program hosting Learn to Row sessions
The University of the Fraser Valley rowing program is looking for new recruits. The Cascades, led by head coach Liz Chisholm, are hosting a fresh round of ‘Learn to Row’ sessions in the winter semester and are inviting students of all levels of rowing experience to participate. To kick things off, there will be an […]
Cascades’ Wall, Krahn excel at Canadian University Rowing Championships
A runner-up finish in the B final for the men’s pair of Stephen Wall and Kyle Krahn was the highlight for the University of the Fraser Valley rowing program at the Canadian University Rowing Championships. The regatta was hosted by St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S., on Saturday and Sunday, and drew representatives from […]
Weekend preview: Soccer teams open playoffs, rowers to nationals, volleyballers at home
Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball
In light of the success the University of the Fraser Valley women’s soccer team has had over the past five years – Canada West gold and silver medals, two trips to CIS nationals, and a national bronze medal are the highlights – it’s surprising that they’ve never once played host to a conference playoff game. […]
UFV boats show well at Western Canadian University Rowing Championships
The University of the Fraser Valley rowing program posted some solid results at last Saturday’s Western Canadian University Rowing Championships. Held at Burnaby Lake and hosted by UBC, the event drew teams from B.C., Alberta and Manitoba. In the lightweight women’s double, the UFV duo of Arden Holmes and Emily Klootwyk turned in a very […]