The University of the Fraser Valley rowing program began its fall season last week with a series of exhibition races at the Head of the Reach regatta, hosted by the Delta Deas Rowing Club. Head of the Reach is a 7.5km race, and thus fit nicely with the Cascades’ pre-2km racing season. Establishing some solid power […]
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Cascades rowing team releases promo video
The University of the Fraser Valley rowing program gearing up to launch into its 2015-16 schedule, and Cascades rower Riley Dueck has produced a short promotional video. The clip, posted above, gives fans a sneak peak at the Cascades and builds excitement for the coming season. Earlier this year, Dueck sat down with Cascades head […]
Cascades rowing program to host 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 gearing up for their 15th annual ‘Learn to Row’ sessions and are inviting students of all levels of rowing experience to participate. To kick things off, there will be an information meeting at […]
Alumni spotlight: Former Cascades rower Roman aiming for Olympics
When she arrived at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2007, Lisa Roman had never laid hands on an oar or set foot in a racing boat. Today, she’s in Europe with the Rowing Canada senior women’s national team, competing in major international regattas with an eye on qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics […]
Convocation 2015: Cascades celebrate success in the classroom
Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Rowing, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball
Our Cascades student-athletes have long elicited cheers for their exploits on the court … or the pitch, the golf course or the river, depending on the sport they play. This week, we salute them for their success in the classroom. Many current and former Cascades received new academic credentials during UFV convocation ceremonies on Thursday […]
Wierks, Pauls named athletes of the year at UFV Cascades awards banquet
Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Rowing, Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling
Sarah Wierks and Aaron Pauls were named the University of the Fraser Valley’s athletes of the year on Tuesday evening, as the Cascades athletic department held its annual awards banquet at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre. Wierks, a 6’2” fifth-year centre with the women’s basketball team, was honoured for a historic season. The Chilliwack […]
Cascades rowers excel at Head of the Fort regatta
The University of the Fraser Valley rowing program put together a series of strong performances at their home regatta, Head of the Fort. Held on the Bedford Channel at Fort Langley on Saturday and featuring rowing clubs from the area, the Cascades earned seven top-two finishes. “The students do all the work in organizing Head […]