Athletics Department Headlines

Former national champion and Rookie of the Year transfers to UPEI
Men's Basketball

Charlottetown, PEI (May 23, 2012)— The UPEI Men's Basketball team is excited to announce that six-foot-four guard Joe Kendrick, will be joining the program in the fall. Kendrick was Rookie of the Year and a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) National champion with the Brock Badgers in 2008. This past season, he was named MVP and was an All-Conference selection with the Atlantic Colleges Athletic Association (ACAA), while playing with the Crandall University Chargers. Kendrick finished 5th on the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) league scoreboard.

 

Dawson College hoops star commits to UPEI
Men's Basketball

Charlottetown, PEI (May 14, 2012)—The UPEI Men’s Basketball Panthers are excited to announce that six-foot-five Brian Ofori, from Dawson College in Montreal, has committed to attend UPEI in September. Ofori led his team in rebounds and blocked shots, and was among the league leaders in the Quebec CEGEP league. 

Tim Kendrick, head coach of the UPEI men’s basketball team was thrilled to learn Ofori would be attending UPEI in the fall. “We are excited to add Ofori to our Panther family.
Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre - Indoor track closed

During UPEI  Convocation and Canadian Wide Science Fair the indoor walking track will be closed from 5 pm Friday May 11th  straight through to 6 am Friday, May 18th.

Outdoor track facilities and treadmills will be available.

UPEI Panthers Season Passes - Now on Sale!!!

UPEI Panther Pride is running high!  

 
With winning AUS Women’s Hockey Championship, and 3 AUS Coach of the Year Awards.  The UPEI Panthers are looking forward to, and getting ready for, the upcoming 2012-13 season.  You can get ready too! Season passes are now available for Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Basketball, Rugby and Soccer.  It’s going to be a great season!  Check out the prices and information. 

To purchase a season pass contact Carol Heartz at (902)566-0432 or heartz@upei.ca. 

Fiddler’s UPEI Dream Team take part in weight loss challenge
Men's Basketball

Charlottetown, PEI (May 4, 2012)—Fiddler’s UPEI Dream Team consisting of UPEI men’s basketball coaches—Tim Kendrick, Marvin Rhyno, and Patrick Havard—are working to dr

UPEI Panther Teams ready for Kitchen Party

The UPEI women’s teams of  basketball, hockey, rugby and  soccer are hosting a 2nd Kitchen Party at Murphy’s Community Centre on June 2, 2012.

Again this year, lobster is the main course with the players from the four teams serving up a delightful evening  of food,  entertainment by Vintage and fun with a silent auction and raffle.

UPEI Women’s Hockey uses $10,000 RBC Play Hockey grant to help newcomers
Women's Hockey

 

Charlottetown, PEI (April 27, 2012)—The UPEI women’s hockey team received a 2012 RBC Play Hockey grant of $10,000 for their “Newcomers Play Hockey” program to help keep hockey vibrant in Charlottetown. UPEI kicked off their program this week during the Esso Cup, Canada’s National Female Midget Championship being held in Charlottetown.

 

Maggie Grimmer committs to UPEI for the fall
By: Jason Malloy - The Guardian
Women's Hockey

Growing up Maggie Grimmer always looked up to the UPEI Panthers. Starting in September she will be wearing the green and white fulltime.

The 17-year-old Sherwood resident has committed to attend the university next year and play for the women’s hockey squad. Read more from The Guardian.

Varsity Basketball Day Camp - April 28 - CANCELLED
Men's Basketball

DUE TO LOW NUMBERS THE CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED

2012 UPEI Basketball Day Camp -Chi Wan Young Sports Centre
Boys & Girls grades 3 - 6

Led by UPEI Basketball Coaches Tim Kendrick and Carly Clarke

Date  April 28, 2012
Time   9 am - 4 pm
Cost   $30 per player

“Newcomers Play Hockey” Skills Sessions presented by UPEI Women’s Hockey
Women's Hockey

What: The UPEI Women’s hockey team will be available for photos and to take questions during the program launch for their “Newcomers Play Hockey” skills sessions.

Why: The University is pleased to celebrate and recognize its UPEI Women’s hockey team for its recent success on-and-off the ice.

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