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3rd annual alumni hockey game

May 26th, 2010

VC Alumni Hockey Game 2010

On May 8, 2010, the 3rd annual alumni hockey game was held at the Richmond Ice Centre. Twenty seven skaters and two brave goalies came out for the most successful hockey game turnout yet! The teams were put together by Desmond Chen '91 and featured a great mix of young and old alumni spanning from Alan Fedyk '80 to Ryan McConaghy '09 and Kieran Nes ...

2010 Alumni Basketball Tourney

May 14th, 2010
Fighting IrishVancouver College

Alumni Basketball Tournament

June 4-5 2010

ARE YOU GAME?

The 26th instalment and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! You can look forward to a great day of competition from players spanning the decades, a BBQ staffed by hard working parent volunteers (yes, there will be beer!), a wrap up party with awards, and prizes! If you're not a player, who cares ...

O'Hagan Field Construction Pics

August 28th, 2009

O'Hagan Field is getting a new lease on life. Construction of the new Field Turf and track is under way. The project is expected to be complete before the Fighting Irish first home game in early September.

For more information on the Field Turf and Track project read VC Nation's earlier post.

Here are a few photos taken by Stephen Jagger '96 of the construction progress.

O'Hagan Field Turf 1

O'Hagan Field Turf 2

O'Hagan Field Turf 3

Thanks St ...

Irish Continue to Shine: Rob Weitemeyer '00

August 12th, 2009

Rob WeitemeyerRob Weitemeyer '00 rowing for the Dark Blued helped Oxford win their fourth in five famed Oxford Cambridge Race by 3 lengths with a power surge in the second half of the race reminiscent of last year. Cambridge led after one minute and had stretched the lead to a third of a length after another minute. Oxford though drew back by the Mile and led by half a second in a time which was only thr ...

Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony

August 6th, 2009

Emerald Achievements

VC Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony
18 April 2009

VC Emerald AchievementsOn this gala evening, guests were greeted by new VC Alumni Association President Tom Crean '74. Everyone had an opportunity to socialize in the foyer outside the new gym and high performance fitness centre. The crowd was abuzz and many spoke highly of the new additions to the old alma mater. As we entered the gym, w ...

The New O'Hagan Field

August 6th, 2009

O'Hagan Field Construction Rushes Ahead

O'Hagan FieldFighting Irish athletes have long been a source of pride for Vancouver College, and combining that with strong academic and spiritual studies produces some of our finest citizens.

O'Hagan Field, the home of the Fighting Irish football program, has been synonymous with Vancouver College for over eighty years. This program has produced more professiona ...

2009 Alumni Golf Tournament

July 14th, 2009

Clean off the clubs for one last swing at the links this summer. We're back at beautiful McCleery but we are limited to 72 spots and tee times will assigned on a first come first serve basis. Get your registrations in early. This event is open to everyone - you don't have to be an alumnus, you don't have to be any good. We just want you to come out and have some fun.

Everybody gets a rou ...

Alumni Basketball Tourney Update

June 26th, 2009

Fighting IrishThe Alumni Basketball Tournament is this Saturday 27 June. The teams have been made up and the schedule posted. However, players and teams are still welcome. If you would like to play, please contact the organizers immediatly to get your name on a team.

Click to download 2009 Alumni Basketball Tournament Teams

Click to download 2009 Alumni Basketball Tournament Draw

The following is fro ...

Alumni Basketball Tournament

May 26th, 2009

Vancouver College

Alumni Basketball Tournament

June 27th 2009

ARE YOU GAME?

The Tournament is back this year for a "do-over" of the 25th instalment and promises to be bigger and better than ever before! You can look forward to a great day of competition from players spanning the decades, a BBQ staffed by hard working parent volunteers (yes, there will be beer!), a wrap up party wit ...

Tragic Loss of Brother Newman

March 20th, 2009

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brother Justin Newman. Brother died in his sleep on March 19th, the feast of St. Joseph's, in the Brothers Residence. He had been suffering from a severe heart condition the last few months. Br. Newman was a much beloved teacher at Vancouver College, former head of the Religion Department, and Director of Campus Ministry. He is survived ...

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