https://varsityblues.ca/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for University of Toronto Athleticsen-us60https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/6/4/general-blues-honour-eight-inductees-at-2026-u-of-t-sports-hall-of-fame-ceremony.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/6/4/general-blues-honour-eight-inductees-at-2026-u-of-t-sports-hall-of-fame-ceremony.aspxField Hockey, General, Men's Basketball

The University of Toronto celebrated the achievements and lasting legacies of eight exceptional members of the Varsity Blues community on Thursday evening (June 4) during the 36th annual U of T Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport.]]>2026 U of T Sports Hall of Fame InducteesThu, 4 Jun 2026 22:31:00 EST1113064https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/6/4/general-behind-the-blues-andrea-chiappettas-journey-from-student-to-leader-with-the-varsity-blues.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/6/4/general-behind-the-blues-andrea-chiappettas-journey-from-student-to-leader-with-the-varsity-blues.aspxGeneral

When Andrea Chiappetta stepped onto the field at Varsity Stadium for the first time as the Inter-university Student Coordinator for field sports and volleyball home matches, he was stepping into more than a job - he was joining a community that would play a role in shaping the final years of his academic journey.]]>Andrea Chiapetta working at Varsity StadiumThu, 4 Jun 2026 09:26:00 EST1113063https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/5/28/general-behind-the-blues-through-the-lens-of-daniel-johnston.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/5/28/general-behind-the-blues-through-the-lens-of-daniel-johnston.aspxGeneral

When third-year kinesiology student Daniel Johnston walks into a Varsity Blues game with a camera in hand, he's doing more than capturing moments - he's helping tell the story of an entire athletic community. As a videographer through the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education work study program, Johnston has spent three years behind the lens documenting Varsity Blues athletes, coaches, and teams across the department.]]>Daniel Johnston on the sideline of VArsity Stadium holding a cameraThu, 28 May 2026 08:09:00 EST1113061https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/5/13/general-b-langer-blues-honoured-at-oua-honour-awards-banquet.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/5/13/general-b-langer-blues-honoured-at-oua-honour-awards-banquet.aspxGeneral, Women's Basketball

As announced by Ontario University Athletics (OUA) during their annual Honour Awards ceremony on Wednesday (May 13) night, former University of Toronto Varsity Blues women's basketball head coach Michèle Bélanger received the prestigious John McManus Award.]]>Michele BelangerWed, 13 May 2026 21:30:00 EST1113052https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/5/7/womens-rugby-behind-the-blues-a-winning-game-day-experience-with-gabriela-perez-vasquez.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/5/7/womens-rugby-behind-the-blues-a-winning-game-day-experience-with-gabriela-perez-vasquez.aspxGeneral, Women's Rugby

On game days at the University of Toronto, the energy around Varsity Blues athletics is impossible to miss. Fans gather in the stands, music fills the air and the atmosphere builds as student-athletes prepare to compete. But long before the whistle blows, a team of students is already hard at work making sure that experience comes to life.]]>Perez Vasquez with a dogThu, 7 May 2026 10:01:00 EST3413049https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/4/30/womens-ice-hockey-behind-the-blues-joaquina-yuen-building-community-through-hockey.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/4/30/womens-ice-hockey-behind-the-blues-joaquina-yuen-building-community-through-hockey.aspxGeneral, Women's Ice Hockey

When first-year physiotherapy student Joaquina Yuen walks into Varsity Arena, she isn't just arriving at work - she's stepping into a community she has grown with, learned from and helped shape over the past five years.]]>Joaquina Yuen with the McCaw CupThu, 30 Apr 2026 09:18:00 EST2713042https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/4/2/mens-basketball-trivedi-named-assiatnt-coach-for-canadian-u17-national-team.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/4/2/mens-basketball-trivedi-named-assiatnt-coach-for-canadian-u17-national-team.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball

As announced by Canada Basketball on Thursday (April 2) afternoon, University of Toronto Varsity Blues men's basketball head coach Madhav Trivedi will also serve as an assistant coach for the U17 men's national team.]]>MBB/Madhav TrivediThu, 2 Apr 2026 14:40:00 EST1313020https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/27/general-chown-grout-named-varsity-blues-athletes-of-the-year.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/27/general-chown-grout-named-varsity-blues-athletes-of-the-year.aspxBadminton, Baseball, Cross Country, Men's Curling, Softball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Football, General, Golf, Men's Basketball, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Water Polo, Men's Soccer, Men's Squash, Men's Volleyball, Rowing, Swimming, Men's Tennis, Track and Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Water Polo, Women's Soccer, Women's Squash, Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Women's Rugby, Men's Rugby, Women's Badminton, Women's Cross Country, Women's Curling, Women's Fencing, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Women's Swimming, Women's Wrestling

Women's soccer MVP Hannah Chownn and men's national high jump champion Aiden Grout were named the 2025-26 University of Toronto Varsity Blues T-Holders' athletes of the year on Friday, March 27.]]>Award WinnersFri, 27 Mar 2026 21:30:00 EST1113017https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/17/general-legendary-builders-highlight-the-2026-u-of-t-sports-hall-of-fame-class.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/17/general-legendary-builders-highlight-the-2026-u-of-t-sports-hall-of-fame-class.aspxField Hockey, General, Men's Basketball

A distinguished group of Varsity Blues builders and student-athletes will become the newest members of the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 induction class.]]>2025 U of T Sports Hall of Fame ClassTue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:00 EST1112996https://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/26/general-major-award-nominees-womens-t-holders-athlete-of-the-year.aspxhttps://varsityblues.ca/news/2026/3/26/general-major-award-nominees-womens-t-holders-athlete-of-the-year.aspxCross Country, Field Hockey, General, Swimming, Track and Field, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field, Women's Swimming

The following Varsity Blues athletes were nominated by their coaches and chosen through the awards selection process as finalists for the women's T-Holders' athlete of the year, presented annually to the athlete who has exhibited the highest degree of athletic excellence (in alphabetical order):]]>Awards W T-HoldersThu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST1113011