News & Features
The Varsity Blues honour 2024-25 top scholar athletes
Posted:Professor Gretchen Kerr, dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, as well as Professor Ashley Stirling, vice-dean of programs at KPE, and Dalton Myers, director of interuniversity…
Racing to the finish line: Student-athlete Shan Dhanoa wants to make a difference in athletics
Posted:For Varsity Blues track and field athlete Shan Dhanoa, a passion for running has him looking towards the finish line of a career in sports. “I’ve always had a passion for running and an interest in…
Approaching diabetes like sport; Student-athlete Maxime Gratton on how he balances both
Posted:For Varsity Blues men’s volleyball standout Maxime Gratton, high-performance sport has always been about more than winning championships, though he’s certainly done plenty of that. A fifth-year…
Varsity Blues swimmer Michael Sava reflects on his path to graduation
Posted:Varsity Blues swimmer Michael Sava became a pro at balancing the demands of training in the pool and meeting academic deadlines through careful planning and clear communication with coaches and…
Varsity Blues rugby partners with Indigenous-owned company for new jersey look
Posted:The University of Toronto Varsity Blues men’s rugby team has been taking the field in jerseys that carry more than just the T leaf. This year, the Blues partnered with Iroqit, an Indigenous woman-…
Dalton Myers Appointed Director, Athletics at the University of Toronto
Posted:Myers currently serves on the Board of the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport and as Chair of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, reflecting…
Chance meeting leads to Raptors Summer League opportunity for U of T head coach: Toronto Star
Posted:Since taking over as head coach of the Varsity Blues men's basketball program during the 2022-23 campaign, Trivedi has amassed an overall record of 48-41. This has included trips to the OUA…
Opening doors: 100 Strong campers explore sport, science and possibility at KPE
Posted:Produced by the community organization 100 Strong, the Strong Academy aims to mobilize and equip young Black boys with the tools they need to achieve their maximum potential in education and life. …
KPE’s Masse and Kiefer selected for Canada’s World Aquatics Championships roster
Posted:A five-time Olympic medalist and three-time World Aquatics champion, Masse will be making her fifth appearance at the world championships. The U of T kinesiology grad and backstroke specialist holds…
Physical and Health Education Class of 7T0 celebrates 55th anniversary reunion
Posted:The celebration was organized by a dedicated reunion committee: Bob and Peggy Belcher (Bourne), Sharon Bradley (Wilson), Sue Derocher-Veskimets (Bartha), Bill Franklin, Patricia Smith and Mabel-Anne…
The Varsity looks back at the illustrious coaching history of Blues hockey
Posted:In its 134-year history, the Varsity Blues hockey program has seen standout coaching — its roster of past coaches reads like a Who’s Who of Canadian hockey. The Varsity highlights some of the most…
U of T Varsity Blues alumna Kylie Masse makes Canadian swimming history
Posted:The 28-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., entered Friday tied with the now-retired Maggie Mac Neil."It's pretty special. More recently, I've been trying to soak [in the moment] more," Masse, whose 19 other…