UBC adds OKANAGAN HEAT
After a year of public consultation in search of a new brand for it's sports teams, The University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus unveiled its new name and logo yesterday at the 3rd Annual Athletics Scholarship Breakfast. The Lakers name will continue with Okanagan College teams , but - from here on in at UBCO, it's all about the HEAT.... UBC OKANAGAN HEAT.
“This is a name around which we will build great, winning traditions,” said Doug Owram, UBC Okanagan’s Deputy Vice Chancellor. “We wanted a team name people can immediately identify as ours. With the success of our student-athletes this year, as B.C. champions and national medalists, we know the UBC Okanagan Heat will quickly earn a high profile not only in our region but across the country.” We are happy to see that thier goals dovetail so nicely with those of www.okanaganheat.com and now we can truly say.... "Da HEAT is in Da HOUSE!!"