The CBU Capers are the athletic teams that represent Cape Breton University in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The teams were known as the UCCB Capers from 1982 to 2005 and their present name reflects the change in the institution's name. There are CBU Capers varsity teams for men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer. [1] There is also a CBU Capers women's hockey team which plays in the Atlantic Collegiate Hockey Association.[2]
| CBU Capers | |
|---|---|
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| University | Cape Breton University |
| Association | U Sports |
| Conference | Atlantic University Sport |
| Athletic director | John D. Ryan |
| Location | Sydney, Nova Scotia |
| Varsity teams | Women's basketball, Women's soccer, Men's basketball, Men's soccer |
| Arena | Canada Games Complex |
| Basketball arena | Sullivan Fieldhouse |
| Mascot | Caper |
| Nickname | Capers |
| Colours | Orange, Green, and White |
| Website | www |
Championships
- AUS Men's Basketball Championships: 1994, 1995, 2010, 2013[3]
- AUS Women's Basketball Championships: 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017[4]
- AUS Men's Soccer Championships: 2007, 2009, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022[5]
- AUS Women's Soccer Championships: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2015[6]
- U Sports women's soccer championships: 2007
- U Sports men's soccer championships: 2017, 2023[7]
Notable athletes
- Peter Schaale, Professional footballer.
- Isaiah Johnston, Professional footballer with Huntsville City.