Athletics

 

Athletics is an integral part of the University lifestyle that is vital to the educational development of each and every student. A focussed athletics program creates a University environment that fosters friendship, goodwill and overall fitness. Athletics enhances Lakehead’s image by adding diversity and richness to University life.

 

Lakehead University’s dynamic and varied Athletics Department recognizes the necessity for comprehensive campus recreation programs and works hard to make students’ time at our University as enjoyable as possible. Lakehead University offers a variety of varsity and club level sports listed below. Be sure to check our extensive selection of intramurals offered through Campus Recreation.

Also, you wouldn’t want to miss the chance to watch your Thunderwolves compete at their home venue. Join the excitement – come out and support your team!  Go Thunderwolves Go!

Our department recognizes the challenge faced by student athletes in balancing success both in athletics, and in the classroom. We have implemented the following programs to assist in their success:

 

Designed for all athletes: skills in time management and essay writing are taught along with a complete introduction to the various student services offered on campus.

 

An academic assistance program designed to create dialogue between the student athlete, coach, faculty, and athletic advisors. It allows any potential academic problems with an athlete to be identified quickly and intervention to occur at an early stage, as well as identifying academic achievement and accomplishments.

 

 

Facilities

Lakehead University students enjoy extensive fitness facilities at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse and our newest facility, The Hangar. And guess what, there are no extra gym membership fees required! 

 

The C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse features the 15,000 square foot Thunderdome gymnasium, state-of-the-art Wolves’ Den fitness centre, 50 metre eight lane swimming pool, cardio room, outdoor sports fields, outdoor beach volleyball court, Kinesiology labs, squash court, and change rooms complete with saunas and showers.

 

The Hangar, Lakehead’s modern student athletic facility, further expands our diverse athletic resources. The new 50,000 square foot facility features a 200-metre track, pro-grade artificial turf field, climbing wall, and additional weight training, aerobic, yoga/dance and cardio areas.

 

Varsity Sport	Men	Women
Basketball	*	*
Volleyball		*
Cross Country Running	*	*
Track & Field	*	*
Nordic Skiing	*	*
Wrestling	*	*
Hockey	*

 

 

Club Sport	Men	Women
Rugby	*	*
Ultimate Frisbee	*	*
Soccer	*	*
Volleyball	*
Hockey		*
Golf	*	*

 (subject to interest)