Athletics & Recreational Services
GENERAL INFORMATION



The University of Windsor's program in Athletics and Recreational Services offers a full range of interuniversity athletics and campus recreation activities. Interuniversity varsity teams, nicknamed the Lancers, compete in the newly formed Ontario University Athletics conference (OUA). Nationally, Windsor is affiliated with the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union (CIAU). Varsity teams compete for berths at OUA conference and CIAU national championships, staged at different universities across the country.

The men's interuniversity program includes basketball, cross-country running, football, ice hockey, soccer, indoor track & field, and volleyball. Varsity sport club teams are available in Women's curling and rugby; and in men's curling, golf, and rugby. Women's interuniversity teams include basketball, cross-country running, ice hockey, soccer, indoor track & field, and volleyball. Regular conference schedules are supplemented by a non-conference schedule including games against opponents from different universities across Canada and the United States. If you are interested in trying out for a varsity team, you can contact the Athletics Office at (519) 253-3000, ext. 2437. Ask to speak with the coach of your particular sport, or plan to attend that team's opening meeting, usually held in late August or early September.

For those students who do not wish to compete in varsity athletics but are still interested in becoming involved, there are numerous opportunities available. For spectators, admission to all Lancer home events is free with a valid student ID card, and there are numerous part-time jobs as well. Students help organize behind-the-scenes aspects of home games, organize and publicize special events, even keep statistics and collect gate receipts. Positions as team managers and student athletic therapists are also available. The University of Windsor is home to the Green Shield Canada Sport Therapy Clinic, a state of the art sport injury facility.

Participation in Campus Recreation provides more options for those not interested in varsity athletics. Instructional classes in campus recreation include weight training, fitness, learn-to-swim, martial arts, tai chi, and dance. If you enjoy recreational and competitive intramural sports, a challenging program with a variety of activities is available. Activities include volleyball, basketball, slo-pitch, badminton, floor or ice hockey, soccer, and innertube water polo. No prior experience or specific skill level is necessary. Different levels of competition allow novices and those with experience the opportunity to participate.

As with varsity athletics, there are also a number of part-time jobs available in Campus Recreation, ranging from referees and intramural co-ordinators to fitness and aquatic instructors. To join an intramural program or team, or to apply for a position with Campus Recreation, call (519) 253-3000, ext. 2449, or sign up in September when you arrive on campus.

You can visit our website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/athletics.