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Student Services – Sport and Recreation

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	Keele campus		Glendon campus
Location:	Tait McKenzie Centre, Tel.: 416-736-5185 Fax: 416-736-5702 E-mail: taitmck@yorku.ca		Glendon Proctor Field House, Tel.: 416-487-6717, Fax: 416-487-6789, e-mail: gac@glendon.yorku.ca
Website:	http://www.yorkulions.ca Facebook: facebook.com/yorkulions Twitter: @yorkulions		http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/gac/

York University, through the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, has developed programs in both sport and recreation, aimed at offering opportunities across the broad continuum of physical activity to all students. Programs are designed to enable individuals to select appropriate levels of physical activity participation and, where possible, personal development, wellness and/or leadership opportunities to meet their individual needs and aspirations.

Students not only have the opportunity to participate in sport and recreation activities at York, but become involved in the planning, organization and implementation of programs, either as a volunteer, work/study student or part-time employee. The University also encourages students to take advantage of the exciting environment generated through Sport and Recreation at York by attending sporting events held on campus throughout the season.

Interuniversity Sport

The interuniversity sport program is an integral part of the University’s educational mission and complements the potential for personal growth that the York experience fosters. All full-time students are welcome to try out for any of the 19 interuniversity teams offered. Sport programs give student-athletes the opportunity for skill development and the pursuit of excellence through qualified coaching and competitive schedules.

A Proud and Growing Tradition. For more than 40 years, York student-athletes have been making their mark on the Canadian sport scene. Provincial and national team titles, combined with numerous athletes and coaches who participate on many of Canada’s national teams, attest to the success of York University.

Coaches. The coaching staff at York is composed of experienced, highly qualified and dedicated professionals, many of whom hold full-time positions within the University. A majority of our coaches also hold leadership positions in provincial and national sport organizations and are experts in their field of coaching. These individuals are dedicated to the attainment of the student-athletes’ potential in the sport and in the classroom. The coaching staff also includes two strength and conditioning coaches who work with all student-athletes.

Interuniversity Teams. York University offers the opportunity to participate at the highest level of university competition. In Ontario, universities compete in each sport for the provincial championship title within Ontario University Athletics (OUA). Nationally, York competes within Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).

Men’s teams: basketball, cross country, football, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.

Women’s teams: basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, rugby, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.

Support the teams. Show your support for the student-athletes by coming out and cheering for the Lions. Tickets to regular season home games are free for all York students.

Recreation

An important dimension of the total educational experience is the participation in physical activity. The recreation program provides an opportunity for the University community to participate in a wide range of activities including intramural sport competitions, fitness/wellness and instructional classes, sport clubs and casual recreation. The aim of the program is to provide activities that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of York students. Registered students may enrol free of charge in many recreation programs (space permitting).

Intramural Sports. A variety of individual and team activities are offered at both competitive and recreational levels. The program features more than 40 tournament and sport leagues, including the all-night Rage Volleyball and Dodgeball Tournaments. Join a team from your college or form your own team with a group of university friends and compete for the York Torch. Points are accumulated at each event, with the winning college earning the prestigious York Torch and campus bragging rights for the year.

Fitness/Lifestyle and Instructional Classes. For the fitness enthusiast, more than 50 instructional classes are offered each week. Several different levels of step classes, total body conditioning and cardio tae boxing are among the variety of fitness classes available. For those with other interests, instructional courses are offered in the areas of martial arts, dance, aquatics, relaxation and sports like tennis, skating and squash (for an additional charge).

Sport Clubs. For those who would like to join other members of the York community in an activity or sport that may not be offered at either the interuniversity or intramural level, there is a sport club program. Badminton, curling, squash, swimming and water polo are a few of the many clubs waiting to welcome new members.

Casual Recreation. For those who like to swim, run, skate, play tennis or squash, or work out, there are many casual recreational opportunities for the person who enjoys the flexibility of self-directed physical activity. Of particular interest is the Tait McKenzie Fitness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art exercise machines and free weights, and staffed by qualified fitness personnel who can assist with equipment use and provide exercise prescription. There are also casual use times set aside in facilities such as the gymnasium and the ice rink for pick-up hockey, skating, badminton, basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, table tennis, outdoor tennis and squash.

Facilities

York University offers state-of-the-art sport and recreation facilities and amenities. At the Keele campus, the Tait McKenzie Centre serves as the centre of activity. For outdoor events, York Stadium is the main attraction. The University also serves as the home of the City of Toronto Track and Field Centre, the Rexall (tennis) Centre and Canlan Ice Sports - York. At the Proctor Field House on the Glendon campus, a variety of facilities and amenities are also available, including a renovated gymnasium and unique walking/hiking trails that lead to local parks.

Keele campus: stadium, four gymnasia, five studios, five squash courts, five sport playing fields, four softball fields, nine outdoor tennis courts, swimming pool, a recreational cricket pitch, an 11,000-square-foot fitness centre with 40+ cardio machines, 20+ selectorized machines, free weights and a Sport Injury Clinic.

Plus: Canlan Ice Sports at York University (six rinks), City of Toronto Track and Field Centre at York University (indoor and outdoor), Rexall Centre (outdoor and indoor tennis courts).

Glendon campus: two gymnasia, five squash courts, swimming pool, fitness studio, weight room, indoor golf driving range, three outdoor tennis courts, softball diamond, playing field, walking/hiking trails.