Congratulations on becoming a member of a York University varsity team!
York University offers student-athletes the opportunity to participate at the highest level of university competition. Excellent facilities, an experienced, dedicated coaching staff and expert support staff are all available to assist you and your team as you strive for sport excellence.
For more than 40 years, York has been making its 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's interuniversity sport program.
Since 1967, the York University sport teams have won 30 national and 166 provincial championships. Currently, more than 450 student-athletes on 19 sport teams represent York in Ontario (Ontario University Athletics - OUA) and Canadian (Canadian Interuniversity Sport - CIS) interuniversity sport competition.
In addition to athletic success, the University and the CIS and OUA recognize student-athletes at York for achieving an "A" average in their studies. Those athletes that achieve a "B" average are eligible to apply for athletic awards offered by the University.
Sport & Recreation at York is committed to the educational mandate of the University as well as a broad range of program offerings across the physical activity continuum. York's history of excellence in sport reflects this commitment and strengthens the spirit and pride that binds us together as a community.
The student athlete services section of the website contains important information that will assist you in getting the most out of the interuniversity sport program and will help in making your experience at York University memorable. These pages contain valuable information that will assist you as a student and as an athlete. The staff in the Sport & Recreation Department and the School of Kinesiology & Health Science are here to help you in any way possible. Please feel free to approach us when you require assistance.
