Athletics | 91AVԭ��

Get into sports. We're here for you, from academic supports to your well-being - it's how we roll.

If you're an athlete or love to stay fit, then you will feel right at home here. From national championship Varsity teams to fun campus leagues, your sport lives here. 91AVԭ�� Athletics boasts endless opportunities for sport participation, both competitive and recreational. Competing within the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA), Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), and Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL), our highly successful Varsity sports program has helped our Cougars secure national and provincial recognition.

If you want to stay active and are pursuing bragging rights instead of awards, we offer a variety of recreational sport options including futsal, volleyball, badminton, dodgeball, and much more.

Check out the varsity programs available:

Men's Baseball
Men's Curling
Men's Football
Men's Hockey
Women's Curling
Women's Hockey
Women's Volleyball

Become a Cougar

1. in your sport of interest
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3. Apply to 91AVԭ��
4. Accept your offer of admission by visiting
5. Confirm your offer
6. Training: Your coach will send you an off-season training schedule. This will prepare you for the beginning of the season.

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We'll support you along the way in varsity

Ensure athletes are eligible and compliant with OCAA, ACHA, and CJFL Rules and Regulations
Ensure our athletes are successful in the classroom by providing academic support and ongoing communication with faculty
Conduct Athletic injury assessments and rehab for athletes by a certified Athletic Therapist
Provide Athletic Therapists for all Cougars games and varsity clinic hours
Provide Strength Training and support for Varsity Athletes
Liaise with 91AVԭ�� faculty for missed classes due to competition

Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities

$3,000 in athletic scholarships available ($1,500/semester) for OCAA athletes only
Bursaries available to student athletes of $500+ based on need
Lowest cost to play varsity hockey in the ACHA

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If you want to stay active and are pursuing bragging rights instead of awards, we offer a variety of recreational sport options including ball hockey, futsal, cricket, dodgeball, volleyball, and much more.

Meet Your Women's and Men's Hockey Teams

ACHA Hockey Champions

In 2019, the men’s hockey team captured the ACHA (D3) Championship with a convincing 12 to 3 win against the Grand Valley State University Lakers in Dallas, Texas. The Cougars also boast winning the first National Championship in any varsity sport in the College’s history.

In 2022, the women’s hockey team celebrated their first ACHA National Title after defeating Northeastern University by a score of 6 to 1. The Cougars had a perfect season, winning 31 consecutive games. This would be the beginning of their historic run, capturing two more national championships in both 2024 and 2025, being the first team in Division 2 to record three consecutive championships.

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Varsity Program Successes

22 OCAA Championships
2025 Women’s Hockey ACHA National Champions
2025 Women’s Hockey CCWHA Regional Champions
2024 Women’s Hockey ACHA National Champions
2024 Women’s Hockey CCWHA Regional Champions
2023 Women's Hockey ACHA National Champions
2023 Women's Hockey CCWHA Regional Champions
2023 Men's Curling OCAA Bronze Medalists
2022 Women’s Hockey ACHA Nationals Qualified
2022 Men’s Indoor Soccer OCAA Provincials Qualified
2021 Men’s Soccer OCAA Central Division Coaches of the Year
2019 Men’s Hockey ACHA National Champions
2018 Men’s Soccer OCAA Regional Champions
2018 Men’s Golf OCAA Bronze Medalists
2018 Curling OCAA Champions