Athletics and Recreation

Student Life

Athletics and Recreation

Director Recreation, Facilities and Business Operations: Peter R. Baxter, BPHE, MA, Ext. 2216
Manager Interuniversity Sport and Student Athlete Development: Wayne Gowing, BA, MA, Ext. 2384
Manager Recreation and Facilities: Donald R. Smith, BA, MA, Ext. 2183
Coordinator Interuniversity Sport and Student Athlete Development: Marion A. Leach, BEd, Ext. 2465
Women's Basketball Coach/Coordinator Instructional Programs: Susan Lindley, BSc, MSc, Ext. 2466
Head Football Coach: Richard Zmich, BSc, Ext. 2185
Men's Basketball Coach: Mike Kilpatrick, BA, Ext. 2188
Men's and Women's Soccer Coach: Barry McLean, BA, Ext. 2184
Men's Volleyball Coach: Paul Pavan, BEd, Ext. 3855
Women's Volleyball Coach: Russ Woloshyn, BEd, Ext. 3855
Athletic Therapist: Jamie Carlson, BSc, Ext. 2178

Office Location: Main Floor, Athletic Complex
Web Site: <http://www.wlu.ca/~wwwathl/index.html>

Laurier is a member of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and competes in 19 sports. Both men's and women's Golden Hawk teams have had a strong competitive tradition at the provincial and national levels.

Laurier's recently renovated recreational and personal fitness facilities are among the best in Canada. Our Athletic Complex includes an Olympic-length swimming pool which houses the National Swim Centre for Ontario, six squash courts, a triple gymnasium with seating for 2500 spectators, a modern Fitness Centre, a dedicated free weight strength training centre, and two outdoor tennis courts. Laurier also operates University Stadium, one of the best artificial turf fields in North America. The intramural sports program includes competitive, instructional and co-educational activities.

University Stadium

Stadium Co-ordinator: Joe Brazeau, BA, Ext. 3732
Office Location: University Stadium, 81 Seagram Drive

This facility includes a lighted, artificial surface athletic field which is home to the Golden Hawks for football, soccer and lacrosse. The Stadium seats 5,500 and has a six-lane, 400-metre track and a gymnasium. All facilities are available for booking by the Laurier community and the general public.

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Official electronic version updated on October 15, 1999

Comments to the Editor: M. Watson, Office of the Registrar