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'Once-in-a-generation swimmer': McIntosh breaks Canadian record on opening night of trials
'Once-in-a-generation swimmer': McIntosh breaks Canadian record on opening night of trials
'Once-in-a-generation swimmer': McIntosh breaks Canadian record on opening night of trials
06/04/2022
Every time 15-year-old Canadian swimming superstar Summer McIntosh hits the water it's a must-see event. Since last June when she catapulted onto the national scene with her staggering performances at the Olympic trials and followed that up with strong Olympic performances, McIntosh has continued to up the ante by lowering her times in the pool.
2022 Winter Olympics women's hockey: Canada tops Team USA 3-2 for gold medal in Beijing
'Once-in-a-generation swimmer': McIntosh breaks Canadian record on opening night of trials
'Once-in-a-generation swimmer': McIntosh breaks Canadian record on opening night of trials
17/02/2022
The U.S. women's hockey team has failed to defend its Olympic gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Games. In a rematch of the PyeongChang 2018 gold-medal game, Canada collected a 3-2 victory over the Americans.
Marie-Philip Poulin spearheaded Canada's winning effort. The two-time gold medalist scored two goals and assisted on the game's first score.
Beijing Olympics: Opening ceremony kicks off 2022 Winter Games
Canadian freestyle skier Kingsbury wins World Cup gold for second straight day
Canadian freestyle skier Kingsbury wins World Cup gold for second straight day
04/02/2022
The 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing are officially underway after athletes marched through the Bird’s Nest stadium as part of the opening ceremony on Friday.
Canadian freestyle skier Kingsbury wins World Cup gold for second straight day
Canadian freestyle skier Kingsbury wins World Cup gold for second straight day
Canadian freestyle skier Kingsbury wins World Cup gold for second straight day
08/01/2022
Canada's Mikael Kingsbury won moguls gold Saturday for his second World Cup crown in as many days.
It was also the 70th career World Cup title for the reigning Olympic champion from Deux-Montagnes, Que.
"It's good to get the nice 70th win on home soil, back to back," he said with a smile.
Scholarship opportunities for students from Southeast Asia
Aboriginal sports scholarship winner turns to coaching to make bigger impact in her community
A soccer ball, a historic moment and Canada's World Cup dream
01/12/2021
The Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED), announced by the Government of Canada in August 2017, will provide approximately 125 scholarships in 2022-2023 for study or research in fields that are aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
A soccer ball, a historic moment and Canada's World Cup dream
Aboriginal sports scholarship winner turns to coaching to make bigger impact in her community
A soccer ball, a historic moment and Canada's World Cup dream
08/11/2021
With the Canadian men's national team on the verge of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, a fan who was at the last qualifying match in Newfoundland and Labrador believes it's time to celebrate a piece of soccer history he's kept safe since then.
Aboriginal sports scholarship winner turns to coaching to make bigger impact in her community
Aboriginal sports scholarship winner turns to coaching to make bigger impact in her community
Aboriginal sports scholarship winner turns to coaching to make bigger impact in her community
22/10/2021
A woman from Aklavik, N.W.T., is the recipient of the Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT scholarship, announced on Monday. Aklavik, N.W.T.,'s Davina McLeod wants kids to know sports 'can be a catalyst for future things'.
Grants available for faculty at Canadian postsecondary institutions
College football teammates celebrate Canada’s first female football scholarship
Aboriginal sports scholarship winner turns to coaching to make bigger impact in her community
07/10/2021
The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program’s 2022-2023 competition is now open. This program offers grants to full-time faculty for short-term teaching and/or research activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
College football teammates celebrate Canada’s first female football scholarship
College football teammates celebrate Canada’s first female football scholarship
College football teammates celebrate Canada’s first female football scholarship
23/09/2021
Simon Fraser University student, Kristie Elliott, becomes the first Canadian woman to be awarded an NCAA football scholarship.
Richmond athlete receives Curling Canada scholarship
College football teammates celebrate Canada’s first female football scholarship
College football teammates celebrate Canada’s first female football scholarship
30/08/2021
Richmond Curling Centre team member Johnson Tao is one of 11 athletes across Canada to receive the For the Love of Curling scholarship from Curling Canada.
The $2,500 scholarship is meant to help recipients enhance their skills in their sport.
Top Athletic Scholarships for Students in August 2021
Canada's Mandy Bujold officially named to Olympic boxing team
Canada's Mandy Bujold officially named to Olympic boxing team
01/08/2021
Sports are an important part of the high school experience. Practice, games, matches, and lots of hard work are put into your sport(s). Whether you are a football player, a tennis player, or a cross country runner, you will also have to think about how you will pay for college when the time comes.
Canada's Mandy Bujold officially named to Olympic boxing team
Canada's Mandy Bujold officially named to Olympic boxing team
Canada's Mandy Bujold officially named to Olympic boxing team
07/07/2021
Kitchener, Ont., native won appeal to compete after originally ruled ineligible. Mandy Bujold will be the first woman to box for Canada at consecutive Olympics. Following last week's historic decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Bujold was officially named to the Canadian Olympic boxing team on Wednesday.
National Recruiting Moratorium to be lifted July 5
Canada's Mandy Bujold officially named to Olympic boxing team
Ask Dr. Pepin: How Many Sports Should My Child Play?
29/06/2021
As provinces begin to plan and action their re-opening strategies, U SPORTS announced Tuesday the National Recruiting Moratorium will conclude as of 12:01 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, July 5, 2021.
Ask Dr. Pepin: How Many Sports Should My Child Play?
Curling Canada accepting 2021 For the Love of Curling scholarship applications
Ask Dr. Pepin: How Many Sports Should My Child Play?
31/05/2021
Sports medicine surgeon Dr. Scott Pepin has been a competitive athlete since childhood. Now that he has children of his own, he speaks frequently with Children’s sports leagues and team may encourage commitment to a single sport, but Dr. Pepin explains that a single sport focus increases injury risks.
Curling Canada accepting 2021 For the Love of Curling scholarship applications
Curling Canada accepting 2021 For the Love of Curling scholarship applications
Curling Canada accepting 2021 For the Love of Curling scholarship applications
3/05/2021
Young curlers with aspirations both on and off the ice can now apply for Curling Canada’s For the Love of Curling scholarship program to help make those dreams come true.
WHL cancels 2021 playoffs due to COVID-19 restrictions
Curling Canada accepting 2021 For the Love of Curling scholarship applications
Curling Canada accepting 2021 For the Love of Curling scholarship applications
19/04/2021
There will be no playoffs in the Western Hockey League following the 2020-21 season. The major junior league announced Monday that the season will conclude following the completion of the 24-game regular season due to COVID-19 concerns.
Youth athletes' mental health hampered by community sport cancellations in pandemic
Youth athletes' mental health hampered by community sport cancellations in pandemic
Youth athletes' mental health hampered by community sport cancellations in pandemic
11/02/2021
For young athletes isolation due to the pandemic has been amplified as youth sports leagues across the country have cancelled full seasons due to COVID-19. Jumpstart Charities gets $12M boost from Canadian Tire to help rebuild youth sports.
Educational Opportunities Through Female Sports: Do They Exist?
Youth athletes' mental health hampered by community sport cancellations in pandemic
Youth athletes' mental health hampered by community sport cancellations in pandemic
15/01/2021
A significant number of girls stop playing sports competitively in puberty and adolescence. Canada presents a case of a continuous decrease in women's sports participation in schools.
A west-Toronto kid turned a schoolyard scuffle into a scholarship to Harvard
Youth athletes' mental health hampered by community sport cancellations in pandemic
A west-Toronto kid turned a schoolyard scuffle into a scholarship to Harvard
01/01/2021
Well-played!
It only takes a few moments of watching Azim play to get a sense of that leaping ability and his power. He’s calculated in how he approaches the game.
Football player launches student-athlete association
Football player launches student-athlete association
A west-Toronto kid turned a schoolyard scuffle into a scholarship to Harvard
21/07/2020
"...In this new reality, we've already seen a first wave of decisions made that are dramatically impacting student-athletes' lives, careers and futures," said Holmes in a statement.
U Sports takes away final year of eligibility
Football player launches student-athlete association
U Sports takes away final year of eligibility
09/07/2020
U Sports cancelled its football season and 2020 Vanier Cup in June due to the COVID-19. The decision is a result of the ongoing uncertainties with student-athlete health & safety, travel and public health restrictions.
COVID-19 affects athletic scholarships
Football player launches student-athlete association
U Sports takes away final year of eligibility
19/04/2020
University athletic programs are beginning to feel the cash and talent crunch as showcase events have been cancelled, revenue has dried up, and rosters have ballooned with extra athletes.