News articles tagged with Athletics
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North Bay Youth Soccer Club donates $200,000 to Nipissing University in support of Lakers athletes
GeneralAthleticsAdvancementStudent AwardsThanks to a generous $200,000 donation from the North Bay Youth Soccer Club, Nipissing University has established a new endowment fund, that will provide financial support for incoming student-athletes who have demonstrated both academic excellence and athletic prowess. -
Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
GeneralAthleticsAdvancementThe Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are gearing up for the 3rd annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Saturday, January 20 at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against the University of Windsor Lancers. -
Community invited to Conquer the Escarpment in memory of former Laker
GeneralAthleticsAdvancementMembers of the community are invited to get moving in support of the Lakers Nordic Ski Team by taking part in the Conquer the Escarpment Shelby Dickey Memorial Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, November 4 at 12 p.m. hosted by Nipissing University. -
Lakers and NBDGHA usher in a new era
GeneralAthleticsNipissing Lakers Athletics and the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association (NBDGHA) have officially joined forces. While there has been a long-standing relationship between the two groups, the association, which has been around since 1998 and was formerly called the Ice Boltz, will now be known as the Junior Lakers. -
Registration open for summer youth camps at Nipissing
GeneralAthleticsRegistration for Nipissing University’s Summer Youth Camps is now open. This year, the University is offering a wide variety of camps for all ages and interests, including several new themed camps such as Space Explorers, Animal Kingdom, Camp “STRONG”, Puppet Theatre, Story Camp, and more. The popular Lakers sports camps, led by Nipissing’s head coaches and varsity athletes, will also be offered. -
Lakers gear up for 2nd Annual Shoot for Change Game
GeneralAthleticsThis Saturday, the Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) in partnership with Lakers Basketball will host the 2nd Annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Game at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against 705 rivals, the Laurentian Voyageurs. Created by NUBASE Co-Founder and President, Taijon Eccleston-Graham, Shoot for Change raises funds for BIPOC student bursaries at Nipissing University and offers student-athletes a platform to advocate for marginalized communities. -
Team Canada’s Kendra Fisher to speak on mental health journey
GeneralAthleticsStudent Development and ServicesTonight at 6 p.m., Nipissing University and Canadore College will welcome former Team Canada hockey goalie, Kendra Fisher, to campus for an inspiring talk about her personal mental health journey and the importance of connection. The event, part of Fisher’s North American post-secondary speaking tour, will take place in the Nipissing Theatre (F213, 100 College Drive, North Bay) and is open to the public. -
Register for Homecoming 2021
AlumniAthleticsDust off your blue and green and join us virtually this year as we celebrate the annual event! Homecoming is a time to celebrate Nipissing University and the many achievements of our graduates as we welcome them back to their alma mater. Nipissing University invites all alumni to relive their campus experience virtually and for students, staff, faculty and friends to celebrate their campus pride. -
Campaign raises funds for Paul Nelson Memorial Scholarship
AthleticsPhysical and Health EducationWith no hockey taking place this year, organizers of the ninth annual Paul Nelson Memorial Hockey Game got creative and instead held an online fundraising and awareness campaign at the end of March, raising $1045 for the Paul Nelson Memorial Scholarship fund. -
OUA announces cancellation of winter term sport
AthleticsOntario University Athletics (OUA), under the direction of its Board of Directors, announced today the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sport programming and championships up to March 31, 2021.
