Sports
Ontario Tech University’s new basketball teams energize campus spirit
November 01, 2019
A new era of campus excitement at Ontario Tech University began November 3 with the first-ever regular season Ridgebacks basketball home games.
Regional Chair’s Classic in memory of Roger Anderson celebrates another successful year
June 14, 2019
This year $280,000 was raised to support students in financial need at Ontario Tech University and Durham College (DC), as well as child and youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.
Dawn of a new era: Say hello to Ontario Tech University
March 27, 2019
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will begin writing a new chapter in the coming months as it transitions to a distinct new brand. Between now and the start of the next academic year in September, the campus will transform into Ontario Tech University. The university will sport a new look and feel with an exciting new visual identity and market positioning.
Ridgeback hockey stars become university’s first Universiade medal winners
March 12, 2019
Ridgebacks hockey players Kassidy Nauboris, Jack Patterson and Alex Yuill had the honour of suiting up for Canada at the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade from March 2 to 12 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Ridgeback hockey stars become university’s first Universiade medal winners
March 12, 2019
Ridgebacks hockey players Kassidy Nauboris, Jack Patterson and Alex Yuill had the honour of suiting up for Canada at the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade from March 2 to 12 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Spin bike riders bracing for all extreme weather conditions during spectacular indoor charity event
March 11, 2019
On Sunday, March 24, the university’s Athletics department invites faculty, staff, students and community members to participate in Spin Through the Seasons inside the university’s powerful ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel. The event supports the Ridgeback Leadership Council’s goals to increase athlete engagement, get more involved in the community and develop leadership among the university’s student-athletes.
Three Ridgeback student-athletes representing Canada at the FISU Winter Universiade in Russia
February 22, 2019
Three members of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology varsity hockey program will wear Canada’s maple leaf in the coming at weeks at the FISU (International University Sports Federation) Winter Universiade in Russia (March 2 to 12).
UOIT Motorsports defines accelerated learning outside the classroom
February 04, 2019
Hands-on opportunities to apply knowledge in a real-world environment aptly describes the student-learning atmosphere at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). Among many examples of students venturing beyond the boundaries of labs, lecture theatres and curriculum is an enterprising group known as UOIT Motorsports.
University researchers and ACE helping set a world record for wingsuit flight
September 12, 2018
UK researcher Angelo Grubisic’s physiological and aerodynamic challenges brought him across the Atlantic to tap into the remarkable dynamic testing capacity of the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Incoming Class of 2022 Ignites this year’s Orientation activities
September 06, 2018
A new academic year arrived at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology with an amazing burst of energy on September 4 and 5.
ACE helps students get the jump on aerodynamics with skydiving workshop
July 06, 2018
Did you know ACE’s capacity for innovative learning also makes it one of the world’s most advanced classrooms?
Big wheels turning for Automotive Engineering graduate Chase Pelletier
June 18, 2018
Great opportunities in the world of auto racing await 2018 University Ontario of Institute Technology graduate Chase Pelletier. Only weeks after completing his Automotive Engineering degree, Pelletier has earned a highly coveted and exclusive opportunity to work in automotive and Formula One™ racing with the acclaimed INFINITI Engineering Academy and Renault Sport Formula One™ Team.
Roger Anderson Charity Classic celebrates another successful year
June 15, 2018
Roger Anderson’s legacy was remembered by all who took to the greens during the 21st-annual tournament that bears his name. Held on June 14 at the Deer Creek Golf and Country Club, the Roger Anderson Charity Classic is one of Durham Region’s most popular and well-established fundraising events.
News tip-off: Ridgebacks adding basketball to varsity program
May 29, 2018
The University of Ontario Institute of Technology will join the ranks of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) women’s and men’s basketball in the fall of 2019.
Artificial turf coming to Vaso’s Field
April 24, 2018
Vaso’s Field, home to a number of Ridgeback varsity athletic teams at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, will have a brand new look this fall.
Dressed for success: ACE helping tailor Canada’s perfect (alpine ski) suit
February 06, 2018
Many months before Canada’s Winter Olympic team headed to South Korea for the 2018 Games, the alpine ski team was doing a lot of homework inside the ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
Ridgebacks men's hockey Assistant Coach Paul Ranger featured in TSN documentary
January 29, 2018
Ridgebacks men’s hockey Assistant Coach and former National Hockey League player Paul Ranger shares his experience and perspectives in dealing with mental health challenges in a powerful TSN original documentary.
A year of excitement and transition at the university
December 18, 2017
The university’s 15th anniversary was among many campus milestones and success stories of 2017.
Great start lifts women’s soccer program to No. 2 in national rankings
September 06, 2017
With three wins to start the regular season, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Ridgebacks women’s soccer team is earning plenty of respect on the national stage
Ridgebacks women’s soccer coach wins OUA Male Coach of the Year
May 12, 2017
Peyvand Mossavat, Head Coach of the Ontario champion University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Ridgebacks women’s soccer team capped an incredible year of success May 10 when he was named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Male Coach of the Year.
Historic season earns Ridgebacks women’s soccer OUA Team of the Year
May 12, 2017
To cap off a season that saw the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Ridgebacks women’s soccer team win the university’s first-ever provincial team sport championship, on May 10 the program was named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Team of the Year.
Faculty of Health Sciences researchers: Moving the mind and the body
February 27, 2017
Think Canadians are living an active, healthy lifestyle? Think again. Studies indicate over 90 per cent of Canadians are physically inactive. Canadians with disabilities are even less active.
Balancing goals: Ridgebacks soccer star finding a way to do the math
February 02, 2017
She’s already earned a major place in the history of varsity sports at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. But third-year student Katherine Koehler-Grassau is also proving how someone can be star athlete and simultaneously be a high-performing student in a challenging academic program.
