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Campus Activities
Athletics
Athletics at Redeemer University College provides every student
with the opportunity to get involved and stay active. The Athletic
Department strives to provide the highest quality services for
Christian athletic participation to as many students as possible.
Whatever the interest or skill level, there is an athletic program or
opportunity available at Redeemer. For more information please visit
www.redeemer.ca/athletics.
Varsity Sports
For students who are competitive, highly skilled, and looking to get
involved at a high energy level, there are Redeemer’s varsity sports.
With weekly practices and strength training/conditioning, teams will
focus on skill development, team tactics, and a strong mental approach
to the game. The Royals’ coaches are men and women dedicated
to helping students achieve their goals with integrity, passion, and
commitment.
Redeemer University College is a proud member of the Ontario
Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) as well as the Canadian
Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA). The varsity programs offered
are men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer,
cross country, and badminton.
Competitive Club Sports
Competitive club teams offer a structured, competitive environment
outside of varsity athletics. Redeemer offers hockey as a competitive
club sport and the Redeemer Hockey Team is filled with rich tradition
and is an integral part of Redeemer Athletics. The team participates in
the Niagara Christian Hockey League.
Intramurals
Intramural programs are designed to get everyone involved and
active on a regular basis. The aim of the program is to provide
opportunities for Redeemer students to participate and have fun
with their peers. Intramurals provide a wide range of games and
activities at various skill levels and require low levels of time and
commitment. From beach volleyball and dodgeball to soccer and
baseball, intramurals provide a great opportunity for students to hang
out with peers, laugh, sweat, play sports and build relationships!
Extramurals
Organized by the Ontario Colleges Committee for Campus Recreation
(OCCCR), extramural sports give students the opportunity to compete
against teams from other colleges without the time and skill demands
of varsity athletics. Teams generally enter one tournament per season
in sports such as co-ed volleyball, hockey, indoor soccer, dodgeball
and basketball. Being involved with extramural sports is a great way to
maintain a healthy active lifestyle and enjoy athletic opportunities not
offered by varsity or intramural sports.
Student Activities and Clubs
There are several opportunities available for students to get involved
at Redeemer, including those activities and clubs listed below. For
more information, please consult the Student Life Department or visit
www.redeemer.ca/activities.
• Preparation of the student yearbook and student newspaper
• Theatre productions, choir, concerts, banquets, coffeehouse
• Mission trips, spiritual retreats, chapel, Bible studies
• Skating, movie nights, sporting events, music concerts, lecture
series, panel discussions, game tournaments, cooking contests,
mystery dinners, and socials
• Clubs oriented to a special academic discipline, special interest
clubs (i.e. outdoors club) and community service clubs
Orientation
Redeemer’s Orientation program is designed to introduce new
students to university life and Redeemer’s community and campus.
The program allows students an opportunity to get acquainted with
the facilities (library, computer services, etc.), meet faculty and
staff, discover the university’s educational philosophy, policies &
regulations, and develop meaningful friendships with other students.
The Orientation program is designed for new and transfer students
who enter Redeemer in September or January. For more information
visit www.redeemer.ca/orientation.
Student Government
The Redeemer University College Student Senate is the elected,
representative body of the students and is primarily responsible to them.
It serves as a means to foster and nurture all aspects of student life in
supporting the confessional direction of Redeemer University College.
In order to achieve this task, the Student Senate prayfully seeks to ensure
that the university administration and all other members of the university
community remain responsive to student needs and interests. It acts on
student concerns and initiates developments that benefit students.
By distributing monies allocated from student fees, the Student
Senate funds the student newspaper and the yearbook, arranges and
provides the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) Bus Pass, encourages
and funds the initiation and continuation of various student clubs,
and provides many events and activities for student participation,
edification and enjoyment. Various volunteer opportunities in the
surrounding community are also made available to students through
this organization.
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