Athletics and Recreation

Whether you’re a casual gym user, a high-performance varsity athlete, or you just want to cheer the purple and gold to victory, check out laurierathletics.com.

Fitness and Recreation

Athletic Complex in Waterloo

Students walking outside the Athletics Complex

The Athletic Complex in Waterloo includes an Olympic-size pool, a triple gymnasium, dance studios, a climbing wall, and a large fitness centre. Outside, Ansley Alumni Field offers a full-sized, FIFA-certified, artificial surface for both intramurals and club teams. University Stadium is home to Golden Hawk football, soccer, rugby and lacrosse.

For information about programming, schedules, recreational sports and more, visit the Laurier Recreation website.

Laurier Brantford YMCA

Students walking outside the Laurier Brantford YMCA

The Laurier Brantford YMCA has an aquatics centre with a two-tank pool, a double and a single gym, a fitness centre with state-of-the-art equipment and Wi-Fi capabilities for fitness programs, three studios, multi-purpose spaces, and a lounge for Laurier students.

For information about programming, schedules, recreational sports and more, visit the Laurier Brantford YMCA website.

Intramurals, Extramurals and Sport Clubs

Intramurals and extramurals are great options for both the competitively or recreationally inclined. You can register with a group of your friends or meet new friends by registering on your own and being matched with a team.

For information on each league, including times, location and registration fees, visit:

If you are looking for student-run programs, check out the sport clubs offered in both Waterloo and Brantford:

Golden Hawk waving flag on the bleachers.

Varsity Athletics

Interested in trying out for a varsity team? See our Prospective Student-Athlete page for more information and upcoming tryout dates.

If you prefer to not be on the field or court, attend an upcoming game and show your Golden Hawk spirit! Laurier students get great deals on tickets to varsity games.

When you're at Laurier, you are a member of the Golden Hawk family. Always remember we #SoarAbove.