Reach Up! is a collaborative initiative between Lakehead University Athletics and Wasaya Airways to provide on-site instruction in sport-specific coaching and general leadership strategies for youth in Northern Ontario First Nations communities serviced by Wasaya Airways. Program visits feature discussions between Lakehead coaches and community coaches/leaders on how to grow and sustain…
Jesse Leach has committed to Lakehead Wrestling for the 2017-2018 season. A standout with the high school wrestling powerhouse St Ignatius Falcons coached by Shane Comeau, Jesse has qualified for 4 OFSAA Championships and a number of provincial and national championships. Jesse is an outstanding competitor that continuously works hard to improve….
Lakehead University will welcome alumni and friends back to campus during the annual Homecoming Weekend, taking place from September 28-30, 2017. Returning alumni will enjoy events that bring together lifelong friends, celebrate alumni excellence, and provide a nostalgic return to the university community. Major events include the Alumni Awards Dinner, Speakers Series,…
Lakehead University women’s basketball is pleased to announce that 5’8” guard Tianna Warwick-Dawkins has committed to the Thunderwolves for the 2017-18 season. Tianna played for the Durham Elite OSBA team this past season and will study in the Honours Bachelor of Psychology program at Lakehead University. Head coach Jon Kreiner has…
Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is excited to announce the release of the 2017-18 league-based sports schedules. Of particular interest, OUA Men’s and Women’s Basketball received a format change, returning to an East and West conference alignment. Under the new divisions, each team will play home and away in addition to a single game, which…
Lakehead Wrestling is pleased to announce the commitments from both Delaney Johnson and Ryan Barney. Both Ryan and Delaney are graduates from Central Elgin CI, St Thomas Ontario and winners of their region’s (TVRA) Most Outstanding Wrestler award, Delaney won it in 2016 and Ryan in 2017. Both wrestlers have experienced success…
Just one week after announcing the addition of Texas Tech transfer Leashja Grant, head coach Jon Kreiner and the Lakehead University’s Women’s Basketball Team is now making it official that CYBL Star Tiffany Reynolds has committed to play for the Thunderwolves this upcoming season. Tiffany has accepted her offer to study in the…
Lakehead athletics Reach Up! Program was back in action this month with a local event with the Matawa Learning centre on June 13th. Approximately 12 Matawa students, along with Lakehead Students, participated in a fun day of playing Rugby on the athletics fields at Lakehead University. The Reach Up! program helps encourage Aboriginal youth…
