Ontario Tech Ridgebacks

Ontario Tech has given me the greatest opportunity to excel as an athlete, a person and pursue a great career. I’m forever thankful for everything I have experienced over the years. - Briar Hughes, 2021 women’s hockey graduating senior

Throughout the months of April and May, Ontario Tech varsity student-athletes that have stepped up as leaders during the 2020-21 academic season will be featured as part of the Ridgebacks Leadership Series. Read Roy Wales' story here.

Spring Swag Giveaway To enter to win this prize pack: 1. Like our page @OT_Ridgebacks 2. Like this post ... 3. Tag your friends in the comments (one friend per comment) unlimited entries 4. Share this post *Contest is open until May 21 at noon. Winner will be contacted via DM.

Our final award announcement of the year is the Dr. Gary Polonsky Leadership Award. This year’s female recipient is Sam Latta (dance).

Men's hockey associate head coach Brad Gauld has made the decision to step away from behind the bench, but we're excited to announce he is staying with the program in a new role.

Happy Holidays from the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks! We hope you enjoy the holiday season and stay safe.

Congratulations to our record 72 academic award winners, including our six Bob and Sallie Baun Varsity Scholarship recipients.

Matthew Bardoel is our first featured athlete in our My Ridgebacks Story segment in 2021. Learn more about Matthew's story and journey to Ontario Tech here.

Congratulations to our 2019-20 U SPORTS Canada Academic All-Canadians, a record-high 24 student-athletes.

Have you finished wrapping your this holiday season? If not, here’s some custom Ridgeback paper you can print from home. goridgebacks.com/wrappingpaper

Kennedy Latour of the rowing team is today's featured athlete in the 28th instalment of our My Ridgeback Story feature. Take a glimpse into her story at Ontario Tech.

Taylor Ruzgys of the women's rowing team is today's featured athlete in the 24th instalment of our My Ridgeback Story feature. Take a glimpse into her story at Ontario Tech.

Did you know there are multiple Ridgeback teams participating in Movember? Each Tuesday you can see their moustache updates on our Instagram or Facebook stories, plus you can donate to their team pages below. Men's Hockey: https://ca.movember.com/team/2363579... Men's Soccer: https://ca.movember.com/team/2372361 Rowing: https://ca.movember.com/team/2390450

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.... We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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AJ Cummings of the men's basketball team is today's featured athlete in the 23rd instalment of our My Ridgeback Story feature. Take a glimpse into his story at Ontario Tech.

Please be aware that when you arrive for your booking at the CRWC, we have some new processes and protocols in place. Please watch this video to fully understand the expectations for before and during your booking.

Ashley Sun of the women's badminton team is today's featured athlete in the 22nd instalment of our My Ridgeback Story feature. Take a glimpse into her story at Ontario Tech.

You asked, we answered. We have secured a limited quantity of dog bandanas available to be purchased. Get yours: https://uoit-ridgebacks-shop.myshopify.com//p/dog-bandana

Looking to book a time at the Flex or walking track? Follow along with our new process to reserve your time!

The Flex and walking track in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre are opening for bookings on Monday, October 26 with limited capacity. To utilize the facility, you must book a specific time slot prior to arriving at the CRWC.

Julia Listro of the women's soccer team is today's featured athlete in the 20th instalment of our My Ridgeback Story feature. Take a glimpse into her story at Ontario Tech.

Today the OUA announced the cancellation of winter term competition. Full details can be found at the link below.

Chris Campoli of the men's soccer team is today's featured athlete in the 19th instalment of our My Ridgeback Story feature. Take a glimpse into his story at Ontario Tech.

Long weekend vibes

For their leadership in the community, Carlos and Sara have been named the Ridgebacks community leaders of the month for September. During this pandemic, Sara helped deliver groceries to families in need every weekend, while maintaining her two jobs to help administer basketball and STEM programming virtually. Carlos has been giving back to the soccer community by giving his time to work with a local youth academy. Thank you for being leaders in the community, Carlos and Sara.

Morgan Typhair of the women's curling team is today's featured athlete in the 18th instalment of our My Ridgeback Story feature. Take a glimpse into her story at Ontario Tech.

Do you love winning free swag AND carving pumpkins? We know you said yes to both questions, so this is for you! Until October 28 we're accepting submissions for the best Ridgeback themed pumpkins with three individuals winning Ridgeback prize packs. ... To enter tag us on social media or submit your image to goridgebacks.com/pumpkin.