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Nipissing Lakers Athletics, Nipissing District Softball Club Launch Junior Lakers Partnership
GeneralAthleticsNipissing Lakers Athletics and the Nipissing District Softball Club have officially joined forces to launch a new Junior Lakers partnership, strengthening opportunities for girls’ softball development in the North Bay region. -
Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns Friday for fifth year
GeneralAthleticsThe Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball invite the community to the 5th annual Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Friday, January 30, at the R.J. Surtees Athletics Centre against the University of Guelph Gryphons. -
Nipissing University appoints new Director of Athletics
GeneralAthleticsNipissing University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Batley as its new Director of Athletics, succeeding founding Director Vito Castiglione, who is retiring after 33 years of distinguished service. With a vast array of leadership experience in post-secondary athletics and recreation, Batley brings a student-centered, growth-minded approach to varsity sport, recreation, and student engagement. -
Balancing passion, purpose and leadership on and off the ice
GeneralDurham Regional Police Constable and Lakers alumnus Frank Longo started on his academic path in criminal justice in his high school law classes, where he developed a passion for analyzing crime trends, criminal law, and psychology. At Nipissing University, he pursued a degree in Criminal Justice while also competing as a student-athlete. After graduating, he remained involved with Lakers athletics as a staff coach for the women's lacrosse team before launching his career in policing. -
Fourth annual Shoot for Change anti-racism game returns this Saturday
GeneralThe Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) and Lakers Basketball are preparing for the 4th annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Anti-Racism Game on Saturday, February 8, at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. -
Lakers and NBDGHA usher in a new era
GeneralAthleticsNipissing Lakers Athletics and the North Bay & District Girls Hockey Association (NBDGHA) have officially joined forces. While there has been a long-standing relationship between the two groups, the association, which has been around since 1998 and was formerly called the Ice Boltz, will now be known as the Junior Lakers. -
Registration open for summer youth camps at Nipissing
GeneralAthleticsRegistration for Nipissing University’s Summer Youth Camps is now open. This year, the University is offering a wide variety of camps for all ages and interests, including several new themed camps such as Space Explorers, Animal Kingdom, Camp “STRONG”, Puppet Theatre, Story Camp, and more. The popular Lakers sports camps, led by Nipissing’s head coaches and varsity athletes, will also be offered. -
Lakers gear up for 2nd Annual Shoot for Change Game
GeneralAthleticsThis Saturday, the Nipissing University Black Association for Student Expression (NUBASE) in partnership with Lakers Basketball will host the 2nd Annual With1VoiceNight: Shoot for Change Game at the R.J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre against 705 rivals, the Laurentian Voyageurs. Created by NUBASE Co-Founder and President, Taijon Eccleston-Graham, Shoot for Change raises funds for BIPOC student bursaries at Nipissing University and offers student-athletes a platform to advocate for marginalized communities. -
Team Canada’s Kendra Fisher to speak on mental health journey
GeneralAthleticsStudent Development and ServicesTonight at 6 p.m., Nipissing University and Canadore College will welcome former Team Canada hockey goalie, Kendra Fisher, to campus for an inspiring talk about her personal mental health journey and the importance of connection. The event, part of Fisher’s North American post-secondary speaking tour, will take place in the Nipissing Theatre (F213, 100 College Drive, North Bay) and is open to the public. -
OUA announces cancellation of winter term sport
AthleticsOntario University Athletics (OUA), under the direction of its Board of Directors, announced today the cancellation of all OUA-sanctioned sport programming and championships up to March 31, 2021.
