Athletics How can I get involved in varsity sports? You must complete an online registration prior to trying out for a team. Register for tryouts at durhamlords.com. Durham College varsity teams include: Women’s and men’s soccer; basketball; volleyball; golf; rugby; and indoor soccer as well as women’s softball and men’s baseball and esports. The Durham College athletic department strongly believes that intercollegiate athletics are an integral part of the student experience of the institution, which compliments the mission and goals of the college. For over forty years, the Durham College Varsity Athletic programs have consistent team and individual success at the provincial and national level. As we move ahead, we look to continue to provide the best staff, coaches and students at our campus with the common focus of excellence for everyone. The vision includes our campus being Canada’s leader in athletics, recreation and wellness programs, combined with top-flight athletic facilities. All of which will enrich the overall post secondary experience for our students. We encourage you to explore the Lords website durhamlords.com and continue to follow our teams throughout the season. We hope you consider joining our team and one day become a member of the Lords family! How do I get involved in intramural or extramural sports? Campus Recreation is proud to offer a variety of sport and recreation-based programming including intramurals, extramurals, sport clubs, tournaments and special events. Specific intramural leagues offered throughout the academic year include: badminton, basketball, flag football, floorball hockey, ice hockey, indoor soccer, dodgeball and volleyball. Students are able to register as individual participants and have the option to submit a team list if they wish to play with a group of friends or peers. For students looking to participate in a higher level of sport, extramurals provide the opportunity to be a part of a competitive team, travel throughout Ontario to compete against other post-secondary institutions and to further develop sport-specific skills (please note: tryouts are involved). Extramural sports include: co-ed volleyball, men’s and women’s hockey and women’s flag football. Campus Recreation encourages all students to get involved in our programming – it is a great way to make new friends, maintain a healthy and active lifestyle and to enhance your overall experience as a college or university student. Please visit the Campus Recreation website (www.campusrecreationcentre.com) or email campusrecreation@dc-ot.ca for more information. What athletic facilities are available to me? Durham College have some of the best athletic facilities in the country focusing on high-performance athletes and recreation. Some of these facilities include: Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre Five Gymnasiums, 10,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre, aerobic/dance studios, spin class studio, 200m indoor track, athletic therapy centre, multi-purpose lounge, varsity change rooms, elite trainings systems varsity workout centre & a student athlete academic study room. Campus Ice Centre features two NHL sized pads & restaurant (2200 North) Campus Fieldhouse brand new domed multi-sport turf facility Durham Field (Softball) Vaso’s Field (Soccer) Kinsmen Memorial Stadium (Baseball) DC Esports Gaming Arena (Esports) Thompson Rugby Park (Rugby) Royal Ashburn Golf Club (Golf)