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Lords Breakfast with DCSA

Start your morning right with the Lords Breakfast!

Join us on Tuesday, January 20th, to fuel up with a delicious breakfast and kick off your day. 

Time: 10:00 am – while supplies last 
Where: Campus Student Centre

Don’t miss out on this tasty start to your day—bring your appetite!

Durham Lords Varsity Esports Call of Duty Tryouts

Tryouts for COD will be held on September 4th at 6:15 pm at the Oshawa campus.

 

**You must bring your own controller + any required cables and make sure you own the game on Battlenet (PC).**

 

Controllers and copies of the game **will not** be provided.

 

If you’re interested in trying out for the team, please fill out the form below:

 

https://forms.gle/T6UTwNFru8ibvVFw6

Durham Lords Varsity Esports Counter Strike 2Tryouts

**Lords Varsity Esports CS2 Tryouts*

Tryouts will take place September 5th at 7pm at the Oshawa Campus.

Anyone trying out must complete this form by September 3rd.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLHG6uS8DtsWujwVSikJFE67_Q94W0NRs8VJr9XGD99T3bUA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109410531511598780919

https://discord.com/events/563492970699948045/1408082741257572463

Durham Lords Varsity Esports Valorant Tryouts

Valorant is back for the 2025/26 year! tryouts for this year’s team will be held at the Durham College Esports Arena __**Sunday, September 7th at 1:00PM! **__ (Please mark this in your calendar as there will only be the 1 in person tryout)

**Requirement: Have your own PC that can run Valorant at home.**

Skills I am looking for in players:

*Aim, Movement, Ability usage, Teamwork, Coordination, Communication, and Game Sense.*

Tryouts will consist of a short warmup where we will evaluate players, we will then split players into teams and run a couple hours of scrims between each other, so there will be plenty of time for you to show what you got.

The arena is equipped with full setups to play on, but if you’re more comfortable with your own gear (Keyboard, Mouse, Headset) then feel free to bring your own!

If you, or someone you know are interested in trying out, spread the word and sign up with the link below:

https://forms.gle/FLtch2Pn3nHUJEjWA

Good luck to everyone, and I look forward to seeing you there!

https://discord.com/events/563492970699948045/1405938320672030842

Durham Lords Varsity Esports League of Legends Tryouts

The official date for the league of legends tryouts has been decided as TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH at 6pm.

The arrival time will be 6-7 PM and will run for as long as we can. We are excited to start the new season as we are just a couple weeks away now! If you haven’t already, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE fill out this google form to tell us you are coming to the tryout.

Let it be known that as much as it is a tryout, it is also a place to meet new people and make friends regardless of your status on the team or not.

We would love to see as many people out as possible.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScchQOo3os6BwaR3xaIEquqP6voy_6IoS_3GfaGUrAfGk57nw/viewform?usp=header

As of what to bring to the tryout, please just bring yourself AND if wanted your own peripherals (Mouse, Keyboard, ect.) as others have done before in the past.

Depending on the number of people we want to do a 5v5 custom or if not some flex games to see how you all play.

Durham College varsity can add a lot to your everyday school life and create an environment that helps push you to be better and improve yourself as well as a place you can always feel excited to be.

Now where to get to the tryout. We are located in the Student Centre building in the middle of campus (as seen in the picture linked below) Enter the building main doors and go right.

Walk straight and hit ANOTHER right and you will be in the Durham College Esports Arena.

Any further questions can and will be answered at the tryout, if not, feel free to message me on discord

We are super excited and can’t wait to see you there!

https://discord.com/events/563492970699948045/1405877214733668433

Durham Lords Varsity Esports Marvel Rivals Tryouts

The tryouts for this year’s Marvel Rivals team will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 12:00 PM!

Anyone who is interested in trying out please fill out this form:

https://forms.gle/hK6DrjEKos2CeDFr7

If you know any other Durham College students who would be interested we encourage them to come by the Oshawa Esports Arena at the above time!

We will be providing setups / keyboard & mice to play on, however if you prefer to play on controller we request that you bring both your preferred controller and a cable to connect it (the computers don’t have Bluetooth).

 

The tryout format will be custom matches! We’ll be pairing everyone up into randomly assigned teams and will be monitoring performance.

 

In the event we don’t have an even number of students trying out to fill either side of the teams we will be filling the lobby with hard difficulty bots. Don’t worry about having one or two bad games, we will be scrimming for a few hours and will be mixing up teams throughout to ensure everyone gets a fair chance on showcasing their skills!

 

Looking forward to meeting everyone in September!

Durham Lords Varsity Esports Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tryouts

The tryouts for this year’s Smash Ultimate team will be held on Friday September 5th at 6:00 PM!

 

Anyone who is interested in trying out please fill out this form:

https://forms.gle/jrepYuJK9rgsEJKS7

 

If you know any other Durham College students who would be interested we encourage them to come by the Oshawa Esports Arena at the above time!

 

This tryout will be BYOC. Please bring your preferred controller. We are also requesting that students bring their own consoles (not required as we will be providing some). The more setups we have the more games can get played!

Depending on number of people trying out, it will likely be a round robin format. We will be playing using the GOML ruleset.

 

Looking forward to meeting everyone in September!

Durham Lords complete successful winter season

Durham College’s (DC) tradition of athletic success continued on the basketball and volleyball courts this winter, and a new curling team took to the ice.

Whether representing the Green and Gold around Ontario, travelling to other provinces or hosting the nation’s best right here at home, these athletes made us ‘DC Proud’ all winter long.

  • Men’s Basketball

    A nearly flawless season saw the men’s basketball team become OCAA champions for the first time since 1997. The Lords added to their trophy case with a silver medal finish at the CCAA national championships.

    Mark Stoop was unstoppable on the court, collecting a laundry list of honours including CCAA All-Canadian, East Player of the Year, East First Team All-Star, OCAA Championship MVP, and CCAA Championship Second Team All-Star.

    Hot on his heels was Jasean Elliott, who was named East Defensive Player of the Year, East First Team All-Star, OCAA Championship All-Star, and CCAA Championship Second Team All-Star.

    Other standouts included Rudy Fakih (East Sixth Man of the Year), Miles Hall (East Second Team All-Star, CCAA Championship First Team All-Star), Rashane Smith (East Second Team All-Star, East All-Rookie Team) and Javade Marne (East All-Rookie Team, OCAA Championship All-Star).

    “What an incredible year for everyone involved with the men’s basketball team,” said Scott Dennis, Athletic Director. “They went on a remarkable run to capture their first OCAA championship and CCAA medal since 1997. Trailing Humber by seven at halftime on their home court, they showed tremendous resilience to battle back and win the title. It was a perfect way for Head Coach Desmond Rowley to cap off his career—retiring at the very top.”

  • Women’s Basketball

    Battling against Ontario’s best, the Lords finished with a 5-9 record, good for fifth place in the competitive East Division. They were eliminated from OCAA contention after losing a qualifying game.

    Four-year veteran Onika Leveridge was a force on the court, and the future looks bright with young impact players like Sarah-Jane Laplante.

    “The women’s basketball team proved all season long that they can compete with the best in the OCAA, earning a spot in the top ten rankings throughout the year,” said Dennis. “I’m excited to watch the program continue to grow and achieve its goals.”

  • Men’s Volleyball

    With an 11-7 record, the Lords held their own in the East, finishing fourth. Their quest for OCAA glory ended prematurely with a loss in the qualifying game.

    Trent Engel was a bright spot for the team, collecting a number of honours including East Rookie of the Year, East Second Team All-Star and East All-Rookie Team. Piet Kuypers was another standout, being named East First Team All-Star.

    “The team continued to make strides, battling hard to secure home court advantage in the OCAA playoffs,” said Dennis. “With several key players returning and a strong group of recruits coming in, the team is well-positioned for a promising 2025-26 season.”

  • Women’s Volleyball

    With a 14-4 record, the Lords finished second in the East in a season filled with strong performances and valuable growth.

    Hosting the CCAA National Championship was a highlight, and the Lords held their own against the best teams in Canada. With strong performances up and down the lineup, they fell short of the medal round but made DC proud.

    The team’s future is bright, with newcomer Elizabeth McFarland racking up Rookie of the Year, East Rookie of the Year, East First Team All-Star and East All-Rookie Team honours.

    Jessie Buck was an East First Team All-Star, while Katherine Konkle, Chelsea Oke and Brooke Young were all named East Second Team All-Stars.

    “Although the OCAA playoffs ended earlier than hoped for our women’s volleyball team, they bounced back with an impressive performance at the CCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship, earning their first national victory since 2004,” said Dennis. “The entire Athletics team shined off the court, proudly representing Durham College as hosts of the top eight teams in the country. It was a memorable year of volleyball and community spirit and we’re already looking forward to first serve in the 2025-26 season.”

  • Curling

    In 2024-25, Durham College returned to the varsity curling scene for the first time since 1996, fielding a men's team and a mixed doubles squad.

    After defeating Ontario Tech University and the University of Guelph in the fall, they participated in two collegiate competitions this winter. They competed in the Mountaineers Bonspiel, hosted by Mohawk College, in preparation for the OCAA Championship. At the bonspiel, the mixed doubles team picked up a win over Humber College.

    Our student-athletes left a great impression at the OCAA Championships in February, with our mixed doubles team of Mariah Laroco and Matthew Panylo taking home the Hap Holman Fair Play Award, presented to the team that best exemplifies fair play during the tournament.

    “It was exciting to see the Lords return to OCAA curling this winter, proudly representing the school at the championship,” said Dennis. “The men’s team came just one shot short of advancing to the medal round, while the mixed team was honoured with the Hap Holman Award.”

Sitting volleyball a hit at Durham College

The inaugural year of sitting volleyball at Durham College (DC) was a big success.

Earlier this month, DC hosted the 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Volleyball National Championship. During that event, DC partnered with ParaSport Ontario for the inaugural college/university sitting volleyball tournament. Five teams competed, including DC and Ontario Tech University. At the end of a fun day of competition, the Lords topped their campus rivals to finish third.

“It’s the first time that sitting volleyball has been included at a national level,” said Joe Millage, a former Director of ParaSport and Head Coach of the Lords team.

He got the volleyball rolling last summer when he approached DC Athletics and Recreation Director Scott Dennis about incorporating the sport, and he’s been amazed by the support from the college.

“Normally, I have to plead with people to give it a try. It took him about 10 seconds to say, ‘we’re in’,” said Millage. “Durham College truly embodies the spirit of inclusiveness.”

DC’s new team in the exciting and accessible sport hit the practice court last fall, and interest has been steadily growing ever since. Over the course of the season, the team grew from a handful of athletes to almost 30.

Recreation Therapy student Ashley Green was the first one on the court. With years of experience in the sport, she was eager to share it with her fellow DC students, and she helped lead the way for the team throughout the year.

“It’s been a great season and a lot of fun getting to play competitively and meeting a lot of new people along the way,” she said. “We had good turnouts for the practices each week, and everyone had good sportsmanship. “

The growing sport will continue to have a home at DC. The Ontario Volleyball Association is recruiting their first provincial sitting volleyball team, and the camp is scheduled to be held here in June.

Next season, the Lords will return to the court, and Green can’t wait.

“I’m looking forward to continuing to play, and I hope to make DC proud.”

Durham College, volleyball players shine on national stage

Last week, Durham College (DC) played host to the best collegiate volleyball players in Canada.

The 2025 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Volleyball National Championship took over DC’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre as seven of the country’s best teams travelled to the Oshawa campus for the annual tournament.

As hosts, the Lords were guaranteed a spot and put in a competitive showing over three games. They defeated the Mount Allison Mounties in straight sets and dropped games to two teams who went on to win medals: the tournament champion Lakeland Rustlers and the bronze medalist Vancouver Island University Mariners.

It was an effort to be proud of according to Scott Dennis, Athletic Director.

“It was great to get a win on the board as the host school. There’s always a lot of pressure to get that win, and they were able to pull it off,” he said.

It was a fitting end for the team, after they were eliminated from the Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) playoff race earlier than they would have liked.

“They rebounded and really proved that they belonged on the national stage.”

For the athletes on the team, competing in the National Championship on their home court was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and they made sure to soak it all in.

“Competing at nationals was an unforgettable experience. The energy from all the fans and the atmosphere on the court was incredible, and it’s something I’ll always remember,” said Brooke Young, a four-year veteran of the team. “What made it even more special was sharing that experience with my teammates. It was on a whole new level and it’s something I am determined to reach again next season.”

As hosts, DC received rave reviews. For afternoon games, students from local elementary schools were invited to attend and cheer on the athletes. The evening games were a hot ticket and the finals sold out, thanks in part to the nearby Humber Hawks making it to the gold medal game.

The Championship was complemented with additional events like a sitting volleyball tournament, a community skills clinic and tournament, and a CCAA Women in Sport Leadership Conference.

“We wanted to make it a celebration of volleyball,” said Dennis.

The multi-day event was just that, and DC head coach Tony Clarke was pleased to see it come together.

“Hosting the national championship was an amazing opportunity for the college and our community. Bringing the top teams across the country to showcase their talents was awesome,” he said. “Our athletes were grateful to be part of the event. Thank you to the host committee and Durham College athletic staff for creating memories that will last a lifetime.”