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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

Learn more about Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

Ridgeback Athletics

Ontario Tech University is devoted to the enrichment of the overall student life experience by providing quality sport and recreation programming and leadership opportunities in the pursuit of athletic excellence. The student-athlete experience is our core business, which drives our commitment of building a sense of pride and tradition on campus that our student-athletes can be proud to be a part of.  When you contribute to the varsity program, you are helping develop the next generation of Ridgeback champions. One hundred per cent of  your gift enhances the student-athlete experience.  

On behalf of Ontario Tech Athletics, thank you.  Go Ridgebacks!

Scott Barker
Director of Athletics

Ways you can support our student-athletes
women's hockey

 Adopt-a-Ridgeback

Be part of the team that will help ensure the future success of our student-athletes and athletic programs. Consider supporting our Ridgebacks with a gift to the Adopt-a-Ridgeback fund. The annual goal for the fund is $60,000 which would financially support every Ridgeback Athlete for the season. 

All funds received by September of each year will be applied equally across all Ridgeback student-athletes. 

ADOPT-A-RIDGEBACK

  

 Support Ridgeback Teams

All our Ridgeback teams appreciate additional support directed to their team. These donations can be used to help teams with additional training sessions, or travel and activities releated to the team. Your support allows our talented student-athletes receive the best opportunities to pursue their sport and achieve their athletic and academic dreams. With this support, you are helping our athletics program grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics.

See below to read messages from the Coaches of our Varsity Teams.

DONATE NOW TO SUPPORT RIDGEBACK TEAMS

 
 Scholarships and Bursaries

Student-athletes make numerous sacrifices over the course of a season in order to compete at the level necessary for intercollegiate athletics. They also are tremendously dedicated to their academics in order to remain eligible for competition. As a result, most student-athletes suffer the financial strain, not being able to carry a part-time job during the season.  Consider establishing a scholarship or bursary for an athlete. It is a great way to show support for the growth of our community as well as supporting our future leaders in the community. To discuss creating a named award, please contact Jodi Cowan at jodi.cowan@ontariotechu.ca or 905.809.7092.

Donations of any amount are welcome. Charitable receipts will be issused for donations of $10 or more.
Charitable business #85924 8049 RR0001

Did you know?
On average athletes spend 60 hours per week committed to school and sport:

6
hours training
7
hours practicing
6
hours playing
6
hours travelling
20
hours in class
15
hours doing homework

Messages from our Coaches

  • Men's Soccer

    By giving to the Ontario Tech men's soccer team, you are helping our athletics program grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics.  

    We strive to reach an unprecedented level of success thanks to creative vision, dedicated leadership and the private support of our incredible donor base. With the rise in tuition and other related expenses, achieving this mission has become increasingly more difficult over time.

    Our goal remains the same: to generate the revenue necessary to maintain athletic and academic success. The only way we can continue to compete for championships and provide the best student-athlete experience in the country is with your continued support.

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech men’s and women’s soccer. 

    Ramin Mohammadi
    Head Coach

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  • Women's Soccer

    By giving to the Ontario Tech women's soccer team, you are contributing to the empowerment of female student athletes in all communities.  High performance student-athletes prove to be influencers and strong community leaders demonstrating the dedication and resilience to achieve unprecedented level of success in a higher educational setting and in a high performance sports environment.  

    Our VISION
    To be a model high performance intercollegiate program, which empowers female students-athletes to excel professionally and personally.

    MISSION 
    Generate revenue through community outreach and private donors to clear the path for all student-athletes by eliminating the financial barriers, from rising tuition cost and other related expenses.

     Goals & Objectives

    • Provide all student-athletes with the best student-athlete experience in the country 
    • To compete and win OUA and U SPORTS Conference and National Titles
    • Increase Diversity, Multiculturalism & Inclusion with opportunities to earn scholarships and sport specific bursaries under our James Vilfort fund.​

     Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech women’s soccer. 

    Audra Sherman
    Head Coach

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  • Men's Hockey

    By giving to Ontario Tech men’s hockey team, you are helping our athletics grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics. 

    We strive to reach an unprecedented level of success thanks to creative vision, dedicated leadership and the private support of our incredible donor base. With the rise in tuition and other related expenses, achieving this mission has become increasingly more difficult over time. 

    Our goal remains the same: to generate the revenue necessary to maintain athletic and academic success. The only way we can continue to compete for championships and provide the best student-athlete experience in the country is with your continued support. 

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech men’s hockey. 

    Curtis Hodgins
    Head Coach

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  • Women's Hockey

    By giving to Ontario Tech women’s hockey team, you are helping our athletics program grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics.

    We strive to reach an unprecedented level of success thanks to creative vision, dedicated leadership and the private support of our incredible donor base. With the rise in tuition and other related expenses, achieving this mission has become increasingly more difficult over time.

    Our goal remains the same: to generate the revenue necessary to maintain athletic and academic success. The only way we can continue to compete for championships and provide the best student-athlete experience in the country is with your continued support.

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech women’s hockey. 

    Justin Caruana
    Head Coach

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  • Men's Basketball

    By giving to the Ontario Tech men’s basketball team, you are helping our athletics program grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics.

    We strive to reach an unprecedented level of success thanks to creative vision, dedicated leadership and the private support of our incredible donor base. With the rise in tuition and other related expenses, achieving this mission has become increasingly more difficult over time.

    Our goal remains the same: to generate the revenue necessary to maintain athletic and academic success. The only way we can continue to compete for championships and provide the best student-athlete experience in the country is with your continued support.

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech men’s basketball.

    Greg Francis
    Head Coach

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  • Women's Basketball

    By giving to the Ontario Tech women’s basketball team, you are helping our athletics program grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics.

    We strive to reach an unprecedented level of success thanks to creative vision, dedicated leadership and the private support of our incredible donor base. With the rise in tuition and other related expenses, achieving this mission has become increasingly more difficult over time. Starting the program in 2019, we faced many obstacles that an established program is not challenged with.

    Our goal remains the same: to generate the revenue necessary to maintain athletic and academic success. The only way we can continue to compete for championships and provide the best student-athlete experience in the country is with your continued support.

    All funds raised benefit the women’s basketball program directly, providing support for international and exhibition travel, equipment and athlete services (physiotherapy, access to sports psychology, strength and conditioning).

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech women’s basketball. 

    Megan Grant
    Head Coach

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  • Badminton

    By giving to the Ontario Tech badminton team, you are helping Ridgeback Athletics grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics.  

    We strive to reach an unprecedented level of success thanks to creative vision, dedicated leadership and the private support of our incredible donor base. With the rise in tuition and other related expenses, achieving this mission has become increasingly more difficult over time. 

    Our goal remains the same: to generate the revenue necessary to maintain athletic and academic success. The only way we can continue to compete for championships and provide the best student-athlete experience in the country is with your continued support. 

    Some of the initiatives our team is currently working on is:

    • Supporting our players to attend additional events
    • Purchasing additional equipment including an electronic stringing machine and Black Knight trainer (automatic multi-shuttle feeder)
    • Expert coaching clinics

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech badminton. 

    Peter Arnott
    Head Coach

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  • Golf

    The Ontario Tech golf team competes in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) during the fall season, with hopes of qualifying for Golf Canada’s University Championship in the spring.

    The team competes and practices in downtown Oshawa and is proud to call the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club the home of the Ridgebacks.

    By supporting the golf program, you will help the team with exhibition travel, enhancing and building training facilities & equipment and scholarships.

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech golf. 

    Gavin MacIver
    Head Coach

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  • Lacrosse

    By giving to the Ontario Tech's lacrosse team, you are helping Ontario Tech athletics grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics. 

    We strive to reach an unprecedented level of success thanks to creative vision, dedicated leadership and the private support of our incredible donor base. With the rise in tuition and other related expenses, achieving this mission has become increasingly more difficult over time. 

    Our goal remains the same: to generate the revenue necessary to maintain athletic and academic success. The only way we can continue to compete for championships and provide the best student-athlete experience in the country is with your continued support. 

    Some of the initiatives our team is currently working on is:

    • Enhanced equipment and team clothing
    • Assisting with entry fees to additional tournaments and exhibition games

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech lacrosse. 

    Liane Chornobay
    Head Coach

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  • Dance

    By giving to the Ontario Tech dance team, you are helping our athletics grow as one of the premier programs in Canadian University athletics.

    We strive to reach an unprecedented level of success thanks to creative vision, dedicated leadership and the private support of our incredible donor base. With the rise in tuition and other related expenses, achieving this mission has become increasingly more difficult over time.

    Our goal remains the same: to generate the revenue necessary to maintain athletic and academic success. The only way we can continue to compete for championships and provide the best student-athlete experience in the country is with your continued support. 

    Some of the initiatives our team is currently working on is:

    • Renting outside studios for practices
    • Bringing in expert choreographers
    • Helping athletes pay for costumes and competition fees

    Thank you for your continued support of Ontario Tech dance. 

    Jaslyn Eteli
    Head Coach

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  • Curling

    The Ontario Tech curling team competes in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS against some of the top curlers in the country. 

    The team trains and plays out of the Oshawa Curling Club in downtown Oshawa on a weekly basis and travels to various bonspiels throughout the year.

    For a curling team to be successful, it takes teamwork, dedication. Your contributions will go towards helping our athletes become champions. Donations will go towards training equipment, exhibition bonspiels and additional travel.

    Thank you for your support. 

    Donate now