The Grant MacEwan University Griffins compete in the Alberta College Athletic Conference (ACAC) with 17 other Alberta/Saskatchewan colleges and are also a member of the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association (CCAA).
Our Mission:
Grant MacEwan University shall provide a breadth of quality Athletic programs, of interest to Grant MacEwan University students, that are infused with the values of excellence, gender equity, academic integrity and personal growth and development, consistent with the educational experience at the University.
Exceptional Student Athlete Experience
Griffins Athletics is one of the top collegiate athletic and academic institutions in Canada. We continually strive for excellence and consistantly demonstrate this each year by achieving numerous ACAC medals, ACAC all-conference selections, ACAC players and coaches of the year and ACAC and CCAA Academic award recipients.
Athletic Excellence
Griffins Athletics is one of the top post-secondary athletic programs in Canada. Our quest for excellence is demonstrated by the number of awards out athletes bring home every year: ACAC medals and numerous ACAC all-conference selections and Player of the Year Awards. And out coaches are no exception - several have been ACAC Coach of the Year recipients.
Academic Excellence
Balance between excellence in academics and athletics is an important value to Griffins Athletics. Our student athletes make this value a reality;every season, several of them receive ACAC Academic Athlete Awards, and reach CCAA Academic All - Canadian status and CCAA Scholar Athlete recognition.
Story of the Griffin
Griffins are mythological beasts from ancient times. Half lion and half eagle, they represent the dual forces of strength and intelligence.
A Griffin appears in the MacEwan family and institution coat of arms, where it is a symbol of good luck. The athletic teams of Grant MacEwan University proudly bear the name Griffins, to honour the universities namesake and to reflect the traits of courage, swiftness and excellence.
Information about ACAC member operating rules, policies and procedures.
CCAA Operating Code
Information about CCAA member operating rules, policies and procedures.
Student Athlete Handbook
Information about being a Griffin student athlete.
Home of the Griffins
The Main Gymnasium
The home for our volleyball and basketball teams. Game day in the gym includes seating for 1538 fans, a large LCD board and team rooms.
MacEwan City Centre Campus
10700 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
(780) 497-5140
Bill Hunter Arena
Newly renovated this arena is the home for the Men's hockey team. It has seating for 1600 with an additional 200 people in standing room area. The renovations feature six new dressing rooms, a new concession, a larger lobby and environmentally conscious lighting.
9200 163 St
Edmonton, AB T5R 0A7
(780) 944-7443
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Millwoods Arena
This is the home for the Women's Hockey team. This arena has two sheets of ice, can seat up to 450 with an additional 200 standing. There are 4 dressings room per rink, concessions and pro shop.
7207 28 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6K 4A5
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Jasper Place Bowl
This is home for the Griffins Men's and Women's Soccer programs. Located within the Johnny Bright Sports Park the Griffins are excited to use this freshly upgraded turf field. The new artificial turf provides more options for multi-sport play, improved safety and durability, greater access to the field in early spring and late summer, and increased use during peak season.Located within the Johnny Bright Sports Park, this is home of the Griffins Men's and Women's Soccer programs. The new artificial turf provides improved safety and durability, grater access to the field in early spring and late summer, and increased use during peak season.
9200 163 St
Edmonton, AB T5R 0A7
(780) 944-7443
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Saville Sports Centre
The Curling team plays at this world-class facility, which houses 10 sheets of ice, and is home to such curlers as Deb Santos and Kevin Martin.
11520 – 65 Avenue NW
University of Alberta, South Campus
Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1
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Red Tail Landing Golf Club
The home of our Men's and Women's golf programs is located just moments from the south side of Edmonton. The course incorporates many links-style features and a state-of-the-art, 19-acre learning facility that features a 65,000 square foot grass teeing area, five practice bunkers, three putting greens and two chipping greens.
500 13 Ave, Edmonton International Airport
Nisku, AB T9E 7P6
(780) 890-7888
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