Student Athlete Information

Overview of the Athletics Department

MacEwan Griffins Athletics Mandate

Provide a high-performance, competitive, and sustainable inter university athletic program that is spirited; built on a principle of excellence in academics and athletics; and the values of integrity, fair play and giving back to the community.

Goals of the MacEwan Athletics Program

• To assist and support the Griffin student athlete through lifelong learning, academic success and in becoming a strong, confident and giving member of society.
• To provide each program with an environment fostered in excellence, including the finest in coaching, equipment, facilities, competitive sport and team experiences possible, enhancing their total individual and athletic development.
• To provide each student athlete an opportunity to improve in the physical, mental, and tactical demands of their sport in the pursuit of excellence.
• To achieve the greatest level of success attainable for each sport within the rules and guidelines for the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.

MacEwan Student Athlete Code of Conduct

Student athletes enrolled at MacEwan University are expected to respect and fulfill, at all times, the institutions students policies, procedures, responsibilities and rights. You are required to uphold a standard of integrity and behavior that will reflect well upon the institution, yourself, your teammates, your coaches and Griffins Athletics. Student athletes are expected to behave with propriety and to respect the rights and privileges of others. They are expected to abide by the laws of the city, province and country and by all rules and regulations of the ACAC and CCAA (see the ACAC Operating Code). Failure to do so may result in suspension from the University or from participation in MacEwan Athletics. All athlete ejections from a competitive game will be reviewed by the Manager of Athletics, the athlete(s) will be required to meet with the Manager of Athletics before returning to play.

Each Griffin team will collaboratively develop its own goals and expectations of conduct in concert with MacEwan (see Griffin Athlete Handbook), the ACAC and CCAA. It is expected that all student athletes be completely informed of team expectations and abide by them.

Eligibility

MacEwan Athletics Academic Standards

Participation on a Griffin team is a privilege bestowed on MacEwan students based on their athletic abilities. This privilege comes with added responsibility and  primary focus should be on academics as student athletes strive to complete their studies at MacEwan.

The MacEwan Griffins eligibility criteria for the 2012–2013 are:

• A student athlete must be enrolled as a full time MacEwan University student in post secondary courses, in the semester of participation at the accredited post-secondary institution for which they represent. Wherein full time status is defined as being registered in and attending a minimum of three credit courses totaling nine credit hours (or equivalent as determined by the institutions Registrar), in each semester in which they participate in ACAC competition.
• Note: Academic Upgrading Programs
  MacEwan recognizes that some students may not be fully prepared to enter a post secondary program and member institutions offer academic upgrading programs to assist in this transition. A student-athlete enrolled in three courses totaling nine or more credits in an academic upgrading program, in a single semester, are considered eligible. A student-athlete may be enrolled in two consecutive semesters of nine or more credits in an academic upgrading program in the same academic year. A student-athlete, who is partially enrolled in an academic upgrading program, in a single semester, must be enrolled in a minimum of two courses totaling six or more credits of post secondary level courses to be considered eligible. A student-athlete is permitted to compete for only one academic year within their five years of eligibility while enrolled in an academic upgrading program. English as a Second Language students are considered eligible under similar conditions.
• Grade Point Average of 2.0/4.0 or better to continue athletic team participation after each term
• Grade Point Average of 2.0/4.0 or better to be nominated for eligible scholarships and award

Training Facilities

Griffin student athletes have access to top rated facilities and student services.

The Fitness Centre

The MacEwan City Centre Sport & Wellness Building is considered one of the best in Canadian Universities. It hosts a top rated workout facility that athletes have access to, and personal trainers. The comfortable, bright environment is suitable for all health needs. Natural light floods the 5,000-square-foot fitness area, featuring a wide variety of cardio and weight equipment for members and guests to enjoy. Student Athletes have access to the many certified Fitness and Lifestyle Consultants with the highest credentials
 

The Pool

MacEwan Sport and Wellness boasts a beautiful, 25-meter pool featuring a shallow teach area for little ones and Edmonton's only climbing wall in a swimming pool. A 40-person hot tub and steam rooms are also available in the brightly-lit, relaxing aquatic space. The student athletes also can utilize the swimming pool for non-load bearing workouts and also relax in the large whirlpool.
 

Athletic Therapy & Medical Clinic

MacEwan offers a breadth of health services for all students. You can visit the MacEwan Health Services website for more information.

Student Resource Centre

The Student Resource Centre assists students by helping with educational, personal, and career concerns. When appropriate, they also refer students to individuals and resources in the community.

Find out more about the services they offer:
Advising
Career Services for Students
Counselling
International Student Advising
MacEwan Diversity Project
Services to Students with Disabilities
Student Success Program
Writing and Learning Services

Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries

Students may be eligible for many scholarships, awards, and bursaries to assist them in obtaining their post-secondary education at MacEwan.
Search the Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries database for complete eligibility criteria.

Athletic Awards & Scholarships

*No student athlete shall receive awards (including the Jimmy Condon, excluding all 3rd party scholarships) in combination that exceeds the cost of their tuition. Awards cannot be given to cover the cost of fees and books.

Search the Athletic Awards database for all Athletic Specific Awards & Scholarships.

 

Any full time MacEwan Student wanting to try out for any Griffins Team must register online using the MacEwan Interuniversity Sport Registration before attending the Pre-Tryout Meeting. Please also contact the head coach to let them know you have registered for tryouts.

The MacEwan Griffins varsity teams participate in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference and are highly competitive programs. Therefore previous playing experience is essential.

Please contact the head coach for all questions regarding tryouts or team information.