Canadian Interuniversity Sport
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Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) is the national governing body of university sport in Canada. The CIS is comprised of the majority of degree granting universities in the country. The USA equivalent to the CIS is the NCAA.
The Canadian Interuniversity Athletics Union (CIAU) was founded in 1906. In June 2001, members of the CIAU voted to change the organization's name to CIS.
Men's sports: basketball, cross country, Canadian football, ice hockey, soccer, swimming, track & field, volleyball and wrestling.
Women's sports: basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, rugby union, soccer, swimming, track & field, volleyball and wrestling.
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Championships
- Vanier Cup (men's football)
- Molinex Trophy (women's rugby)
- Canadian Interuniversity Sport women's ice hockey champions
- University Cup (men's ice hockey)
- Canadian Interuniversity Sport men's basketball champions
- Canadian Interuniversity Sport women's basketball champions
Members
The member universities of the CIS are further organized into four regional associations. In some of these sports, these associations are the basis of divisional alignment, and thus are sometimes called conferences.
When two nicknames are given for a school, the first is used for men's teams and the second is used for women's teams, unless otherwise indicated.
Atlantic University Sport
The Atlantic Universities Athletics Association was founded in 1974, with the merging of the Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the Atlantic Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Prior to the acceptance of the Memorial University of Newfoundland, the former association, which dates back to the late 19th century, the AIAA was known as the Maritime Intercollegiate Athletic Association. In 1999, the AUAA changed its name to Atlantic University Sport.
- Acadia Axemen, Acadia Axewomen (Acadia University)
- Dalhousie Tigers (Dalhousie University)
- Memorial Sea-Hawks (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
- Mount Allison Mounties (Mount Allison University)
- Moncton Aigles Bleu, Moncton Anges Bleu (Université de Moncton)
- UCCB Capers (University College of Cape Breton)
- UNB Varsity Reds (University of New Brunswick)
- UPEI Panthers (University of Prince Edward Island)
- Saint Mary's Huskies (Saint Mary's University)
- St. Francis Xavier X-Men, St. Francis Xavier X-Women (St. Francis Xavier University)
- St. Thomas Tommies (St. Thomas University (New Brunswick))
Canada West Universities Athletic Association
The Western Intercollegiate Athletic Association was founded in 1920, but regular competition between schools at the time were often unfeasible due to the high costs of travel and existing rivalries with American colleges. In fact, Simon Fraser did not compete in CIAU/CIS until 2002, and only partially joined even then; most Simon Fraser teams still compete in the U.S. NAIA. In 1971, the WIAA was split into the Canada West Universities Athletic Association and the Great Plains Athletic Association, the latter consisting of schools primarily from Manitoba. In 1988, the GPAA was absorbed into Canada West.
- Brandon Bobcats (Brandon University)
- Alberta Golden Bears, Alberta Golden Pandas (University of Alberta)
- UBC Thunderbirds (University of British Columbia)
- Calgary Dinos (University of Calgary)
- Lethbridge Pronghorns (University of Lethbridge)
- Manitoba Bisons (University of Manitoba)
- Regina Rams (football only), Regina Cougars (University of Regina)
- Saskatchewan Huskies (University of Saskatchewan)
- Simon Fraser Clan (Simon Fraser University)
- Trinity Western Spartans (Trinity Western University)
- Victoria Vikes (University of Victoria)
- Winnipeg Wesmen (University of Winnipeg)
Ontario University Athletics
The history of university sport in Ontario and Quebec are very much intertwined together. After World War II, the universities in Ontario and Quebec were divided into three groups: those in the Ontario-Quebec University Athletic Association, those in the Ottawa-St. Lawrence Athletic Association, and those in the Ontario Intercollegiate Athletic Association. In 1971, the OIAA dissolved and the universities were reorganized into the Ontario University Athletic Association and the Quebec University Athletic Association. The former changed its name in 1997 to Ontario University Athletics.
- Brock Badgers (Brock University)
- Carleton Ravens (Carleton University)
- Lakehead Thunderwolves (Lakehead University)
- Laurentian Voyageurs, Laurentian Lady Vees (Laurentian University)
- McMaster Marauders (McMaster University)
- Nipissing Lakers (Nipissing University)
- RMC Paladins (Royal Military College of Canada)
- Ryerson Rams (Ryerson University)
- Queen's Golden Gaels (Queen's University)
- Trent Excalibur (Trent University)
- Guelph Gryphons (University of Guelph)
- Ottawa Gee Gees (University of Ottawa)
- Toronto Varsity Blues (University of Toronto)
- Waterloo Warriors (University of Waterloo)
- Western Ontario Mustangs (University of Western Ontario)
- Windsor Lancers (University of Windsor)
- Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks (Wilfrid Laurier University)
- York Lions (York University)
Quebec Student Sports Federation
The Quebec Student Sports Federation is not only the governing body for universitiy athletics in Quebec, but also that of CEGEPs and high schools as well. It was founded in 1971 with the reformulations of three university athletic associations spanning the universities of Ontario and Quebec, and was renamed to the QSSF in 1989 following changes to the school sport structure in Quebec.
- Bishop's Gaiters (Bishop's University)
- Concordia Stingers (Concordia University)
- ETS Piranhas (Université du Québec École de technologie supérieure)
- McGill Redmen, McGill Martlets (McGill University)
- Laval Rouge-et-Or (Université Laval)
- Montréal Carabins (Université de Montréal)
- UQAM Citadins (Université du Québec à Montréal)
- UQTR Patriotes (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)
- Sherbrooke Vert-et-Or (Université de Sherbrooke)
Football
The CIS football teams are organized in the following way:
Atlantic University Sport
The AUS's Canadian football conference is generally referred to as the Atlantic University Football Conference. The Jewett Trophy is awarded to the championship football team from the AUS. From 1956 to 2001, the AUS has also hosted the Atlantic Bowl, one of the two national semifinal bowl games.
- Acadia Axemen - Wolfville NS
- Mount Allison Mounties - Sackville NB
- St. Francis Xavier X-Men - Antigonish NS
- Saint Mary's Huskies - Halifax NS
Quebec Student Sports Federation
The QSSF's Canadian football conference is commonly referred to as the Quebec Interuniversity Football Conference. The Dunsmore Cup is awarded to the championship football team from Quebec.
- Bishop's Gaiters - Sherbrooke QC
- Concordia Stingers - Montreal QC
- Laval Rouge-et-Or - Quebec QC
- McGill Redmen - Montreal QC
- Montréal Carabins - Montreal QC ...new team 2002
- Sherbrooke Vert-et-Or - Sherbrooke QC ...new team 2003
Ontario University Athletic Association
The Yates Cup is awarded to the championship Canadian football team from Ontario.
- Guelph Gryphons - Guelph ON
- McMaster Marauders - Hamilton ON
- Ottawa Gee Gees - Ottawa ON
- Queen's Golden Gaels - Kingston ON
- Toronto Varsity Blues - Toronto ON
- Waterloo Warriors - Waterloo ON
- Western Ontario Mustangs - London ON
- Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks - Waterloo ON
- Windsor Lancers - Windsor ON
- York Lions - Toronto ON
Canada West Universities Athletic Association
The CWUAA's Canadian football conference is generally referred to as the Canada West Football Conference. The Hardy Trophy is awarded to the championship football team from Canada West.
- Alberta Golden Bears - Edmonton AB
- UBC Thunderbirds - Vancouver BC
- Calgary Dinos - Calgary AB
- Manitoba Bisons - Winnipeg MB
- Regina Rams - Regina SK
- Saskatchewan Huskies - Saskatoon SK
- Simon Fraser Clan - Burnaby BC
External link
- CIS web site (http://www.cisport.ca/)