About SLC Surge

Athletics is an important part of the student experience at St. Lawrence College. Whether it be at the Varsity, Extramural, Intramural, or Recreational level, there are a number of opportunities students and get involved with at all three campuses. Athletics and Recreation receives tremendous support from the College and each Student Government body for its importance to the overall student life experience while attending college. Varsity teams participate in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) as the St. Lawrence College Surge with 17 teams, across 7 varsity sports and one extramural sport.

Varsity Sports

St. Lawrence Surge varsity teams are consistently competing for a Provincial and National Championship in several sports. Playing at the varsity level is making a commitment as teams practice regularly during their season in-addition to team meetings, video review, travel and competition. However the skills gained in time management, problem solving and team work are extremely valuable outside the College, making student-athlete sought after employees.

Badminton, golf, cross country and indoor soccer are considered tournament sports within the OCAA where teams travel to various tournaments during the school year leading up to a Regional Championship, then Provincial then (if our team qualifies) a National Championship.

Basketball, outdoor soccer, and rugby are considered league sports within the OCAA where teams travel across Ontario, competing in a regular season schedule against other Ontario Colleges. At the end of the regular season, teams qualify for Crossover games where the winners move onto OCAA Provincial Championships followed by a National Championship (there is no National Championship for rugby).

All three league sports are operated out of the Kingston campus, in-addition to golf. Badminton is operated out of Brockville. Cross-country and Indoor soccer are based out of Cornwall. However, St. Lawrence College students are welcome to play on any varsity team on any campus. There are coaches and staff on each campus support student-athletes and accommodations can be made for travelling.

Extramural Sports

Hockey is considered an extramural sport within the OCAA. St. Lawrence College has a men's team on the Brockville and Cornwall campus and a women's team in Cornwall. Just like with varsity sports, students on any campus are able to play on any team. Hockey teams travel throughout the school year to roughly three or four teams, culminating to a year-end championship tournament against other Colleges and some University club teams.

Intramurals

For those not interested in competing at the varsity or extramural level but are still looking to be active and play sports, intramurals are your answer. Sports include basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, futsal, and even E-Sports. Leagues run each semester, are co-ed and include plenty of perks include SWAG, prizes and free food!

Recreation

During the year, a number of events pop-up at each campus to engage the student population. Be on the look-out for these events with your student email and the URSLC Engagement app here.