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York Lions
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UniversityYork University
AssociationU Sports
ConferenceOntario University Athletics
Athletic directorSteven Chuang, Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation / York Lions Athletic Director
LocationToronto, Ontario
Varsity teams19 (9 men's, 10 women's)
Football stadiumYork Lions Stadium
Basketball arenaTait McKenzie Centre
Ice hockey arenaCanlan Ice Sports – York
Soccer stadiumYork Lions Stadium
Tennis venueSobeys Stadium
Outdoor track and field venueToronto Track and Field Centre
Volleyball arenaTait McKenzie Centre
Field hockey venueAlumni Field
Rugby venueAlumni Field
MascotLion
NicknameLions
ColoursRed, White, and Black
     
Websiteyorkulions.ca

The York Lions is the official name for the athletic varsity teams that represent York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The university's varsity teams compete in the Ontario University Athletics conference of U Sports and, where applicable, in the east division. The Lions' logo features a red lion from the school's logo with the university's colours, red and white.

York's former teams were known as the York Yeomen and York Yeowomen, but changed their name to the gender-neutral Lions in 2003.[1]

Varsity teams

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Men's sportsWomen's sports
BasketballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country
FootballField hockey
Ice HockeyIce Hockey
SoccerRugby
TennisSoccer
Track and fieldTennis
VolleyballTrack and field
WrestlingVolleyball
Wrestling

Football

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Main article: York Lions football

The York Lions football team has been in operation since 1968 and currently compete in the 11-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The program is one of two in U Sports football to have never won a conference championship. Dexter Janke has been the team's head coach since January 22, 2024.[2]

Men's ice hockey

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Men's hockey road playoff game vs. Windsor Lancers February 16, 2012.
Main article: York Lions men's ice hockey

The York Lions men's ice hockey team competes in the 20-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The team has won three national championships in 1985, 1988, and 1989.[3] The program has also yielded seven Queen's Cup conference championships, most recently in 2017.[3] The team's head coach has been Russ Herrington since 2017.

Women's ice hockey

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Main article: York Lions women's ice hockey

The York Lions women's ice hockey team competes in the 13-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The team's head coach is Dan Church, who has been in that position since 2004 and is the longest-serving active head coach at York. The team was won three McCaw Cup conference championships, coming in 1983, 1987, and 1997.[3][4]

Men's soccer

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The York Lions men's soccer team has won six U Sports national championships and seven OUA conference championships.[3] Since the hiring of head coach Carmine Isacco in 2007, the Lions have won six of these conference championships (2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018) and five national championships (2008, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2025). The Lions' 2008 U Sports championship was York's first national championship in any sport in 18 years, and their first soccer championship since 1977.[5] Playing for the Lions, in 2010 Alon Badat was named a U Sports Championship All Star, and the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) West Rookie of the Year, and in 2011 he was a First-Team OUA All-Star.[6][7] The team currently competes in the 18-team Ontario University Athletics conference.

Women's soccer

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The York Lions women's soccer team currently competes in the 19-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The program has had four conference championship winners, coming in 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2019.[3] Carmine Isacco has been the team's head coach since 2012.[8]

Men's volleyball

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The York Lions men's volleyball team currently competes in the 13-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The program has featured 13 conference championship winners, most recently in 2005.[3] The highest that the team has finished in the national championship tournament was a second-place finish in 1974.[9][10] Jordan Taylor was named the team's head coach on July 21, 2023.[11]

Women's volleyball

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The York Lions women's volleyball team currently competes in the 14-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The program has had a school-record 15 conference championships with the most recent occurring 2009.[3] In the national championship tournament, the Lions have won five bronze medals, most recently in 1991.[12] The team has been led by head coach Jennifer Neilson since 2018.[13]

Championships

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The Lions Men's soccer team celebrates their 2025 championship.

National championships

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As of December 2025, York Lions teams and athletes have won 39 national championships.[3]

  • Men's (28)
    • Gymnastics (15): 1971, 1973, 1975–1987
    • Ice hockey (3): 1985, 1988, 1989
    • Indoor Track & Field (3): 1983, 1984, 2014
    • Soccer (6): 1977, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2025
    • Wrestling (1): 1989
  • Women's (11)
    • Field hockey (1): 2025
    • Gymnastics (5): 1971, 1974, 1976, 1980, 1984
    • Indoor Track & Field (3): 1984, 1988, 1990
    • Tennis (2): 2015, 2016

Conference championships

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  • Men's
    • Badminton (3): 1968, 1970, 1983
    • Basketball (7): 1978–1982, 1984, 1985
    • Cross Country (4): 1967–1970
    • Curling (3): 1981, 1982, 1986
    • Fencing (1): 1970
    • Golf (1): 1979
    • Gymnastics (19): 1972–1985, 1988–1992
    • Ice Hockey (7): 1970, 1985–1988, 2004, 2017
    • Rugby (3): 1973, 1976, 1984
    • Soccer (7): 1977, 2007, 2013–2015, 2017, 2018
    • Skiing (1): 1970
    • Squash (2): 1970, 1971
    • Swimming (2): 1968, 1969
    • Table Tennis (1): 1971
    • Tennis (11): 1968–1970, 1975, 1978, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2007, 2009
    • Volleyball (13): 1968–1971, 1973, 1974, 1980–1982, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2005
    • Water Polo (4): 1981, 1997, 1999, 2000
    • Wrestling (2): 1987, 1989
  • Women's
    • Badminton (1): 1968
    • Basketball (2): 1982, 2007
    • Field Hockey (11): 1980, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2025
    • Figure Skating (2): 1984, 1990
    • Ice Hockey (3): 1983, 1987, 1997
    • Indoor Hockey (8): 1990–1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2005
    • Gymnastics (17): 1969–1979, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1990–1992
    • Soccer (4): 2005, 2007, 2009, 2019
    • Squash (4): 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983
    • Synchronized Swimming (6): 1968–1970, 1986, 1988, 1989
    • Track & Field (2): 1988, 1990
    • Tennis (8): 1968, 1969, 1982, 1995, 2001–2003, 2014
    • Volleyball (15): 1979, 1982–1985, 1987, 1988, 1990–1995, 1997, 2009
    • Water Polo (5): 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002

Facilities

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York Lions Stadium
Alumni Field
VenueSport(s)Ref.
York Lions StadiumFootball
Soccer		[14][15][16]
Alumni FieldField hockey
Rugby		[17][18]
Tait McKenzie CentreBasketball
Volleyball
Wrestling		[19]
Canlan Sports[n 1]Ice hockey[20]
Mayfair Clubs[n 1]Tennis[21][22]
Toronto Track and Field CentreTrack and field[23]
Notes
  1. ^ a b Not owned by the university.

International competition

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This is an incomplete list

Awards and honours

[edit]

Athletes of the Year

[edit]

This is an incomplete list

YearFemale AthleteSportMale AthleteSportRef.
2009–10Heather HamiltonTrack & FieldTyrone HalsteadTrack & Field[26]
2010–11Effie PetrouField HockeyAdrian PenaSoccer[27]
2011–12Melissa Humana-ParedesVolleyballDontae Richards-KwokTrack & Field[28]
2012–13Cynthia AppiahTrack & FieldDavid McKayTrack & Field[29]
2013–14Khamica BinghamTrack & FieldDontae Richards-KwokTrack & Field[30]
2014–15Brittany CrewTrack & FieldJarek WhitemanSoccer[31]
2015–16Brittany CrewTrack & FieldMichael CoxSoccer[32]
2016–17Holly PittersTrack & FieldJonathan LaoSoccer[33]
2017–18Holly PittersTrack & FieldKayden JohnsonTrack & Field
Football		[34]
2018–19Brittany CrewTrack & FieldPierce LepageTrack & Field[35]
2019–20Teni OdetoyinboSoccerDaniel GleasonTrack & Field[36]
2020–21Not awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021–22Leah JonesTrack & FieldDieu Merci YumaSoccer[37]
2022–23Jotam ChouhanSoccerSoji OlatoyeSoccer[38]
2023–24Kaitlin BrooksTrack & FieldChristian ZeppieriSoccer[39][40]
2024–25Nia Fleming-ThompsonSoccerChristian ZeppieriSoccer[39][40]

References

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  1. ^ "From Rugby to Football: The History of Canadian Football York Yeomen". Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Dexter Janke". York Lions. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Past champions". York Lions. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  4. ^ "Hockey (W): Past Champions". Ontario University Athletics. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  5. ^ "York wins 2008 CIS men's soccer crown". Ontario University Athletics. November 10, 2008. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  6. ^ "2018 York Lions" (PDF). Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "Alon Badat - Men's Soccer". York University Athletics.
  8. ^ "Carmine Isacco named master coach of York soccer program". York University. March 6, 2012.
  9. ^ "Winnipeg Wesmen 1970-74 (MVB Team)". Canada West Hall of Fame. October 17, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "York Lions Men's Volleyball Champions & Award Winners". York Lions. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  11. ^ "Lions name Jordan Taylor as men's volleyball head coach". York Lions. July 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "York Lions Women's Volleyball Champions & Award Winners". York Lions. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  13. ^ "Neilson named head coach of women's volleyball team". York Lions. July 4, 2018.
  14. ^ YORK LIONS STADIUM
  15. ^ 2025 football schedule
  16. ^ 2025 soccer schedule
  17. ^ Alumni Field
  18. ^ 2924 rugby schedule
  19. ^ 2024-25 wrestling schedule
  20. ^ CANLAN SPORTS
  21. ^ 2024 tennis schedule
  22. ^ Mayfair Clubs
  23. ^ 2024-25 Track & Field Schedule
  24. ^ "CAN Announces Women's Ice Hockey Team for Harbin". fisu.net. January 9, 2009. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  25. ^ "Canada's Brittany Crew captures shot put gold at Summer Universiade". Canadian Press. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. August 27, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
  26. ^ "2009-10 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  27. ^ "2010-11 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  28. ^ "2011-12 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  29. ^ "2012-13 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  30. ^ "2013-14 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. July 2, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  31. ^ "2014-15 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. April 5, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  32. ^ "2015-16 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  33. ^ "2016-17 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. April 11, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  34. ^ "2017-18 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. April 17, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  35. ^ "2018-19 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. May 22, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  36. ^ "GLEASON, ODETOYINBO NAMED YORK ATHLETES OF THE YEAR". yorkulions.ca. April 22, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  37. ^ "2021-22 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. May 16, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  38. ^ "Athletics awards return in-person at annual banquet". yorku.ca. April 11, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  39. ^ a b "Men's Athlete of the Year". York Lions. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  40. ^ a b "Women's Athlete of the Year". York Lions. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to York Lions.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=York_Lions&oldid=1327527268"
    York Lions
    Logo
    UniversityYork University
    AssociationU Sports
    ConferenceOntario University Athletics
    Athletic directorSteven Chuang, Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation / York Lions Athletic Director
    LocationToronto, Ontario
    Varsity teams19 (9 men's, 10 women's)
    Football stadiumYork Lions Stadium
    Basketball arenaTait McKenzie Centre
    Ice hockey arenaCanlan Ice Sports – York
    Soccer stadiumYork Lions Stadium
    Tennis venueSobeys Stadium
    Outdoor track and field venueToronto Track and Field Centre
    Volleyball arenaTait McKenzie Centre
    Field hockey venueAlumni Field
    Rugby venueAlumni Field
    MascotLion
    NicknameLions
    ColoursRed, White, and Black
         
    Websiteyorkulions.ca

    The York Lions is the official name for the athletic varsity teams that represent York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The university's varsity teams compete in the Ontario University Athletics conference of U Sports and, where applicable, in the east division. The Lions' logo features a red lion from the school's logo with the university's colours, red and white.

    York's former teams were known as the York Yeomen and York Yeowomen, but changed their name to the gender-neutral Lions in 2003.[1]

    Varsity teams

    Men's sportsWomen's sports
    BasketballBasketball
    Cross CountryCross Country
    FootballField hockey
    Ice HockeyIce Hockey
    SoccerRugby
    TennisSoccer
    Track and fieldTennis
    VolleyballTrack and field
    WrestlingVolleyball
    Wrestling

    Football

    The York Lions football team has been in operation since 1968 and currently compete in the 11-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The program is one of two in U Sports football to have never won a conference championship. Dexter Janke has been the team's head coach since January 22, 2024.[2]

    Men's ice hockey

    Men's hockey road playoff game vs. Windsor Lancers February 16, 2012.

    The York Lions men's ice hockey team competes in the 20-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The team has won three national championships in 1985, 1988, and 1989.[3] The program has also yielded seven Queen's Cup conference championships, most recently in 2017.[3] The team's head coach has been Russ Herrington since 2017.

    Women's ice hockey

    The York Lions women's ice hockey team competes in the 13-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The team's head coach is Dan Church, who has been in that position since 2004 and is the longest-serving active head coach at York. The team was won three McCaw Cup conference championships, coming in 1983, 1987, and 1997.[3][4]

    Men's soccer

    The York Lions men's soccer team has won six U Sports national championships and seven OUA conference championships.[3] Since the hiring of head coach Carmine Isacco in 2007, the Lions have won six of these conference championships (2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018) and five national championships (2008, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2025). The Lions' 2008 U Sports championship was York's first national championship in any sport in 18 years, and their first soccer championship since 1977.[5] Playing for the Lions, in 2010 Alon Badat was named a U Sports Championship All Star, and the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) West Rookie of the Year, and in 2011 he was a First-Team OUA All-Star.[6][7] The team currently competes in the 18-team Ontario University Athletics conference.

    Women's soccer

    The York Lions women's soccer team currently competes in the 19-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The program has had four conference championship winners, coming in 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2019.[3] Carmine Isacco has been the team's head coach since 2012.[8]

    Men's volleyball

    The York Lions men's volleyball team currently competes in the 13-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The program has featured 13 conference championship winners, most recently in 2005.[3] The highest that the team has finished in the national championship tournament was a second-place finish in 1974.[9][10] Jordan Taylor was named the team's head coach on July 21, 2023.[11]

    Women's volleyball

    The York Lions women's volleyball team currently competes in the 14-team Ontario University Athletics conference. The program has had a school-record 15 conference championships with the most recent occurring 2009.[3] In the national championship tournament, the Lions have won five bronze medals, most recently in 1991.[12] The team has been led by head coach Jennifer Neilson since 2018.[13]

    Championships

    The Lions Men's soccer team celebrates their 2025 championship.

    National championships

    As of December 2025, York Lions teams and athletes have won 39 national championships.[3]

    • Men's (28)
      • Gymnastics (15): 1971, 1973, 1975–1987
      • Ice hockey (3): 1985, 1988, 1989
      • Indoor Track & Field (3): 1983, 1984, 2014
      • Soccer (6): 1977, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2025
      • Wrestling (1): 1989
    • Women's (11)
      • Field hockey (1): 2025
      • Gymnastics (5): 1971, 1974, 1976, 1980, 1984
      • Indoor Track & Field (3): 1984, 1988, 1990
      • Tennis (2): 2015, 2016

    Conference championships

    • Men's
      • Badminton (3): 1968, 1970, 1983
      • Basketball (7): 1978–1982, 1984, 1985
      • Cross Country (4): 1967–1970
      • Curling (3): 1981, 1982, 1986
      • Fencing (1): 1970
      • Golf (1): 1979
      • Gymnastics (19): 1972–1985, 1988–1992
      • Ice Hockey (7): 1970, 1985–1988, 2004, 2017
      • Rugby (3): 1973, 1976, 1984
      • Soccer (7): 1977, 2007, 2013–2015, 2017, 2018
      • Skiing (1): 1970
      • Squash (2): 1970, 1971
      • Swimming (2): 1968, 1969
      • Table Tennis (1): 1971
      • Tennis (11): 1968–1970, 1975, 1978, 1991, 1994, 1996, 2005, 2007, 2009
      • Volleyball (13): 1968–1971, 1973, 1974, 1980–1982, 1989, 1993, 1994, 2005
      • Water Polo (4): 1981, 1997, 1999, 2000
      • Wrestling (2): 1987, 1989
    • Women's
      • Badminton (1): 1968
      • Basketball (2): 1982, 2007
      • Field Hockey (11): 1980, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2025
      • Figure Skating (2): 1984, 1990
      • Ice Hockey (3): 1983, 1987, 1997
      • Indoor Hockey (8): 1990–1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2005
      • Gymnastics (17): 1969–1979, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1990–1992
      • Soccer (4): 2005, 2007, 2009, 2019
      • Squash (4): 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983
      • Synchronized Swimming (6): 1968–1970, 1986, 1988, 1989
      • Track & Field (2): 1988, 1990
      • Tennis (8): 1968, 1969, 1982, 1995, 2001–2003, 2014
      • Volleyball (15): 1979, 1982–1985, 1987, 1988, 1990–1995, 1997, 2009
      • Water Polo (5): 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002

    Facilities

    VenueSport(s)Ref.
    York Lions StadiumFootball
    Soccer    		[14][15][16]
    Alumni FieldField hockey
    Rugby    		[17][18]
    Tait McKenzie CentreBasketball
    Volleyball
    Wrestling    		[19]
    Canlan Sports[n 1]Ice hockey[20]
    Mayfair Clubs[n 1]Tennis[21][22]
    Toronto Track and Field CentreTrack and field[23]
    Notes
    1. ^ a b Not owned by the university.

    International competition

    This is an incomplete list

    Awards and honours

    Athletes of the Year

    This is an incomplete list

    YearFemale AthleteSportMale AthleteSportRef.
    2009–10Heather HamiltonTrack & FieldTyrone HalsteadTrack & Field[26]
    2010–11Effie PetrouField HockeyAdrian PenaSoccer[27]
    2011–12Melissa Humana-ParedesVolleyballDontae Richards-KwokTrack & Field[28]
    2012–13Cynthia AppiahTrack & FieldDavid McKayTrack & Field[29]
    2013–14Khamica BinghamTrack & FieldDontae Richards-KwokTrack & Field[30]
    2014–15Brittany CrewTrack & FieldJarek WhitemanSoccer[31]
    2015–16Brittany CrewTrack & FieldMichael CoxSoccer[32]
    2016–17Holly PittersTrack & FieldJonathan LaoSoccer[33]
    2017–18Holly PittersTrack & FieldKayden JohnsonTrack & Field
    Football    		[34]
    2018–19Brittany CrewTrack & FieldPierce LepageTrack & Field[35]
    2019–20Teni OdetoyinboSoccerDaniel GleasonTrack & Field[36]
    2020–21Not awarded due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
    2021–22Leah JonesTrack & FieldDieu Merci YumaSoccer[37]
    2022–23Jotam ChouhanSoccerSoji OlatoyeSoccer[38]
    2023–24Kaitlin BrooksTrack & FieldChristian ZeppieriSoccer[39][40]
    2024–25Nia Fleming-ThompsonSoccerChristian ZeppieriSoccer[39][40]

    References

    1. ^ "From Rugby to Football: The History of Canadian Football York Yeomen". Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
    2. ^ "Dexter Janke". York Lions. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
    3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Past champions". York Lions. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
    4. ^ "Hockey (W): Past Champions". Ontario University Athletics. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
    5. ^ "York wins 2008 CIS men's soccer crown". Ontario University Athletics. November 10, 2008. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
    6. ^ "2018 York Lions" (PDF). Retrieved August 30, 2023.
    7. ^ "Alon Badat - Men's Soccer". York University Athletics.
    8. ^ "Carmine Isacco named master coach of York soccer program". York University. March 6, 2012.
    9. ^ "Winnipeg Wesmen 1970-74 (MVB Team)". Canada West Hall of Fame. October 17, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
    10. ^ "York Lions Men's Volleyball Champions & Award Winners". York Lions. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
    11. ^ "Lions name Jordan Taylor as men's volleyball head coach". York Lions. July 21, 2023.
    12. ^ "York Lions Women's Volleyball Champions & Award Winners". York Lions. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
    13. ^ "Neilson named head coach of women's volleyball team". York Lions. July 4, 2018.
    14. ^ YORK LIONS STADIUM
    15. ^ 2025 football schedule
    16. ^ 2025 soccer schedule
    17. ^ Alumni Field
    18. ^ 2924 rugby schedule
    19. ^ 2024-25 wrestling schedule
    20. ^ CANLAN SPORTS
    21. ^ 2024 tennis schedule
    22. ^ Mayfair Clubs
    23. ^ 2024-25 Track & Field Schedule
    24. ^ "CAN Announces Women's Ice Hockey Team for Harbin". fisu.net. January 9, 2009. Archived from the original on May 4, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
    25. ^ "Canada's Brittany Crew captures shot put gold at Summer Universiade". Canadian Press. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. August 27, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2019.
    26. ^ "2009-10 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
    27. ^ "2010-11 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
    28. ^ "2011-12 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
    29. ^ "2012-13 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
    30. ^ "2013-14 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. July 2, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
    31. ^ "2014-15 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. April 5, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
    32. ^ "2015-16 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
    33. ^ "2016-17 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. April 11, 2017. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
    34. ^ "2017-18 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. April 17, 2018. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
    35. ^ "2018-19 YORK AWARD WINNERS". yorkulions.ca. May 22, 2019. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
    36. ^ "GLEASON, ODETOYINBO NAMED YORK ATHLETES OF THE YEAR". yorkulions.ca. April 22, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
    37. ^ "2021-22 York Award Winners". yorkulions.ca. May 16, 2022. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
    38. ^ "Athletics awards return in-person at annual banquet". yorku.ca. April 11, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
    39. ^ a b "Men's Athlete of the Year". York Lions. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
    40. ^ a b "Women's Athlete of the Year". York Lions. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
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