The primary focus of Grant MacEwan University is to provide high quality education to individuals. The Griffin's philosophy insists that student athletes make academics their priority. Our coaching staff and the academic monitoring support system assist individual student athletes to achieve a GPA that reflects their potential.

Our coaches are among some of the most talented in the country. All MacEwan coaches are fully certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). They bring to MacEwan a wealth of knowledge and intercollegiate experience, as well as a keen interest in developing student athletes.

The coaching philosophy is geared around player development. An opportunity to play immediately, instead of getting minimal playing time for your first 2 years at a university

A team strength and fitness coach designated to work with athletes one-on-one.

• Jimmie Condon Provincial Scholarship ($1,800)
  Athletes participating in badminton, basketball, hockey, soccer and volleyball are eligible for the Jimmie Condon Provincial Scholarship ($1,800) through the Alberta Heritage Trust Fund. Student athletes must reach the 2.00 out of 4.00 grade point to be considered for any scholarships.
• MacEwan Golf Classic Scholarships - $30,000 towards a number of scholarships available to in and out of province student athletes.
  

For more information on scholarships and bursaries please see the scholarships page on the MacEwan website: www.macewan.ca/scholarships

MacEwan offers student services, such as personal counseling, housing assistance, tutoring, of any post secondary institution in Western Canada.

MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness (MCSW) houses the athletics complex that has been named the best collegiate athletics centre in Western Canada for 7 consecutive years. The athletics centre includes 3 full basketball courts with seating for 982 people, 25 meter six lane pool with 40-person hot tub, 4 squash courts, largest weight room of any Alberta college, individual team dressing rooms.

The Griffin Athletic department will do everything possible to provide for athletic therapy services and advise for the recuperation of injuries and as a result of an athletic injury while representing the University Athletics. Please contact Theresa Tate, Athletic Therapist at 780-497-5492 for more information or email via the contact form.

At the end of each athletic/academic year, athletes are invited to take part in the annual recognition ceremony, which is a special evening set aside to acknowledge the participation, contribution and accomplishments of students in the athletic programs.