The Calgary Dinos are the athletic teams that represent the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. They were known as the "Dinosaurs" but usually referred to as the "Dinos" until 1999, when the name was officially shortened. Some of its venues are the Jack Simpson Gymnasium (basketball m/w, volleyball m/w, track and field m/w), McMahon Stadium (football, soccer m/w), Hawkings Field (field hockey), University of Calgary Aquatic Centre (swimming, often shortened to Aquatic Centre) and a 200m Running Track (cross-country and track & field practices).
| Calgary Dinos | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | University of Calgary |
| Association | U Sports |
| Conference | Canada West |
| Athletic director | Ben Matchett[1] |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta |
| Varsity teams | 19 |
| Football stadium | McMahon Stadium |
| Arena | Father David Bauer Olympic Arena (1,750)[2] |
| Gym | Jack Simpson Gymnasium (3,454) |
| Mascot | Rex |
| Nickname | Dinos |
| Colors | Red and gold[3] |
| Website | www |
The men and women hockey teams play at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena. Historically in the rare case of scheduling conflicts, both men's and women's hockey have used the Max Bell Centre for games.
Teams
editCalgary Dinos teams compete in:
- Baseball (m)
- Basketball (m/w)
- Cross country running (m/w)
- Curling (m/w)
- Field hockey (w)
- Football (m)
- Golf (m/w)
- Ice hockey (m/w)
- Ringette
- Rowing (m/w)
- Rugby (m/w)
- Soccer (m/w)
- Softball (w)
- Swimming (m/w)
- Tennis (m/w)
- Track and field (m/w)
- Volleyball (m/w)
- Wrestling (m/w)
Men's basketball
editThe Calgary Dinos men's basketball team has won eight Canada West conference championships, in 1966, 1976, 1993, 2004, 2009, 2016, 2018, and 2019.[4] The team has won a national championship, which occurred in 2018.[5] The team's head coach, Dan Vanhooren, has led the team since May 2000.[6]
Women's basketball
editThe Calgary Dinos women's basketball team has won eight Canada West conference championships and one national championships, in 1989.[4][5]
Football
editThe Calgary Dinos football team has won 18 Canada West conference championships, including six consecutive from 2008 to 2013.[4] The team has also won five national championships, in 1983, 1985, 1988, 1995, and 2019.[5] The team is led by head coach Ryan Sheahan.[7]
Men's ice hockey
editThe Calgary Dinos men's ice hockey team has won nine Canada West conference championships, in 1974, 1976, 1980, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1996, and 2023.[4] The team has been led by Mark Howell since the 2009–10 season.[8]
Women's ice hockey
editThe Calgary Dinos women's ice hockey team has won eight Canada West conference championships, in 1970, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2018.[4] The team has also won four national championships, in 1970, 1989, 1994, and 2004.[5] The team's head coach, Christine Biggs, has led the team since January 2021.[9]
Ringette
editThe 2003-04 season marked the inaugural year for the Calgary Dinos university ringette team.[10] The Dinos became Calgary's first university ringette team and proceeded to win the gold medal at the 2004 University Challenge Cup in Winnipeg for its inaugural appearance.[11] The Canadian University and College Ringette Association (CUCRA) is responsible for organizing university and college ringette in Canada.
The addition of the Dinos team was considered a significant step in the development of ringette by aiding in the development of a national intercollegiate ringette league and also gave post-secondary aged players opportunities they never previously had. The University of Calgary team competed in the Ringette Calgary league in what was then the Deb/Intermediate division. The team was coached by Beth Veale, Bob Kerr and Bruce Hammond. Beth Veale was considered the individual who was largely responsible for getting the program off the ground and getting success.
University Challenge Cup record
edit
: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2019
Men's volleyball
editThe Calgary Dinos men's volleyball team has won nine Canada West conference championships, in 1973, 1978, 1982, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 2011.[4] The team has also won four national championships, in 1982, 1989, 1993, and 2010.[5] The team's head coach, Rod Durrant, has led the team since June 2006.[12]
Women's volleyball
editThe Calgary Dinos women's volleyball team has won eight Canada West conference championships, in 1970, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1994, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2018.[4] The team has also won four national championships, in 1970, 1989, 1994, and 2004.[5] The team's head coach, Christine Biggs, has led the team since January 2021.[13]
Awards and honours
editCanada West Hall of Fame
edit- Hayley Wickenheiser, Ice Hockey: Canada West Hall of Fame - 2021 Inductee [14]
- Jodi Evans, Basketball: Canada West Hall of Fame - 2021 Inductee [15]
- Leighann Reimer, Basketball: Canada West Hall of Fame - 2020 Inductee [16]
- Theresa Maxwell, Basketball: Canada West Hall of Fame - 2019 Inductee [17]
- Stephanie Gawlinski, Soccer: Canada West Hall of Fame - 2019 Inductee[18]
- Kathy Truscott, Soccer: Canada West Hall of Fame - 2019 Inductee[19]
References
edit- ^ "Ben Matchett appointed director of Dinos Athletics". godinos.com. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ "Facility Features - Father David Bauer Arena". calgary.ca. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ Dinos Identity Standards (PDF). Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Canada West Championships". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "U Sports National Championships". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Vanhooren". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Ryan Sheahan named Dinos football head coach". Calgary Dinos. December 15, 2023.
- ^ "Mark Howell". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Vanhooren". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "The History of Ringette in Calgary | 2003-2004 Season". www.ringettecalgary.ca. Ringette Calgary. 2004. Archived from the original on 13 February 2005. Retrieved 2017-02-10.
- ^ "2004 University Challenge Cup | Calgary Dinos Gold Medal Champions". www.ringettecalgary.ca. Ringette Calgary. 2004. Archived from the original on 27 August 2004. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Rod Durrant". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Vanhooren". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "Hayley Wickenheiser (WHKY Student-athlete)". canadawesthalloffame.org. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "Jodi Evans (WBB Student-athlete)". canadawesthalloffame.org. February 2, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ "Leighann Reimer (WBB) | Student-athlete)". canadawesthalloffame.org/. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ "Theresa Maxwell (WBB, WVB) | Student-athlete)". canadawesthalloffame.org/. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2021-07-23.
- ^ "Stephanie Gawlinski (O'Neill) WSOC Student-athlete". canadawesthalloffame.org/. 2019-09-25. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
- ^ "Kathy Truscott WSOC Student-athlete". canadawesthalloffame.org/. 2019-10-16. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
