How to support these sports and show true Gryphon spirit
Gryphon spirit embodies pride, excitement, and entertainment. With many different sports and varsity teams at Guelph, there is no shortage of chances to show off your Gryphon colours at a game.
There are, however, many teams at Guelph that are lesser known — from alternative sports to sports that aren’t advertised as well as others — but are also great to watch and support.
Here are six alternative Gryphon sports and information on how to support them:
1. Ringette
The ringette team, although classified as a sports club, is an exciting and competitive team to watch. The team hosts one tournament at Guelph each year in December and has open practices on Thursdays, which anyone can attend to try the sport.
2. Softball
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Softball is a growing sport in Ontario and as this team pushes for varsity status, they continue to compete against universities from all over the province. The softball team plays home games at the baseball diamond on the U of G campus.
3. Underwater hockey
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Underwater hockey at Guelph is a relatively new team, but despite its age, the team competes as far as nationals in the United States. The team welcomes drop-ins at their practices on Mondays and Thursdays to come out and learn about what they do.
4. Rowing
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Rowing is a varsity sport at Guelph, but doesn’t always receive the funding it needs to compete at the level they are capable of. A great way to support the rowing team is by cheering them on at their annual ergathon fundraiser, usually held in April.
5. Golf
The golf team is a co-ed varsity team that competes in the OUA championships every year. The team hosts the Guelph Invitational at the Cutten Fields golf club in October. This event is entertaining and allows Gryphons to witness a lesser-known Guelph sport in action.
6. Baseball
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The varsity baseball team’s season kicks off in the fall, and although they don’t play their home games on campus, the games are full of energy and fun to watch. You can support them by attending the team’s games at Exhibition Park in downtown Guelph.
Feature image by Frances Esenwa/The Ontarion.