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March 8, 2023

Decorated Swimmer Lynn Marshall Leads Carleton Masters Swim Team

There has been a familiar face at the Carleton Aquatics centre for the past three decades. Amidst a flurry of backstrokes and flutter kicks, Lynn Marshall can be found training the Carleton Masters, supporting Carleton’s... More

March 2, 2023

“This is really filling a gap in our system”: Carleton Para Swimming Program the First...

“This is really filling a gap in our system”: Carleton Para Swimming Program the First of its Kind in Ontario

Tom Langridge has been a swimming coach for over 20 years. He has coached athletes at all levels and worked with different people in the pool from all walks of life. He’s now taking his... More

September 7, 2022

Sydney’s Story: Finding an Encouraging Environment

Carleton student Sydney Weaver knows the importance of creating a welcoming environment in the gym. Sydney has cerebral palsy and speaks to the mentality towards fitness that some with physical disabilities can have. “I always... More

February 11, 2022

Building a Football Community: The First Decade of Junior Ravens Football

After ten years in the Ottawa community, Junior Ravens Football is well on its way to introducing 10,000 youth to the sport by 2025. From that first cohort of 130 community members in 2013, before... More

February 2, 2022

Carleton Expands Offerings with New Space Bookings

As the Department of Recreation and Athletics plans to reopen the Fitness Centre on January 31, Carleton Athletics is expanding its fitness bookings to provide a more inclusive and supportive environment for members of our... More

May 8, 2019

Girls Junior Ravens Football Program

Carleton introduces a girls Junior Ravens football program focusing on football skills training and empowerment through sport.