Mission Statement & Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan (PDF)

Department of Athletics Mission Statement

Laurentian University Varsity Athletics is committed to the provision, promotion, and facilitation of excellence in sports and academics. Laurentian Athletics strives to make a positive impact on the well-being of Laurentian student-athletes, students, and the Northeastern Ontario community.

Objectives

• To create an environment, including resources which fosters the development of a program, teams and individuals striving for excellence at the OUA and CIS levels.
• To foster the ongoing development of female and male student-athletes and to assist them to fulfil their athletic potential.
• To encourage, promote, and support the coaches within the department.
• To attract and maintain quality coaches and staff.
• To develop and maintain a centralized fund-raising process.
• To encourage, promote, and support the recruitment of top level student-athletes.
• To facilitate the provision of quality educational experience for student-athletes and to provide practical educational experiences for interested students.
• To provide examples of healthy, active, and balanced lifestyles.
• To advance and promote an "Image of excellence" for Laurentian University.
• To provide wholesome sport entertainment, exemplifying a spirit of fair play and dignity.