NAIT has created a new policy to establish eligibility for their female athletes based on a controversial new bill from the Government of Alberta. The Government’s Fairness and Safety in Sport Act (Bill 29) mandates organizations to “establish, implement and maintain...
Ooks soccer teams relocate to Sherwood park; timeline to return to campus unclear
The Ooks soccer teams are on the move — again. NAIT is packing its bags and heading to Sherwood Park after calling the St. Albert Soccer Association’s Riel Fields home for three seasons.
NAIT’s Blue Gold Tournament helps Ooks recruit new female hockey talent
The Ooks women's hockey team's Blue Gold Tournament wrapped up on Sept. 7 after hosting nine preseason games over three days at the NAIT Arena. The Ooks hosted five women’s hockey teams — four U18 teams and one junior team — from across British Columbia and...
NAIT Athletics refresh hallway, gym ahead of 2026 nationals
The E and J hallway has a fresh new look. The Ooks updated the hallways surrounding the Athletics and Recreation office late last month to include more branding and school colours as a part of their ongoing series of renovations. Some of the additions include new TVs...
Debut Ooks Invitational kicks off with success
The first-ever Ooks Invitational Exhibition Series wrapped up on Aug. 17 at the Millennium Place Outdoor Soccer Fields after four days of preseason soccer featuring teams from across Western Canada. The Ooks women’s soccer team went 1-1 in their two matches during the...
State of the Ooks: 2025-26 Season Preview
Summer is over, and school is back in session. And that means the NAIT Ooks are also back! After nearly every program made playoffs last year, each team has storylines to follow entering the 2025-26 season. So, here is how the Ooks are looking ahead of the upcoming...
Women’s soccer team launches first-ever Ooks Invitational Exhibition Series
Women’s soccer teams across Western Canada have a new option to get ready for their season, thanks to the Ooks. For the first time, NAIT has invited teams to the Ooks Invitational Exhibition Series to face off in a series of preseason games. The exhibition matches...
Provincial loss just the beginning for NAIT’s women’s volleyball team
On the final day of the 2025 ACAC women’s volleyball playoffs, the NAIT Ooks took on the Briercrest Clippers. The stakes were high; an entire season of work came down to one moment. Either win the game and fifth place, or be eliminated. In the final...
New NAITSA bylaw adds voter interference rules
The NAITSA Senate has passed a new bylaw with clearer rules on how candidates can interact with voters during the campaign period. Called “voter privacy and election interference,” bylaw 7.17 underwent its second reading at the April 2 senate meeting and became...
NAIT’s Advanced Skills Centre gets $20 million in provincial funding
The Government of Alberta announced $20 million in funding for NAIT's Advanced Skills Centre as part of the province's ongoing investment in the skilled trades. "The need for skilled tradespeople is already substantial," Minister of Advanced Education Rajan...










