The 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men's Volleyball National Championship is coming to NAIT. The CCAA announced on March 21 that NAIT will host the four-day tournament in March 2026, bringing the best collegiate players from across Canada to...
New coach, new vision for men’s basketball
The men’s basketball team has had an interesting tip-off this year. A new coach and only a single returning player meant the team faced a lot of change before they touched the court in October.
Ooks unveil national award to celebrate 60 years of men’s hockey
There's a new banner in NAIT Arena. The men's hockey team were awarded the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Supremacy Award on Friday, Jan. 17, before puck drop against the Red Deer Kings. While the banner is meant to honour one program from each...
Local podcast event tackles mental health stigma among young athletes
While talking about mental health is becoming less taboo in many countries, the world of sports is a little behind. But the hosts of 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast, Joshua Marshall and Clay Vanderham, want that to change. At their Nov. 25 event, "The Invisible Game:...
State of the Ooks: Fall wrap-up
It's December, which means half of the Ooks are finished their seasons, and the other half have gone home for winter break after an exciting few months. There are lots to get up to date with, from the potential championship contenders to the teams that might need to...
Golf team sends six to nationals to cap off second season
After an impressive finish at the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Championships—where they took home four medals—NAIT’s golf program qualified six golfers for nationals. The top five finishers on the men's side—Cayden Clark, Mason Gorski, Blake Feth,...
Women’s volleyball team aim for playoff return in 2024/25
NAIT's volleyball teams are trending in very different directions entering 2024/25. Last year, the men's team ended a 47-year streak to win their first ACAC title since 1977 and first national title in program history. Meanwhile, the women's team missed the playoffs...
Men’s hockey team drop home opener, fall to 1-3 on year
The men's hockey team lost their home opener 6-5 against the Red Deer Kings in a thrilling back-and-forth finish on Saturday night, dropping to 1-3 on the year. The team began their season with a three-game road trip starting last weekend on Oct. 18 and 19...
Women’s basketball team stumbles in opening weekend
NAIT's basketball teams tipped off their season this weekend, with the men's and women's home opener on Friday, Oct. 25. The beginning of the new season signaled a fresh start for the team; they faced off against the Keyano College Huskies, who snatched their playoff...
Men’s basketball team win first game under new Head Coach
NAIT's basketball teams tipped off their season last weekend, with the men's home opener on Friday, Oct. 25. Last season saw the Ooks qualify for the divisional playoffs, but they lost to Keyano 81-69. The opening weekend had them matched up against Keyano again,...