Memorial Sea-Hawks
Athletic teams of Memorial University / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Memorial Sea-Hawks are the athletic teams that represent Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. There are varsity teams in men's and women's basketball, cross-country, soccer, swimming, and volleyball which compete in U Sports. Curling, track and field and wrestling are also available as club sports.
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Memorial Sea-Hawks | |
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University | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
U Sports | Atlantic University Sport |
Athletic director | Karen Murphy |
Location | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Varsity teams | 24 varsity teams |
Basketball arena | Memorial Fieldhouse |
Soccer stadium | King George V Park |
Mascot | Sammy |
Nickname | Sea-Hawks |
Colours | Claret and White |
Website | www |
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The university's teams were originally named the Beothuks, after the original inhabitants of Newfoundland, but was changed in 1990 when that name was deemed inappropriate.[1]