Memorial Sea-Hawks

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.

Memorial Sea-Hawks
UniversityMemorial University of Newfoundland
U SportsAtlantic University Sport
Athletic directorKaren Murphy
LocationSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Varsity teams24 varsity teams
Football stadiumKing George V Park
Basketball arenaMemorial Fieldhouse
MascotSammy
NicknameSea-Hawks
ColoursClaret and White
         
Websitewww.goseahawks.ca

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]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-12-14. Retrieved 2006-09-13.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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