FEAR THE BOOM
Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) and the Thunder Athletics & Wellness department are proud members of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). We boast one of Alberta’s top athletic programs, with Academic All-Canadians during 2023-24 Season and CCAA National Scholar Award Recipients.
Since 1992, Thunder Athletics has expanded its high performance sports to include 12 teams and nearly 200 varsity student-athletes annually. As a member of the team, you’ll benefit from our top-notch coaching, small-campus environment and the incredible opportunities available to athletes in the city of Edmonton following graduation.
PICTURE YOURSELF AS PART OF A WINNING TEAM.
MEN’S HOCKEY
2023-24 ACAC Silver Medalists
2021-22 ACAC Silver Medalists
2x ACAC Men’s Hockey Coach of the Year Recipients
CURLING
2024 Women’s National Champions
2023-24 ACAC Male Curler of the Year
2023 CCAA Champions
2023 ACAC Conference Champions (Men’s & Women’s)
2023 CCAA All-Canadian Athlete x 2
2023 CCAA Coach of the Year
2020 CCAA National Champions
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING
2020, 2022 & 2023 CCAA Men’s Cross-Country National Champions
2023 ACAC Men’s Champion
3 x ACAC All-Conference Athletes 2023
3x ACAC Runner of the Year Recipient
2x ACAC Cross Country Coach of the Year Recipients
INDOOR TRACK
2023 ACAC Runner of the Year
2022 ACAC Women’s Indoor Track Conference Champions
BADMINTON
2024 ACAC Conference Champions
2024 ACAC Female Player of the Year
2024 ACAC Women’s Singles Champion
2024 CCAA All-Canadian
2024 CCAA Women’s Singles Silver Medal
2023 ACAC Women’s Singles Champion
2023 CCAA All-Canadian Athlete
2023 CCAA Women’s Singles Silver Medalist
GOLF
2023 CCAA Mixed Doubles Bronze Medalists
2023-24 ACAC Mixed Golf Champions
2023-24 Mixed Golf Champions
2023-24 Women’s Golf Champions
2023 ACAC Female Golfer of the Year
2020 & 2022 ACAC Women’s Golf Champions
SOCCER
MEN’S
2018 Coach of the Year
WOMEN’S
2023 ACAC Women’s Bronze Medalist
2023 ACAC Female Player of the Year
2023 CCAA Female All-Canadian & Player of the Year
VOLLEYBALL
MEN’S
2023 Rookie of the Year
WOMEN’S
2023 ACAC All-Conference Athlete Recipient
2023 CCAA All-Canadian Athlete Recipient
BASKETBALL
MEN’S
2023 ACAC All-Conference Athlete Recipient
2018 ACAC Championships Silver Medal
WOMEN’S
2 CCAA All-Canadian Athlete 2023
3 ACAC All-Conference Athletes 2023
2018 ACAC Championships Silver Medalists
2022 ACAC Championships
Silver Medalists
4 x All-Conference Athletes 2022
2018 ACAC Quarter-Finalists
2023 ACAC PlayoffQualifier
2022 ACAC Quarter-Finalists
CUE offers a wide range of awards to recognize and assist students, including:
ALBERTA ATHLETIC AWARD
$1,800 (max); 2.0 GPA required
THUNDER ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Amount Varies; 2.0 GPA required
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 - $5,000 per year for four years depending on high school average
For a current list of scholarships and awards, visit CONCORDIA.AB.CA/FINAID
7x ACAC Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year Recipients
ACAC Rookie of the Year 2023
2023 ACAC Coach of the Year
Concordia provides a supportive environment that fosters both personal and team growth. The atmosphere is exciting, and it’s a great place to find community, competition, and build lifelong connections.
KURT NIEHOFF MEN’S VOLLEYBALL ATHLETE
FACILITIES
The Ralph King Athletic Centre, located on CUE’s main campus, is the home of the Concordia Thunder. At approximately 11,000 square feet, the Ralph King gymnasium is ideal for most indoor sporting activities. With a full size basketball and volleyball court, the gym is open to students for training and recreation.
Also located in Ralph King is a 1,000 square foot fitness centre with a wide range of weights and workout equipment.
GIVING BACK
In and out of classrooms, practices and games, the Concordia Thunder are a community of active citizens. Deeply valuing community engagement, volunteering and giving back to those around them, the Concordia Thunder student-athletes:
Take part every December in Thunder Days of Giving , a volunteer-driven initiative aimed at providing care and assistance to communities in need.
Participate in ACAC’s annual Make Some Noise for Mental Health campaign, shining a spotlight on mental health.
Teamed up with the City of Edmonton to lead For Girls by Girls, a free drop-in program helping girls 8 to 17 build confidence and encourage their pursuit in sport and recreation.
JOIN THE THUNDER!
Interested in joining any of the Thunder athletic teams?
Contact your sport’s respective head coach or scan the code to fill out the form.
CUEDMONTON.COM/JOIN-THE-THUNDER
Please contact your sport’s respective head coach to let them know you have registered and to clarify any questions about the team you may have.
