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McMaster Marauders 
University McMaster University Association Canadian Interuniversity Sport Conference Ontario University Athletics Athletics director Jeff Giles Location Hamilton, Ontario Varsity teams badminton, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, curling, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, football, golf, lacrosse, rowing, rugby union, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, and wrestling. Football stadium Ron Joyce Stadium Arena Ivor Wynne Centre Field Back Tens Field Mascot Mac the Marauder[1] Nickname Marauders Colours Maroon and Grey Website McMaster Marauders The McMaster Marauders are the athletic teams that represent McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Athletics at McMaster is currently managed by the university's student affairs, under their athletics & recreation department. The university's varsity teams compete in the Ontario University Athletics conference of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport. The Marauder's official colours are maroon and grey.
The men's water polo team has won the Ontario University Athletics championship 25 times, making it the most successful team at the provincial level. The men's wrestling team has been the most successful team at the national level, winning the Canadian Interuniversity Sport championship four times.[2]
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History
Soccer was the university's first major sport. In 1889, a group of alumni from the Toronto Baptist College and Woodstock College played a exhibition game against one another, sparking an early intercity rivalry (when McMaster University was based in Toronto). A full fledged hockey club was later organized during the winter of 1896-1897. In 1897, the university had made all athletics, physical activity and sports under the jurisdiction of a central executive committee.[3]
In 1906 McMaster University, along with the University of Ottawa, Royal Military College and University of Trinity College had joined the Canadian Intercollegiate Athletic Union (CIAU), the first formal organization of intercollegiate athletics in Canada and the forerunner of the present day Canadian Interuniversity Sport. The varsity teams have been known as the McMaster Marauders since 1948. The name, the Marauders had been credited to Bill Cline, who in 26 November 1948, had his suggestion for the nickname of the university's men's basketball team published on the school's student newspaper, The Silhouette.[4]
Facilities
The Marauders currently use the sports facilities located in the northeast corner of the main campus of McMaster. The university has a number of sports facilities including the Ron Joyce Stadium for football, the Ivor Wynne Centre for indoor sports, and Back Tens Field for soccer and rugby.[5] Ron Joyce Stadium fields a full sized Canadian football field and FIFA sized soccer pitch. The stadium is also equipped with permanent seating for 5,500.[6] The David Braley Athletic Centre, another sports venue at McMaster, is also used by the Marauders.
The Marauder's football team has on occasion used the Ivor Wynne Stadium, home to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[7]
Football
McMaster Marauders 
First season 1901 Athletic director Jeff Giles Head coach Stefan Ptaszek 6th year, 34–14–0 (.708) Home stadium Ron Joyce Stadium Year built 2007 Stadium capacity 6,000 (12,000 with temporary seating) Stadium surface Artificial turf Location Hamilton, Ontario League CIS Conference OUA (1997-present) Past associations CIRFU (1901-1955)
Q-OUAA (1955-1971)
OUAA (1971-97)All-time record 300–264–10 (.531) Postseason record 28–30 Vanier Cups 0 Uteck Bowl Championships 1
2011Atlantic Bowl Championships 1
1967Yates Cups 5
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2011Hec Crighton winners 4
1984, 2000, 2001, 2004Current uniform 
Colours Maroon and White Mascot Mac the Marauder Outfitter Nike Inc.[8] Website Marauders Football The earliest reference of the sport of football at McMaster was during a meeting on November 30, 1898, when the university's athletic association's debated about expanding into the sport of football. The association had reached a consensus two days later that the lateness of the season made it pointless to start the sport for that year. The university would form a football team in the following year.[3]
The McMaster Marauder's football team played their first football game in an exhibition game against the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1901, losing 1-0. The Marauders would win their first game in an exhibition match against Royal Military College of Canada with a score of 17-5. The Marauders would play their first regular season game in 1902, losing their first game to the University of Toronto in a one game season. The Marauders would not win their first game in the regular season the next season, in which they would also make their first playoff appearance. The early football team at McMaster would not have a head coach until the end of World War I, with most of the coaching duties taken up by the team captains.[3]
McMaster Marauders Football.
The Yates Cup, which is awarded annually to the victorious team in the OUA football playoffs, has been awarded to the Marauders football team five times since they began playing.[9] The Marauders have made twelve consecutive OUA post-season appearances, having not missed the playoffs since the 1998 playoffs. Despite this however, the Marauders have only made seven Vanier Cup semi-final appearances (the Mitchell Bowl and Uteck Bowl) since the Marauders football team first began to play.
The Marauders football team had made an appearance at the Mitchell Bowl three times, in 2000, 2001 and 2003.[10] The Marauders have yet to win a game at the Mitchell Bowl to advance to the Vanier Cup. As for the Uteck Bowl, the Marauders had made an appearance at the Uteck Bowl a total of four times, in 1961, 1964, 1967 and 2002.[11] Of those four times however, the Marauders had only won once, in 1967, advancing to the Vanier Cup championships. The Marauders would eventually lose to the Alberta Golden Bears 10-9 on November 25, 1967.[12]
The Marauders football team had also been awarded a CCIFC championship in 1967, as well as several OIFC championship, in 1957, 1958, 1962, 1963 and 1964.[3]
Season-by-season record
The following is the record of the McMaster Marauders football team in the last ten seasons of play:[3]
Season Games Won Lost Tie Pct % PF PA Standing Playoffs 2002 8 8 0 0 1.000 310 100 1st in OUA Defeated Guelph Gryphons in quarter-final 61-10
Defeated York Lions in semi-final 29-14
Defeated Queen's Golden Gaels in Yates Cup final 30-22
Lost to Saint Mary's Huskies in Churchill Bowl 36-252003 8 8 0 0 1.000 424 87 1st in OUA Defeated Waterloo Warriors in quarter-final 70-7
Defeated Windsor Lancers in semi-final 55-15
Defeated Laurier Golden Hawks in Yates Cup final 41-17
Lost to Laval Rouge et Or in Mitchell Bowl 36-322004 8 7 1 0 0.875 395 119 2nd in OUA Defeated Western Ontario Mustangs in semi-final 40-23
Lost to Laurier Golden Hawks in Yates Cup final 31-192005 8 5 3 0 0.625 283 209 4th in OUA Defeated Windsor Lancers in quarter-final 49-19
Lost to Laurier Golden Hawks in semi-final 43-212006 8 6 2 0 0.625 253 156 4th in OUA Lost to Queen's Golden Gaels in quarter-final 25-19 2007 8 5 3 0 0.625 230 221 4th in OUA Lost to Guelph Gryphons in quarter-final 25-21 2008 8 4 4 0 0.500 230 198 6th in OUA Lost to Laurier Golden Hawks in quarter-final 29-0 2009 8 6 2 0 0.750 232 148 5th in OUA Defeated Ottawa Gee-Gees in quarter-final 27-15
Lost to Queen's Golden Gaels in semi-final 32-62010 8 6 2 0 0.750 289 200 3rd in OUA Defeated Queen's Golden Gaels in quarter-final 40-19
Lost to Western Ontario Mustangs in semi-final 34-282011 8 7 1 0 0.875 277 146 2nd in OUA Defeated Queen's Golden Gaels in semi-final 40-13
Defeated Western Ontario Mustangs in Yates Cup final 41-19
Defeated Acadia Axemen in Uteck Bowl 45-21Records
The McMaster Marauders facing the Varsity BluesThe Marauders currently hold a number of Ontario University Athletics records, both in terms of the team, as well as individuals who had played for the Marauders. Current records held by the Marauders are:[13]
Team records
- Most points for in a season - 2003 season (424 points)
- Most touchdowns in a season - 2004 season (49 touchdowns)
- Most yards rushing in a season - 2003 season (2807 yards)
- Most penalty yardage in a season - 2005 season (1170 yards)
- Most yards passing in a game - 17 October 1981 vs. Waterloo Warriors (10 interceptions)
Individual records
- Most touchdowns in a season: Jesse Lumsden, 2004 season (21 touchdowns)
- Most touchdowns in a career: Jesse Lumsden, 2001-04 seasons (47 touchdowns)
- Most field goals in a season: Michael Ray, 2003 season (22 field goals)
- Most converts in a season: Michael Ray, 2004 season (48 conversions)
- Most converts in a career: Michael Ray, 2001-04 seasons (148 conversions)
- Most yards rushing in a season: Jesse Lumsden, 2004 season (1816 yards)
- Most rushing touchdowns in a season: Jesse Lumsden, 2004 season (21 touchdowns)
- Most rushing touchdowns in a career: Jesse Lumsden, 2001-04 seasons (46 touchdowns)
- Longest rush: Jesse Lumsden, 11 September 2004 vs. Waterloo Warriors (108 yards)
- Most rushing attempts in a game: Kyle Pyear, 28 September 2002 vs. Laurier Golden Hawks (39 attempted rushes)
McMaster Marauders in the CFL
As of opening day of the 2011 CFL season, eight former Marauders players are on CFL teams' rosters:
- Jason Arakgi, BC Lions
- Mike Bradwell, Toronto Argonauts
- Andrew Jones, BC Lions
- Kyle Koch, Edmonton Eskimos
- Ray Mariuz, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- Jason Pottinger, Toronto Argonauts
- Jeff Robertshaw, Montreal Alouettes
- Chris Van Zeyl, Toronto Argonauts
Championships
The Marauders have won several championships since they began competitive play in their provincial conference, as well as within the national league they are in.[14] The following is a table of the number of championships won by the Marauders men's teams and individual competitors since the Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union was formed in 1961 as well as the number of championships won by Marauders women's teams and individual competitors since the Ontario Women's Interuniversity Athletic Association was formed in 1971.
Provincial Championships
Men's Sport Years Total Basketball 1969-70, 1986-87, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1996-97, 2005-06 6 Cross Country 1962-63, 1963-64, 1964-65 3 Curling 1956-57, 1957-58, 1961-62, 1966-67, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1998-99 7 Football 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2011-12 5 Golf 1964-65, 1965-66, 1971-72, 1973-74, 2002-03, 2004-05 6 Gymnastics 1969-70, 1970-71, 1992-93, 1993-94 4 Ice Hockey 1962-63 1 Karate 1973-74, 1986-87 2 Rowing 1965-66, 1966-67 2 Rugby 1992-93, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07, 2008-09, 2010-11 7 Sailing 1968-69, 1969-70 2 Soccer 1970-71, 1974-75, 1992-93, 2011-12 4 Swimming 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1995-96, 1996-97, 1998-99, 1999-00, 2002-03 8 Tennis 1990-91, 1999-00 2 Track & Field 1966-67, 1969-70 2 Water Polo 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90, 1990-91, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 1998-99, 2001-02 26 Wrestling 1984-85, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1992-93 4 Volleyball 1991-92, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11 4 Women's Sport Years Total Badminton 1977-78 1 Basketball 1999-99, 2002-03, 2005-06 3 Curling 1989-90, 1994-95 2 Fencing 1973-74 1 Figure Skating 1971-72 1 Gymnastics 1977-78, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1985-86, 1988-89, 1992-93, 1993-94 9 Ice Hockey 1975-76, 1977-78 2 Rowing 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76 3 Soccer 1987-88, 1991-92 2 Squash 1990-91 1 Swimming 1992-93, 1993-94, 1994-95, 1997-98, 1998-99, 1999-00 6 Synchronized Swimming 1971-72, 1978-79, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1984-85 5 Tennis 1974-75, 1975-76, 1978-79, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1986-87, 2000-01 7 Track & Field 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78 4 Water Polo 1991-92, 2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05 5 National Championships
Men's Sport Years Total Baseball 1997-98 1 Cross Country 1963-64 1 Ice Hockey 1962-63 1 Tennis 1999-00 1 Wrestling 1984-85, 1985-86, 1987-88, 1993-94 4 Women's Sport Years Total Gymnastics 1980-81 1 Soccer 1991-92 1 Tennis 1999-00 1 References
- ^ Student Affairs Annual Review 2008: We’re Making History 25 Years of Student Affairs. IV. Hamilton: Office of the Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) & Dean of Students, McMaster University. December 2008. p. 36. http://studentaffairs.mcmaster.ca/pdf/SAAR-2008-FINAL-WEB.pdf.
- ^ "CHAMPIONSHIPS". McMaster Marauders. McMaster University. 2010. http://www.athrec.mcmaster.ca/athletics/history/championships.htm. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "McMaster Football Media Guide". McMaster University. 2011. http://www.marauders.ca/documents/2011/8/17/2011-McMaster-Football-Media-Guide.pdf.
- ^ "WHY ARE WE CALLED THE MARAUDERS?". McMaster Marauders. McMaster University. 2010. http://www.athrec.mcmaster.ca/athletics/history/marauders.htm. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ "Facilities & Venues". McMaster University Athletics & Recreation. McMaster University. 2010. http://www.athrec.mcmaster.ca/facilities/index.htm. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ "Ron Joyce Stadium". McMaster University Athletics & Recreation. McMaster University. 2010. http://www.athrec.mcmaster.ca/facilities/details/ronjoyce/index.htm. Retrieved 1 December 2010.
- ^ Chris Black (10 September 2005). "MARAUDERS TAKE HOME OPENER AGAINST OTTAWA 28-18". McMaster Marauders. McMaster University. http://www-athrec.mcmaster.ca/athletics/teams/football/news/2005/sept1005_ottawa_recap.htm. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "FOOTBALL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS". McMaster Marauders. McMaster University. http://www-athrec.mcmaster.ca/athletics/teams/football/prospective_athlete.htm. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "PAST OUA CHAMPIONS". Ontario University Athletics. Ontario University Athletics. 2011. http://oua.ca/sports/football/champions/. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "Mitchell Bowl History". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2010. http://english.cis-sic.ca/championships/fball/2010-11/files/mitchell_bowl. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "Uteck Bowl History". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2010. http://english.cis-sic.ca/championships/fball/2010-11/files/uteck. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "CIS Championship Records". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2010. http://english.cis-sic.ca/championships/fball/2009-10/files/Vanier_Cup_records.pdf. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "LEAGUE RECORDS". Ontario University Athletics. Ontario University Athletics. 2011. http://oua.ca/sports/football/records/. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
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