Calgary Dinos

The Calgary Dinos are the athletic teams that represent the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. They were known as the "Dinosaurs" but usually referred to as the "Dinos" until 1999, when the name was officially shortened. Some of its venues are the Jack Simpson Gymnasium (basketball m/w, volleyball m/w, track and field m/w), McMahon Stadium (football, soccer m/w), Hawkings Field (field hockey), University of Calgary Aquatic Centre (swimming, often shortened to Aquatic Centre) and a 200m Running Track (cross-country and track & field practices).

Calgary Dinos
UniversityUniversity of Calgary
AssociationU Sports
ConferenceCanada West
Athletic directorBen Matchett
LocationCalgary, Alberta
Varsity teams19
Football stadiumMcMahon Stadium
ArenaFather David Bauer Olympic Arena (1,750)
GymJack Simpson Gymnasium (3,454)
MascotRex
NicknameDinos
ColorsRed and gold
   
Websitewww.godinos.com

The men and women hockey teams play at Father David Bauer Olympic Arena. Historically in the rare case of scheduling conflicts, both men's and women's hockey have used the Max Bell Centre for games.

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