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1. • • Two years after dumping their controversial Clan nickname, Simon Fraser University's sports teams will be called the Red Leafs. SFU announced the news on Tuesday after what the Burnaby, B.C. school called an extensive consultation process that began in 2020.
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   What happened to Simon Fraser University varsity athletic teams?

   • Simon Fraser University (SFU) announced the retirement of the 55-year-old name of its varsity athletic teams, effective immediately, after years of pressure from student athletes and faculty. (Ben Nelms/CBC) In a statement Wednesday, the Burnaby-based university made the announcement.

   SFU dropping 'Clan' varsity team name, effective immediately

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   Will Simon Fraser University's varsity teams be named Red Leafs?

   • RELATED IMAGES Simon Fraser University has announced its varsity teams will be named Red Leafs going forward. (SFU) Simon Fraser University has announced a new name for its varsity athletics teams, two years after agreeing to drop the former "Clan" moniker in the face of widespread outcry among students.

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   Does Simon Fraser University have a clan?

   • Simon Fraser University (SFU) is dropping the name 'Clan' from its varsity athletic teams, effective immediately. (Ben Nelms/CBC) After years of pressure from student athletes and faculty, school executives have made the decision to make this change.

   SFU dropping 'Clan' varsity team name, effective immediately

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   What's new at Simon Fraser University?

   • (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press) Two years after dumping their controversial Clan nickname, Simon Fraser University's sports teams will be called the Red Leafs. SFU announced the news on Tuesday after what the Burnaby, B.C. school called an extensive consultation process that began in 2020.

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   Does Simon Fraser University play NCAA football?

   • Simon Fraser University is the only Canadian institution to play in the American-based National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), moving there from the Canadian-based U Sports in 2010. In the NCAA football system, most teams play in conferences and compete with their conference's teams for an end-of-season championship.

   Athletes devastated as Simon Fraser University ends its football program

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   Why did SFU discontinue its varsity team?

   • The Burnaby, B.C., university announced Tuesday that it would be discontinuing its varsity team, effectively immediately, ending a 53-year tradition at the school. In a statement, SFU President Joy Johnston said the decision was prompted by the Lone Star Conference not inviting them to continue playing in their conference for the 2024 season.

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   Apr 4, 2023 · The Burnaby, B.C., university announced Tuesday that it would be discontinuing its varsity team, effectively immediately, ending a 53-year tradition at the school. In a statement, SFU...

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., pictured in 2019, announced on Tuesday that it would change the nickname of its sports teams to the Red Leafs, two years after dropping the...

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6. www.cbc.ca › news › canadaSFU dropping 'Clan' varsity team name, effective immediately

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   Aug 12, 2020 · Simon Fraser University is dropping the name of its varsity athletic teams, effective immediately, after dozens of student athletes spent years pressuring school executives to make the...

7. www.sfu.ca › pres › the-presidentStatement on SFU's Athletics Team Name Change

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   Nov 10, 2020 · This summer, SFU announced the decision to retire the former name of our varsity athletics teams. A report was commissioned, and dozens of interviews with and comments from community members informed the final decision.

8. bc.ctvnews.ca › after-clan-outcry-b-c-universitySFU replaces 'Clan' team name with Red Leafs | CTV News

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Simon Fraser University has announced a new name for its varsity athletics teams, two years after agreeing to drop the former "Clan" moniker in the face of widespread outcry among students.

9. www.sfu.ca › sfunews › storiesSimon Fraser University announces new varsity team name

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Simon Fraser University introduces the SFU Red Leafs as the new name selected for its varsity athletics teams, after an extensive consultation process that began in 2020. Grounded in the university’s strong and rich athletic history, athletes and coaches have competed under SFU’s iconic leaf for generations and it is recognized as a symbol ...

10. athletics.sfu.ca › sports › 2020/8/12SFU Athletics Name Change - Simon Fraser University Athletics

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    Aug 12, 2020 · Simon Fraser University introduces the SFU Red Leafs as the new name selected for its varsity athletics teams, after an extensive consultation process that began in 2020.