Supporting Students, Staff, Faculty, Alumni and the Greater Community
Athletics & Recreation, a division of Student Affairs, serves as a cornerstone of student life at McMaster and provides students, staff, faculty, alumni and the greater community with the opportunity to pursue athletic excellence and recreational activities. The department’s operating units include interuniversity athletics, recreation, facilities and events, with the collective goal of delivering an excellent student and member experience.
Vision
Striving for excellence in all we do.
Mission
To cultivate human potential and enrich wellness through recreation and sport.
Values
- Accountability
- Inclusive Excellence
- Integrity
Meet the Senior Leadership Team
For an overview of all staff supporting Athletics & Recreation, visit our Staff Directory.
Keenan Jeppesen
Director, Athletics & Recreation
Trish Chant-Sehl
Associate Director, Recreation & Healthy Living
Eric Bourque
Interim Associate Director, Varsity Athletics
T.J. Kelly
Manager, Facilities & Events
Brittany Reifenstein
Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
About the Director’s Advisory Council
The Athletics & Recreation Director’s Advisory Council (the “Council”) provides strategic advice and guidance to the director on key initiatives and the department’s overall direction. The Council aims to enhance alumni engagement, support strategic planning and contribute to the future growth and development of Athletics & Recreation at McMaster University.
Members and terms of reference are coming soon.