Ontario Tech Ridgebacks
| Ontario Tech Ridgebacks | |
|---|---|
| University | Ontario Tech University |
| Association | U Sports |
| Conference | Ontario University Athletics |
| Athletic director | Scott Barker |
| Location | Oshawa, Ontario |
| Varsity teams | 16 (8 men's, 8 women's) |
| Basketball arena | Recreation and Wellness Centre |
| Ice hockey arena | Ice Centre |
| Soccer stadium | Vaso's Field |
| Lacrosse stadium | Vaso's Field |
| Golf course | Oshawa Golf and Curling Club |
| Rowing venue | Durham Rowing Club |
| Mascot | Hunter the Ridgeback |
| Colours | Dark blue, light blue, orange |
| Website | goridgebacks |
The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks are the athletic teams that represent Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. The Ridgebacks have been competing in Ontario University Athletics since 2006 and have been a member of U Sports since 2008.
The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks compete in badminton, soccer, women's lacrosse, curling, golf, rowing, dance, basketball, and hockey. Formerly, the Ridgebacks had a tennis program. However, in 2016 after 10 seasons the university decided to eliminate the tennis program in favour of creating a badminton program.