| Simon Fraser Red Leafs | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Simon Fraser University |
| Conference | GNAC RMAC (wrestling, swimming & diving) |
| NCAA | Division II |
| Athletic director | Vacant |
| Location | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Varsity teams | 16 |
| Basketball arena | West Gymnasium |
| Softball stadium | Beedie Field |
| Soccer stadium | Terry Fox Field |
| Lacrosse stadium | Terry Fox Field |
| Mascot | None |
| Nickname | Red Leafs |
| Colors | Light red, white, and black[1] |
| Website | athletics |
The SFU Red Leafs or Simon Fraser Red Leafs teams (formerly the Simon Fraser Clan) represent Simon Fraser University (SFU), which is located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. The Red Leafs are members of NCAA Division II and are the only Canadian university affiliated with the U.S.-based National Collegiate Athletic Association. The teams previously used the nicknames "Clan" and "Clansmen," which were used as a tribute to the Scottish heritage of the university's namesake, Simon Fraser.[2] The names were retired in 2020 due to the negative connotation surrounding those terms.[3] In September 2022, the updated nickname "Red Leafs" was announced.[4]
- ^ "Colour Palette" (PDF). SFU Athletics & Recreation Brand Guidelines. May 18, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ^ "2 years after dropping 'Clan' name, Simon Fraser teams to be known as 'Red Leafs'". CBC Sports. September 6, 2022.
- ^ "SFU Athletics name change". SFU Athletics. August 12, 2020.
- ^ "SFU Announces New Varsity Team Name". SFU Athletics. September 6, 2022.