The WLU Competitive Cheerleading team has also risen to prominence in the last few years[when?]

The Golden Hawk Cheerleaders have been ranked in the top five squads in the nation at least 8 times in the past 10 years,[when?]

Most recently, the team brought home first place at the 2013 (All-Female Division) University Nationals Competition managing to outscore teams from all other divisions, securing the title of Grand Champions.

The Golden Hawks football program has been one of the best in the conference, winning Vanier Cup national championships in 1991 and 2005.

[2] Future Olympian Sam Schachter competed in volleyball for the Golden Hawks, with whom he was Ontario University Athletics Rookie of the Year.