Whether you’re a first-year student hoping to explore Queen’s athletics, or a seasoned student looking for something new this school year, Queen’s has everything you’ll need to stay active.
One of the focal points for Queen’s students and athletes is their rich athletic and recreational facilities, which hosts several programs for all students. For incoming students, here’s a guide to athletics and recreation at Queen’s.
The hub for all athletics and recreational programs available at Queen’s is the ARC. It’s home to basketball gyms, pickleball courts, and various private rooms which house a variety of clubs.
Athletics & Recreation (A&R) offers a range of programs from competitive to club sports, intramurals to drop-in gymnasium times.
Queen’s maintains many facilities which are often open for public use. Tindall Field is frequently riddled with Spikeball nets, pickup soccer, frisbee and football games, whereas Nixon Field is commonly home to club sports.
Aside from the facilities on campus, there are several parks in City of Kingston for physical activity.
The Gord Edgar Downie Pier is a major attraction for swimming in the summer months and Lake Ontario is an attraction for skating in the winter. Victoria Park is a great place to go for walks or play some pickup sports with friends.
Karley Salsbury, who is the current Manager of Intramurals and Recreation Clubs at A&R, mentioned the importance of staying active during the transition to postsecondary. To Salsbury, staying active provides students with consistency, routine and social connections.
Intramurals are a great way for first-year students to play sports in a competitive environment, without the time commitment of varsity and club sports.
Many students at Queen’s find that playing various sports and going to the gym helps them succeed in all aspects of their university life. Staying active benefits not only their mental and physical health, but also provides the opportunity to continue to participate in sports they’re ionate about.
Students also love to watch varsity sports for the great action, ion and energy everyone brings to every game.
Some games this fall are the Queen’s Football Homecoming Game, the Vanier Cup, U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship, and the Engineering vs. Commerce Basketball Game.
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