The beginner’s guide to sports at Queen’s

From playing sports to watching games, this is your guide to athletics at Queen’s

AIDAN MICHAELOV & RORY STINSON Journal Staff

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