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Athletics

Quick Stats

Athletic Division Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)
Athletic Conferences Football: Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)
Basketball:
School Colors Red, white, and black
School Nickname Martlet (Women) Redmen (Men)
Men Playing Varsity Sports 340 - 4%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 269 - 2%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

As to be expected at a university with such an individualistic atmosphere, varsity athletics are not a focus of life at McGill. That being said, they are certainly there for those who want to get involved. Overall, games are not very well attended, with the exception of the occasional game against one of McGill’s rival schools, Concordia or Queens. These events attract much larger, much rowdier crowds. Intramural sports, on the other hand, are much more popular with students, probably because they require less of a time commitment. Intramurals also offer different levels to participate in, so they can range in degree of competitiveness from absolutely none to extreme intensity. The gym is nice enough, but can get rather crowded because of its relatively small size for such a huge student body. Membership for a semester costs $15. It also offers many different fitness and recreation classes to students every semester that range in price from about $20 for basic fitness and dance classes up to nearly $80 for special martial arts classes. There are also a number of athletic clubs, such as the triathlon and snowboarding clubs, that students can participate in as well.

Between varsity sports, intramurals, fitness classes, and clubs, students have a wide variety of athletic activities available to them. From traditional offerings like football and hockey, to slightly more avant-garde activities, such as inner-tube water polo and Quidditch, there is definitely something for everyone. Even if there is nothing that piques your interest on campus, Montreal has a lot of green space for a city of its size. It’s very easy to get in some physical activity by biking around town or jogging in parks or around Mount Royal.

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Athletics at McGill University

abj0028

'14

Labor and Industrial Relations

3.5
B

Intramural Player, Varsity Watcher

I played hockey and was disappointed with the amount of time actually spent at the rink. Other than that, I found the level of play well suited and their are 4 different levels to choose from and a women's league so anyone can play. I had about one game a week with no practices each semester, but not during final exams.

Sports don't get much attention but there is a great superfan group called RedThunder that gets you free access to any and all varsity sports games. The hockey is great to watch as well as any other (rarely) hyped up game.

Apr 18, 2011

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harcenea

'13

History

1.5
D+

Not Much to Say

Hockey. I wouldn't say its a big deal, but its the only sport that really qualifies as a deal here as far as general participation-interest go. The fitness center, while inexpensive, is pretty limited.

Oct 05, 2010

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jhudson32

'13

Economics

1.2
D

Not Much School Spirit

The school is very big, and while students will run around chanting McGill's battle cry during the first week of Frosh, thats about as good as it gets. I went to one football game last year (the first one that only cost $1), and the seats were barely full, and the game was kind of boring. The games after that were even worse. Hockey games do tend to get more attendance but its not a school wide thing like it is in a lot of American schools.

Jul 29, 2010

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Rugby
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Rowing
  • Rugby
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Synchronized swimming
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Ball hockey
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Ice hockey
  • Inner tube water polo
  • Soccer (indoor and outdoor)
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Weightlifting
Club Sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Triathlon
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Forbes Field
  • McConnell Arena
  • McGill Sports Centre
  • Memorial Pool
  • Molson Stadium
  • Outdoors Tennis Courts
  • Tomlinson Field House
  • Tomlinson Hall

Most Popular Sports

Hockey, soccer, and football

Most Overlooked Teams

Some of the teams are pretty good, but it is hard to know when there’s a game unless you know someone who is on the team. The games are free, and they’re a good thing to check out.

School Spirit

McGill students are proud to go to McGill. There is an intense academic rivalry between McGill and University of Toronto, as the two schools shuffle between number one and number two spots on McLean’s list for the top researching university. McGill students vehemently defend that not only are they academically superior, but that their campus and student body outweigh any advantage U of T may have. This remains to be seen, but there is a sense of accomplishment that most students feel by going to one of Canada’s top universities. Another rivalry is between Concordia and McGill. Concordia is the other English-speaking university in Montréal, and many locals claim that it more truthfully represents the people of Montréal—whatever that means. Concordia tends to have more rivalry with McGill than the other way around, but there is a definite line of loyalty. As mentioned before, sports are not a huge deal here, but generally, any excuse for drinking and screaming at another group is welcome with open arms.

Getting Tickets

It’s pretty easy to get tickets, and they’re not too expensive. Hockey is the most popular sport, and you can buy tickets the night of the game.

Best Place to Take a Walk

Mont-Royal is the beautiful and forgivingly small mountain just behind the stadium. There is a fairly easy trail up it that starts at Mont-Royal Park, about a block around the corner from the gym. The park itself is lovely, with lots of grass to play a game of ultimate or soccer.

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