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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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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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