|
|
Comparable Schools'
Athletics Grades:
Quick StatsAthletic Division
Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)
Conference
Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)
School Colors
Red, white, and black
School Mascot
Martlet (Women) Redmen (Men)
College Prowler Take
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. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
McGIF says: McGill University 2016 Math and Statistics  |
Varsity sports are not big at...
Varsity sports are not big at McGill which also means you can handle playing a varsity sport, getting schoolwork done, and having a social life all at once. Intramural sports are big here; there are a lot of opportunities to join teams. They can get pretty competitive!
Athletics: March 24, 2009
Report |
McGCF says: McGill University 2016 Psychology |
Varsity sports really aren't very...
Varsity sports really aren't very big. I do know a few people that play them, and there were a couple of big football games in the beginning of the year. Other than that, though, sports aren't a huge deal. Coming from an American high school, McGill is pretty low on school spirit. Everyone has a lot of pride because they go here, but it just doesn't manifest itself through sports.
Athletics: March 24, 2009
Report |
McGDH says: McGill University 2015 Other |
Varsity sports require a huge...
Varsity sports require a huge commitment of time and effort. While our sports programs and facilities are decent, it is not a huge emphasis at McGill. Our football team blows, but our hockey team isn't bad and usually draws a crowd. There are many intramural leagues, and they are fun and accessible. I played intramural indoor and outdoor soccer and broomball and had a lot of fun.
Athletics: March 11, 2009
Report |
McGSC says: McGill University 2016 Arts, Visual and Performing |
Sports aren't really a huge deal...
Sports aren't really a huge deal at McGill, just like they generally aren't at any Canadian university. Varsity sports facilities and teams seem to be pretty good for those who are into them, but I don't really know anything about intramurals. I'm admittedly un-athletic, though.
Athletics: March 04, 2009
Report |
Anonymous says: |
People at McGill are definitely...
People at McGill are definitely active; it’s just that their activity is not really a focus point for campus culture. |
FactsMen's Varsity Sports
- Alpine skiing
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross country
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Figure skating
- Football
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Nordic skiing
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross country
- Cycling
- Fencing
- Field hockey
- Figure skating
- Golf
- Ice hockey
- Lacrosse
- Nordic skiing
- Rowing
- Rugby
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Soccer
- Squash
- Swimming
- Synchro
- Tennis
- Track and field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Intramurals
- Ball hockey
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- Ice Hockey
- Inner tube water polo
- Outdoor Soccer
- Soccer (indoor)
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Weightlifting
Club Sports
- Squash
- Swimming
- Triathlon
Gyms and Facilities
- Forbes Field - Forbes is where soccer and ultimate Frisbee practice. It’s an okay field, except for the fact that it’s covered with snow for half the year. It can be a little small, but if no one is practicing, it is a good place to just run around and toss a Frisbee.
- McConnell Arena - This is where infamous hockey games are played out; getting ice time if you’re not a team isn’t easy, and considering Canadians’ aggressive skating tendencies, not necessarily wise.
- McGill Sports Centre Activity Areas - The Activity Areas are what most of McGill uses for recreation. It has the weight and cardio gym, which students must pay a fee to use. This gym is very nice but also very crowded, except for early in the morning.
- McGill Sports Centre Gymnasiums - The gymnasiums in the athletic building are most recognizable for their use during examinations. They’re very large, which is why McGill shoves its swelling student body into them whenever they need to have a large gathering. They’re quite nice, relatively new, with good floors. Students who use the gyms for athletics will not be disappointed.
- Memorial Pool - The Memorial Pool is an athletic pool that the swim team (a club, not a varsity team) uses, along with any students who want to swim laps. It’s clean, but sometimes slowpokes clog up the fast lane.
- Molson Stadium - Molson Stadium is home to the Football and Soccer Teams, as well as the Track and Field teams.
- Outdoors Tennis Courts - The tennis courts are great for nice weather, and they aren’t usually too crowded. But really, outdoor spaces in Montréal have a limited shelf life.
- Tomlinson Field House - Tomlinson is a lovely, skylit track and field arena for varsity teams, as well as personal recreation.
- Tomlinson Hall - Tomlinson Hall is an archive for past athletic awards; it’s actually very pretty to walk through, but it is not a real recreational space.
Athletic Fields
Forbes Field, Molson Stadium, Tennis Courts
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.
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.
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.
Most Recent Contributing Author
Name: Kelly Baker
Hometown: Weston, CT
Major: Sociology Kelly can moonwalk just like Michael Jackson, but she's physically incapable of doing any other dance moves. Contributing Author Internship
College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating
the College Prowler guide to their school. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain internship experience, be a part of a nationally
recognized company, gain tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is
really like at your college. Read more about the internship.
|
|
