athletics & recreation

CrossFit Tricolour co-founders Storm Patterson (left) and Callum Owen.

8 years 1 month ago

CrossFit caught in crossfire

The conflict that took place between CrossFit Tricolour and Queen’s administration this past year has left me feeling like the University cares more about protecting the status quo than pursuing student-driven innovation and change.Continue...

9 years 5 months ago

PEC now open for use

The future of the Physical Education Centre (PEC) is under discussion after the three gyms at the Centre were reopened last week.Continue...

The men's baseball team only has six returning players after Queen's Athletics suspended 11 players for an alcohol-related incident that occurred in 2011.

10 years 9 months ago

Team struggles to move forward

A Queen’s-imposed sanction means the men’s baseball team will play this season with only six returning players.Continue...

Athletic therapist James Sawchuk works on track and field athlete Shane Kelly at the Athletic Therapy department.

11 years 3 months ago

The somber side of sports

Countless Gaels athletes have been sent for rehab at the ARC after major injuries cut their seasons short.Continue...

1 year 3 months ago

Sports Law & Strategy Group holds town halls for Queen’s Athletics department review

The Sports Law and Strategy Group (SLSG) held two town halls, on March 23 and 24, designed to communicate the preliminary findings of their departmental review concerning Queen’s Athletics and Recreation (A&R).Continue...

1 year 3 months ago

Internal emails reveal backlash among alumni, donors over Boyd firing

The University and A&R received dozens of emails from alumni expressing concern over the decision to fire cross country coach Steve Boyd. The alumni’s concerns appear to have gone unanswered.Continue...

1 year 8 months ago

ARC reopens pool change rooms, expands booking limits for gym area

As the Kingston region continues to keep COVID-19 numbers low, the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) has announced further reopening measures.Continue...

2 years 1 month ago

Principal Deane will not reinstate Boyd, third party to review Athletics department

Principal Patrick Deane is sticking by the University’s decision to fire former track coach Steve Boyd, but has acknowledged Boyd’s termination could have been handled better.

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Mitchell Hall is introducing three new gymnasiums, which are currently open to Queen's students.

3 years 5 months ago

New facilities, equipment on display at campus gyms

The New Year brought a wealth of fresh fitness equipment to the ARC and the soon-to-be-opened athletic facilities at Mitchell Hall.Continue...

3 years 9 months ago

ARC clothing policy values female appearance over comfort

Uneven enforcement of an unjustified rule restricting women’s comfort is disappointing—but not surprising.Continue...

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