Welcome to Club Sports at StFX!
The Competitive Sports Club program at StFX University is designed to provide additional opportunities for individuals interested in a specific sport to develop or improve their skills, to participate recreationally or competitively in leagues and competitions external to StFX, and establish social contacts. Sport clubs are voluntary, non-profit, student led organizations whose members assume the leadership and financial responsibilities of club activities. All members are required to adhere to Department of Athletics & Recreation and University guidelines and policies.
Our Clubs
Baseball
The StFX Baseball Club competes yearly in the Canadian Intercollegiate Baseball Association (CIBA) competing in the Atlantic Conference. The team plays 4 games a week from the first week-end in September until late October.
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email
Home Field
Credit Union Field, Dr. JH Gillis Regional School (map)
Tryout Dates
Tryouts will be held at the Credit Union Field, Dr. JH Gillis Regional School.
Fall 2024
TBD (early September)
For additional practice times, please email the club directly.
2024 League Schedule
| Date | Game | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 7th | StFX @ UNB | UNB (double header) |
| Sunday, September 8th | StFX @ ACA | ACA (double header) |
| Saturday, September 14th | StFX @ DAL | DAL (double header) |
| Sunday, September 15th | UNB @ StFX | StFX (double header) |
| Saturday, September 21st | SMU @ StFX | StFX (double header) |
| Sunday, September 22nd | HC @ StFX | StFX (double header) |
| Saturday, September 28th | SMU @ StFX | StFX (double header) |
| Sunday, September 29th | StFX @ SMU | SMU |
| October 11-13th | ACBA Championship | SMU |
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Baseball Student Executive
President: Ryan MacDonald
Vice President: Blake Cooper
Secretary: Evan Whyte
Treasurer: Owen Riedel
Cheerleading
X-Cheer is a student run team that began in 2000. Since then, the club has evolved and changed into the competitive team it is today. The team pushes itself each and every time they hit the mat to improve their skills, while having lots of fun along the way. Our team is full of bright, hardworking and talented individuals who are looking to make their own experience at X, as well as the experience of others, the best it can be.
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email or visit the StFX Cheer website!
Training Facility
Saputo Centre Gymnasium, Antigonish NS (map)
Tryout Dates
Fall 2024 @ Saputo Centre Gymnasium
TBA
2024-2025 Competition Schedule
TBA
Social Media
Cheerleading Student Executive
President: Megan Kwok
Vice President: Brooke Smith
Secretary: Sarah Penney
Treasurer: Wynona Farrell
Curling
The StFX Curling Club consists of a competitive men’s and women’s team who train and practice hard all year to compete in the annual AUS Championships. The StFX Curling Club also consists of a recreational side where university curlers compete in the Thursday night league at the local Highlander Curling Club. We even have nights where we get together in an empty classroom when there are big curling events going on like the men’s or women’s curling championships for example, and together the curling club watches the games. We also participate in 2-3 local bonspiels throughout the season. If you are interested in joining or have any questions we would be more than happy to chat with you or answer questions, we are always happy to help!
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email
Practice Curling Rink
Highlander Curling Rink, St. Andrews (map)
Tryout Dates
Tryouts will be held at Highlander Curling Rink, St. Andrews
Fall 2024 - TBA
For additional practice times, please email the club directly.
Social Media
Curling Student Executive
President: Deidra Fraser & Logan Pugsley
Vice President: Samuel Goodine
Secretary: Abby Rafuse
Treasurer: Ace MacDonald
Dance
The StFX University Dance Club is a group of dancers who train, compete and perform in various venues throughout Campus & Antigonish. The dancers train three days a week in numerous styles of dance. The StFX University Dance Club is a great opportunity for university-aged dancers to maintain their intermediate-advanced skill level in a fun and relaxed environment.
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email
Practice Studio
Keating Centre Dance Studio, Antigonish NS (map)
Tryout Dates
Fall 2024 @ Keating Centre Dance Studio
September 2024 - Dates and Times TBA
Social Media
Dance Student Executive
President: Sarica Mohandas
Vice-President: Morganne Hartlen
Secretary: Nicole McGIll
Treasurer: Alauryn Dunn
Equestrian
The StFX Equestrian team competes in the Atlantic Intercollegiate Equestrian League throughout the entire school year. We invite both competitive and recreational riders to join us to ride at Creekside Equestrian Center. Team members are encouraged to ride once a week and compete in 6-8 shows throughout the year.
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email
Practice Facility
Creekside Equestrian Centre (map)
Tryout Dates
Fall 2024
TBD (email for tryout inquiries)
Social Media
Equestrian Student Executive
President: Christina Boyd
Vice President: Marli Murphy-Gillis
Secretary: Emily Reynolds
Treasurer: Laurel Drake
Field Hockey
The StFX Women’s Field Hockey Club competes in the outdoor Atlantic University Women’s League in the fall months, beginning in September and running until the beginning of November. The team travels approximately three to four weekends throughout the season, across the Maritimes. Both competitive and recreational players are invited to join the club.
Training practices are scheduled three times a week (Sept-Oct) along with a fitness practice once a week and a training camp the week preceding the beginning of classes. For more information please contact the club presidents and they will be happy to help!
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email.
Home Field
StFX Stadium, Antigonish NS (map)
Tryout Dates
Fall Training Camp 2024 @ StFX Stadium
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, September 1st | 12pm-1pm | Classroom (TBA) |
| Sunday, September 1st | 1pm-3pm | StFX Stadium |
| Monday, September 2nd | 8am-9:30am | StFX Stadium |
| Tuesday, September 3rd | 8am-9:30am | StFX Stadium |
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Field Hockey Student Executive
President: Katie McDougall
Vice President: Rachel Vandenbroek
Secretary: Reese Mann
Treasurer: Sophie Anderson
Men's Lacrosse
The StFX University Field Lacrosse Club competes in the Maritime University Field Lacrosse League (MUFLL). The club practices 4-5 days a week and compete against various teams from across the Maritimes. Experienced and inexperienced players are welcome. If you are interested in getting involved or finding out more, please get in touch!
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email
Home Field
StFX Stadium, Antigonish NS (map)
Tryout Dates
2024 Men's Lacrosse Training Camp
Fall 2024 - TBA
Social Media
League Website
Maritime University Field Lacrosse League
Men's Lacrosse Student Executive
President: Payton Tasse
Vice President: Cole Pedersen
Secretary: Max Benham
Treasurer: Dane Usher
Women's Lacrosse
The StFX Women’s Field Lacrosse team plays in the Maritime Women’s University Field Lacrosse League (MWUFLL). With a roster between 20-25 players we play against university teams across the Maritimes. We teach the fundamentals of the fast-paced game that is centred around ball movement; we aim to create an environment of positivity, inclusion and learning as a team. No experience is required. If you would like to get more information or find out how to get involved, don’t hesitate to get in contact with us!
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email
Home Field
StFX Stadium, Antigonish NS (map)
Tryout Dates
Fall 2024, email for details
Dates and times - TBA
2024-25 League Schedule
TBA
Social Media
Women's Lacrosse Student Executive
President: Abby MacDonnell & Georgia Davis
Treasurer: Erin O'Neill
Rowing
The StFX University Rowing Club is a developing program whose objective is to support, promote, and advance the sport of rowing within both the university and surrounding community. The Club is based out of Antigonish. StFX Rowing has progressed to become a competitive program and continues to develop elite athletes that compete on both the provincial and national levels.
The StFX University Rowing Club is a competitive team that follows intensive training schedules, but as a club, we receive limited funding. As our yearly funding constitutes a small fraction of the operating costs, we must raise our own funds to buy equipment and cover travel expenses. Individual athletes currently cover all their own regatta fees and traveling costs. As a club, we are a student run organization, which is self-administered by our own student executive in addition to our studies and training.
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at rowing@stfx.ca
Tryout Dates
Fall 2024 - Senior Invite Only
September 2024 - Novice Tryout
Regattas
Really Chili: TBA, Lake Banook, Dartmouth NS
Atlantic Championships: TBA, Lake Banook, Dartmouth NS
Canadian University Rowing Championships: TBA, Burbary Lake, BC
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Rowing Student Executive
President: Franny MacGregor & Brynn Florence
Vice President: Gabe Maiorino
Secretary: Maddie Heggie
Treasurer: Noah D' Entremont
Rugby
Football has had a long and distinguished history at Maritime Universities. Until the 1950’s rugby was the principal fall sport, but this changed when Football was adopted as the primary sporting activity in 1958. The myths and rumours of how rugby started again at StFX have been lost in the mists of time and hallways of academia. But what we do know is that in 1967, rising from those mists like the kilted heroes of his homeland, university professor Ed Carty stepped into the role of Head Coach of the StFX Rugby Team. Later joined by another professor, the always eloquent Derek Wood, StFX Rugby developed as a “Club Sport”.
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email Ed Carty (coach & general manager) at @email
Practice Facility
StFX Memorial Field, Antigonish NS (map)
Tryout Dates
Fall 2024 TBA
Atlantic University Rugby League
Social Media
Rugby Fundraising
Men's Rugby Fund
Men's Rugby Endowment Appeal
Rugby Student Executive
President: Blake Rogers & Adam Boyd
Secretary: Ben James
Treasurer: Charlie Kaufield
Ultimate Frisbee
The StFX University Ultimate Frisbee Club is a co-ed team that provides instruction, coaching and competitive Ultimate Frisbee play. Ultimate Frisbee is a very social and spirited game and welcomes players of all skill level!
The club practices 2-3 times a week, all year round, both indoor and outdoor. The club also competes in various tournaments throughout the year. These tournaments are held in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick against other university and recreational clubs.
Contact
Looking for more information or to get involved? Email us at @email
Practice Facility
StFX Soccer Pitch, Antigonish NS (map)
Tryout Dates
Fall 2024 @ StFX - email for details
Practice Times
Practice times are TBD based on the team’s school schedule and available field/gym times. We will be practicing all year round at least twice a week. We will most likely have an evening practice on the weekday and then one practice on the weekend (morning, afternoon, or evening).
Social Media
Ultimate Frisbee Student Executive
President: Desmond Thomas
Vice President: Liam French
Secretary: Michael Murtaugh
Treasurer: Amelia Guitard
Club Sport Fundraising
Clubs are student led, student funded programming that compete in leagues, tournaments, competitions, and regattas throughout the Atlantic Provinces and Canada. Expenses include travel, equipment, and uniforms. Would you like to support a club? Check out these great opportunities!
Contact
4130 University Ave
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
Hours of Operation
Fitness Centre
Monday - Friday 6am-10pm
Saturday - Sunday 8am-9pm
Aquatics Centre
Monday - Friday 6am - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday 8am - 8pm
StFX Stadium Outdoor Walking Track
Monday - Friday 6am - Sundown
Keating Centre Indoor Walking Track
Monday - Friday 7am-4pm
Saturday - Sunday CLOSED
