Queen’s Athletics and Recreation operates 35 Inter-University sports teams:
- Basketball (M/W)
- Cross Country (M/W)
- Curling (M/W)
- Fencing (M/W)
- Field Hockey (W)
- Figure Skating (W)
- Football (M)
- Golf (M)
- Ice Hockey (M/W)
- Lacrosse (W)
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- Nordic Skiing (M/W)
- Rowing (M/W)
- Rugby (M/W)
- Soccer (M/W)
- Squash (M/W)
- Swimming (M/W)
- Track & Field (M/W)
- Volleyball (M/W)
- Water Polo (M/W)
- Wrestling (M/W)
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Queen’s Athletics and Recreation also operates 11 Sport Clubs:
- Baseball (M)
- Cheerleading
- Lacrosse (M)
- Mountain Biking (M)
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- Sailing (M/W)
- Syncronized Swimming (W)
- Triathlon (M/W)
- Ultimate Frisebee (M/W)
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What is the difference between Inter-University Sports and Club Sports?
Sport Clubs are generally student run teams competing in various university associations or other affiliated sports leagues. Student can expect to pay a membership fee to be involved with a sport club team.
What do I do if I want to play on an Inter-University team at Queen’s?
Complete a recruiting information form for your particular sport. You can access this form by clicking on your sport. Once completed, your information will be sent to the head coach and they can begin the recruitment process for eligible student-athletes. You can also contact the coach directly through our coaches e-mail list.
How do I try-out for an Inter-University team?
Each sport holds open try-outs at the beginning of the school year for those students who have not been recruited. Open tryout dates are listed on the particular sport’s main page. Please vist the sports home page to find more information
For many of the fall sports (i.e. football, soccer, rugby, etc…), training camp begins prior to the start of school as early as August 15th. It is highly recommended that you make contact with the head coach prior to training camp.
How do I get recruited to play on an Inter-University team?
Queen’s Coaches begin to identify talented student-athletes well before student’s get to campus. If you are in high school, the first step is to complete the recruiting information form. Coaches also need to see student-athletes participating in their sport. It is highly recommended that you send the coach an email, introduce yourself, and send them a copy of your playing schedule so they can organize a visit. If you have video footage of your competitions it may be helpful if you can provide the coach with a copy.
What is the time commitment of an Inter-University student-athlete?
Time commitment and training demands vary from sport to sport, but on average each student athlete is involved with team training 4-6 days per week. During the season teams practice 3-4 times/week, and in some sports can compete once or twice every weekend. Depending on the sport, there may also be one or two mid week competitions throughout the season.
Do you offer scholarships for Inter-University student-athletes?
Yes, each individual can be offered up to $3,500/year for anywhere from one-year to a four-year renewable agreement. The provision of Athletic Financial Awards (AFA’s) are sport specific and at the recommendation of the coach. AFA’s are managed by the Awards department and are distributed with a gender balance. Therefore, the coach can recommend a student-athlete to receive the maximum allowable AFA but the actual financial support is dependent on the gender balance. For all renewable AFA’s, the student-athlete must maintain a 70% average to be eligible for their scholarship the following academic year. There are a variety of other financial aid sources available to student-athletes including academic scholarships, awards, bursaries and work study. For information on other related financial aid please contact the Student Awards office.
How do I get an AFA?
If you have achieved at least an 80% average in High School and are exceptionally talented in your sport you may be identified by the Head Coach as a candidate for an AFA. Please note that not all sports are eligible for AFA support and institutions need to be gender balanced. Student Awards administers the program but nominations are at the discretion of the coach.
When do teams start practice for the season?
The OUA permits teams to begin practicing for the season as early as August 15. Most fall sports will begin shortly after this date. Winter sports usually begin practice once school starts in September.
Will I have to miss classes when I travel to team competitions?
Most events are scheduled on Friday, Saturday and Sundays to minimize the conflict with class times. It is important to review your team’s competition schedule in advance to identify potential conflicts, and then notify your instructor so they can let you know the important lecture material that will be covered.
What do I do if I am having problems with my class work?
There are a variety of resources available to student-athletes who need support with their academics. Queen’s Athletics and Recreation has a full time Coordinator, Athlete Services who has established educational workshops, study sessions, and group/peer mentoring programs for first year student athletes. The Athlete Services Coordinator is also a vital link to on-campus academic support services available to all Queen’s students.
What happens if I have a test or midterm scheduled while the team is travelling or away for competitions?
It is the student-athletes responsibility to fulfill academic commitments first, and then attend to the requirements of your sport. Student-athletes should review their schedules and notify the professor and coach well in advance (i.e. at least two weeks prior) of any conflicts that may occur. It is the student-athletes responsibility to work with the professor to make any alternate arrangements to fulfill the academic requirements. If professors require verification of a conflict you can contact the Athlete Services Coordinator.
What happens if I get an injury while playing varsity sports?
Varsity Athletes have access to Athletic Therapy services free of charge. The Department employs two full time Certified Athletic Therapists and 30 student trainers. Every practice and competition is either staffed by a trainer who can provide immediate care or access to immediate care is near by in a form of a training room. Depending on the nature of the injury, student-athletes may also be referred to see one of four Sports Medicine Doctors who provide event and team related support when necessary.