Whether it is varsity sports, recreation or overall health and fitness you are after, we have you covered. All King’s student are welcome to visit and utilize the King’s Gymnasium. The facility includes a hardwood court, dance studio, along with small weight and cardio room. The facility is open 9am-9pm each day and always free for King’s students. King’s students also have access to the larger and more comprehensive Dalhousie fitness facility (Dalplex) which includes a pool, rock wall, and squash courts among its more robust collection of strength and fitness equipment.
King’s supports a competitive varsity program encompassing the sports of Soccer, Rugby, Basketball, Badminton and Women’s Volleyball. The UKC Blue Devils practice and play home games on campus and travel across the Maritimes for conference play in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association. In 2023-24, King’s Athletics won four ACAA Championships, encompassing Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, and Badminton. Home games in the King’s Gym are always fun and lively events, and are free for all King’s students to attend and support their peers. These events also offer opportunities for students interested in sports journalism or broadcasting to develop their skills and expand their portfolios.
For all information regarding the facility, programs our varsity sports, please visit the Athletics section of the website: www.ukings.ca/athletics or by emailing athletics@ukings.ca. We encourage all students interested in competing within the varsity program to reach out to the Athletics Department or coaching staff prior to arriving on campus.