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The mantra that unites all of us —
Mountie Pride
̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ is committed to educating the whole student by providing a wide range of sport, fitness, and recreational opportunities that promote healthy, active lifestyles and the development of leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
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Varsity sports
Our elite student-athletes are some of the best in the country, but they’re also very good at balancing their competitive fire with their intellectual pursuits.
Each year a large number of them are named Academic All-Canadians — an honour and achievement that will serve them well in the years ahead.
- Badminton (CCAA) — co-ed
- Basketball (CCAA) — men's & women's
- Football (U SPORTS) — men's
- Hockey (U SPORTS) — women's
- Soccer (U SPORTS) — men's & women's
- Swimming (U SPORTS) — co-ed
- Volleyball (CCAA) — women's
Interested in playing varsity sports with the Mounties? Complete our online recruiting form, contact athletics@mta.ca, or visit .
Mounties varsity athletes recruiting form
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Club sports
̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ supports a variety of competitive — the majority of these having competitive opportunities against colleges, universities, and senior teams in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
- Cross country (ACAA) — co-ed
- Curling — co-ed
- Dance — co-ed
- Field hockey — women's
- Lacrosse — co-ed
- Rugby (ACAA) — men's & women's
- Ultimate — co-ed
Interested in playing club sports with the Mounties? Visit or contact athletics@mta.ca for more information.
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Intramural sports
provide a relief from the stress and strain of daily academic commitments, the opportunity to develop or maintain personal fitness and well-being, as well as the chance to meet new friends. ̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ invites you to come and join the fun — make it part of your university experience!
- Basketball
- Curling
- Dodgeball
- Flag football
- Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
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Student clubs and societies
There are also lots of opportunities to join student-run clubs and societies that can help you stay active and engaged, such as:
- Fencing Club
- Relay for Life
- Right to Play
- Tennis Club
- Run for the Cure
- Scuba Society
- Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative
- Synchronized Swimming
- Swing Dance Society
- Table Top Gaming Society
- Yoga Club
Facilities
has a foundation of quality and sustainability in our programs, our services, and our facilities.
Our facilities are available for use by all ̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ students and employees, Athletic Centre members, and conference guests.
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Athletic Centre
The Athletic Centre is home to the Department of Athletics and Recreation and includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, and weight room that are open to all students.
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Gymnasium
The gymnasium hosts our Basketball, Volleyball, and Badminton Mounties, and is available for general use at scheduled open recreation times.
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Pool
The swimming pool, located in the lower lever of the Athletic Centre, is available during scheduled membership swim times. It is also the home of our Mounties' Swim team.
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Alumni Field
Alumni Field is ̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s main athletics field. It is the home field for ̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ football, men's and women's soccer, and men's lacrosse teams, as well as a number of intramural sports.
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Fitness Centre and Dance Studio
The Fitness Centre houses cardiovascular and weight training equipment along with a separate dance studio for fitness classes like step, athletic cardio, Zumba, yoga, and personal/group training.
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Civic Centre
Located just steps away from campus is the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, open for lunchtime skating, pick-up hockey, and women's varsity hockey.
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Beautiful Sackville, which ̨ÍåÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ calls home, offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities all year round.
Sackville Waterfowl Park
Winner of Environment Canada's National Award for Environmental Achievement, this 55-acre park includes accessible trails and boardwalks, 160 bird species, and 200 species of plants.
Tantramar Rail Trail
33 km trail (part of the Trans-Canada Trail) passes through boreal forest, freshwater and saltwater marshes.
Silver Lake
Ideal spot for swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing/kayaking, and fishing.
Beech Hill Park
Walking trails with panoramic views of the Tantramar Marsh, offering cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Crooked Tree and Ogden Loop Trails
All-season wilderness trails built and maintained by the Tantramar Outdoor Club.
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