Hello and welcome (back) to Queen's! We are looking forward to seeing you at the Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC) this year. Please look over the information below about how Athletics & Recreation can support your academic journey and enhance your health, social connections, and overall wellbeing - there's a lot to take advantage of!

Don't forget to come to the Tricolour Open House on Thursday Sept. 8 from 5-8 pm in the ARC main gym to get more information on the programs and clubs that Queen's has to offer!

How to access the ARC
Members can enter the ARC through either the Main entrance from the Queen's Centre or through our service desk on Lower Level One (LL1) in Mitchel Hall.  All users must have their student card with them to swipe through the gates for entry.

Please see the Membership Policies and FAQs for more information.

Locker and Laundry service
Members can add locker and laundry service to their memberships in 1-month, 4-month or 8-month increments.

The locker and lock will be assigned to the member (must use the lock provided).

Laundry service includes a Roll (towel, shorts, t-shirt, socks). Members will sign the items out at the Lower Level Two (LL2) or ARC South desks at the beginning of their workout and will return them before the end of the day.

Please see the Locker and Laundry service information for prices and policies.

Open Recreation
The pool, gyms, and courts are programmed for open recreation at specific times throughout the week for lane swims, recreational swims, and pick-up sports, such as basketball, badminton, futsal, or volleyball. The live schedules are posted on the Open Recreation Page or on the GetActive app and may be subject to changes, so please check before you come! Don't forget to allow notifications and join notification groups to receive important alerts on the Queen's Get Active App!

Squash and Racquetball Bookings
Members can book one 40-minute squash or racquetball court time per day. The bookings will be available 72 hours in advance on https://getactive.gogaelsgo.com/booking. Student members must sign in with their NetID to have access to book. There is no extra cost for this.  

Program Registration
Fall Term Program Registration will open as of 8 a.m. on Wednesday September 7th!

Go to https://getactive.gogaelsgo.com/ or the Q Services central desk to register for recreational programming such as fitness classes, swimming or aquatic leadership courses, ad recreational clubs.  

Fall term Fitness Class passes are a great deal! Choose from more than 30 fitness classes per week for one low price. Pay as you go options are available as well.

Intramurals offers both team and individual opportunities to play competitive or recreational sports. Look for more information and registration info here. Registration takes place via the IMLeagues website.

Recreation Clubs are student-led recreation sport and instructional opportunities that provide a great way to meet people, have fun, and learn something new. Learn more and register for a Recreation Club at the Tricolour Open House from 5 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 8th.

Tickets for Gaels sporting events
All full-time graduate and undergraduate students can reserve one complimentary ticket to all regular season Gaels ticketed events (Football, Hockey, Basketball and Volleyball). Go to www.gogaelsgo.com/tickets and sign in with your NetID to reserve your ticket. Tickets are available one week before each home game.

Work with A&R!
The ARC is always looking for enthusiastic staff to facilitate and lead our many programs and opportunities. If you would like to get involved, go to www.gogaelsgo.com/jobs to see what positions are currently available.

If you have any questions, please contact Q Services at custserv@queensu.ca or visit us in person at Q Services Central (main desk at the ARC entrance just inside the Queen's Centre).  

COVID-19 information
The status of the university's mask mandate and vaccination requirements are subject to change at any time based on Public Health guidance. Medical grade masks continue to be available across campus for those who need them.  As well, the university strongly recommends that every person intending to live, work or study on campus, or otherwise engage in in-person university activities, maintain up to date vaccinations and boosters to reduce the risk of an interruption to their studies, work or access to university facilities and resources.

Enjoy your year and see you soon!