Athletics and Recreation

Dalhousie’s Department of Athletics and Recreation is committed to teaching the skills and habits that fuel a lifetime of success. Our holistic approach aims to encourage physical activity, create a sense of belonging, and support strong performance in both academics and athletics. We create facilities and programs to meet the distinct needs of our varsity athletes, students, faculty, and staff across all our campuses, and our local communities.

Your generous support will help strengthen the Department of Athletics and Recreation and continue to attract the best and brightest athletes to Dalhousie.

Top funding priorities

Adopt a Tiger Program

The Adopt a Tiger Program helps to fund exhibition travel, equipment upgrades and team apparel, and support the health and wellness of our athletes. Varsity student-athletes must navigate the competing priorities of representing Dalhousie and preparing for a future beyond graduation. Your support enables them to give their all in everything that they do.

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Black & Gold Academic Support Program

The Black & Gold Academic Support Program provides our varsity athletes with resources that support their academic success. This program includes study skill seminars, study halls, tutoring services, and other support to help varsity athletes keep their academic goals in focus. Your gift to the Black & Gold program enables our varsity athletes to succeed in the classroom and in sport.

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Inspiring Stories

Dal Tiger finds ecosystem of encouragement on and off the field

Wilfreid Kindo of the Dalhousie Tigers soccer team lives the busy life of a student-athlete. Despite the pressures, he’s thriving with the help of the athletics department and its supporters.

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A man wearing a white soccer uniform prepares to kick a soccer ball during a game.

The Oulton-Stanish Centre

Construction of the much-anticipated Oulton-Stanish Centre has begun on Dalhousie’s Studley campus, with a targeted opening in 2025. This brand-new, 60,000-square-foot facility will be a dynamic and inclusive space for Dalhousie students, faculty, and staff, as well as for the greater Halifax community. The Oulton-Stanish Centre will provide a fresh facility for ice sports and serve as an on-campus wellness hub and vibrant event venue.

Your support of the Oulton-Stanish Centre will help us build an on-campus health, wellness, and activity hub where students, faculty, staff, and the Halifax community can thrive.

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Exterior rendering of the Oulton-Stanish Centre building

Learn more about our campaign initiatives

Read the case for support for the Department of Athletics and Recretion to learn how we're bringing worlds together to create transformational change.

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