Halifax, eh? Sports fan, you say?
Don’t worry. We have you covered.
As we say goodbye to the summer sports season, waving farewell to such favourites as Nova Scotia Senior Baseball, the Maritime Football League and the Halifax Roller Derby Association (yeah, it exists), here’s where to catch your local sports fix:
Dalplex (6260 South St.): Aesthetically the Dalplex is right out of the ’80s, but it’s home to the majority of varsity teams at Dalhousie: basketball, volleyball, track and field and swimming. The facilities include a cardio room (for an extra charge), a rock climbing wall, badminton, squash and racquetball courts, saunas, and 35 weekly fitness classes.
Wickwire Field (6209 South St.): Wickwire Field is the jewel of Dal Athletics, home to soccer, rugby, lacrosse, field hockey and the football club. This gem of a field is also home to the majority of intramural sports, hosting ultimate frisbee, soccer, flag football—not to mention the occasional Quidditch tournament.
Halifax Metro Centre (1800 Argyle St.): Maybe it’s the bright orange seats or maybe it’s the great downtown location, but the Metro Centre is my favourite sport venue in the city. It’s home to the Halifax Mooseheads, Nathan MacKinnon (*cough* the next Sydney Crosby *cough*), the Halifax Rainmen and the AUS men’s basketball championships. It will also be the primary venue for Dal’s women’s hockey team this year.
When the NBA team’s training camp opens in October Halifax will also play host to the Toronto Raptors for the first time since 1997. Practices at the Canada Games Centre in Clayton Park are closed to the public, but there will be an intra-squad game open to everyone at the Metro Centre on Oct. 6.
Halifax Forum (2901 Windsor St.): The new home of the Tigers men’s hockey team, the Forum, has been home to Saint Mary’s University (SMU) men’s hockey for much longer, making it a great setting for the cross-city rivalry. While the Tigers move into Huskies territory, the players in black and gold will be trying to get back into the playoff picture this season.
SMUFit (920 Tower Rd.): A newly-built half-court gym is the highlight of SMUfit, formerly known as the Tower. It is the home of many of Saint Mary’s programs and some of the most exciting sport in the city. Joey Haywood of the Halifax Rainmen lit up the hardwood here, while hoops star Justine Colley continues to produce highlight reel performances on a nightly basis for the Huskies.
Huskies Stadium (920 Tower Rd.): While the lone stadium in Halifax may not have aged gracefully, it makes up for its looks by hosting some of the best football and soccer in the city. The Huskies football team, which has won nine of the last 12 AUS football titles, and their back-to-back champion men’s soccer team are two of the main tenants.
Dartmouth Sportsplex (110 Wyse Rd.): A new addition to the list, requiring a brief bus ride across the bridge and into unknown territory, the Dartmouth Sportsplex is home to the Junior A Metro Shipbuilders. If you’re a sports nut, they are the only ticket in town on Tuesday nights, making the trip to Dartmouth worth it.
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