Langille Athletic Centre
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The Langille Athletic Centre is the only student gymnasium at Dalhousie Universities Agricultural Campus, Nova Scotia, Canada. The building is located at 20 Cumming Drive, in Bible Hill.[1] This Athletic Centre features a full workout area, a full size gymnasium, a racquetball court, two squash courts, and a soccer field.[2] Varsity sports which participate out of the Langille Athletic Centre, where the Dalhousie Rams play their home games, are men's and women's soccer, badminton, cross country, golf and woodsmen teams, men's basketball, and women's volleyball and rugby. The rugby team plays at an off campus location, along with male and female equestrian teams which also do not have their events at this location.[3] The Rams play in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association, which is part of the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
Equipment
Equipment includes weight room equipment, six bikes, six stair climbers, three ellipticals, three treadmills, and two rowing machines.[4]
Hours of operation
| September - April | May - June | July - August | |
| Mon-Fri | 6 am - 10 pm | 6 am - 9 pm | 6 am - 9 pm |
| Saturday | 1 pm - 5 pm | 1 pm - 5 pm | Closed |
| Sunday | 1 pm - 10 pm | 6 pm - 10 pm | 6 pm - 10 pm |
History
The Langille Athletic Centre opened in 1977.[6]
Users and price
The Langille Athletic Centre can be used by students and staff at the faculty of Agriculture, as well as all Dalhousie students, free of charge. The facility may also be used by paying members, and guests who pay a daily drop-in fee. Prices for students are integrated into the fee paid during tuition. Members' prices vary depending on the length of the membership, starting at $58 for a month, and going down in price per month when a longer membership is purchased. Guest fees are $6 for adults, and $5 for students of other institutions and seniors.[7]
Other uses of the LAC
The Langille Athletic Centre is also used as the main exam writing area of students at the faculty of Agriculture, during the exam periods that occur twice a year and last for one week each.[8] The centre also hosts events throughout the year, such as the annual craft market, and the graduation services at the end of each year.[9]
References
- ^ "Google Maps". Google.ca. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- ^ Dalhousie Agricultural Campus student/employee at the Langille Athletic Centre
- ^ "Varsity Teams - Agricultural Campus - Dalhousie University". Dal.ca. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "Facilities - Agricultural Campus - Dalhousie University". Dal.ca. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- ^ "History - Agricultural Campus - Dalhousie University". Dal.ca. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- ^ "Gym Memberships & Fees - Agricultural Campus - Dalhousie University". Dal.ca. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- ^ "Truro Campus Exam Schedule - Academics - Dalhousie University". Dal.ca. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
- ^ "Festive Craft Market - Agricultural Campus - Dalhousie University". Dal.ca. Retrieved 2017-05-06.