Championships. CIS medals. A Gold with Team Canada. StFX's proud athletic tradition continues to impress.
Top athletes and coaches are drawn to StFX because of our reputation for athletic, as well as academic excellence. Both the X-Men and X-Women varsity teams are consistently among the Canada's best.
"Everything we do within StFX Athletics involves pride, passion and tradition. We are extremely proud of the more than 80 AUS and CIS championships, but the main objective is for student athletes to become leaders and make strong contributions to society."
Varsity Athletics
Basketball
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The StFX men’s and women’s basketball teams bring high-intensity excitement with talented athletes to the courts each and every game they play.
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Football
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The X-Men football team has entered into a new era of excellence and continues to produce All-Canadian and CFL draft eligible athletes.
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Hockey
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The StFX men’s and women’s hockey programs are well established, competitive teams that challenge for AUS championship titles each and every season.
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Soccer
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Both the StFX men’s and women’s soccer teams are in playoff contention year in and year out, as they participate in very competitive AUS conferences
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Rugby
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StFX women’s rugby are the 11-time AUS conference champions and won the first national title for a female sport at StFX in 2006.
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Cross Country
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StFX cross country boasts a competitive program, winning several AUS banners in the past decade and graduating many successful runners.
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Track & Field
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StFX track & field has been gaining in popularity, with athletes participating in running, jumping and throwing events at regional and national meets.
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Volleyball
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The StFX women’s volleyball team participates in a highly competitive AUS conference and has many exciting and dynamic athletes on their roster.
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Fitness and Recreation Services
Aside from varsity athletics, there are many intramural and recreational activities available at StFX. Our Fitness and Recreational Services program provides opportunities for recreation, education, and cultural and social interaction.
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In the Community
We believe in building 'everyday champions' that not only excel in competition and the classroom, but demonstrate leadership in the community as well. Our athletes take pride participating in community programs, like X-Out Bullying, in which over 50 varsity athletes talk to Grade 4 and Grade 5 students in Antigonish Town and County; Big Brothers/Big Sisters, in which the Athletics Department purchases a Big Brother or Sister a season’s pass for Men’s Hockey or Football; and Kids in the Crowd, in which local businesses purchase tickets to varsity home games for kids who might not otherwise be able to go.