mcgill athletics magazine fall 2014

M c G i l l A t h l e t i c s & R e c r e a t i o n M a g a z i n e – V o l u m e 1 8 , N u m b e r 2 – F a l l 2 0 1 4

SCHOOL SPIRIT COMES ALIVE STUDENTS VIE FOR THE INAUGURAL McGILL CUP >>> p.8

ATHLETE PROFILE GOLFER BENOIT MIQUEL >>> P. 10

CAMPUS RECREATION FITNESS, RECREATION, INTRAMURALS >>> pgs. 5-7

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FALL 2014 – VOLUME 18, NUMBER 2

IN THIS ISSUE

DIRECTOR’S WELCOME

Cover Photo: Sam Reynolds

Athletics is published twice a year by Athletics & Recreation, McGill University.Circulation: 15,000

STUDENTS ROCK THE RED FOR THE INAUGURAL McGILL CUP P. 8

ATHLETE PROFILE: P. 10

Two-time golf MVP Benoit Miquel reflects back on his time at McGill

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

General Information 4Intramural Sports 5Fitness & Recreation Courses 6Top 11 Things You Need to Know about the McGill Sports Complex 12

JOIN US AS WE ROCK THE RED

We’ve always prided ourselves on the product we’ve put on the field. McGill teams are exciting to watch and regularly vie for both regional and national championships. Our student athletes wear the M with pride and put it all out there every time they pull on a McGill jersey.

As proud as I am of their dedication to sport, I’ve always wished that our athletes had a large boisterous crowd cheering on their efforts. But that’s been a challenge. The draw of Montreal’s nightlife and an unrelenting academic schedule makes the stands hard to fill.

So it’s with great pleasure that I welcome our new McGill Cup and Red Zone initiatives aimed at making it more fun to cheer on the home team. Pitting residence against residence to see who are the loudest and proudest, the McGill Cup will bring some life to our home games. And the addition of the Red Zone, a student only cheering section, complete with great music, an in-crowd animator and a pro-McGill vibe, will make everyone want to “rock the red”.

If you have yet to attend a McGill varsity home game, come and enjoy this unique university experience. Pull on your red and white, buy a drink and a hot dog, join in on the McGill cheer and get in on the action.

Drew Love Executive Director, Athletics and Recreation

Published by: McGill University, Athletics & RecreationEditor: Jill BarkerProduction: Ryne Bondy and Sheehan Moore

McGill Athletics Magazine475 Pine Avenue West Montreal, Quebec H2W 1S4 CanadaTel: 514.398.7000 Fax: 514.398.4901www.mcgillathletics.ca

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FALL 2014 MEMBERSHIP FEES (Effective September 2, 2014)For McGill students – cont-ed and staff. Buy your membership on line at www.mcgillathletics.ca. Sports Complex memberships may be purchased on an annual or monthly basis by McGill staff, McGill Alumni, and the community at-large. Reduced rate memberships are available to senior citizens as well as to the spouse and children of members. During the fall and winter semesters all full-time and part-time students pay Athletics fees and therefore are members of the Sports Complex. All members, including McGill students, must pay an additional fee to use the Fitness Centre.

MONTHLY RATES (Taxes not included)Category Sports Complex Including Fitness Centre Full-time Student included in Athletic fees $30.00 / semesterGraduate Student included in Athletic fees $40.00 / semesterStaff / Post Docs $45.00 / month $63.00 / monthAlumni / Cont-Ed $46.00 / month $64.00 / monthNon-McGill Student $50.00 / month $68.00 / monthCommunity $55.00 / month $73.00 / monthBuy a 12-month Staff membership for only $352.00 (+taxes) & receive 3 free guest passes. Additional cost of $116 (+taxes) for the Fitness Centre.Buy an 8-month Staff membership for only $270.00 (+taxes) & receive 2 free guest passes. Additional cost of $85 (+taxes) for the Fitness Centre.Buy a 12-month Alumni/Cont-Ed membership for only $378.00 (+taxes) & receive 3 free guest passes. Additional cost of $116 (+taxes) for the Fitness Centre.Buy a 8-month Alumni/Cont-Ed membership for only $291.00 (+taxes) & receive 2 free guest passes. Additional cost of $85 (+taxes) for the Fitness Centre

SPORTS CENTER GUEST PASSES (Taxes not included)Guests are welcome at any time, but must be accompanied by a Sports Complex member.*Community $11.30 / dayStudents $9.57 / dayStaff / Alumni $8.70 / day **Seniors / Children $5.22 / day

* Members are limited to 2 guests per visit. ** Staff need not be accompanied by a Sports Complex member.

DISCOUNTS (Taxes not included)Buy a 12-month membership and pay for only 10 months.Spouse receivea a 25% discount on the member’s monthly rate.Children (under 18) receive a 50% discount on their parent’s fees.Seniors (65+) receive a 25% discount.City of Montreal employees will receive a 15% discount on the community membership rate and 2 free guest passes with the purchase of any Fitness & Recreation class or Personal Training session. This promotion also applies to citizens of Montreal with a Montreal Access Card. Full-time MUHC, Genome employees receive a 15% discount on the community membership rate.Discounts cannot be combined. Rates are subject to change without notice. Refunds are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee. Refunds for 8 & 12 month memberships will be based on the monthly rate schedule.

SPORTS COMPLEX FITNESS CENTRE & SPORTS COMPLEX HOURS OF OPERATION as of August 25, 2014

Monday to Friday 06:30 – 22:00Saturday & Sunday 09:00 – 20:30Activities start 15 minutes after the building opens and end 30 minutes before the building closes.

PLEASE TAKE NOTEThe Sports Complex & Fitness Centre will be closed Monday, September 1, 2014 (Labour Day) and Monday, October 13, 2014 (Thanksgiving). Holiday hours will be in effect December 24, 2014 through January 4, 2015. Please check www.mcgillathletics.ca for details.

BASKET, LOCKER & TOWEL SERVICEMcGill students may renew a semester locker/basket service online or at Client Services until December 31, 2013. Purchasing a locker/basket service online or at Client Services can be done at anytimeBasket $40.00Premium Locker $80.00Phys-Ed Locker $43.00

Promotion – Regular basket rentals- Buy 2 semesters before Nov. 1 and pay only $70.00Sports Complex members may purchase a locker/basket service for the duration of their membership. Monthly users will be charged an initial fee which includes a towel and full locker service. Clients wishing to extend their locker service before the expiry date will be charged the renewal rate only and will not be issued a new towel. Monthly Fee Initial RenewalBasket $19.00 $10.00Premium Locker $29.00 $20.00

Yearly FeeBasket $106.00Premium Locker $220.00

Locks are not included in the fee and must be supplied by the individual purchasing the locker/basket.Students and Sports Complex members may bring their own lock or purchase a lock in the Redbird Sports Shop. Day lockers are available for use free of charge. Users must bring their own lock and vacate the locker by the end of the day. Locks left on day lockers overnight, will be removed.

24/7 ON-LINE SERVICES (FOR MCGILL SPORTS COMPLEX MEMBERS)

• Buy a Fitness Centre and/or Sports Complex membership

• Rent or renew a locker• Register an intramural team• Register for a fitness or recreation class• Book a court (tennis/squash)• McGill staff and students only

Visit www.mcgillathletics.ca for details(payment by credit card only)

Be sure to view the TOP TEN TIPS TO REGISTER ON-LINE and the FAQ’s.

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The McGill Sport Medicine Clinic is a leader in the field of sports medicine. It houses state-of-the-art equipment and services, offering the patient “priority access” to an internationally recognized team of sports medicine experts. In addition to patient care, the clinic also has mandates in the areas of education and research.

The Clinic is located in the McGill Sports Centre and is open to McGill students, staff and alumni and the community-at-large.

Affiliated with the MUHC and the Seagram Sports Science Centre, patients undergoing therapy have access to a 25-metre pool, a 200-metre indoor running track and advanced strength training equipment.

• Acute care coverage • Electrotherapy • Assessment and treatment

by physiotherapists and athletic therapists

• Biodex isokinetic testing • Consultations in sport

psychology, nutrition, osteopathy approach and massage

• Pool therapy / hydrotherapy • Taping

2014-15 INTRAMURAL SPORTS GENERAL INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY• All full-time McGill University students are eligible to participate.

McGill staff and alumni who have purchased a Sports Complex Membership may also compete in intramural activities.

• Players are required to present their McGill identification card to the timer prior to each game. Failure to comply with this rule will prevent the individual from participating in that game.

ABOUT THE 2014 FALL PROGRAM• Games are scheduled on weeknights as of 17:00 hrs and weekends

as of 9:30am.• The regular season in all sports consists of a five game schedule

(seven for Ice Hockey).• The top teams in the competitive and intermediate divisions will

advance to a single elimination playoff.• Teams who do not show up to scheduled games are subject to a

default fee. Failure to pay the default fee will result in expulsion from the league.

HOW TO ENTERIndividuals are encouraged to form their own teams. Teams may come from the same faculty, department, residence or any other group. Captains must enter their team by paying the team entry fee on-line prior to the entry deadline. Teams are taken on a first come first served basis. • Delegate one member of your team to register. • www.mcgillathletics.ca - click on the “On-Line Services” link and login• Click on ‘Browse’ under ‘Leagues / Tournaments’ • Select the sport and league from the first two drop down menus, then

click on the blue link under the table.

Once payment has been made and the roster form has been received, your team will be officially entered in the league.

McGILL SPORT MEDICINE CLINIC

Applications are now being accepted for officiating positions in the McGill Intramural Program for the following sports: Badminton, Ball Hockey, Basketball, Flag Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Ultimate Disc, and Volleyball.

Please forward your resume (.doc) to [email protected] or fax 514-398-4901

Experience and/or officiating certification preferred

SPORTS* LEAGUESCOST (PER TEAM)

PLAYERS TO REGISTER

GAME DAYS

FREE AGENTS MEETING** REGISTRATION DATES

Badminton Men, Women, & Co-rec $43.49 2 (Doubles) Fri & W/E 9/11, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/15, 17:00

Ball hockey Men & Women $178.30 8 Tues & Sun 9/11, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/15, 17:00

Basketball Men & Women $178.30 8 Mon – Fri & W/E 9/11, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/15, 17:00

Dodgeball Co-rec $178.30 8 Mon – Fri & W/E 9/11, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/15, 17:00

Flag Football Men & Women $178.30 8 Mon & Sun 9/4, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/8, 17:00

Ice Hockey Open & Women $478.36 11 Mon – Fri & W/E 9/4, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/8, 17:00

Outdoor Soccer Men, Women, & Co-rec $226.14 11 Mon – Fri & W/E 9/4, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/8, 17:00

Soccer 2 v 2 Men, Women, & Co-rec $78.28 2 Mon – Fri & W/E 10/20, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 10/24, 17:00

Ultimate Disc Co-rec $169.60 4 Men & 4 Women Mon – Fri & W/E 9/4, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/8, 17:00

Volleyball Men, Women, & Corec $178.30 4 Men & 4 Women Mon – Fri 9/11, 17:00 8/25, 12:00 – 9/16, 17:00

* All sports have COMPETITIVE, INTERMEDIATE, and RECREATIONAL levels, plus BEGINNER for Ice Hockey (no RECREATIONAL for Soccer 2 v 2)** All free agents meetings are held in Tomlinson HallNote that registration deadlines are strictly enforced – Space in most sports is limited – Register early

OFFICIALS, ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK?


FALL 2014 FITNESS ANDRECREATION COURSES

COURSE DAY TIME COST WKWS FACILITY member/non-member

AQUATICS Adults Learn To Swim Monday 18:30-19:25 $43.49/60.88 8 Currie Memorial Pool

(Level 1 Beginner) Saturday 11:30-12:25 $43.49/60.88 8 Currie Memorial Pool

Adults Learn To Swim Wednesday 18:30-19:25 $43.49/60.88 8 Currie Memorial Pool

(Level 2 & 3 Inter) Saturday 11:30-12:25 $43.49/60.88 8 Currie Memorial Pool

Swim Fit Tues & Thurs 18:30-19:25 $56.53/100.02 10 Currie Memorial Pool

(Cardio-Respiratory Endurance)

Stroke Improvement Wednesday 18:30-19:25 $34.79/52.19 8 Currie Memorial Pool

Stroke Improvement Saturday 11:30-12:25 $34.79/52.19 8 Currie Memorial Pool

DANCE Ballet Friday 16:30-18:25 $82.63/108.72 10 The Studio

Belly Dancing Monday 18:00-18:55 $47.84/69.58 10 Activity Room

Thursday 18:00-18:55 $47.84/69.58 10 The Studio

Dance Fever Friday 16:30-17:55 $56.53/78.28 10 Mind/Body Room

Hip Hop Street Dance Tuesday 18:00-18:55 $43.49/65.23 10 The Studio

Hip Hop Tuesday 19:00-19:55 $43.49/65.23 10 Spin Room

Thursday 19:00-19:55 $43.49/65.23 10 Spin Room

Friday 18:00-18:55 $43.49/65.23 10 Mind/Body Room

Jazz I & II Tue & Thu 17:00-18:25 $86.98/130.46 10 Activity Room

Jazz II & III Tue & Thu 18:30-19:55 $86.98/130.46 10 Activity Room

Latin Dance Monday 19:00-20:25 $56.53/78.28 10 The Studio

Lindy Hop I–Swing Dance Wednesday 18:00-18:55 $43.49/65.23 10 Activity Room

Social Dance Monday 20:30-21:55 $56.53/78.28 10 The Studio

FITNESS & WELLNESS Abs, Back & Booty Mon & Wed 17:00-17:55 $47.84/91.32 10 Aerobics Room

Tue & Thu 19:00-19:55 $47.84/91.32 10 Aerobics Room

Body Design Saturday 12:00-12:55 $34.79/52.19 10 Aerobics Room

Body Works Mon & Wed 12:00-12:55 $47.84/91.32 10 Spin Room

Mon & Wed 19:00-19:55 $47.84/91.32 10 Aerobics Room

Boot Camp Tue & Thu 18:00-18:55 $47.84/91.32 10 Aerobics Room

Classic Cardio Tue & Thu 17:00-17:55 $47.84/91.32 10 The Studio

De-Tox Cycle Sunday 11:00-11:55 $36.53/56.53 10 Spin Room

Hatha Yoga I Mon & Wed 08:00-08:55 $60.88/104.37 10 Mind/Body Room

Mon & Wed 16:00-16:55 $60.88/104.37 10 Mind/Body Room


Tue & Thu 08:00-08:55 $60.88/104.37 10 Mind/Body Room



Hatha Yoga II Mon & Wed 17:00-17:55 $60.88/104.37 10 Mind/Body Room

Tue & Thu 19:00-19:55 $60.88/104.3710 Mind/Body Room


FITNESS & WELLNESS (CONTINUED) Kick, Punch, Jive & Jam Mon & Wed 17:00-17:55 $47.84/91.32 10 The Studio

Parcour Tue & Thu 16:00-16:55 $47.84/91.32 10 Aerobics Room

Pedal Jam Tue & Thu 18:00-18:55 $69.58/113.07 10 Spin Room

Pedal & Pump Friday 16:30-17:55 $56.53/78.28 10 Spin Room

Pilates Mon & Wed 18:00-18:55 $56.53/100.02 10 The Studio

Tue & Thu 13:00-14:10 $69.58/113.0710 Mind/Body Room

Pilates/Yoga Mon & Wed 17:00-17:55 $56.53/100.02 10 Spin Room

Pilates I & II Friday 14:30-15:40 $39.14/60.89 10 Mind/Body Room

Power Yoga Mon & Wed 13:00-13:55 $60.88/104.37 10 Mind/Body Room



Saturday 12:00-12:55 $34.79/56.53 10 Mind/Body Room

Spin Tue & Thu 08:00-08:55 $62.62/108.72 10 Spin Room

Tue & Thu 17:00-17:55 $62.62/108.72 10 Spin Room

Spin & Trim Mon & Wed 18:00-19:25 $100.02/143.51 10 Spin Room

Step Saturday 11:00-11:55 $34.79/52.19 10 Aerobics Room

Tai Chi Thursday 20:00-21:25 $47.84/69.58 10 Mind/Body Room

Zumba Mon & Wed 16:00-16:55 $47.84/91.32 10 Aerobics Room

PERSONAL TRAINING Basic by Appt. 1.5 hours $61.18/78.28 Fitness Centre

3 Sessions by Appt. 3 hours $106.11 Fitness Centre



Body Composition by Appt. 30 mins $36.19/45.00 Fitness Centre

Preminum by Appt. 2.5 hours $112.45/170.35 Fitness Centre

Tune-Up by Appt. 1 hour $46.96/50.01 Fitness Centre

Buddy Training by Appt. 1 hour $75.00/118.00 Fitness Centre

SPORTS Fencing I Tue & Thu 08:00-08:55 $52.19/86.98 8 Activity Room

Tue & Thu 20:00-20:55 $52.19/86.98 8 Activity Room

Fencing II Mon & Wed 20:15-21:30 $69.58/104.37 8 Activity Room

Fencing III Wednesday 19:00-20:15 $39.14/56.53 8 Activity Room

Hockey I Thursday 14:45-16:15 $69.58/86.98 8 McConnell Arena

Hockey II Friday 14:45-16:15 $69.58/86.98 8 McConnell Arena

Skating Wednesday 15:00-16:15 $60.88/78.28 8 McConnell Arena

Saturday 10:30-11:20 $39.14/56.53 8 McConnell Arena

Saturday 11:30-12:20 $39.14/56.53 8 McConnell Arena

Squash Intro Monday 16:00-16:45 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E

Monday 17:30-18:15 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E

Tuesday 16:45-17:30 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E

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FALL 2014 FITNESS ANDRECREATION COURSES

September 15 to December 19, 2014


SPORTS (CONTINUED)Squash Intro (cont’d) Tuesday 17:30-18:15 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E

Thursday 16:00-16:45 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E


Friday 14:30-15:15 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E



Saturday 10:45-11:30 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E

Sunday 11:30-12:15 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E

Squash Inter Monday 16:45-17:30 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E


Saturday 11:30-12:15 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E

Sunday 12:15-13:00 $34.79/56.53 6 Intl’ Courts D & E

Tennis Intro Monday 16:00-16:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts C & D

Monday 20:00-20:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts C & D

Tuesday 17:00-17:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts C & D

Wendesday 14:00-14:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts C & D

Thursday 17:00-17:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts A& B

Saturday 09:30-10:55 $39.14/52.19 4 FH Courts C & D

Sunday 10:00-11:25 $39.14/52.19 4 FH Courts A& B

Tennis Inter Monday 21:00-21:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts C & D



Wednesday 15:00-15:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts C & D

Thursday 18:00-18:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts A & B

Saturday 11:00-12:25 $39.14/52.19 4 FH Courts C & D

Tennis Advanced Tuesday 18:00-18:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts C & D

Wednesday 16:00-16:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts C & D

Thursday 19:00-19:55 $39.14/52.19 6 FH Courts A & B

MARTIAL ARTS Aikido Tuesday & 18:00-19:55 $100.02/143.51 10 Combatives Room

Friday 17:00-19:55 Combatives Room

Capoeira Mon, Wed & Fri16:30-17:55 $82.63/121.77 10 Activity Room

Judo Mon & Wed 17:30-19:25 $73.93/117.42 10 Combatives Room

Karate Mon & Wed 19:30-21:25 $73.93/117.42 10 Combatives Room

Kendo Tuesday & 20:00-21:55 $73.93/$117.4210 Aerobics Room

Saturday 09:00-10:55 Mind/Body Room

Kickboxing Mon & Wed 15:00-16:25 $56.53/100.02 10 Spin Room

Kickboxing - Savate I Tue & Thu 20:30-21:55 $56.53/100.02 10 The Studio

Kickboxing - Savate II Tue & Thu 19:00-20:25 $56.53/100.0210 The Studio

Tae Kwon Do Mon & Wed 19:30-21:25 $73.93/117.42 10 Spin Room

Shaolin Kung Fu Tue & Thu 20:00-21:55 $73.93/117.42 10 Spin Room


OUTDOOR PURSUITS Equestrian Saturday 13:30-15:25 $217.44/234.836 Equitation Elysee

Sunday 13:30-15:25 $217.44/234.836 Equitation Elysee

STAFF FITNESSAqua Fitness Mon & Wed 12:15-13:00 $17.40 13 Memorial Pool

Badminton Mon & Wed 12:30-13:15 $17.40 12 Gyms 1 & 2

Body Design - Adv Tue & Thu 12:15-13:00 $17.40 13 Aerobics Room

Body Design - Intro Tue & Thu 13:00-13:45 $17.40 13 Aerobics Room

Hatha Yoga I Tue & Thu 13:00-13:45 $17.40 13 Presbyterian College

Hatha Yoga II Tue & Thu 12:00-12:45 $17.40 13 Presbyterian College

Pilates - Intro Mon & Wed 12:15-13:00 $17.40 13 Mind/Body Room

Pilates - Advanced Tue & Thu 12:15-13:00 $17.40 13 Mind/Body Room

Power Yoga Lite Mon & Wed 12:00-12:45 $17.40 13 Presbyterian College

Spin - Lite Cycle Mon & Wed 13:00-13:45 $17.40 13 Spin Room

Spin Tue & Thu 12:15-13:00 $17.40 13 Spin Room

Stretch & Strength Mon & Wed 13:00-13:45 $17.40 13 Aerobics Room

Tai Chi Mon & Wed 13:00-13:45 $17.40 13 Presbyterian College

Tennis Tue & Thu 12:30-13:15 $17.40 13 Fieldhouse

Zumba Mon & Wed 12:15-13:00 $17.40 13 Aerobics Room

Tue & Thu 12:15-13:00 $17.40 13 The Studio

FITNESS & WELLNESS (PAY-AS-YOU-GO)Step Monday 18:00-18:55 $2.61 Aerobics Room

H.I.T. Tuesday 17:00-17:55 $2.61 Aerobics Room

Boot Camp Wednesday 18:00-18:55 $2.61 Aerobics Room

Body Design Thursday 17:00-17:55 $2.61 Aerobics Room

Power Yoga Friday 17:30-18:25 $2.61 Aerobics Room

Spin Friday 18:00-18:55 $2.61 Spin Room

Zumba Friday 12:30-13:25 $2.61 Aerobics Room

Sunday 12:00-12:55 $2.61 Aerobics Room

ONE ON ONE (by appointment) COST TIME FACILITY

Skating (Private) $30.44/39.14 1/2 hr McConnell Arena

Skating (Semi-Private) $34.79/52.19 1/2 hr McConnell Arena

Squash (Private) $30.44/39.14 45 min Squash Courts

Squash (Semi-Private) $39.14/52.19 45 min Squash Courts

Swim (Private) $34.79/43.49 45 min Memorial Pool

Swim (Semi-Private) $43.49/56.53 45 min Memorial Pool

Tennis (Private) $30.44/39.14 1 hr Tennis Courts

Tennis (Semi-Private) $39.14/52.19 1 hr Tennis Courts

8 Intercollegiate Sports McGill Athletics Magazine

W hen you think of McGill, school spirit isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But that’s about to change. Athletics and Recreation,

Student Housing and Hospitality Services and the Office of Student Life and Learning and have teamed up to offer students a unique opportunity to get in-volved in campus life.

The McGill Cup pits residence against residence to see which rez attends the most varsity games with the winner awarded a $5,000 VIP Victory Party for their squad. Every rez student who attends a McGill home game will receive a point for their team, with some games worth double the points. Team stand-ings will be updated weekly until the last McGill home game after which a winner will be crowned.

To make the pot even sweeter, all rez students will get into varsity games for free if they show up wearing their McGill Cup t-shirt provided free of charge on move-in day to every McGill student living in residence.

School spirit gets a boost as students

vie for the inaugural McGill Cup

by Jill Barker

ROCK THE RED

https://www.facebook.com/McGillCup

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“We want to build the type of team spirit on dis-play at American schools, but with our own unique McGill look and feel,” said Drew Love, executive director of Athletics and Recreation. “We have some of the best teams in the country who deliver week after week on the field and we’re hoping the McGill Cup will encourage more students to show off their pride in their teams and their school.”

The lack of McGill spirit on campus has been the focus of recent Town Halls, with students lamenting the absence of an athletic culture at McGill. The McGill Cup hopes to change all that by making cheering for the home team not just fun, but a competition in itself. With rivalries in the stands as well as on the field, varsity games will be a whole new experience.

Mathieu Laperle, director of Food and Hospital-ity Services, hopes the spirit generated by the Mc-Gill Cup will carry over into the residences making varsity game days something to look forward to.

“We’re proud to get involved in the McGill Cup which we believe will promote team spirit and ca-maraderie as part of the rez life experience,” said Laperle.

With the teams divided by residence, the points will be adjusted so that residences both big and small can vie for the Cup. And during McGill Cup Hype Games, when cheering from the stands

is worth double the points, teams can give their point total a significant boost by getting more of their rez mates out to the games.

Also new this year is the launch of the new Red Zone reserved for all McGill Cup participants, Red Thunder members and any other McGill student who wants the very best of fan experiences. Fans can win prizes for best cheer gear, best social me-dia posts, best cheers and just because we think they’re doing a great job “rockin’ the red.” McGill Cup participants can also win bonus points for their team by making the Red Zone rock.

Social media posts will be a key part of the Red Zone fan experience. #McGillCup, #Rock-TheRed and #RedZone hashtags will be trending on game day with fans sharing their photos and videos of game day prep, cheer squads and the fun in the stands.

For everyone in the McGill community who isn’t in rez, there are plenty of opportunities to jump on the band wagon. Red Thunder, a student group dedicated to boosting school spirit, provides an all-access pass to McGill varsity games as well as a t-shirt and other membership-only privileges to anyone who signs up. Winner of the Student Society of McGill University’s “Best New Student Group” in 2010, Red Thunder is one of the biggest and loudest groups on campus.

The McGill Cup will kick off with a launch party on September 4th, welcoming all rez teams. The festivities include a series of challenges where teams can earn their first set of McGill Cup points. The Martlets and Redmen will be on hand to meet, greet and cheer on the teams. Food and drink will be served and the fun is guaranteed. Huge prizes will be awarded for exceptional demonstrations of school pride and spirit.

After the launch party, the official open-ing of the Red Zone will be at the first Redmen football home game September 12 7pm against cross-town rival the Concordia Stingers #Sting-TheStingers. It will be our first Hype Game night for McGill Cup participants and a loud and noisy affair in the stands. We’ll be kicking off things in style with lots of action both in the stands and on the field.

So shake off your apathy and #RockTheRed. Visit the McGill Cup Facebook page for details and follow the action on social media using #McGill-Cup. Keep your eye on the McGill Athletics and Recreation Facebook page as well for #Red Zone contests and game promotions.

See you in the stands.


ATHLETE PROFILE McGILL GOLF TEAM’S BENOIT MIQUEL Jill Barker

If asked to write an essay on how he spent his summer vacations, Benoit Miquel would have a best seller on his

hands. Two years ago he crewed on a 45-foot sailboat that crossed the Atlantic from the Caribbean island of St. Martin to France on a 34-day odyssey.

“We fished every day and I didn’t catch one fish,” laughed the third year civil engineering student and member of the McGill golf team.

This year, instead of sailing the ocean or staying in France where he spends most summers, he was in California on a two-month research internship at UCLA in his field of structural engineering.

Miquel’s love of travel comes naturally. The child of French ex-pats, he’s lived in so many countries he struggles to call one place home. That said, he admits to being attached to Houston, Texas where he went to high school and played golf for the school team.

“When I go through immigration they always ask me where I’m from,” he said. “I say France, even though I’ve never lived there. I’ve never spent more than four years in any one country.”

As to where he picked up his love of golf, Miquel attributes that to his father who introduced him to the game.

“Out of four kids, I was the only one who caught on to golf,” said Miquel who admits that he lives to pick up his clubs and get on the course.

That passion for the game has done Miquel well, winning the McGill golf team’s MVP award two years in a row (2012-13 and 2013-14) and contributing to an upstart win by the underdog Redmen team at the ETS Match Play event last fall. The tournament featured 12 Quebec university teams and was the first tournament win for McGill in six decades.

“It’s a small team, but we’ve created something very special” said Miquel of his experience playing for the Redmen. “Some of my best memories of McGill are of the golf team.”

But it’s not just his teammates that have

made his experience so great. Miquel says the Quebec university golf league run by the RSEQ is very well organized which makes it a pleasure to play in tournaments. It’s also a small community that has come to know each other both on and off the links.

“All the guys at the other universities are great,” he said of his fellow golfers. “We go at each other while we’re on the course, but we also share a drink together afterward.”

As for what brought him to McGill, Miquel says he couldn’t see himself at any other school. Drawn to its reputation for stellar academics and to Montreal’s nightlife, which is within steps of the downtown campus, Miquel also likes the international flavour of McGill’s student body and the friendliness of

the McGill community.

“It’s the best decision I have ever made,” he said of his choice to attend McGill.

Coach Bob Dubeau’s pretty happy with Miquel’s decision too. He appreciates the work ethic, consistency and attitude he brings to the team.

“He’s doesn’t let a bad shot or bad day get him down,” said Dubeau. “He been our most consistent player over the past two years and is deserving of his MVP honours.”

Now in the last year of his degree program, Miquel’s time at in Montreal is winding down. But no matter where he globetrots in the future, we hope that he will always call McGill home.

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TOP 11 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE McGILL SPORTS COMPLEXWhat does the Athletics fee, that I pay as part of my tuition, cover?The Athletics fee funds the running of the Sports Complex including the programming and services like sports, recreation and the varsity program and includes all expenses related to heating, lighting and cleaning. All students are considered members of the Sports Complex which means you have free access to the gyms, pool, indoor and outdoor track, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and fields as well as free use of select pieces of equipment like balls and some training equipment.

What do I have to pay for?There are user fees for fitness and recreation classes, intramurals sports, room rentals, some arena activities like shinny hockey and rec skating, some equipment rentals (squash and tennis racquets, eye guards, cross country skis, boots and poles and snow-shoes) and membership to the Fitness Centre ($30.00 U-Grads, $40.00 Grads).

How do I find my way around the Sports Complex?The Sports Complex encompasses not just the building the gym is housed in, but also the playing fields (Molson and Forbes) and the arena. There are directional signs on the walls and suspended from the ceiling in most large common areas. Just in case, here is a primer for getting around the gym:

Basement level: Fitness Centre and activity rooms (Mind/Body, Spin, Combat and Aerobics rooms) Main floor: Client Services, Redbird Sports Shop, administration offices, cafeteria, women’s locker room, equipment desk, pool 1st floor: Gyms, men’s locker room, fieldhouse 2nd floor: Kinesiology and physical education department, Marketing and Communications office3rd floor: Sports Medicine, Kinesiology and physical education labs

Can I come to the gym and do my own thing?Sure. We have open gym times when activity areas are available for free use. Look on the Athletics and Recreation website for a list of drop in recreational hours (Facilities/schedules) or feel free to use any of the gyms and the fieldhouse if the schedule indi-cates that nothing is booked.

What about if I want to play a pickup game of soccer or basketball?We have drop in times for soccer, badminton, volleyball, basketball, water polo, ultimate disc and more. Check the Drop In Rec page on the Athletics and Recreation webpage for an up to date list of hours and activities.

Do I need to bring my own sports equipment?The equipment desk loans out equipment like basketballs and volleyballs, but you need to bring your own racquets or pay a nomi-nal fee to get a tennis or squash racquet on loan. The Redbird Sports Shop sells some equipment like pool goggles, bathing suits, squash and table tennis balls.

Where can I keep my sports gear?You can rent a basket for a semester or full year and keep your gear at the gym or you can bring your gear and your own lock and put your stuff in a locker designated for day use. Day lockers must be emptied and locks removed at the end of every day.

How do I sign up for fitness and rec courses and intramurals?Our on-line system facilitates registration for fitness and recreations courses and intramural teams, court bookings, the purchase of Fitness Centre memberships and lockers. Payment is by credit card only. You can also register in person in the Client Services office located on the main floor of the Sports Centre. Cash, credit and debit are accepted.

Where do I buy tickets to varsity games?Tickets are on sale ($5.00 for students, $10.00 general admission) in the Redbird Sports Shop (main level) and at the door of all varsity events. Students are also on lower campus selling tickets in advance of game day, which is a great way to pick up tickets at a reduced price.

Do you have a sports clinic where I can get an athletic injury checked out?You’ll find a comprehensive sport medicine clinic on the 3rd floor of the McGill Sports Centre. McGill students get preferred rates and can often see a physician within a couple of days of calling for an appointment (514-398-7007).

What do I do if I have a question or complaint?Our doors are always open so drop in any of the administrative offices to speak to members of the Athletics and Recreation staff. You can also forward your questions or complaints through e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected]

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