Athletics
Saint John Campus
Athletics, Recreation and Wellness
The G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre features a 30,000 square foot playing surface with a versatile pulastic floor and showcase hardwood main court. The Athletics Centre has space for six badminton courts, three basketball courts, three volleyball courts, two tennis courts and one-track & field training lane. The spacious layout is perfect for soccer, ultimate frisbee, pickle ball and other activities. The bleachers have seating for 560 spectators to watch the Seawolves sports teams and other community events.
The ground floor includes a weight training room, men’s and women’s changing and shower areas, an equipment storage room, a medical room and a room for officials. Athletic and Safety & Security offices and fitness room are located on the second floor.
The G. Forbes Elliot Athletics Centre serves the competitive and recreational sports and physical activity needs of UNB Saint John students, faculty and staff, as well as many community groups and events.
Canada Games Stadium
The Canada Games Stadium is one of the finest sports facilities in Atlantic Canada. A legacy of the 1985 Jeux Canada Games, the stadium features a 400-metre, eight-lane track, an artificial turf field, javelin and shot put throwing areas, an equipment storage building, a state of the art lighting system, spacious changing rooms with showers, an officials room and medical room. There is permanent grandstand seating for 2,500 people. Many prestigious local, provincial, regional and national sports events take place at this facility.
Please consult the ARW Department's web-site for further information on the varsity programs www.unb.ca/saintjohn/athletics.