Why Choose Us?
With everything being housed in the same footprint, the Acadia Athletics Complex has something for everybody. Whether you are looking to stay active, or planning your next conference feel free to stop by and have a chat with the friendly staff as they will be delighted to direct your questions.
Fitness Centre
With help from the Acadia Students’ Union, Alumni donations, and other funding, we were able to create a brand new space for students, athletes, and community members to train in.
Our new space is large, airy, and comes complete with state of the art Cybex and Hoist strength and cardio equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines, and stationary bikes.
Andrew H. McCain Arena
The Andrew H. McCain Arena (formerly Acadia Arena) is home to the Acadia Axemen hockey program, plus a number of club programs that host their home games and tournaments in the arena. It seats 1,800 spectators for ice events, an additional 300 standing and an extra 800 on the ice surface for other events.
It was built in 1988, and features an Olympic sized ice surface.
Gym
The War Memorial Gymnasium - Stu Aberdeen Court is home to our Axemen and Axewomen varsity volleyball and basketball teams. The gymnasium is also home to sports clubs, intramurals, the SMILE and Kinderskills programs, open gym time and a host of other events and programs.
The court floor is named after legendary Axemen basketball head coach Stu Aberdeen. The Stu Aberdeen Court has a seating capacity of 1,000 along with a a standing room area.
Aerobics & Dance
Fitness classes are hosted in a variety of rooms in the athletic complex. The aerobics and dance studio offers space for Acadia fitness programming along with space for the local Dance Collective. With its cushion floor, mirrors and dance bars it's the perfect space for classes.
The spin room hosts all spin classes held throughout the year.
Raymond Field
Raymond Field is home to Axemen varsity soccer and football programs, as well as Axewomen varsity rugby and soccer. Raymond Field is also used by club teams, intramurals and community soccer and football teams. The field was converted to an artificial surface in 2008 and has roofed stadium seating for 1,000 fans.
Also included is a 400m rubberized track surface with 8 lanes and a steeple chase water pit.
Walking Track
The indoor walking track is housed in the Andrew H. McCain Arena. Walking and running is permitted on the rubberized track that includes an running lane and walking lane.
Walking passes are available at Guest Services.
