Welcome to Intramurals at StFX

There really is something for everyone when it comes to Intramurals. You don’t have to have any experience; we can find a level of play, or an activity that works for you. 

Mini Leagues, Open Series, Tournaments, and Special Events
Fall 2025

Mini Leagues

X-cite, unite, and play!  A variety of mini leagues are available throughout the year to give you an opportunity to play sports, meet new people, and be active.  Mini leagues have 4 games, and then a playoff to determine the champion!  

Mini League games usually occur Sunday to Thursday during the evenings.  Up to date schedules and standings can be found at https://stfx-university.ezleagues.ezfacility.com/.

Schedule of events

  • Outdoor Soccer, 6v6 Mixed Rec Division / Register, September 3rd-17th /  registration link
  • Outdoor Soccer, 6v6 Mixed SuperRec Division / Registration September 3rd-17th /  registration link
  • Flag Football, Women's Division / Register, September 15th-October 2nd /  registration link
  • Flag Football, Men's Division / Register, September 15th-October 2nd /  registration link
  • Innertube Waterpolo, Mixed / Register, September 22nd -October 20th /  registration link

Open Series

X-cite, Unite, PLAY!  Wednesday evenings, All Levels, random teams, No league standings, No championship, JUST FUN! One time registration required per sport.

  • Outdoor Soccer, Open Series / Register,  registration link (registration closes Wednesday morning)
  • Pickleball, Open Series / Registration TBA
  • Badminton, Open series / Registration TBA

Tournaments

Throughout the term there will be a chance to compete and play in one day tournaments.  These tournaments are usually hosted on a Saturday or Sunday in the afternoon.  Follow us on Instagram (@stfxintramurals) as there are pop up tournaments throughout the year or you can also find information on the StFX self-service portal.

Schedule of events

Special Events

Schedule of events

Homecoming Fun Run Registration details (Residence, Individual, Alumni) & Event information

Start your homecoming morning off with a run/walk around STFX lower campus and trails. After the run there is refreshments and prize draws for participants. 

Run/Walk Options

Pick your distance! Distances are "give or take" for a 2.5 km and a 5km.  Some people even come for a quick stroll just to meet other students and alumni.

Registration Fee

This year we are asking Alumni and Students to make a donation to Kevin's corner (non perishable food donation or cash donation)

Alumni registration fee: FREE with non-perishable food donation or money
STFX Students: FREE (non-perishable food donation or money)

Residence teams: New this year!  Do you live in residence?  Register online with your residence (encourage a few friends to join) and wear your house shirt to the run. If you have a minimum of 4 participants you get house points!  Which residence will have the biggest food donation pile for Kevin's corner? 

Registration Link

Schedule

Friday, October 3
- online registration closes at 3pm for Alumni and Students.  
- In-person registration 2nd floor Keating Centre 3pm to 6pm during the Alumni Check in (save yourself some time on Saturday morning).

Saturday, October 4
8:00am - Registration for Alumni re-opens from 8:00am to 8:45am.

9am - FUN RUN/WALK begins.

10:15am - Refreshments and prize draws.

 

  • Touques in the Highlands Golf Tournament / Registration September TBA /  registration link
  • RecNight Skate (no registration required)
Winter 2026

Mini Leagues

X-cite, unite, and play!  A variety of mini leagues are available throughout the year to give you an opportunity to play sports, meet new people, and be active.  Mini leagues have 4 games, and then a playoff to determine the champion!  

Mini League games usually occur Sunday to Thursday during the evenings.  Up to date schedules and standings can be found at https://stfx-university.ezleagues.ezfacility.com/.

Schedule of events

  • Volleyball, 6v6 Mixed Rec Division / Registration January 6th -14th /  registration link
  • Volleyball, 6v6 Mixed SuperRec Division/ Registration January 6th -14th /  registration link
  • Indoor Futsal, 5v5 Mixed Rec Division / Registration January 12th -February 5th / registration link
  • Indoor Futsal, 5v5 Mixed SuperRec Division / Registration January 12th -February 5th / registration link

Tournaments

Throughout the term there will be a chance to compete and play in one day tournaments.  These tournaments are usually hosted on a Saturday or Sunday in the afternoon.  Follow us on Instagram (@stfxintramurals) as there are pop up tournaments throughout the year and can also be found on the StFX self-service portal.

Schedule of events

  • Badminton Doubles Tournament (mixed and open division) / Registration January TBA /  registration link
  • Pickleball Doubles Tournament  (mixed and open division) / Registration January TBA /  registration link
  • March Madness 3v3 Basketball tournament (single elimination) / Registration February TBA /  registration link

Special Events

Schedule of events

  • X Dodgeball  Challenge (residence & off campus) /  Registration January TBA /  registration link
Registration and Event Details

TBD

  • Curling at the Highlander
  • RecNight skate
How to register for Mini Leagues, Tournaments, or Special events

How to get involved?  4 easy steps!

Step 1: Activate your Recreation membership at the Saputo Guest Services located in the lobby of the Amelia Saputo Centre.  Once activated the staff will send an email invitation for you to create a StFX self-service portal profile.

Step 2:  Click on the email invitation link (check your inbox, clutter, or junk folder) where you will be able to create a USERNAME and PASSWORD for your account

Step 3: Account all set up!  Log in and choose the sport you would like to join by clicking on the registration tab.

Step 4:  Select the league you would like to join, and follow the registration steps.  Create a team, join a team, or join as a free agent.  

QUESTIONS?  email @email and we can help you through the process.

Basketball Leagues (XBL, WXBL, RXBL)

The STFX Intramural Basketball leagues comprise of a Competitive, Rec, and Women's league. The round robin leagues run on Sunday and Thursday night and will run from October to February, where the championship game will take place, and winners will claim their title!  

Team registration fee:  $500 (tax included)

  • Women's Xavier Basketball League (WXBL) / Team & player registration from September 15th-29th  / registration link
  • Competitive Basketball League (XBL) / Team & player registration from September 15th-29th /  registration link
  • Rec Basketball League (RXBL)/ Team & player registration from September 15th-29th /  registration link
How to register for a Basketball League

How to get involved?  4 easy steps!

Step 1: Activate your Recreation membership at the Saputo Guest Services located in the lobby of the Amelia Saputo Centre.  Once activated the staff will send an email invitation for you to create a StFX self-service portal profile.

Step 2:  Click on the email invitation link (check your inbox, clutter, or junk folder) where you will be able to create a USERNAME and PASSWORD for your account

Step 3: Account all set up!  Log in and choose the sport you would like to join by clicking on the registration tab.

Step 4:  Select the league you would like to join, and follow the registration steps.  Create a team, join a team, or join as a free agent.  

QUESTIONS?  email @email and we can help you through the process.

Hockey Leagues (XHL, WXHL, RXHL)

The STFX Intramural Hockey leagues comprise of a Competitive, Rec, and Women's league. The round robin leagues is played weekly on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday and will run from October to February.  Playoffs will determine the champion of each league!

Team registration fee: The league fee is based on the # of teams registered.  Fee will be communicated when registration closes. To give you an idea of what to expect, last years fees ranged from $1500-$2000 per team.

  • Women's Xavier Hockey League (WXHL) / Team Registration & player from September 15th-29th  / registration link
  • Xavier Hockey League (XHL) / Team Registration & player from September 15th-29th  / registration link
  • Rec Hockey League (RXHL) / Team Registration & player from September 15th-29th  / registration link
How to register for a Hockey League

How to get involved?  4 easy steps!

Step 1: Activate your Recreation membership at the Saputo Guest Services located in the lobby of the Amelia Saputo Centre.  Once activated the staff will send an email invitation for you to create a StFX self-service portal profile.

Step 2:  Click on the email invitation link (check your inbox, clutter, or junk folder) where you will be able to create a USERNAME and PASSWORD for your account

Step 3: Account all set up!  Log in and choose the sport you would like to join by clicking on the registration tab.

Step 4:  Select the league you would like to join, and follow the registration steps.  Create a team, join a team, or join as a free agent.  

QUESTIONS?  email @email and we can help you through the process.

Opportunities with StFX Recreation
Want to join our team? 

We are hiring referees for our mini leagues, and Intramural Basketball and Hockey leagues. Positions include:

  • Mini league referees - Soccer, Futsal, Flag football, Volleyball, Innertube water polo
  • Basketball referees
  • Certified Hockey referees

To apply send a resume and cover letter to @email.

Each year  in February, applications open for the STFX Recreation leadership team for the following academic year. Student Positions include:

  • Student Director
  • Assistant Student Director
  • Officials Coordinator
  • Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
  • Statistician
  • Special Events Coordinator
  • Hockey Commissioners (x2)
  • Basketball Coordinator (x2)

To apply send a resume and cover letter to Joe DeCoste, Intramural & Club Sport Coordinator, @email.

Quick Links

Click the link below to go to the Self-Service Registration Portal, where you can create a team, join a team, or join as a free agent.

Intramural Registration Sign-UpIntramural League & Tournament Schedule

Contact

StFX Intramurals

1140 Convocation Blvd
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
 

Hours of Operation

Regular hours
September 1 - April 30th

Fitness Centre
Monday - Friday  6am-10pm
Saturday - Sunday  8am-9pm

Aquatics Centre
Monday - Friday 6am - 9pm  
Saturday - Sunday 8am - 8pm  

StFX Stadium Outdoor Walking Track
Monday - Friday  6am - Sundown

Keating Centre Indoor Walking Track
Monday - Friday  7am-4pm
Saturday - Sunday  CLOSED

Hours of Operation

Summer Hours 
May 1st to August 31

Fitness Centre
Monday - Friday  6am-9pm
Saturday - Sunday  8am-8pm

Aquatics Centre
Monday - Friday 6am - 9pm  
Saturday - Sunday 8am - 8pm  

StFX Stadium Outdoor Walking Track
Monday - Friday  6am - Sundown

Keating Centre Indoor Walking Track
Monday - Friday  7am-4pm
Saturday - Sunday  CLOSED