How will I know if facilities are closed due to weather conditions?
Inclement weather may cause the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, 17吃瓜 Turf Field, and Alumni Canada Games Place Field to close or delay opening.
Download 17吃瓜 Panther Recreation app for weather updates and .
Where can I store my belongings at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre?
Lockers are located on main floor General Locker area and on second floor lobby.
Lockers in the facility are day use only. Locks may be cut off at closing. Items can be collected at the Panther Central desk.
Users should bring their own locks as 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Washrooms are located at the general locker rooms on main level, second floor of lobby and two gender neutral washrooms located outside the fitness centre on the second floor.
Where can I park to visit the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre?
Community members can access the MacLauchlan Arena parking lot, located behind the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.
Community members may obtain a parking stub from the Bell Aliant Centre Control Desk following their workout.
Metered parking lots are located in front of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre and W.A. Murphy Student Centre.
Note: The gated lot in front of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre is for Bell Aliant Centre pool users only. Parking in this lot will require you to pay $9.50 + HST at the pool鈥檚 Control Desk.
What are the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre hours of operation?
Visit our Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre hours page, and download 17吃瓜 Panther Recreation app for up-to-date hours of operation and closure information.
17吃瓜 Panthers' Lewis Page appointed as first head coach of Halifax Tides FC
After 25 seasons with the 17吃瓜 Panthers, men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 soccer coach Lewis Page is set to begin a new chapter with the Halifax Tides FC. The soccer team is a founding club in the Northern Super League, which is committed to excellence in women鈥檚 professional soccer in Canada.
Page has been appointed as the Tides' first head coach for their inaugural season. He will continue to coach the Panthers until the end of the 2024 varsity season before transitioning to his new role in Halifax.
Dana Hospitality BBQ today
Dana Hospitality will host a weekly BBQ every Thursday this summer from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (weather permitting) in front of the AVC main doors. For information about this week's menu and pricing, click .
Three people connected to 17吃瓜 to receive Order of PEI
Three people connected to 17吃瓜 have been named to the Order of PEI, the province鈥檚 highest civilian honour.
Kathryn Dau-Schmidt, Dr. Edward MacDonald and Reginald 鈥淒utch鈥� Thompson were selected for the Order of PEI from a field of 49 nominees. They will receive the insignia from Her Honour, Lieutenant-Government Antoinette Perry during a ceremony at Government House this fall.
AVC staff recognized at annual Ice Cream Social
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) celebrated staff members during its annual Ice Cream Social and honoured a retiree for their years of service.
Atlantic Veterinary College offers advice for dog owners visiting Atlantic Canada this summer
Summer is officially here, and many dog owners will be visiting Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Atlantic Canada with their furry companions to take in the beaches and other tourist attractions. However, a visit to the many dog-friendly beaches can sometimes turn into a trip to the vet.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation for both dogs and their owners, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) offers some tips for pet safety during summer travels.
Green and White Day
Show your Panther Pride and your support of our 17吃瓜 Panther athletes by wearing your green and white no matter where you are! On Saturday, September 28, take a photo and post it to social media with the hashtag #17吃瓜HOCO for a chance to win some awesome 17吃瓜 swag!
While Green and White Day falls on the Saturday this year, 17吃瓜 community members are encouraged to participate any day of the week during homecoming, and have the opportunity to win a 17吃瓜 swag item!
