Dalhousie Women's Rugby Football Club (DWRFC)
The Dalhousie Women's Rugby Football Club is a competitive team within the University Women's Club League that provides high-quality practice and competition with other teams within Nova Scotia. Given the growing interest in the club over recent years, we have plans to expand to two teams in 2023; one competing in the Rugby NS senior women's fall league as we have in years past, and one with a season based on exhibition games against AUS and ACAA teams. While we are still working through preparations, and this will be a new approach for us, these are our goals for the upcoming year.
The Dalhousie Women's Rugby Football Club is a competitive club rugby team within the University Women's Club League that provides high-quality practice and
competition with other teams within Nova Scotia. Our club intends to welcome players of any skill level into a safe, positive, and fun team environment while still effectively representing the skill that Dalhousie rugby players hold.
All levels of ability/experience are encouraged to join the team and become involved in the rugby family. As a club team (i.e., non-varsity), we value growth and development from all skill levels and provide the opportunity for this to occur. There is no formal tryout process, and playing time is determined based on a combination of skill and commitment to the team. Practices provide introductory training/drill sessions, contact practice, fitness, sprint training, ball handling, position-specific skills, and practice/touch games. There are also gym training sessions. Games are typically played on weekends but sometimes held in the evenings on weekdays. We play teams at a variety of different levels, including local rugby clubs to University varsity teams.
The DWRUFC aims to provide an engaging yet manageable, fun yet competitive, and challenging yet accessible program to all students that are interested in the sport of rugby.
Contact Us:
Primary: dwrfc@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalwrfc/
DalTigers Site: https://daltigers.ca/sports/wrugby/index
Dalhousie Women in Sport
Our goal at Dalhousie Women in Sport is to provide a safe-space and supportive environment for female and non-binary students with a passion for sport to grow as individuals and share experiences across campus and in the community. We provide members with events and opportunities such as recreational activities, networking, game nights, mentorship, recreational tournaments, viewing parties and industry guest speakers.
Our goal at Dalhousie Women in Sport is to provide a safe-space and supportive environment for female and non-binary students with a passion for sport to grow as individuals and share experiences across campus and in the community. We provide members with events and opportunities such as recreational activities, networking, game nights, mentorship, recreational tournaments, viewing parties and industry guest speakers.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalwomeninsport@gmail.com
Secondary: emmataylordyer@gmail.com
Socials:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalhousiewomeninsport/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dalhousie-women-in-sport/
Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/womeninsportdalhousie
Dalhousie Kabaddi Club (DKC)
The Dalhousie Kabaddi Club aims to bring the ancient Indian sport of Kabaddi to Dalhousie, showing students a side of Indian culture they likely have not heard of. Club members will regularly play short games against each other, great for easing the mind and body from the stressors of student life.
The purpose of the club is to bring the ancient Indian sport of Kabaddi to
Dalhousie, potentially further enriching the already rich Indian culture on
campus through sport. The aim of the club is to add a form of entertainment
and enjoyable physical exercise for students to be able to implement into
their daily lives.
The members of the club will partake in frequent games
against each other and some of the more experienced player of kabaddi will
partake in coaching the less experienced, ensuring safe play. Participation in
sport can be a important tool in leading a healthy lifestyle, providing the
physical activity many student are severely lacking due to their strenuous
studies, effecting both their physical and mental health. So this society will
help alleviate the effects of the daily stressors in student life through the
enjoyment of both its sporting activities and its sociocultural elements.
Dalhousie Tennis Club
The Dalhousie Tennis Club is a student-run society that is open to all students interested in playing on our competitive team or improving their skills through recreational tennis events that our club hosts in the fall. Our competitive team competes against teams from across Atlantic Canada in the Atlantic University Tennis League(AUTL), with the winner qualifying for a spot at the University Tennis Nationals. We host recreational tennis events open to all community members looking to improve their skills, or for those looking to try tennis out for the first time.
The Dalhousie Tennis Club aims to create a fun and competitive environment for interested students to improve and develop their tennis skills. The competitive men’s and women’s teams practice 2-3 times through the school year and compete in the Atlantic University Tennis League, attempting to qualify for Nationals as the regional representative. The club also runs occasional fundraisers and “try tennis” events for community members interested in learning more about the sport at a recreational level. In the past school year, the club had 25 members who practiced and competed throughout the year, with 5 members as club executives.
The Dalhousie Tennis Club is important for the student community because it provides an opportunity for students to continue improving and developing their tennis skills in a friendly community. The club also provides a space for students to improve their health and wellbeing, as regular practices and fitness sessions ensure students have some time away from school. Lastly, the club has an important social aspect, as it has helped cultivate friendships between students and create a greater sense of identity with the Dalhousie community.
Contact Us:
Primary: dtc@dal.ca
Secondary: Anna.Nicolela@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/daltennis/
Webpage- https://daltigers.ca/sports/ten/index
Dalhousie Sailing Team
The competitive dinghy sailing team practices and races in 420s, a 2-person dinghy. Practices take place out of the Waegwoltic Club in Halifax’s Northwest Arm. The Dalhousie Sailing Team is a member of the Canadian Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (CICSA) and competes in regattas across Canada.
The competitive dinghy sailing team practices and races in 420s, a 2-person dinghy. The Dalhousie Sailing Team is a member of the Canadian Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (CICSA) and competes in regattas across Canada.
The Keelboat team practices and races in J22s at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in the Northwest Arm. This team competes nationally in CICSA events and provides opportunities for international competition.
Recreational sailing is available for Dalhousie students with or without sailing experience. If you have always wanted to sail or have just taken a break from the water and are itching to get back in a boat, the recreational program is a great option. The recreational team sails J22s, a twenty-two foot boat with the capacity of 5-6 people including a qualified skipper.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalsailing@gmail.com
Secondary:
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DalhousieSailingTeam/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalhousiesailingteam/?hl=en
Website - www.dalsailing.ca
Dalhousie Badminton Club
Welcome to Dal Badminton Club, where you can smash your way to fitness and fun! We are a group of badminton enthusiasts who love to play and have fun together. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, we guarantee you'll have a blast playing with us. Our club offers a friendly and supportive environment where you can improve your game and make new friends. We meet regularly to play, compete, and socialize, and we always welcome new members. So, come and shuttlecock with us today and experience the joy of badminton in a welcoming and exciting atmosphere!
Welcome to Dal Badminton Club, where you can smash your way to fitness and fun! We are a group of badminton enthusiasts who love to play and have fun together. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, we guarantee you'll have a blast playing with us.
Our club offers a friendly and supportive environment where you can improve your game and make new friends. We meet regularly to play, compete, and socialize, and we always welcome new members. So, come and shuttlecock with us today and experience the joy of badminton in a welcoming and exciting atmosphere!
Contact Us:
Primary: dalbad@dal.ca
Secondary: mn282522@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/232737830219745/
Dalhousie University Rugby Football Club (DURFC)
The Dalhousie rugby club is trying to be more than a club. for the past two years we have dominated on the field, attending nationals once, and winning the Nova Scotia and Maritime league. We provide opportunities for new and experienced rugby players to compete at competitive, and developmental levels.
The Dalhousie rugby club is trying to be more than a club. for the past two years we have dominated on the field, attending nationals once, and winning the Nova Scotia and Maritime league. We provide opportunities for new and experienced rugby players to compete at competitive, and developmental levels.
We also do significant work with the rugby community, participating in community, and working with the provincial programs. We want to become the hub of rugby in Atlantic Canada.
Contact Us:
Primary: rugby@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DURFC.rugby/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalmrugby/
Dalhousie Weightlifting and Powerlifting Society
We are group of students from all different backgrounds and ages at Dalhousie interested in Barbell sports. Once a week we train together in the high performance room with a coach to improve our skills. This club promotes community within barbell sports at Dalhousie and is an amazing place to start out powerlifting/weightlifting or just meet people in the sport! Send a quick e-mail and come on down to see what we have to offer- everyone is welcome!
We practice and promote powerlifting and weightlifting to the Dalhousie community while providing a safe sporting experience for all members. To advance powerlifting and weightlifting at Dalhousie and in Halifax through developmental programs and sports meets using grants and or funds.
** Note in the 2024-25 we plan to host mock meets to introduce those who want to compete to the environment!
Dalhousie Model United Nations
DalMUN is a society focused on simulating United Nations discussions. Delegates will be given country assignments to represent their stance on diverse topics, debating amongst others at continent-wide conferences. The essence of DalMUN is to foster a competitive and supportive environment. This environment will give individuals the chance to foster their leadership and public speaking skills, and also make new friends.
DalMUN is a society focused on simulating United Nations discussions. Delegates will be given country assignments to represent their stance on diverse topics, debating amongst others at continent-wide conferences. The essence of DalMUN is to foster a competitive and supportive environment. This environment will give individuals the chance to foster their leadership and public speaking skills, and also make new friends.
The primary goal of DalMUN is to create an opportunity for individuals to travel, practice their diplomacy, and be a part of a community. Our vision for DalMUN is to create a solid society that lasts beyond 2023-2024. Competitive MUN teams across the continent are able to engage in high quality debate at conferences throughout the year, and gain recognition through awards which they casocn put onto their CV. We hope to create opportunities like this for current and future Dalhousie students.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalmun@dal.ca
Secondary: am564854@dal.ca
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalmodelun/
Dalhousie Microtransat Autonomous Sailboat Team (DalMAST)
We are a team of Dalhousie students designing and building a sustainable, autonomous sailboat that will sail itself to Ireland as part of an international competition. Aside from our project, we try to promote the Ocean Engineering and Technology Industry by hosting events.
We are a team of Dalhousie students designing and building a sustainable, autonomous sailboat that will sail itself to Ireland as part of an international competition. Aside from our project, we try to promote the Ocean Engineering and Technology Industry by hosting events.
Contact Us:
Primary: dalmast@dal.ca
Secondary: rh229968@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dalsailboat/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalsailboat/?hl=en
Website - https://dalmast.squarespace.com/
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/dalhousie-mast/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2F
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/DALMAST
Dalhousie Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Team (DAT)
Autonomous underwater vehicles present a unique challenge which requires careful planning and extensive testing to successfully and reliably complete tasks underwater without human interference. This objective presents designers and engineers with a unique framework to operate in, and to design systems which are used to accomplish a common goal. Competitions are held which allow University students, and other non-professional AUV designers, to participate in a competitive environment which encourages planning, innovation, and success. The mission of the Dalhousie Autonomous Underwater Vehicle team is to research, design, build, test, and compete at various events while allowing students to learn in a technical and collaborative environment.
Autonomous underwater vehicles present a unique challenge which requires careful planning and extensive testing to successfully and reliably complete tasks underwater without human interference. This objective presents designers and engineers with a unique framework to operate in, and to design systems which are used to accomplish a common goal. Competitions are held which allow University students, and other non-professional AUV designers, to participate in a competitive environment which encourages planning, innovation, and success. The mission of the Dalhousie Autonomous Underwater Vehicle team is to research, design, build, test, and compete at various events while allowing students to learn in a technical and collaborative environment.
Kings & Dalhousie Bike Society
The Centre & its rentals are run by students, for students - we host rides and events and offer free bike loans to Dal & King's students as well as a shop for bike repairs. We believe that helping people feel comfortable and confident working on their bike can help them save money, feel empowered, and show how fun and rewarding doing your own repairs can be. Our well-equipped shop has affordable parts and is staffed by knowledge
The Centre & its rentals are run by students, for students - we host rides and events and offer free bike loans to Dal & King's students as well as a shop for bike repairs.
We believe that helping people feel comfortable and confident working on their bike can help them save money, feel empowered, and show how fun and rewarding doing your own repairs can be. Our well-equipped shop has affordable parts and is staffed by knowledgeable mechanics who are happy to show you around, answer questions, and guide you through repairs!
The Society also regularly organizes rides of varying lengths in and around the HRM - these are a great way to spend time outside and get some exercise while meeting new people and enjoying some of the beautiful places in and around Halifax. Many are geared towards riders who want to build skills, confidence and familiarity with city riding while others are longer, more challenging, and will appeal more to experienced riders!
Contact Us:
Primary: bikectr@dal.ca
Dalhousie/King's Bike Centre - 1 Alumni Crescent, just next to the Studley Gym!
Socials:
Instagram @bikeatdal / https://www.instagram.com/bikeatdal/?hl=en
Dalhousie Get Involved Club
The Dalhousie Get Involved Club is committed to providing students with a much-needed break from their academic work and offering them the opportunity to engage with their peers and the wider community. Our events encompass a diverse range of interests and activities.
The Dalhousie Get Involved Club is committed to providing students with a much-needed break from their academic work and offering them the opportunity to engage with their peers and the wider community. Our events encompass a diverse range of interests and activities.
Through our interactive and engaging workshops, students can participate in hands-on activities that not only help them learn new skills but also ensure they have a fun-filled experience. Open to all students at Dalhousie University, the club warmly welcomes those who are eager to get involved on campus, meet new people, and enjoy the process of learning new things.
Contact Us:
Primary: GIC@dal.ca
Secondary: bahar.amiree@dal.ca [President]
Socials:
Instagram - https://instagram.com/getinvolvedclub/
Dalhousie Outdoors Society
The Dalhousie Outdoors Society (DOS) is a levied society aimed at increasing the accessibility of outdoor spaces to the Dalhousie community. DOS offers subsidized trips, grants to student groups and societies and a fully stocked gear library, free of charge.
The Dalhousie Outdoors Society (DOS) is a levied society aimed at increasing the accessibility of outdoor spaces to the Dalhousie community. DOS offers subsidized trips, grants to student groups and societies and a fully stocked gear library, free of charge.
Contact Us:
Primary: daloutdoors@dal.ca
Secondary: lauren.laporte@dal.ca
Socials:
Website - https://www.daloutdoors.com/
Instagram - https://instagram.com/daloutdoors?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DalOutdoors
Member's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/daloutdoorsmembers/
Dalhousie Chess Club
The Dalhousie Chess Club is a club for encouraging people to participate and grow their chess knowledge, and also a society where people can build new relationships, network, and strengthen our local chess community.
We host regular chess socials, seminars, and tournaments.
The Dalhousie Chess Club is a club for encouraging people to participate and grow their chess knowledge, and also a society where people can build new relationships, network, and strengthen our local chess community.
We host regular chess socials, seminars, and tournaments.
Contact Us:
Primary: chess@dal.ca
Socials:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dalchess
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dalchess
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@dalchess
Discord - https://discord.gg/rjVPspkGwE
SODALES - The Dalhousie and King's Debate Society
Sodales provides training and opportunities for Dal/King's students to debate competitively at the regional, national and international levels. Practices are held twice a week and members can choose how competitive they wish to be.
Sodales provides the opportunity for Dalhousie and King’s College students to engage in competitive and non-competitive debates on a range of topics. We debate in two different styles throughout the year, British Parliamentary in the Fall, and Canadian Parliamentary in the Winter. Throughout the year, we provide a range of learning opportunities through training days and seminars as well as weekly practices.
For those who are interested, we provide partially funded opportunities to attend debate tournaments locally, nationally, and internationally. Sodales also provides debate leadership opportunities through our exec positions and opportunities to serve on the organisation committees of the 3 to 4 debate tournaments we host each year.
Beyond debate, Sodales also organizes social events to grow to culture of our society and to foster discussion in a less formal setting.
Contact Us:
Primary: sodalesdebate@gmail.com
Socials:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dal_kings_debate/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/daldebate
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sodales
Dalhousie Board Gaming Society (DGBS)
A collection of Dalhousie students bound in their mutual love of the board gaming hobby.
The DBGS congregates in their collective love for the growing hobby of tabletop gaming: featuring interests in such board games as Dominion, Settlers of Catan, 7 Wonders, Avalon, & many more. We bring together students to take a break from the strife of campus life and studying to relax and enjoy some light-hearted competition and cooperation with their peers.
A collection of Dalhousie students bound in their mutual love of the board gaming hobby.
The DBGS congregates in their collective love for the growing hobby of tabletop gaming: featuring interests in such board games as Dominion, Settlers of Catan, 7 Wonders, Avalon, & many more. We bring together students to take a break from the strife of campus life and studying to relax and enjoy some light-hearted competition and cooperation with their peers.
Contact Us:
Primary: dbgs@dal.ca
Secondary: nickandrychuk@dal.ca
Socials:
Discord - https://discord.com/invite/EtkkhPR79N
Instagram - https://instagram.com/dal_bgs?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Dalhousie Smash Bros. Society (DSBS)
We facilitate the fighting game scene in halifax with a focus on Super Smash Brothers. We host weekly tournaments on sundays, feel free to reach out for more info!!
Our society helps bring people together through competitive video games.
We are important as we bring a sense of community to over 50+ players.
Anyone is welcome to participate in our tournaments, especially Dal students.
Our main focus is Smash Bros Ultimate tournaments run once a week!
Wellness At Dalhousie
Often, people think of wellness as a state of health rather than mental and physical well-being. We want to show that wellness is a journey rather than an end result. There are various methods and activities that foster well being and it is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. For example, meditation is not only in the form of stillness and silence but can also be done through walking, yoga,
What does wellness mean to you?
Often, people think of wellness as a state of health rather than mental and physical well-being. We want to show that wellness is a journey rather than an end result. There are various methods and activities that foster well being and it is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. For example, meditation is not only in the form of stillness and silence but can also be done through walking, yoga, reading, etc. Although, when we use the word ‘meditate’ people often only think of remaining silently in place for an extended period of time. As students ourselves, we know how hectic life can get and are hoping to show various wellness routines to help encourage students to incorporate them into their personal lives.
This club will allow students to hold each other accountable in their journey and particular habits as well as hold weekly meetings to discuss progress and show each other support! Even for those who have yet to start their own wellness journey, they can still feel free to come and learn more about the possible paths they can take.
Cam's Kids
The Dalhousie Chapter of Cam's Kids is focused on raising awareness for young people's mental health. Since anxiety is so prevalent among students, our goal is to provide tools and resources to help manage and overcome anxiety and empower young people to shape positive change and raise awareness in our community.
The Dalhousie Chapter of Cam's Kids is focused on raising awareness for young people's mental health. Since anxiety is so prevalent among students, our goal is to provide tools and resources to help manage and overcome anxiety and empower young people to shape positive change and raise awareness in our community.
By joining the Cam's Kids society and becoming a Cam's Kids Ambassador, you will help support your peers by distributing resources and tools and will have the opportunity to take part in mental health workshops and other forms of learning. This society is important because it encourages open discussion about mental health and wellness in a peer setting, and supports students who may be struggling.
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