Phone/Camera Use Policy

  • For the protection and privacy of all students, members, facility users and guests, please follow cell phone and videotaping guidelines. 
  • The use of photographic equipment such as cameras and video equipment are prohibited in changing rooms and washrooms. This includes cell phones and all devices with photographic capabilities. Limit use to hallways and lobbies.
  • No taking photos or video permitted in the fitness centre.
  • Failure to comply may result in the suspension of your membership and may include possible further disciplinary sanctions.

Suspensions

Failure to follow rules and regulations may result in suspended or revoked membership privileges. Suspensions will be based on administration judgement and can range from one day to one year.

Gymnasium and Indoor Track Guidelines

  • Appropriate indoor footwear required (non-marking indoor sneakers). NO outdoor footwear permitted (this includes sandals, bare feet, socks, boots, etc.). 
  • Clothing and bags must be properly stored in the main locker rooms or lockers located in second floor lobby. Locks are not provided.  
  • NO loitering on the track (i.e., sitting/standing on track area).  
  • NO spectators permitted during intramurals or general use of gymnasium. Standing at rails is only permitted during varsity games and/or major events when the track is closed to users. 

Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Gymnasium, Fitness Centre, Track and Squash Courts: General Rules of Use

  • All facility users must use their campus ID/membership card at Panther Central turnstile and the Fitness Centre turnstile (if using the fitness centre) and when signing out equipment.
  • CARD SWAPPING - Fraudulent use of a membership card is prohibited. This will result in immediate suspension and loss of membership privileges.

2024 Pride Parade

One of the signature events of Pride PEI’s festival is the Pride Parade, when individuals, families, friend groups, and organizations join a colourful line-up to walk through the streets of Charlottetown. Thanks to the leadership of the UPEI Student Union, and support from UPEI Alumni and UPEI Communications, UPEI is proud to participate in the 30th annual parade.

Show your Panther Pride during the PEI Pride Festival

While Pride Month is celebrated in June in many areas of Canada, Pride is recognized on PEI and at UPEI in July as part of the national summer-long “Pride season.” Pride PEI—a not-for-profit organization that celebrates and promotes inclusion and diversity and educates and advocates on behalf of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community—organizes the PEI Pride Festival, which this year runs from July 12–21.

First Panther rugby player to be inducted into UPEI Sports Hall of Fame

The University of Prince Edward Island is proud to announce that Shannon Gillis-Atkins will be the first Panther rugby representative to be inducted into the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame. This prestigious honour recognizes Gillis-Atkins for her outstanding contributions to the sport during her time from 1992–2015.

Gillis-Atkins will be formally recognized for her remarkable achievements and lasting impact on UPEI rugby at an induction ceremony on Saturday, November 2, which coincides with the U SPORTS Women’s Rugby Championship being hosted by UPEI from October 30–November 3.