The Kinesiology Games (Kin Games, KG) are one of the largest student-run undergraduate conferences in Canada. Every year in late March, between 400-800 kinesiology (or related programs) students congregate at one host school and compete in the four Pillars of Kin Games – Academics, Athletics, Dance, & Spirit. A Canadian university has hosted Kin Games every year since 2001, and upwards of 35 institutions have participated over that time.

 

At Kin Games, the culture and environment are an important part of what makes this event unique and unlike any other. We strive to emit positivity cooperation as Kin Games participants chant “let’s go both teams” or the famous “we are all best friends.” Kin Games organizers aim to create an inclusive, diverse, and accessible event that promotes student health and well-being, fosters meaningful peer-to-peer connections, and creates a lasting impression for students, both now and in the future.

 

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, and as of the summer of 2021, the Kinesiology Games has registered as a not-for-profit organization recognized by the Canadian Revenue Agency to help the sustainability and continuance/ consistency of the Kin Games moving forward. We take pride in being a grassroots organization that has ran successful Kin Games for many years without an official governing body, but we realized the need for more stability and direction to improve and expand the Games to all of Canada.