June 2021 

June is a month of celebration. Celebration of another school year completed, and celebration of our 2021 Graduates! I want to first congratulate all UBCO students who are graduating this year. Your hard work and dedication to your education are to be celebrated!

As the weather gets nicer and the lakes get warmer, I hope you enjoy the outdoors at a local lake. My family has been enjoying biking on Pelmewash Parkway in Lake Country. We enjoy the beauty of the lake, the fresh air, and connecting with nature. I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy some time in nature reflecting on the beauty around you.

UBCO Recreation is planning some great activities to keep you active over the summer. Make sure to check out our summer fitness classes being offered in-person and virtually including our new Staff & Faculty strength classes and Sweat & Flow. If you are looking for other recreation activities to try, check out the DIY Wood Sign Paining night, our Virtual Run with Rec, or paddleboard and golf lessons. So many ways to get outside and be active!

Stay active and safe this summer!

Jennifer Callow

Recreation Coordinator

In this issue:

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Updates & Announcements

• Member Connect Story, National Health and Fitness Day

Virtual Events & Programs

• GoByBike, CCEL Launch, NEW Fitness Challenge, 10km Running Program, Run with Rec, Physical Activity Mentorship Program 

On-Campus Events & Programs

• Heat Summer Camps, Facility Hours & Memberships

Off-Campus Events & Programs 

• Golf Lessons, Paddleboarding 

Well-Being and Resources

• Cookbook, Indigenous Sports

Updates & Announcements

Member Connect Story

• "Joining UBC virtual fitness has been incredible! It has increased my productivity and provides much-needed active breaks throughout the day, or some physical activity to look forward to at the end of the day! It has even motivated me to set short-term study goals that I aim to meet prior to logging on to Zoom fitness. I just love it! Thank you to all the instructors and everyone else involved in organizing UBC fitness, it has truly made a substantially positive impact on my daily routine."

  • Gabriella Meroli Assad; student; Dentistry

• Share some uplifting words with the recreation community about your experience with recreation, physical activity, or how you're making the most of the warm spring weather ☺️

National Health and Fitness Day

It is Canada's National Health and Fitness Day on June 5th! Get up, get out and get active! Show us your moves and tag UBCO Recreation or send a photo to recreation.okanagan@ubc.ca and be entered to win a Recreation prize pack. 

For more information about National Health and Fitness day click here.

Virtual Events & Programs

Run with Rachel - 10km Training Plan 

Rachel Garret, UBCO Heat Cross Country Alumni is running a virtual 5-week long 10km training program! Included in the program is an initial meeting, support throughout the month, as well as training & recovery tips! The goal is to have you safely completing a 10km run at the end of the program! Test your speed with Run with Rec the week of June 28th - July 4th. 

Dates: May 31st - June 28th

More Information

Also, check out this free 4-week running program designed by Rachel Garret. It is perfect for those who are new to running and who want to follow a beginner-level running plan.

Physical Activity Mentorship Program (PAMP)

This is a free 6-week program designed for those who would like to improve their mental and physical health or those who are new to physical activity.

A physical activity mentor will lead group sessions and will individually check in with each participant weekly to guide them through their physical activity journey. A referral into this program is required.

Date: July 15th - August 20th or July 16th - August 19th 
Location: Virtual or in-person options available 

Registration deadline is July 9th

More Information

On-Campus Events & Programs  

Facility Hours and Memberships

• June Facility Hours
  • Monday - Thursday: 6:45am - 8:00pm
  • Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
• Community Memberships are Back!
  • Click here to purchase your community membership now.
  • If you had a Community Membership during the closure and you would like to start using it again, please contact us to have it reactivated.

Off-Campus Events & Programs 

Golf Lessons

Golf lessons have been so popular we've added an additional session this June! Register before it sells out! Group lessons are a great way to learn all aspects of the game with your friends in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. 

$79 for students; $99 for staff/faculty *includes four, 1-hour sessions on Monday nights

Date: June 14th - July 5th
Time: 7:15 pm to 8:15pm
Location: Okanagan Golf Club

Register 

Well-Being and Resources 

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