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September 1, 2024

Hey, UBCO Community!

September is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to have a busy campus again! Scroll through to find out what events are happening, when to register for the intramural sport lottery, FREE Fitness Week, which events are perfect for making new friends, and more!

 
Upcoming events

Intramurals registration opens September 3!

With tons of sports and leagues to choose from, there's something for everyone. Due to the high demand, there is a lottery system in place to participate in intramurals.

The lottery opens September 3 and closes September 9 at 11 pm.

Enter the registration lottery!

Intramural info booth

Interested in playing intramural sports, but don't know how to get started? There's an info booth on September 4 from 3-7pm in the gym. Stop by to learn more!

Free Fitness Week

Free Fitness Week

From September 9 to 15, stop by the Gym to see what it has to offer. Visit the Hangar Fitness Centre and create your own workout, or join a Group Fitness class featuring yoga, spin, strength circuits and more.

Unlimited visits. All week. All for free!

Check out the class schedule

Dirty Dash

Dirty Dash is back!

You don’t want to miss the legendary obstacle course run! Join us on September 27 for 5km of fun as you conquer muddy obstacles. All fitness levels are welcome!

Each team will receive four food truck vouchers. Open to students, staff, and faculty. Volunteers are welcome!

Join the fun!

 
Upcoming events

Frosh Run πŸ‘Ÿ

The newest social run club is coming to campus as a satellite run on September 18! Unlike your typical run club, NRG is a 5km run, with 3 boot camp style workouts in the middle. We will also have a walking group. We will finish the run with a burger and pop at the WELL on the UBCO Campus. Cost is $15.00 to register and includes your burger and pop. 

Come run with us

Hiking with the Move U Crew

Join the Move U Crew for a FREE hiking series discovering local hiking trails.

Sept. 14: Mission Creek
Sept. 28: Mill Creek
Oct. 5: Knox Mountain (Paul's Tomb)
Oct. 12: Knox Mountain (Apex Trail)
Oct. 19: Mount Boucherie (Rush Trail)

Save your spot!

More fun here!

Salsa & Bachata

September 19, 26, October 4, 11 and 24

Salsa & Bachata is a program where you will learn the basic steps, basic turns, how to listen to the music, and the basics to Salsa culture.

Level 1 and level 2 are offered

RSVP βœ…

Kickboxing

September 18, 25, October 3, 10 and 23

Join us for a 5-week session of kickboxing classes at the UBC Okanagan Gymnasium. Registration is just $55 for five weekly classes.


 

More details

Lawn games

Thursdays

Starting September 12, join the Move U Crew on the courtyard for lawn games on Thursdays from 12:00-1:30pm. Ask the customer service desk in the gym to rent lawn games for free!

Off-campus activities

Silverstar promo

Interested in skiing or snowboarding this season? Grab a Silver Star student pass for only $595 ($150 less than the regular student price)! Shuttle tickets are only $25.

Sale ends September 30.  
 

Hit the slopes!

PACE Spin

September 25

PACE Spin Studio is hosting a class just for UBCO! Join us for a fun, full-body workout. Each class has a weight track where you can give your legs a break and focus on building strength and toning your upper body.
 

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Airhouse Trampoline Park

Sept.18, 25, Oct. 2, and 9

Join us at Airhouse Sports Academy on Wednesday nights for trampoline lessons and free play in the park. Grab a group of friends and try a new activity.

RSVP βœ…

Other upcoming events

Sept. 16-Oct. 7: Golf lessons β›³

Sept. 16-Oct. 7: Aerial Silks

Sept. 24-Oct. 22: Boxing πŸ₯Š

Sept. 20-Oct. 11: GymnasticsπŸ€Έβ€β™‚οΈ

 

 

Sept. 8-22: Stand-up Paddle Board πŸ„β€β™‚οΈ

Sept. 13-Dec. 1: Yoga Instructor Course

Check out here for more fun!

 
Important notices

Giveaway alert!

Win a semester membership for you and a friend! All you have to do is follow @ubco_recreation, like the contest post, and tag some friends. Check out our Instagram for further details.

Enter the contest!

Get your Hangar membership!

Skip the line and purchase your membership online. Once you buy a membership online, all you need to do is bring your Student ID card to the Customer Service Desk to have your membership validated.

More details

Lockers and towels

Lockers rentals and towel service are available now. Reserve your locker by visiting the Customer Service Desk.

More details

New hours of operation

Academic year hours of operation are in effect until April 30, 2025. 

  • Weekdays: 6:45 am to 10:00 pm 
  • Weekends and Holidays: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm 

Coming Soon...

  • Free personal training start-up packages! Training begins in October.
  • Glow with the Flow
  • Pride Ride spin classes

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