January is often a time to reflect on what was accomplished in the past year and to look ahead on how to begin anew. For many, that may mean new goals, new classes, new professors, new workouts, and a growing to-do list. It is a month that is filled with goal setting, vision boards, activities, and lot of new faces in Hangar and Gymnasium. Goal setting is an important piece to my own personal development and something that I pursue on a regular basis. However, I’ve decided to take a different approach to it this year by allowing myself to be present for the simple joys and moments in life. Too many times, I’ve let a moment pass me by without realizing later that if I had not been distracted by the many other things, I could have realized how precious and important it could be. I’ve also challenged myself to find ways to push myself outside of my comfort zones by getting in as much fresh air as possible in the outdoors, even when the temperatures drop. I find that cloudy days tend to affect my mood and even if I cannot get my vitamin D from the sun, the fresh air does wonders for me. I intend on building snowmen with my children, talking my dog on walks, introducing my kittens to the snow, and getting my heart beating by racing my partner and kids on toboggins on the local hills. January is an excellent time to start thinking about how you can move your body in the ways that you feel best. Grab a friend or coworker, or join a club to partake in activities together. Better yet, apply for a Move UBC grant to get funding for movement to help reduce financial physical activity barriers. Don’t know where to start? Join Get Active 101 to join others in a variety of Recreation activities available. Want to try something new? Get involved with Skating at Stuart Park, Boxing at Mad Katz or cheer on your Heat basketball or volleyball teams as they prepare for playoffs. Move. Play. Train. Crystal Westgate
Recreation Manager | Note: Anchor links may not function in all email applications. Scroll to view items below. | Announcements Sports Fitness On-Campus Events & Programs Off-Campus Events & Programs - Skating at Stuart Park, F45 Training, Boxing & Fitness, Cross-Country Skiing, Rock Climbing Lessons, Big White Student Day , SilverStar Student Day, SilverStar Shuttle , Airhouse x UBCO Recreation, Gymnastics, Curling Lessons, Spring Board Diving Lessons, Squash Lessons
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Lockers and Towels - Winter Term Hangar Memberships
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Move UBC is a campus-wide initiative in February to get our campus moving! Move UBC grants are open to all UBCO students, staff and faculty to plan events, activities, and initiatives that promote physical activity on our campus. Applicants can apply for the small grant year-round for funds up to $200. -
Learn More | Term 2 Curling Intramurals Register a team for Just for Fun Curling Intramurals this winter! Teams will play one game each week in a 1.5 hour session on Sundays. Dates: Sundays, January 22 - March 5 Location: Kelowna Curling Club, 551 Recreation Ave Register Now | | Register & Play Multi-Sport: W2STGD Join others identifying as women, two spirit, transgender, or gender diverse and allies in a various just for fun sports each week. This is a great way to experience a variety of sports, develop a regular physical activity routine, and to develop friendships through activity. Dates: Mondays, January 9 - February 13 Time: 7:00-8:00pm Location: UBCO Furnace Gymnasium Cost: $10 for 6 weeks of play Register Now | | Register and Play Volleyball Register & Play is a great option for people looking to play semi-organized volleyball in a recreational setting on a regular, weekly basis. Dates: Wednesdays, January 11 - February 15 Time: 3:30-5:00pm Location: UBCO Furnace Gymnasium Cost: $10 for 6 weeks of play Register Now | | Group Fitness Classes Check out our January Fitness schedule below. Free Fitness Week: from January 9 to 15, enjoy free Group Fitness classes. Come grab your free class passes from the Customer Service Desk and check out our new and returning classes! Fall Schedule | | R100 Workout Challenge Looking for a great way to stay motivated and stick to your fitness goals this year? Sign-up for the R100 Workout Challenge and commit to completing 100 workouts this school year. Register in January and we will credit you for your workouts from September 2022 onward! Cost: $5.00
Register | | CFES Group Fitness Course Want to become a Group Fitness Instructor? Now is your chance! This course teaches the practical skills and professional ethics required to be a successful group fitness instructor. Dates: January 29, February 4, 5, 11 & 12 Times: 12:00-5:00pm Location: Studio 1, Lower Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: - $385.00 (UBC Students)
- $435.00 (Non-UBC Students)
* includes course materials and instruction.
Register | | CFES Spin Instructor Course This workshop is for group fitness instructors ready to expand their portfolio. Bring your knowledge of teaching group fitness and we will apply it to teaching a spin class. Date: January 15 Time: 1:00-4:00pm Where: Studio 1, Lower Hangar Fitness Centre Price: $40.00 Register | | UBCycles New Location Opening Come and visit UBCycles new location in Nechako! UBCycles has you covered for bike maintenance, bike rentals, and basic memberships providing access to bike tools. UBCycles is also offering low-cost tune ups for you to get ready for spring riding. Location: NHC 291 Costs: Learn More | | Kickboxing Lessons Join us for a 5 week session of kickboxing classes at the Hangar! There are limited spots available so sign up today! Dates: Wednesdays, January 18 - February 15 Time: 7:45-8:45pm Location: Studio 1, Lower Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: $40 Register | | Get Active 101 Get Active 101 is a 4-week introductory physical activity program where students can make friends and participate in a variety of activities with UBCO Recreation to help incorporate movement into their daily routine. Participants will be introduced to strategies to be more physically active in their daily life, learn ways to improve wellbeing through movement, participating in group fitness classes, workouts in the Hangar, campus walks, and more! Participants will receive mentorship from physical activity coaches. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, January 23- February 15 Times: - Mondays at 6:00pm
- Wednesdays at 5:00pm
Cost: $20 - Upon completion of the program, participants will receive a $20 credit towards purchasing UBCO Gym memberships, fitness class, or Recreation events and programs.
Register | | Rope Skipping Lessons Join us for rope skipping lessons in the Hangar Fitness Centre! Four nights of lessons for $40. Dates: Tuesdays, January 17, 24, 31, February 7 Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm Location: Studio 1, Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: $40 | | Healing-Centered, Trauma-Informed Yoga with Josee This class is designed to create a safe, supportive space in which people have personal agency and are given options for postures, movement, breathing, and where to place their attention. All are welcome, no experience required. Date: January 11 Time: 7:00pm Location: Studio 1, Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: Free Only 20 spots available, first-come, first served basis. Register | | Latin Dance: Level 1 Latin Dance Level 1 is back this term with Vivianna. Enjoy this 5 week session of Latin rhythms. Bring your friends and join us for these nights of dancing. If you are new to Latin Dance, this is the class for you. Dates: Thursdays, January 19 -February 16 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Location: Studio 1, Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: $40 Register | | Latin Dance: Level 2 UBCO Recreation is excited to bring you a NEW Level 2 Latin Dance class. This is a partner class where you will learn to dance together. You need to register with a partner for this 5 week program. Dates: Thursdays, January 19-February 16 Time: 8:00pm-9:00pm Location: Studio 1, Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: $40 each Register | | Glow Run with Rec Join UBCO Recreation for a Glow Run and help us celebrate the kick-off of Move UBC Month. Register online and meet us outside the Hangar Fitness Centre for a 3 km run/walk on campus. You will be provided with glow sticks and fun at the start of the race. Date: Wednesday, February 1 Time: 6:00pm Location: Meeting at Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: Free Register | | Skating at Stuart Park Enjoy a night of outdoor ice skating at Stuart Park. Bring your friends and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies during your skate. Date: Friday, January 20 Time: 6:30-7:35pm Location: Stuart Park, 1430 Water St. Cost: Free - Skate Rentals: $5.00. Rentals are available first come, first served on the day of skating through BLADZ
Register | | F45 x UBCO Recreation UBCO Recreation has partnered with F45 Kelowna to get you moving with free F45 workouts! If you are looking for a new workout and are a student, Faculty, or Staff member at UBCO, this class is for you! Dates: - Faculty & Staff Day: Saturday, January 14
- Student Day: Saturday, January 21
Time: 11:00-12:00pm Location: F45 Training Kelowna, 1455 Harvey Ave #7 Cost: Free with pre-registration! Register | | Boxing & Fitness Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with Mad Katz Boxing for 5 weeks of boxing lessons! This class will introduce the participants to the requirements of the sport of boxing. Hand-eye coordination drills, strength conditioning, cardio conditioning, core and the basic skills of boxing will all be incorporated in a fast paced high energy workout. Dates: Tuesdays, January 17 - February 14 Time: 7:15-8:30pm Location: Mad Katz Boxing, 1934 Evergreen Ct #3 Cost: $55 Register | | Cross-Country Skiing UBCO Recreation is excited to offer Cross-Country Skiing! Enjoy a day ski at Telemark or a night ski at Sovereign Lake! Dates, Locations, and Times: - Telemark: Sunday, January 22, 8:00am-4:00pm
- Sovereign Lake: Thursday, January 26, 4:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $9 for day ski, $10 for night ski *participants must pre-register in order to receive the UBCO Recreation Rate the day of the ski event. Register | | Rock Climbing Lessons Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with Beyond the Crux climbing gym for rock climbing lessons this winter! Lessons are running on multiple weeknights so chose a day of the week that works with your schedule and come join us for 4 weeks of lessons! Dates: January 23 - March 3 (dates vary depending on choice of week day) Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym, 685 Finns Rd #5 Cost: $55 Register | | Big White Student Day Enjoy an affordable day of fun at Big White Ski Resort. The prices can’t be beat and are only available when purchased in advance through UBC Recreation. Date: Saturday, January 28 Location: Big White Ski Resort Costs: - $62 Lift Tickets
- $47 Rentals (ski or snowboard + helmet)
Register | | SilverStar Student Day Enjoy an affordable day of fun at SilverStar Mountain Resort. The prices can’t be beat and are only available when purchased in advance through UBC Recreation. Date: Saturday, February 4 Location: SilverStar Mountain Resort Costs: - $20 Bus Tickets
- $68 Lift Tickets
- $45 Rentals (ski or snowboard and helmet)
- $45 Two-Hour Lesson only (no equipment included, lesson starts at 10:00am)
Register | | SilverStar Shuttle Okanagan Concierge is offering a shuttle service for students every weekend from the UBCO Campus to SilverStar Mountain Resort. Register to secure your spot now! Location: SilverStar Mountain Resort Cost: $20 Register | | Airhouse x UBCO Recreation UBCO Recreation has partnered with the Airhouse Sports Academy to offer an Airhouse program for students and staff! Join us for this four week program on Wednesday nights for a lesson and free play in the park. Dates: Wednesdays, January 25 - February 15 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: Airhouse Sports Academy, 730 McCurdy Rd Cost: $65 Register | | Gymnastics UBCO Recreation has partnered with the Kelowna Gymnastics Club to offer a gymnastics program for students and staff. Join us on Friday nights for 4 weeks for a short lesson and free play in the gym. Dates: Fridays, January 20 - February 10 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: Kelowna Gymnastix, #225 1891 Springfield Road Cost: $60 Register | | Learn to Curl Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with the Kelowna Curling for Learn to Curl, a 6-week session of curling. You will have 3 weeks of lessons and 3 weeks of league play as a group. Take your skills to the ice and learn something new! Dates: Sundays, January 22 - March 5 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: Kelowna Curling Club, 551 Recreation Ave Cost: $60 Register | | Learn to Dive UBCO Recreation and Kelowna Spring Board Diving Club have partnered to offer a program of Diving Lessons! With your choice of Tuesdays or Wednesdays, join us for this 4-week program this term! Tuesday nights: Wednesdays nights: - Dates: Wednesdays, January 18 - February 8
- Time: 7:00-8:30pm
- Location: Rutland YMCA, 375 Hartman Rd
- Cost: $60
Register | | Learn to Play Squash UBCO has partnered with Global Fitness & Racquet Centre in Kelowna to put on this unbelievable Learn to Play Squash program. Dates: Thursdays, January 26 - February 16 Times: 6:30-7:30pm or 7:45-8:45pm Location: Global Fitness & Racquet Centre Kelowna, 1574 Harvey Ave Cost: $40 Register | | | | | |
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