Summer is here, and the Okanagan is the place to be! Enjoy the warmth of July by getting active outside this month! From swimming in one of the area's beautiful lakes to enjoying the view from one of the many hiking trails, we hope you get to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors this July. In this issue, see everything UBCO Recreation has to offer this July! Stay active through group fitness classes running all summer long, or learn something new with Kickboxing, Latin Dance, Rock Climbing, or Golf lessons. Also enjoy discounts on some of our Okanagan favourites: mountain biking or hiking at Big White, rock climbing at The Crux, and watching The Falcons baseball games! And don't forget to take advantage of all UBCycles has to offer, from bike rentals to bike maintenance! Wishing you an active and safe summer, the UBCO Recreation Team | Note: Anchor links may not function in all email applications. Scroll to view items below. | Facilities & Services -
UBC has extended the mask mandate until June 30th. Face Coverings are still required until individuals are actively engaged in exercise and are recommended during exercise. Please wear your mask when entering/exiting the facility and in all public spaces (lobbies, hallways, bathrooms, etc.) -
Come check out our shiny gym floor! Giving a big thanks to Carol, our Facility Operations Coordinator, for facilitating the maintenance on our gym floor over the month of June. If scheduling continues as planned, the gymnasium will be open for members and the floor will be ready for light use as of July 4, 2022. Summer Hours Hours of Operation | Open Gym Whenever the gym is not booked for a particular activity, the gym is considered “open” for drop-in sports. Participation in Open Gym requires an active facility membership. Check out the schedule below for available times! Gym Schedule | | Group Fitness Classes Classes are operating on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must have an active Membership or purchase a Day Pass ($5 for students) to attend classes. Check out our summer schedule below! Summer Schedule | | Heat Youth Summer Camps Learn sport-specific technical skills and tactical elements while increasing fitness and having fun! In a challenging and positive, practice-based environment, our coaches and UBCO Heat student-athletes will provide young athletes with the tools to take their sport to the next level. Camps offered include: Basketball, Volleyball, Cycling, Golf, and Run, Jump, Throw, Wheel Camps Dates: July - August, varying dates and times Register | | Kickboxing Lessons Join Recreation for a 5-week session of kickboxing classes at the UBCO Hangar Fitness Centre. Only $40 for 5 sessions. Learn a new skill while working up a sweat with this exciting sport! Dates: Wednesdays, July 20 - August 17 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Studio 1, Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: $40 for 5 classes Register | | Latin Dance Classes Join us for Latin Dance with UBCO Recreation. Registration is just $40 for 5 weekly classes. There are limited spots available so sign up today to learn a new style of dance or improve your skills! Dates: Thursdays, July 14 - August 11 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Location: Studio 1, Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: $40 Register | | Staff & Faculty Pickleball Join UBCO Recreation for Register and Play Staff and Faculty Pickleball in the gymnasium! Registration is free and open for all staff and faculty. Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the summer Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: UBCO Gymnasium Cost: Free Register | | Staff & Faculty Beach Volleyball Join UBCO Recreation for Register and Play Staff and Faculty beach volleyball! Registration is free and open for all staff and faculty. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Location: Beach volleyball courts outside of the Hangar Fitness Centre Cost: Free Register | | Staff & Faculty Outdoor Lawn Games Join UBCO Recreation for Register and Play Staff and Faculty outdoor lawn games! Registration is free and open for all staff and faculty. Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays throughout the summer Time: 12:00-1:00pm Location: Nonis Field Cost: Free Register | | UBCycles Social Ride Enjoy a social bike ride with our UBCycles leaders and other cycling lovers from parking lot M near the gymnasium on campus to Downtown Kelowna and back. This ride will be approximately 25km and is great whether you are new to cycling or want a casual ride with friends. Date: Sunday, July 24 Time: 9:00-10:30am Location: Meeting in parking lot M Cost: $15 Register | | UBCycles Summer Tune-Ups, Storage Lockers, and Bike Rentals Summer is here and UBCycles has got you covered for all of your riding essentials. UBCycles is providing tune ups and bike rentals for you to start summer riding. We are also offering basic and all access memberships that give you access to our bike tools, indoor bike lockers and storage lockers at our shop on campus. Enjoy the outdoors by riding on some trails or in the sunshine this summer. Location: UNC 233 Cost: - Bike Rentals: $20 weekly, $30 biweekly, or $40 monthly
- Membership rates starting from $10
Learn More | | Rock Climbing Lessons Learn to climb with 4 fun-filled nights at Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym - each night is a 1.5 hour session on Monday or Friday. At the conclusion of this course you will feel comfortable and confident at the climbing gym and be able to top rope climb without instruction/supervision. The class includes rental equipment and instruction by certified climbing instructors. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the climbing gym. Dates: Mondays, July 4 - July 25; or Thursdays, July 8 - July 29 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym Cost: $50 Register | | Golf Lessons Golf lessons at the Okanagan Golf Club starting this spring! Group lessons are a great way to learn all aspects of the game with your friends in a fun and relaxing environment. Lessons include 4, 1-hour sessions on Monday nights. Dates: July 11 - August 1, August 15 - September 5, and more! Time: 6:00-7:00pm or 7:15-8:15pm Location: Okanagan Golf Club – 3200 Via Centrale Cost: $79 for Students; $99 for Staff Register | | Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lessons Get out on the water this summer with the Kelowna Paddle Centre for three sessions of paddle boarding lessons! Sessions include a paddle board lesson and rentals, including a paddle board, life jacket, and paddle. Dates: Sundays, August 7 - 21 Time: 1:00 - 2:30pm Location: 2030 Abbott Street Cost: $70 ($50 for students) for three lessons Register | | Falcons Baseball Enjoy some summer fun watching Kelowna's Falcons! Tickets for these local baseball games can be purchased at the Customer Service Desk in the gym. Dates: July 5, July 15, and July 28 Location: Elks Stadium, Kelowna Cost: $20 per ticket (includes admission, pop, and a hot dog) Learn More | | Bike or Hike at Big White All UBCO students will receive Youth Pricing on mountain biking and scenic chairlift tickets this summer at Big White Ski Resort. Simply present a valid student card at the Ticket Office in the Village Centre to receive the discount. Dates: July 7 - September 5 Location: Big White Ski Resort Learn More | | Rock Climbing Drop-Ins Enjoy student, staff, & faculty drop-in Tuesdays and Fridays until the end of August. Climb anytime during the day for a $12 drop-in which is a $3 savings. Shoe and harness rental for $2.25. No registration is required - just show your student card or UBC ID! Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays all summer long Time: Anytime during open hours Location: Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym Cost: $12 Learn More | | | | | |
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