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July 2023 

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Announcements

  • Summer Hours of Operation (May 1 - August 31)
  • Lockers and Towels 

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

 

Group Fitness Classes

Check out our July Fitness schedule below. 

Location: Lower Hangar Fitness Centre

Cost: Must have a valid Hangar membership or the purchase of a day pass.

Fitness Schedule

Circle Mobility

Check out our fitness class Circle Mobility with Lily Mondays and Wednsdays at 5:30pm!

Circle mobility is one of the best new workout trends. Based on the science of functional movement, circle mobility focuses on flexibility, breathwork, and mobility exercises, designed to unlock your full workout potential.

Location: Lower Hangar Fitness Centre

Cost: Must have a valid Hangar membership or the purchase of a day pass.

Fitness Schedule

 

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 available:  

  • Wednesdays, June 26 - August 23

Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm or 6:45 - 7:45pm

Location: Studio 1, Lower Hangar Fitness Centre

Cost: $45 for 5 weekly classes

Register

Latin Rhythm Dance Lessons

Join us for Latin Rhythms Dance with UBCO Recreation. This term we are offering Learn to Latin Dance:

Sign up today to learn a new type of dance or improve your skills!

Dates: Thursdays, July 6 – August 3

Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm

Location: Studio 1, Hangar Fitness Centre

Cost: $40 for 5 weekly classes

Register

Pickleball League on Campus

Welcome to the UBCO Recreation Indoor Pickleball League. There are 4 courts for this league, and we are using Badminton Court lines on the gym floor. Open to the UBC and surrounding communities.

Play will consist of a pickleball paddle box system. Paddles will be placed in a box based on winners and runner-up system. When a court comes available, four paddles are removed from the box and these players begin play. Please bring your own paddle. A limited number of rental paddles will be available for $5. Balls will be provided. Paid parking in effect.

*this program has no instruction.

Dates: Wednesdays, July 12-August 23 or Thursdays, July 13-August 24

Times: 5:00-6:30pm or 6:30-8:00pm

Location: UBCO Gymnasium

Cost: $65.00

Register

UBCycles 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. Enjoy the outdoors by riding on some trails or in the sunshine this summer.

Location: Nechako 291

Bike Rental Cost: $20 daily, $40 weekly, or $60 monthly

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Boxing & Fitness 

Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with MadKatz 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 available: 

  • Tuesdays, July 25 - August 29

Time: 7:15-8:30pm

Location: Mad Katz Boxing, 1934 Evergreen Ct #3

Cost: $55

Register

Golf Lessons 

Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with Okanagan Golf Club for golf lessons this summer! Group lessons are a great way to learn all aspects of the game with your friends in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

Dates available:

  • Mondays, July 3 - 24

*August dates available through the registration link below

Time: 6:00-7:00pm or 7:15-8:15pm

Location: The Okanagan Golf Club, 3200 Via Centrale

Cost:

  • $110.00 for students
  • $137.00 for staff and community

Register

Stand-Up Paddle Board Lessons

UBCO Recreation has partnered with the Kelowna Paddle Centre to offer this unique experience for UBCO Students.

This session will offer 3 weeks of Paddle Board lessons and includes equipment rental and a life jacket. This price is only available when purchased in advance through UBCO Recreation. There are limited spots available so sign up today!

Dates: Sundays, July 9 - 23

*August and September dates available through the registration link below. 

Time: 12:00-1:30pm

Location: Kelowna Paddle Centre, 3020 Abbott St

Cost: $55

Register

Intro to Rock Climbing

Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with Beyond the Crux climbing gym for rock climbing lessons this summer! Lessons are running on multiple week nights so choose a day of the week that works with your schedule and come join us for 4 weeks of lessons!

Dates:

  • Mondays, July 10 - 31
  • Fridays, July 14 - August 2

Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm

Location: Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym, 685 Finns Rd #5

Cost: $55

Register

Aerial Silks

UBC Recreation has partnered with Peak Aerial Fitness to bring an Intro to Silks program to our UBCO Community.

Over the course of 4 weeks, you will work through fun and challenging tricks and skills that improve your strength and flexibility.

This Intro class is perfect for all levels of fitness and backgrounds.

Dates: Mondays, July 10 - 31

Times: 8:30-9:30pm

Location: Peak Aerial Fitness, 1625 Dilworth Dr Unit 208

Cost: $75

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 3, 4 & 5 vs Corvallis

July 14, 15 & 16 vs Edmonton

July 21, 22 & 23 vs Port Angeles

Location: Elks Stadium, Kelowna

Cost: $20 per ticket (includes admission, drink and hot dog)

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SilverStar Downhill Bike Day

First time ever, UBCO Recreation partners with SilverStar for a Downhill Bike Day. Downhill Day Tickets include unlimited access to the Comet Chair & Gondola for Downhill biking as well as all XC Trails.
Lift access from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily.

Dates: July 22nd

Day Tickets: $70.00

Pre-registration required. No transportation available.

Contact SilverStar if you need bike rentals for the day!

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Learn to Cross-Fit with Cross-Fit FYP.

UBCO Recreation is excited to partner with Cross-Fit FYP. Learn the Fundamentals of movement with CrossFit specific exercises and how it can improve all areas of your life. 

Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, starting July 17

Times: 6:45-7:45

Location: Croos-Fit FYP, 710 Stremel Rd #2

Learn More