Hey, UBCO Community! As the cold weather and lack of sunshine make it harder to feel motivated to stay active, it's easy to underestimate the importance of social connection and physical activity on our well-being. These two elements are key to thriving on campus during these winter months. Build social connections with peers, co-workers and friends by incorporating movement into your day. Physical activity doesn’t have to be strenuous; a walk with peers, quick stretch break, or desk exercises can be just as impactful. February is Move UBC month! This month-long initiative encourages the UBC community to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary time. Whether you are a UBC student, faculty, or staff, work to empower others to make a change to reduce inactivity. This month, take a step toward a healthier and happier you by prioritizing connection and movement. Check out the events below to get you started! | Faculty & Staff Movement Break Challenge The Move UBC Movement Break Challenge is an engaging and inclusive way to break up stationary time for Faculty and Staff! Small changes can have a big impact when it comes to reducing sedentary (or stationary) behaviour and increasing physical activity. This challenge invites you to integrate more movement into your day, any way you can, to increase your faculty/department/unit’s total movement breaks and impact! The best part? There are some great prizes and its free to participate! Let’s get our campus community moving more. Dates: February 1 to 28 Learn More | | Activewear Wednesday Every Wednesday, during the month of February, wear activewear to receive free drop-in to the Hangar Fitness Centre, open-gym time or Group Fitness Classes! | | Move UBC Kick-Off: Kpop Dance Class Kick off Move UBC month with a KPop Dance class! Brought to you by the KPop Dance Club, the executive team will bring together a variety of dance styles to complement pop music. This class is sure to bring out all the feels! Please bring comfortable clothing to dance in and clean indoor shoes. All levels welcome and no experience necessary! Feel free to bring friends. Date: Monday, February 3rd Time: 6:00pm Cost: FREE Location: UNC Ballroom (UNC200) Sign up here | Glow Run/Walk Join UBCO Recreation for a Glow Roll, Run or Walk and help us celebrate the kick-off of Move UBC Month with a 3 km roll/run/walk on campus. Glow sticks will be provided! Date: Thursday, February 6th Time: 6pm Cost: FREE Location: Outside the 2nd level entrance of the gym Run with us | | Lunch and Learn – Anti-oppressive approaches and responding to racism through play (Virtual) Facilitator: Ingrid Broussillon founder of Griottes Polyglottes Join us for a mindful meditation, followed by a workshop on Anti-Oppressive Approaches. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt there was an injustice but you didn’t know what to say, how to react, you froze?? Using improvisation and theatre of the oppressed format, participants will work together, train themselves to be allies, and not be a bystander. We will share tools and strategies to navigate difficult situations. Let’s speak up and promote inclusion… together! Date: Wednesday, February 5th Time: 12-1 pm. Cost: FREE Location: Virtual – zoom link to be sent out the week of the event Register | Wheelchair Sports Try it Day Join UBCO Recreation and BC Wheelchair Sports Association for a fun and inclusive introductory session where new participants can try wheelchair sports with supportive British Columbia Wheelchair Sports Association peers and coaches. Wheelchairs will be supplied. No experience or equipment necessary. Date: Monday, February 10th Time: 3:00-5:00pm Cost: FREE Location: Gymnasium Register | | Research Roundtable Did you know moving with others promotes connection, confidence and motivation to be physically active? Join us in learning the latest emerging research in relation to physical activity and social connection. The second portion of the event will be a facilitated discussion on how the research can be translated to our campus settings with the aim to improve wellbeing through physical activity at UBC. Light refreshments will be provided. Date: Tuesday, February 11, Time: 10 am – 12 pm Cost: Free Location: UNC 106 SUO Theatre Join us! | Glow Yoga Join UBCO Recreation for an energizing yoga flow in the dark. Glow sticks will be provided. Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Doors open at 6:30 pm and yoga starts at 7 pm. Be sure to arrive with enough time to get your glow on and set up your mat. Date: Wednesday, February 26th Time: 6:30 – 8 pm Location: UNC Ballroom (UNC 200) Cost: Free Glow in the Dark | | Staff & Faculty PIT STOP
Join staff and faculty to celebrate the end of Move UBC with a warm beverage, snacks, activities and prizes. Please bring a donation for the United Way British Columbia ($2 suggested donation). Date: Friday, February 28th Time: 10 am – 11 am Cost: Free Location: Upper lobby of Gymnasium No Registration Required | Winter 2025, Season 2: League Lottery Lottery Registration for Winter 2025, season 2 intramurals: February 3 – 6. These leagues will begin after Reading Break and run until the end of term. Visit the intramurals website for the lottery link, starting February 3, 2025: More info here | Season 1 Play-Offs Playoffs for the current intramural leagues are fast-approaching. Playoff schedules will be emailed out to eligible teams following their last league game. Playoffs run February 9-13. | Save the Date for our intramural tournaments: Scorch’s Spike Fest (volleyball tournament): March 14 & 15 Scorch’s Hoop Fest (3 on 3 basketball tournament): March 22 & 23 Registration and more information, coming soon. | | Bellydance Workshop February 24 Join a fun, inclusive, and low impact intro to belly dancing workshop where you will build your strength, skills and confidence on and off the dance floor.
RSVP ✅ | Volleyball January 30 Join the Filipino Student Association (FSA) for 2 hours of fun, round-robin style of volleyball! Register individually or with a team, but we will ensure a mix of players of all ages and skill levels!
More details | Futsal January 30 Join the Black Student Success Program for pickup futsal games! It is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy friendly games, and improve your skills in an inclusive environment. Teams will be determined on the day of the event. Play with us! | | Silverstar Ski Days February 1 Enjoy a full day of fun, fresh air and friends at SilverStar Mountain Resort! Looking for a Ride to the Hill on Saturday or Sundays throughout the season? Kelowna Concierge has you covered. Registration closes Jan 27
Join in | Cross Country Skiing at Telemark January 29, February 5 & 26 Night, February 9 Day UBCO Recreation is excited to offer Cross-Country Skiing in partnership with Telemark Nordic Club! All passes and rental payments will be done at the hill when you arrive. Please check-in and pay at the hill! You must reserve your spot.
Join us | Sovereign Lake Nordic Club January 27 Night UBCO Recreation is excited to offer Cross-Country Skiing in partnership with Sovereign Lake! All ski passes will need to be purchased online to reserve your spot and rentals will be purchased at Sovereign when you arrive. More Details | | STRONG Pilates Join UBCO Recreation and STRONG Kelowna for a Pilates class like no other! This dynamic workout combines low-impact movements with high-intensity cardio bursts to deliver a full-body burn. Expect to build strength, improve mobility, and torch calories—all in one energizing session Date: February 28th Time: 7:30-8:30pm Move with us | Hot Yoga Student Day Join us for a 60-minute practice helping you refresh and rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. Date: January 31 (Friday) Time: 6:00-7:00pm Cost: $10.00 Location: 1445 Ellis Street Kelowna
Join us | PACE Spin Student Day PACE Spin Studio is hosting a UBCO Recreation night.Grab your friends for a great workout and meet new people! Dates: February 6 or April 3 Time: 7:00-8:00pm Cost: $10.00 More Details | | MOVE UBC Survey Help make physical activity on campus more accessible! Complete this quick online survey for a chance to win a Move UBC prize pack containing a Move UBC toque, water bottle, and more! Learn more here | We are Hiring! Do you want to join the best Recreation team? From January 27th until February 16th you can apply to join our team for the 2025-2026 year! Learn more here | New hours of operation Academic year hours of operation are in effect until April 30, 2025. | Find us on social media @ubco_recreation: | | | | |
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