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March 2024 

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Announcements

  • UBCO Recreation Affordability Fund Closing Soon - Interested in participating in some of our off-campus programming, but experiencing financial barriers? The UBCO Recreation Affordability fund is available to help reduce the cost of our off-campus programs! Students can apply by filling out a quick application to receive a one-time use coupon to apply to the off-campus program of their choice. This fund is only available until March 29, 2024!

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Welcome Tania to the UBCO Recreation Group Fitness Staff.

We are so excited to have Tania join our team and provide great workout programs for our members. Come and check out her classes on Monday at 4:10-4:50pm (Full Body Strength) and Saturday at 10:00-11:00am (Full Body Sweat).

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New Class Alert!

Not only does Lachlan do personal training at the Hangar, but he will also now be teaching a Strength Circuit class on Tuesdays from 12:10pm to 12:50pm. We are so excited to have Lachlan as part of our Group Fitness Team!

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Group Training with Lachlan or Reese

Need some extra motivation and want to workout with your friends. Group Training is available for 2-4 participants. Personal Trainers will make sure you stay on task and enjoy your workout with friends.

For more information, visit the Customer Service Desk in the lower hangar or email recreation.okanagan@ubc.ca

Lululemon Mirror Bingo!

Did you know we have a Lululemon mirror in Studio 1? This March we’re hosting a Bingo sheet competition. Complete the most Lulu mirror workouts on the bingo sheet to win some spectacular Lululemon prizes. Make sure to screenshot the virtual bingo card, found on @ubco_recreation Instagram page and at the costumer service desk on March 1st!

Personal Training

Did you know that we offer personal training at the Hangar? Choose from a variety of our personal training packages with one of our amazing trainers, or visit the Hangar on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12-3 pm to see Richard. He is on-site to help with your workout needs or to lend a hand if you need a spot.

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Register and Play Indoor Volleyball

Join other volleyball enthusiasts weekly during self-reffed games focusing on fun and participation. A moderate level of competition is to be expected. Those new to the sport are welcome to join.

Date: Thursdays, February 29-April 11.

Time: 4:30-6:00pm

Location: Gymnasium

Cost: $15

Register

Register and Play Indoor Badminton

Join other badminton enthusiasts weekly during self-reffed games focusing on fun and participation. A moderate level of competition is to be expected. Those new to the sport are welcome to join.

Date: Mondays, February 26-April 8 and Thursdays, February 29 – April 11.

Time: Mondays 9:00-10:00pm and Thursdays 2:00-3:30pm

Location: Gymnasium

Cost: $15 for both sessions

Register

Scorch’s Spike & Smash Volleyball Fest

A mixed tournament for all skill levels with teams expecting to play 3 games in round robin play and a minimum of 2 games in playoffs. Team costumes/uniforms are encouraged!

Date: March 15/16

Location: UBCO Gymnasium

Cost: $15 per person

Deadline to register: March 8th

Register

Scorch’s Hoopfest

Join March Madness with an open 3 vs 3 open double elimination basketball tournament for all skill levels. Team costumes/uniforms are encouraged!

Date: Sunday, March 3, 10am-4pm

Location: UBCO Gymnasium

Cost: $15/person

Deadline to register: February 26

Register

Scorch’s Pickleball Tournament

Scorch’s Pickleball Tournament is recreational open team format. Register as a team of 4 (2 Male & 2 Female) for some fun pickleball action in the Furnace.

Date: March 24, 2024

Location: UBCO Gymnasium.

Cost: $15.00 per person

Register

 

Kickboxing

Join us for a 5-week session of kickboxing classes at the UBC Okanagan Gymnasium. Registration is just $55 for 5 weekly classes. This price can’t be beat and is only available when purchased in advance through UBCO Recreation. There are limited spots available so sign up today!

Date: March 6-April 3

Times: 6:30-7:30pm; 7:45-8:45pm

Cost: $55

Register

Salsa and Bachata

Join us for 5-weeks of Salsa and Bachata Lessons with Carlos!

Dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28 & April 4

Location: Studio 1, Lower Hangar

Time:

Level 1:  7:00 - 8:00 pm

Level 2: 8:10 - 9:10 pm (must take Level 1 prior to Level 2 partner class)

Cost: $55

Register

 

Learn to Curl

Join UBCO Athletics and Recreation in partnership with the Kelowna Curling for Learn to Curl! Join this 4-week program which includes 3 weeks of lessons and 2 weeks of open curling play. Take your skills to the ice!

Dates: Sundays, March 3-24

Time: 2:00 - 4:00pm

Cost: $20.00 per person

Register

Aerial Silks

Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with Peak Aerial Fitness for 4 weeks of aerial lessons!

Dates: Mondays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25

Time: 8:30 - 9:30 pm

Location: Peak Aerial Fitness1625 Dilworth Drive, Unit 208, Kelowna BC V1Y 7V3

Cost: $75.00

Register

Rock Climbing

Learn to climb with 4 fun-filled nights at Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym - each night is a 1.5 hour session on Mondays. At the end of this course, you will feel comfortable and confident at the climbing gym and top rope climb without instruction/supervision.

Dates: March 4, 11, 18 & 25

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Location: Beyond the Crux Climbing Gym; 685 Finns Rd #5, Kelowna, BC V1X 5B7

Cost: $60.00

Register

Mad Katz Boxing & Fitness

Join UBCO Recreation in partnership with Mad Katz Boxing for 5 weeks of boxing lessons!

Dates: Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2

Time: 7:15 - 8:30 pm

Location: Mad Katz Boxing 1934 Evergreen Ct #3, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7S9

Cost: $60.00

Register

Springboard Diving Lessons

Come experience the fun and challenges of springboard diving! In this 4-week crash course, you will learn everything from diving fundamentals to advanced skills. The practice will be broken into 30-minute dryland training and 1 hour in the water. Looking to try something new, join us!

Dates and Locations: 

Tuesday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 (H2O)

Wednsdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 (Rutland Family YMCA)

Time: 7:15 - 8:30pm

Cost: $75.00

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 for a lesson and free play in the park.

Dates: March 6, 13, 20 & 27

Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm

Location: Airhouse Sports Academy, 730 McCurdy Rd

Cost: $65

Register

Gymnastics

UBC Recreation has partnered with the Kelowna Gymnastix to offer a gymnastics program for students and staff! Join us on Friday nights for a short lesson and free play in the gym.

Dates: March 1, 8, 15 & 22

Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm

Location: Kelowna Gymnastics Club, 1891 Springfield Road #225, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5V5

Cost: $70.00

Register

 

Skiing & Snowboarding

Telemark Nordic Club

Night Skiing opens from 4:00-8:00pm. Day Ski opens at 1:00-5:00pm.

Register with the link below to reserve your spot and all passes and rentals will be purchased at the hill. Snowshoeing is available for all UBCO Ski Days.

Dates:

  • March 2 Day
  • March 7 Night
  • March 13 Night

Cost: Skiing:

Night Pass: $5.00

Day Pass: $9.00

Rentals $11.00

Classic $13.00

Snowshoeing:

Day or Night Pass $5.00

Rentals $8.00

Register

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

Night Skiing opens from 4-8pm. Day Ski Opens from 8:00am-4:00pm. You need to purchase your Ski Pass online and use the discount code: UBCO-DayTicket(24) 

Dates:

  • Feb 29 Night
  • March 10 Day

Cost: Rentals $5.00

Register

Big White Ski Day

Enjoy a full day of affordable fun at Big White Ski Resort! Thanks to the Recreation Affordability Fund, UBCO Recreation has been able to offer an additional discount on Lift Tickets and more room on the Bus! Register for the Bus or No Bus option to get to the hill. UBCO Ski Day is the best way to enjoy a day of skiing with your friends! Register early to secure your spot. The bus leaves the UBCO gym at 7:30am and departs Big White at 4:00pm to return to campus. There are limited spots available – sign up today!

Date: March 9

Costs: $25.00 Bus Ticket

$88 $68.00 Lift Ticket

$55.00 Rentals

$67.00 Lesson Package available for Big White Ski Day.

Registration Deadline: March 4

Register

SilverStar Ski Day

Enjoy a full day of affordable fun at SilverStar Ski Resort! Thanks to the Recreation Affordability Fund, UBCO Recreation has been able to offer an additional discount on Lift Tickets. Reserve your spot early and make a plan to meet us at the hill. The bus leaves the UBCO Gymnasium at 7:15am and departs SilverStar at 4:15pm to return to campus.

Register today!

Date: March 16

Costs:

$25.00 Bus Ticket

$70 $50.00 Lift Tickets

$45.00 Rentals

$45.00 Lessons Packages available for SilverStar Ski Day.

Registration Deadline: March 11

Register