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May 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!

  • Summer Semester Hangar Memberships
    • Summer Semester memberships are valid from May 1 - August 31, 2023 and can be purchased online or at the Customer Service desk

    • Learn More

  • Indoor Bike Locker Services 
    • Looking for bike storage on campus this summer? UBCycles has you covered! 
    • Learn More

 

Summer Intramurals 

Intramurals are back this summer with soccer, beach volleyball, and spikeball! 

Dates: May 14 - June 18

Location: UBCO Recreation

Cost: $10

Register Now

 

Group Fitness Classes

Check out our May Fitness schedule below. 

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, May 10 - June 7 
  • Wednesdays, June 14 - July 12
  • Wednesdays, July 19 - August 16 

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 Dance 

Latin Dance lessons are back this summer with Vivianna. Bring your friends and join us for these nights of dancing. 

Dates: Thursdays, May 11 - June 15 (no class June 8)

Time: 7:00-8:00pm 

Location: Studio 1, Hangar Fitness Centre

Cost: $40 for 5 weekly classes 

Register

Pickleball League 

Join UBCO Recreation for our pickleball league. This is a new program played indoors in the Gymnasium, and is open to the UBC and surrounding communities.

Chose from: beginner-intermediate (1.0-3.0) or intermediate advanced (3.0-4.0+). 

Dates available: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from May 16 - July 6 

Location: UBCO Furnace Gymnasium

Time: 9:30-11:30pm or 1:30-3:30pm

Cost: $65

Register

Faculty & Staff Sports Day  

The Annual Faculty & Staff Sports Day is back and returning in person for an afternoon of inclusive and fun activities, hosted by Human Resources and Recreation. Department teams will compete in a variety of physical and intellectual challenges, team building and fun!

Date: Friday, May 5

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Location: UBCO Furnace Gymnasium, Hangar Fitness Centre, and Nonis Field

Cost: Free

Register

Heat Youth Summer Sports 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, and Ultimate Athlete.

Dates: July - August, varying dates and times

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 available: 

  • Tuesdays, May 9 - June 6 
  • Tuesdays, June 13 - July 11
  • Tuesdays, July 18 - August 22

Time: 7:15-8:30pm

Location: Mad Katz Boxing, 1934 Evergreen Ct #3

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 weeknights so chose a day of the week that works with your schedule and come join us for 4 weeks of lessons! 

Dates available: 

  • Mondays, May 8 - June 5
  • Wednesdays, May 10 - June 7
  • Fridays, May 12 - June 2

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

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

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, May 8 – 29
  • Wednesdays, May 10 – 31

*June, July, and 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, May 21 – June 4

*July, 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

Peak Aerial Fitness

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, May 29 - June 19

Times: 8:30-9:30pm

Location: Peak Aerial Fitness, 1625 Dilworth Dr Unit 208

Cost: $75

Register