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December 2023 

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Announcements

Sports

On-Campus Events & Programs

Off-Campus Events & Programs 
 

Announcements

 

  •  December & January Hours have now be posted - check out our website for our hours of operation during exams and over the Winter Break.

  • December Food for Fitness - During the month of December, bring in a non-perishable food item in exchange for admission into the Hangar Fitness Centre, a Group Fitness Class or a Drop-in at the Gymnasium. Bring your non-perishable food item to the Customer Service desk to make your donation.

    Food for Fitness is a food drive brought to you by UBCO Recreation and Pantry: a student food bank. All food items donated during Food for Fitness will be donated to Pantry. Click here to learn more about Pantry and food insecurity.

  • UBCO Recreation Affordability Fund - UBCO Recreation is launching a new student affordability fund to help students experiencing financial barriers to participate in off-campus programming! 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. Learn more here!
 

Sports

Cornhole Intramural League

open to all students, staff and faculty

Dates: Sundays, January 14-February 11

Time: 4-8pm

Cost: $15

Location: Gym Mezzanine

Registration will close January 9th

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Curling Intramural League

Open to all students, staff and faculty

Dates: Sundays, January 21-Februray 11 and March 3-24

Time: 5-7pm

Cost: $15

Location: Kelowna Curling Club

Registration will close January 16th

Learn More

Register and Play Volleyball

Dates: January 11-February 15

Time: 5:00-6:30pm

Cost: $15

Location: Gymnasium South Court

Learn More
 

On-Campus Events & Programs  

CFES Group Fitness Training Course

Coming in January! Want to become a group fitness instructor, now is your chance. Join Maria as she teaches the practical skill and professional ethics required to be a successful group fitness instructor.

Dates: January 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28

Location: Hangar Fitness Centre

Register

12 Days of Fitmas

Starts December 1-12

Complete 6 of 12 Group Fitness Classes or Lululemon Mirror Workouts to be entered for prizes.

 
 

Off-Campus Events & Programs 

SpinCo. Student Day

UBCO Recreation has partnered with SpinCo Kelowna to get you moving! Come and try something new!

Dates & Times:

  • December 6, 7:00pm

Location: SpinCo Kelowna, 410 Bernard Ave

Cost: $12

Register

Learn to Curl

Curling is a fascinating sport that is played on ice and combines balance, skill and strategy. It is a great sport for people of all ages and abilities, as well as a fun team building opportunity. Curling is regarded as a very social sport. Come and learn the skills of curling with UBCO Recreation. We are excited to provide 4 weeks of lessons which will include the basics of curling and how to play. You will have a chance to play mini-games so you will have a better understanding of the game.

Dates: Jan 21, 28 Feb 4 & 11

Times: 5:00-7:00pm

Cost: $20.00/person

Register

Learn to Play Squash

UBCO Recreation is excited to bring back our UBCO Learn to Play Squash program in partnership with Squash BC and Global Fitness & Racquet Centre.

Program includes 4 weeks of lessons with a certified squash instructor, equipment rentals, 4 week membership & Squash BC Recreational Membership.

When: January18, 25, Feb 1 & 8

Time: 6:30-7:30pm or 7:45pm-8:45pm

Location: Global Fitness & Racquet Centre, 1574 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna

Cost: $60.00

Learn More