Recreation Newsletter (Vol.52, April 2025)

March 30, 2025

Hey, UBCO Community!

We are coming to the end of the semester! During the month of April, 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.

Scorch Pickleball Playday

April 9th

Play some fun pickleball with your friends. Multiple divisions offered for all skill levels!

8:30 Recreation

1:45 Open/women (individual registration)

3:00 Recreation

6:15 Competitive

Register your team of 4 or individually to compete for some great prizes!

Join with your team!

Join with individually!

Staff & Faculty Sports Day

May 2nd

The most awaited day of the year is back! Register for some well deserved fun, make your team, dress up and complete challenges together!

Join us!

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Science School

April 11-June 15 (alternate weekends)

Deepen your knowledge of yoga practices and techniques, empower you to turn your yoga practice into a boost to your income, give you access to certified instructors with 7+ years of Yoga teaching experience.

Current UBC Okanagan Students & Staff receive a $900 discount =$2,500.00

More details

Sports

Spring Intramurals

Leagues run May 11 – June 27

Registration opens April 15 based on a first come – first served basis; no lottery needed!

Sports include:

Beach Volleyball (4 vs 4) – Tuesday

Spikeball – Sunday

Cornhole - Sunday

More info here!

Off-campus activities

Golf lessons

Starting April 21 and during the summer!

Want to learn to golf this season? This is the right occasion for you, join Recreation for golf lessons throughout the summer time!

Golf with us

Last Hike with the Move U Crew!

April 5

Join Recreation's Move U Crew in a spring hiking series to Scenic Canyon!

Check it out here!

Paddle Board Lessons

Starting June 8 and during the summer!

Spend your Sundays paddleboarding on the Okanagan Lake and make new friends!

More details

Pace Spin

April 3

PACE Spin Studio is hosting a UBCO Recreation night. Join us for a full-body workout that nourishes and connects your mind and body.

More details

Fitness

FREE Staff Fitness Class

Wednesday Spin 30 with Maria starting at 12:15-12:45pm.

Find Your Fit Learning Series

Join a FREE explosive power and stability or intro to kettlebell training workshop!

Register here

Exam Fitness Schedule

Stay Active During Exams! Join us for fun fitness classes April 14–17 & 22–25. Recharge with yoga, spin, strength, and Pilates! Move your body, clear your mind, and finish the semester off strong‍!

Check it out here!

Graduate Fitness Classes

Join your Graduate Facilitators for Graduate Student Fitness Classes in April!Registration is required. Limited spots.

April 15 6:30-7:30pm Pilates

April 22 6:30-7:00 Spin 30

Learn more here!