UM Recreation Services

UM Recreation Services Building Healthy Communities Recreation Services offers more fitness and recreation options for our patrons than any other facility in the province.

Recreation Services is part of the Active Living department within the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba. We provide membership and recreational programming opportunities for 29,000 U of M students, faculty & staff, alumni and the general public. With over 1 million square feet of buildings and spaces dedicated to fitness, sport and recreation, we have

all that you need to help you reach your fitness, health and recreational goals. Our Mission

To provide accessible, educational and enjoyable recreational experiences that benefit the campus and surrounding communities. Our Vision

We will be recognized as innovators in leisure and recreation and through our programming and facilities we will develop communities that live actively so that they may live better.

Whether you're preparing for race day, chasing a new PB, or simply looking to improve your fitness, we have programs tha...
06/18/2026

Whether you're preparing for race day, chasing a new PB, or simply looking to improve your fitness, we have programs that can take your training to the next level 💪

🔥 Stride Strength - Group Personal Training
Designed specifically for runners, this small-group training program focuses on:
✅ Running-specific strength development
✅ Mobility and movement quality
✅ Addressing strength and movement asymmetries

Build the strength, durability, and resilience needed to run more efficiently, reduce injury risk, and stay consistent throughout the season.

📊 VO₂ Max Assessment
Get a clear baseline of your fitness and practical insight into how to train with purpose.
✅ Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂ max)
✅ Personalized heart-rate training zones
✅ Clear aerobic and anaerobic threshold identification
✅ A performance baseline for future comparison

⚖️ Body Composition Assessment
Track progress beyond the scale and better understand how your training and nutrition support performance.
✅ Monitor body composition trends over time
✅ Guide training and nutrition decisions
✅ Better understand changes in lean mass and body composition
✅ Support a more informed approach to your running goals

👋 Come visit us at the Manitoba Marathon Expo on June 20 and 21 to learn more, ask questions, and see how these programs can support your training journey.

Ever wondered what's included in a day pass or one-week trial? 👀A day pass at UM Recreation Services gives you access to...
06/16/2026

Ever wondered what's included in a day pass or one-week trial? 👀

A day pass at UM Recreation Services gives you access to:
🏋️‍♀️ Fitness facilities & cardio equipment
🏃 200m indoor track access
🧘 Group Fitness classes with certified instructors
🏀 Gymnasiums & courts during casual rec use time
🚿 Sauna, change rooms & day-use locker access. Towel service is also available

Ready to give Recreation Services a try? Purchase a day pass at the Customer Service Desk or enjoy a One-Week Trial Membership for only $37 (first-time users only)! Contact us at [email protected] to learn more and get started.

06/15/2026

💙 UM Staff Appreciation Week starts this week!💙

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible UM staff and faculty who help make our campus community thrive. From June 15–19, enjoy FREE access to Sport & Recreation facilities at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.

✨ Free drop-in group fitness classes with certified instructors (all equipment will be provided)
🏋️ Free recreational gym access, with open gym and courts times.
🧗 Access to our 35-ft climbing wall (limited spots available, register via the link in bio)

To access the facilities, simply stop by our Customer Service Desk with your staff card and complete a waiver.

Thinking about staying active beyond this week? Memberships are available for less than $20 biweekly through payroll deduction, with options to add spouses and dependents.

Thank you for everything you do, UM staff and faculty. We appreciate you! 💙

06/08/2026

🎤 Tali & Lina hit the gym floor and asked our members: "What's your biggest gym hot take?" 🔥

One response was:
💭 "Students don't know they can still get a student gym membership in the summer."

Honestly, they might be onto something. If you're not taking Spring or Summer classes but still want access to our fitness facilities, Student Term Memberships are available for $155/term (about $1.26/day 💪).

Stop by Customer Service at either campus to learn more.

Now we want to hear yours: what's your biggest gym hot take? Comment down below!👇

💪 Ready to kickstart your fitness journey?Whether you’re new to the gym or looking for extra guidance and accountability...
06/03/2026

💪 Ready to kickstart your fitness journey?

Whether you’re new to the gym or looking for extra guidance and accountability, our Jump Start and Jump Start Plus packages are designed to help you build confidence and train with purpose 🙌

🔥 Jump Start
Start with a 30-minute consultation, receive an individualized training plan, and work one-on-one with a certified trainer through three personal training sessions tailored to your goals and lifestyle.

📊 Jump Start Plus
Includes everything in Jump Start, PLUS a Healthy Fitness Assessment to measure body composition, strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Your results are compared to Canadian age and gender norms to help guide your training recommendations.

👉 Learn more and get started through https://bit.ly/PersonalTrainingregistration

🧗 Spring Open Climb TimeWith daytime and evening climbing available, there are plenty of opportunities to climb on your ...
06/01/2026

🧗 Spring Open Climb Time

With daytime and evening climbing available, there are plenty of opportunities to climb on your schedule 💪 Purchase same-day at Customer Service, or swipe in with your climbing pass as usual!

📍 ALC Climbing Wall
Monday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM & 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM & 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 3:30 – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 12:30 – 4:30 PM

📍 FKC Boulder Room
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:30 – 9:30 PM

🔥 Looking for even more climbing? Join the Climbing Club this term to stay active, connect with fellow climbers, and keep progressing all season long.

Build lifesaving skills, refresh your certifications, or prepare for healthcare-related placements with Canadian Red Cro...
05/29/2026

Build lifesaving skills, refresh your certifications, or prepare for healthcare-related placements with Canadian Red Cross-certified training. Courses are offered at the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (Bannatyne campus).

🫀 Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider & Renewal - June 16 & 23
Learn CPR, AED use, and emergency response skills for healthcare and professional settings or refresh your current certification and stay up to date on lifesaving protocols.

⛑️ Emergency First Aid - June 6, 7, 13 & 20
Learn how to respond to common emergencies and provide immediate care in urgent situations.

💊 First Aid + BLS for Pharmacy Students - July 25 & 26
Designed specifically for pharmacy students needing certification requirements before placement

👉 Register via https://bit.ly/FirstAidandBLS

Campus Beautification Day is a great reminder of what community is all about 🌿☀️Thank you to everyone who stopped by our...
05/28/2026

Campus Beautification Day is a great reminder of what community is all about 🌿☀️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, said hello, and spent time outside with us throughout the day🌸 It was amazing to see so many people getting involved and helping make campus look its best for the summer ahead!

Hope to see you during Staff Appreciation Week June 15-19!

💃🏽 Bollywood Dance Workshop ✨🔥Get ready to move, groove, and bring the energy at our Bollywood Dance Workshop led by ! W...
05/27/2026

💃🏽 Bollywood Dance Workshop ✨🔥

Get ready to move, groove, and bring the energy at our Bollywood Dance Workshop led by ! Whether you’re brand new to dance or already love hitting the dance floor, this fun, high-energy session will have you learning vibrant choreography to upbeat Bollywood music 🙌

📆 Saturday, June 20
🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM
🎟 $16 (Members & UM students receive 20% off)

Don’t miss your chance to dance, sweat, and celebrate the energy and excitement of Bollywood ✨

👉 Register today by clicking this link
https://bit.ly/49o0Vny

🥳 UM Staff Appreciation Week is here! 🥳 As a thank-you for your hard work, UM faculty and staff can enjoy free access to...
05/25/2026

🥳 UM Staff Appreciation Week is here! 🥳

As a thank-you for your hard work, UM faculty and staff can enjoy free access to sport and rec facilities at both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses during June 15 - 19. Please drop by the Customer Service desk with their staff card and fill out a waiver to take advantage of free gym access for the week.

Ways to take advantage of staff appreciation week:
💪 Take a group fitness class (see schedule via https://bit.ly/ScheduleGroupFitness)
🏀 Come to open gym and courts times (check schedule via https://bit.ly/casual-rec-use-schedules)
🏋️ Workout in our fitness facilities
🧗 Visit our Climbing wall (pre-registration required via https://bit.ly/StaffAppreciationClimbing)
👟 Participate in Sneaker Day (pre-registration required to get a free t-shirt and post walk snacks. Register via https://bit.ly/SneakerDayRegistration. Form closes May 28.)

✨️ UM Staff can get a Recreation Services membership for under $20 biweekly through payroll deduction, with options to add spouses and dependents. Learn more about memberships via link in our bio (under Membership) or visit our Customer Service desk!

Address

430 University Crescent
Winnipeg, MB
R3T2N2

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+12044746100

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