Recreation Services News Archive
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Five reasons to try dance and martial arts programs for free, Sep. 11-17
December 22, 2022 —
UM Recreation Services is opening the dance and martial arts programs to UM students and members for free, September 11-17. But why should you take time out of your busy schedule to give them a try? There are many reasons, so we narrowed the list down to the best ones!
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services testimonial: Kim Armitt
November 16, 2022 —
Kim Armitt, who works as the manager of physician’s services at the Health Sciences Centre, has been an avid member at the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre for several years
Students
This Fall Term break build healthy habits to help support mental health and well-being
November 4, 2022 —
As you head into a well-deserved Fall Term break, be reminded of the many resources, programs, services and supports that are available to support your mental health, well-being and your academic success.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services testimonial: Nicole Evans
June 15, 2022 —
Nicole Evans works at a provincial lab near the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre (JDRC) at the UM’s Bannatyne campus. As someone who has tried many different gyms and work-out styles over the years, when she started working at the lab and signed up for a membership at JDRC she was pleasantly surprised by the diverse fitness classes offered through the centre
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services Testimonial: Saman Sobhani
June 15, 2022 —
Sobhani is a strong advocate for using physical activity to cope with the difficult circumstances that come with being an international student and studying in a new country
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services member testimonial: Jaron Rykiss
June 15, 2022 —
Rykiss emphasizes that being fit and active is all about staying healthy, both physically and mentally, and that though difficult, it’s important not to compare oneself to others or feel discouraged when beginning a fitness journey.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services member testimonial: Derek Andriy Patten
May 26, 2022 —
Derek Andriy Patten (he/him or they/them) is a graduate student at the University of Manitoba who is an avid user of the Joyce Fromson pool and other areas of the Active Living Centre (ALC).
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services Testimonial: Amirali Paknahad
May 3, 2022 —
Amirali Paknahad is a dentistry student who uses the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre, located at the University of Manitoba’s Bannatyne campus, with a group of his classmates.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
UM Recreation Services member testimonial project underway
April 18, 2022 —
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the recreation facilities and programs at the University of Manitoba have seen many changes as decision-makers grapple with changing restrictions and difficult circumstances.
Flatlanders reach new heights
February 14, 2022 —
This weekend, FKRM major Alex Russell will be heading out to Richmond, B.C. to compete in the Senior Lead Climbing Nationals, alongside—and against— fellow climber Dylan Pereira.