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Recreation Services News Archive

Students

Recreation Services has something for everyone: discover ways to get involved

March 27, 2025 — 
Recreation Services offers an enormous range of programming. Director Tanya Angus explains those options and the range of benefits students can derive.

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A Mini U leader passes a football to a camper

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Building a community of wellness

November 28, 2024 — 
Both Mini U and Recreation Services share the goal of building a healthier community by fostering physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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View of Active Living Centre fitness floor and climbing wall from the upper level track.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Staff Appreciation Week kicks off June 17

June 10, 2024 — 
As a thank-you to UM faculty and staff for their hard work throughout the academic year, Recreation Services is once again hosting Staff Appreciation Week. From June 17-21, UM faculty and staff will have free access to our sport and rec facilities on both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.

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Three women in a gym.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Get Active at UM on National Health and Fitness Day

May 24, 2024 — 
UM’s Campus Recreation team is excited to welcome the community to our Get Active Open House on Saturday, June 1. This event promotes community engagement, wellness and the various fitness, sport and recreational activities available at the Active Living & Frank Kennedy Centre and the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre.

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a group of badminton players high-fiving after a game

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

The badminton club is growing beyond the court

April 22, 2024 — 
The club welcomes anyone at any skill level, whether they're practicing for fun or competitions. One thing setting the group apart from others in the city is letting players of any skill level play against each other.

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Noel Cruz Venegas leads an outdoor dance class

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Dance helps keep instructor connected to his roots

April 15, 2024 — 
Venegas says his connection to dance has brought him a long way, both in overcoming his shyness and by distance.

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Bell Let’s Talk 2024: Take meaningful action and create real change in mental health

January 23, 2024 — 
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 24. UM is joining in and hosting events and activities from January 24-26! Consider Bell Let’s Talk Day the start of a new year to take action in mental health. We can all create real change.

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A crowd of people walking at the 2023 Sneaker Day event

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Sneaker Day 2023 Recap

June 21, 2023 — 
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management's Sneaker Day event returned last week with over 400 faculty and staff members joining together for a campus-wide accessible walk.

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A woman doing an aerobic exercise

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Kick off your summer with Staff Appreciation Week on June 12

June 2, 2023 — 
It's time to show our appreciation to UM Faculty and Staff for their hard work and dedication throughout the academic year.

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Group of people at sneaker day event taking selfie with Billy the Bison

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Get moving on campus with Sneaker Day  

May 16, 2023 — 
It's time to lace up your sneakers and get active by joining everyone outside on our UM campuses! On Wednesday, June 14, the UM community will celebrate Sneaker Day with an accessible campus walk.

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