Recreation Services News Archive
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
U of Them Mondays at the bouldering wall
May 4, 2023 —
As Pride Week kicks off at the end of this month, the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, specifically Recreation Services, continues to create a welcoming space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Get UM winter-active
January 24, 2023 —
Free cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, snow-shoeing and winter walks for Jack Frost Challenge