Recreation Services News Archive
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
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
Invest in your physical health, get active this winter with Recreation Services
November 9, 2021 —
Find ways you can stay active this winter. With all the options offered at UM, there’s something for everyone
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Ultimate Frisbee Club at UM aiming for gold
October 15, 2021 —
The ultimate club has been to the Canadian University Ultimate Championships (CUUC) a number of times, with the men winning in 2014 and 2019 against more than 20 of the top post-secondary institutions across Canada. This weekend, UM will be represented by both a men’s and women’s team at the CUUC in Ontario.
Recreation Services is back in full swing
September 14, 2021 —
Intramural sports provide students an opportunity to form a team, or register as a free agent and compete against other students in a handful of leagues throughout the term.