General information

To gain access to the Frank Kennedy Centre/Max Bell facilities, and for the safety and security of all patrons, all program participants will be asked to show valid photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, student card, passport) to the customer service desk at maximum 30 minutes before your program begins and at time of entry into our facilities. Access to the Frank Kennedy Centre/Max Bell facilities is for the designated program and is not for general access to the facilities.

For all users' safety and privacy, the use of photo or video recording devices is strictly prohibited in all sport and recreation facilities. This includes any areas inside the following sport and recreation facilities:

• Active Living Centre
• Frank Kennedy
• Joyce Fromson Pool
• Investors Group Athletic Centre
• Max Bell Centre
• Joe Doupe Recreation Centre
• Any change/locker/washroom areas in all spaces listed above

Violation of this policy will result in the immediate revocation of membership/facility privileges. Additionally, we strongly encourage all users to refrain as much as possible from using any mobile device, tablet or laptop when in any change/locker/washroom area to avoid suspicion of photos or videos being taken.

Promotional video/photography

On occasion, photos and videos within the sport and recreation facilities may be taken only with express written consent. Photo/video requests can be sent to sport and recreation facilities director Simon Wang at simon.wang@umanitoba.ca.

Contact us regarding the photo and video policies

If you have any questions regarding this policy or would like to report an incident where you feel you have been purposefully or inadvertently recorded in a photo or on video in a violation of our video and photo policy, please contact a member of our customer service staff immediately.  Alternatively, you may email us at rec_services@umanitoba.ca.

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Recreation Services welcomes people with disabilities. If you require a support worker, please make sure you have read and understood our policy and expectations regarding support workers.

Parking
With the exception of the University parkade, there is no charge for parking after 4:30 p.m. (and all day on weekends or statutory holidays). Please be aware that this does not include 24-hour reserved parking spots (please read the signs). For your convenience, we recommend one of the following:

• the ALC lot
• U lot just across from Frank Kennedy Centre
• I Lot surrounding the Investors Group Athletic Centre
• P lot just across from the Max Bell Centre

For complete Fort Garry parking details including daytime rates and maximums, please visit UM short-term parking.

Transit
Winnipeg Transit buses 60, 62, 75, and 78 stop outside Frank Kennedy Centre and travel to and from the university on a regular basis.

Parking
For complete Bannatyne Campus parking including daily rates and maximums please visit the U of M casual parking page.

Please note that all parking rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Transit
Winnipeg Transit buses, Routes 12 and 33 stop on William Avenue. Route 29 stops on Sherbrook Street by the Health Sciences Centre. Route 36 also travels between the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.

Recreation Services Annual Survey

Recreation Services has developed a customer feedback survey for all members and program participants each year to serve our patrons better. The data we collect helps us deliver the best recreation experiences possible. Please note The University of Manitoba approves this survey for distribution.

We will send out our next survey through our monthly update.

Unfortunately, Sport and Recreation Facility rentals are not currently available.

Recreation Services is a vital campus resource that provides students, staff, and the community opportunities to find a healthy mind-body balance.  Through our facilities and programs, we strive to help develop the communities we serve so that they may live better.

The following documents provide an overview of years past, tells our stories and share our many successes.

• 2018/19 Annual Report
• 2017/18 Annual Report
• 2016/17 Annual Report
• 2015/16 Annual Report
• 2014/15 Annual Report

We hire lots of staff! From students to professionals and instructors, there's plenty of opportunities to work with UM Recreation Services. Visit the FKRM Employment Opportunities page for more information.