Membership

UM Recreation Services offers a variety of membership options suited to meet your budget and schedule and there are no enrolment fees. Membership is available at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. 

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UM Sport and Recreation Facilities and COVID-19    

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Membership

While things look at little different right now, our commitment to you is as strong as ever.

Membership rates

New memberships or renewals can now be purchased online or by calling our Customer Service Team at 204-474-6100.

Buy or renew your membership now

Choose the membership option that works best for you.

Membership categories  - access to both campuses -  4-month term 12-month term
  Total Monthly Total Monthly
UM staff, alumni and on-campus groups* $220 $55 $420 $35
Community $260 $65 $540 $45
Youth** (ages 6-17) $140 $35 $300 $25
Students*** (those who do not pay Sport and Rec Fee) $100/Term
Senior 60+  $220 $55 $420 $35
Locker Service (prices same for both campuses) 4-month term 12-month term
  Total Monthly Total Monthly
Full Locker $68 $17 $204 $17
Half Locker $42 $10.50 $126 $10.50

All prices subject to GST.
*Canadian Sport Centre, UMSU, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Freshwater Institute, SmartPark etc. Partner membership available for those who reside at the same address as the primary member.
**Photo ID. Required. Youth ages 6-14 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.
***To see if you qualify please contact one of our customer service desks for more details. 
 

 

Booking your activity

Current members:

We are excited to see you back. Please visit our online registration tool to book your workout, group fitness class or pool time.

Book now

New members:

Welcome to Recreation Services! Please note that before you book your activity:

 

All members:

- Bookings are offered in 90-minute blocks on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Time slots can be booked no more than two days in advance and open at 7 a.m.

Our commitment to your safety

The health and safety of our members and staff is our top priority.

Please note the following to a safe visit for everyone:

  • Please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Before entering the facility, staff and participants must use the self-screening tool. Members and staff are not allowed entry if they present with COVID-19 symptoms. 
     
  • Mandatory mask use. The wearing of 3-ply disposable or reusable masks is now mandatory on UM campuses even when physical distancing is possible and must be worn at all times, even while being actively engaged in strenuous exercise.
     
  • Limited capacity. As per Public Health guidelines, we will be limiting occupancy to  25 percent of the Active Living Centre’s capacity.  
     
  • Cleaning and Disinfecting. Time has been allocated between each block for thorough facility cleaning and sanitization using hospital-grade products. Also, members are asked to clean equipment before and after each use.
     
  • Signage. Signage highlighting expectations to ensure everyone complies with our safety protocols will be located throughout the facilities. 

Changes to services

  • Lockers and change rooms: Locker rooms will now be open and following physical distancing guidelines. Day-use lockers are at 50 percent capacity, and rental lockers are once again available to rent.
     
  • Showers: Every second shower will be available for use by members. Please bring your own towel.
     
  • Washrooms: Washrooms will remain open for use.
     
  • Towel service will not be offered. If you have purchased towel service, a pro-rated credit will be automatically placed on your account. 
     
  • The sauna will remain closed. 
     
  • The gymnasiums, courts and circuit training room will be open Monday, April 19, and available to book Saturday, April 17.
     
  • Ice rink and tennis courts will be open Monday, April 19, and available to book Saturday, April 17.
     
  • The climbing and bouldering walls will remain closed.
     
  • Water fountains will be available to fill personal water bottles only. Drinking directly from water fountains is not permitted. 
    • Please bring your own water bottles or sports drinks.

If you are not quite ready to come back for in-person workouts, we invite you to visit our Virtual Health and Fitness page for online workouts you can follow from home.

Hours of operation and parking

  • Opening hours:

    Monday to Friday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
    Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

    Parking:

    On weekdays, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., paid visitor parking is restricted to meters, Park & Pay areas and the University Parkade. Visitor parking passes for specific lots must be displayed in vehicle. For complete Fort Garry parking details including daytime rates and maximums, please visit UM short-term parking.

    For your convenience, we recommend parking in U lot just across from Frank Kennedy Centre. Paid parking in U Lot is located on the North east corner of the parking lot.

    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).

  • Active Living Centre south entrance

What to expect when you arrive at the ALC

  • When you arrive at the Active Living Centre:

    • At your designated workout time, come through the South Entrance of the Active Living Centre. Physical distance markers and dividers will be present.
       
    • You will proceed to the turnstile, swipe in, and then you will be required to remove your outdoor footwear in this lobby area. Footwear can be left in the cubbies or carried to the change rooms.
       
    • You will then have access up the Frank Kennedy stairs and/or elevator to the Active Living Centre.

UM students

  • The Active Living Centre and Joe Doupe Recreation Centre are open.

    By way of the Sport and Rec Fee, UM students have access to available facilities in the Active Living Centre and Frank Kennedy Centre at the Fort Garry campus and the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre at the Bannatyne campus.

    Waiver/agreement - To book a workout, you must first complete a gym waiver that outlines the assumption of risk (including risk due to COVID-19), the release of liability, waiver of claims and indemnity agreement. If you are 18 years of age or older, you will do this by logging in to your Aurora account and following the pathway outlined below: 

    • Enrollment & Academic Records > Declarations > Gym waiver/agreement 
  • Student lifting dumbbells while seated in Active Living Centre

If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign your Gym Waiver/Agreement. Please visit our website to download and print the form.

The fully completed form must be emailed to rec_services@umanitoba.ca to be processed. Once your completed Gym Waiver/Agreement has been received, either online (if over 18) or by email (if under 18), please allow at least two business days for Recreation Services to activate your account.

Once your account has been activated, you will be able to start booking your workouts online.

ICM students: Please connect directly with ICM for instructions on how to complete your Gym/Waiver Agreement. You will not be able to book workouts or have access to facilities until your Gym/Waiver Agreement has been completed and processed by Recreation Services. 

Booking your workout:

Step 1: Complete your waiver through your Aurora account.

  • Please allow at least two business days for your account to be activated before you start booking your workouts online.
  • If you completed a waiver in the Fall Term, move on to step 2.

Step 2: Log in to our online registration site to start booking your workouts or group fitness class

  • Please do not create a new account. If you create a new account, you will not be able to book workouts.

Please note:

- Workouts are offered in 90-minute workout blocks on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Time slots can be booked no more than two days in advance and open at 7 a.m.

Virtual health and fitness

  • Join us from your computer, tablet or phone for online guided workouts, fitness tips and tricks from our pros to keep you moving and staying active if you're at home.

    Virtual health and fitness page

     

  • instructor teaching fitness class

Frequently asked questions

UM student access 

What is the Sport and Rec Fee?

The Sport and Rec Fee was approved by the University’s Board of Governors in 2011 and supports the UM’s commitment to active living, sport and recreation.  

The Fee is mandatory and applied to all students’ tuition based on their status of part-time or full-time study, regardless of access to facilities, as the fee is not a user fee. With the goal of universally promoting wellness across our campuses through access to programming, the decision was made to not allow for opting out.

The Sport and Rec Fee will be applied to all UM students’ tuition at a reduced rate for the Winter Term. The rate, 70 percent of the standard Sport and Rec Fee, will be assessed at $62.92 for full-time students and $47.18 for part-time students.

I am a UM student, do I have access to the gym?

Yes - UM students will have access to the Active Living Centre at the Fort Garry campus and the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre at the Bannatyne campus. 

All UM students will be required to complete an Assumption of Risk, Release of liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement by logging in to your Aurora account and following the pathway outlined below:

  • Enrollment & Academic Records > Declarations > Gym waiver/agreement

If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign your Gym Waiver/Agreement.  Please visit our website to download and print the form.  The fully completed form must be emailed to rec_services@umanitoba.ca to be processed.

 

I am a UM student at Bannatyne campus, do I have access to the gym?

Yes - UM students will have access to the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre at the Bannatyne campus and the Active Living Centre at the Fort Garry campus.

All UM students will be required to complete an Assumption of Risk, Release of liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement by logging in to your Aurora account and following the pathway outlined below:

  • Enrollment & Academic Records > Declarations > Gym waiver/agreement

If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign your Gym Waiver/Agreement.  Please visit our website to download and print the form.  The fully completed form must be emailed to rec_services@umanitoba.ca to be processed. 

 

 

UM faculty/staff, alumni and community memberships 

I was in the middle of my membership contract. What are my options for my membership?

When we closed our doors on November 11, your Recreation Services membership was frozen, and upon opening on February 16, we will automatically add the number of days closed from November 11, 2020, onto the original end date of your membership. No action needs to be taken on your part to begin booking your workouts.

If you are unable to complete the waiver online, please call our customer service team at 204-474-6100.

If you did not reactivate your membership in 2020, you would have the option to buy a new membership.

Can I freeze my membership?

We understand you may not be ready to reactivate your membership. If you do not complete the waiver to reactivate your membership, we will automatically apply a prorated credit to your account for membership, locker and towel service (if applicable) for future use. When you are ready to come back, please connect with us to discuss membership options. 

If you pay your membership on a payroll deduction or through a payment plan and had previously activated your membership, we will automatically activate your membership. If you had not previously activated your membership, we would not restart deductions until you complete the waiver to reactivate your membership.  When you are ready to come back, please connect with us to discuss membership options.

Is my membership being reactivated automatically or do I have to call in?

Memberships are not being reactivated automatically.  

Please watch your email for instructions on reactivating your membership, which includes completing an online waiver.  Once your waiver is complete and membership reactivated, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to book your workout time slot.  

If you are unable to complete the waiver online, please call our Customer Service team at 204-474-6100.

We understand you may not be ready to reactivate your membership. If you do not complete the waiver to reactivate your membership, we automatically applied a prorated credit to your account for membership, locker and towel service (if applicable) for future use.   When you are ready to come back, please connect with us to discuss membership options. 

The number of times we will extend memberships will be based on the number of days we were closed and the amount of time you had left on your membership. 

Can I have a refund on my membership?

If you do not want to reactivate your membership at this time, a prorated credit will automatically be applied to your account for future use.  

If you are not offering towel service, can I have a refund?

At this time, the Active Living Center continues to do its part to stop the spread of Covid-19. We will suspend towel service until further notice, and a prorated credit will be applied to your account for future use. 

 

 

Booking and planning your workout or activity

Why do I have to pre-book my workout or activity?

As we are operating at a reduced capacity, you must pre-book workout and activity times. By pre-booking your time, you are guaranteed entry into the facility during that time slot.

Time slots are 90 minutes long. 

The Active Living Centre South Doors will be open 5 minutes before each workout start-time and remain open for 15 minutes.

We ask patrons to be respectful of this process and exit the building within 15 minutes of the end of the time slot.  

How many times am I allowed to book in a day?

Members are permitted to book for one 90-minute session a day.

When can I book my workout or activity?

Time slots can be booked no more than two days in advance and open up at 7 a.m.

To book your time slot, please log in to our online registration site.

This short tutorial video demonstrates how to book your time. Please note we have added more bookable activities since the tutorial video was made.

How do I cancel my workout or activity time slot after I have signed-up? Will I be charged for classes I cancel?

You can cancel your time slot through our online registration system or by calling the customer service desk at 204-474-6100. 

At this time, there is no charge to cancel or change a time slot. We ask that you cancel at least 8 hours in advance to allow for others to book a time. Failure to do so may result in lost booking privileges.

Please watch our tutorial video for more information on how to cancel your booking.

Do I have to take the self-screening test before every booking?

Yes, all staff, students, and members must take the self-screening test before entering the facility. 

 

 

Building/equipment use 

Can I use the pool?

Yes! The pool is now open and available for use as per provincial guidelines. Please see above for the booking procedure.

Can I use the locker rooms?

Lockers and change rooms and showers: Locker rooms will now be open and following physical distancing guidelines. Day-use lockers are at 50 percent capacity, and rental lockers are once again available to rent. Every second shower will be available for use by members. Please bring your own towel.

Washrooms: Washrooms will remain open for use.

Please bring your own filled water bottle as water fountains will only be available as a fill-up station. 

Am I required to wear a mask and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Mandatory mask use. The wearing of 3-ply disposable or reusable masks is now mandatory on UM campuses even when physical distancing is possible and must be worn at all times, even while being actively engaged in strenuous exercise.

If you forgot your mask, you might be denied entry into our facilities.

Are staff required to wear masks?

Staff are required to wear masks as per the University of Manitoba guidelines.

Our staff will wear a mask during their shift for their safety and the safety of others. Instructors teaching group fitness classes will be required to wear a mask while instructing or actively engaged in strenuous exercise.  

Can I borrow equipment? (i.e. a basketball for Open gym?)

Equipment will not be available to borrow, except for basketballs. Please bring your own racquet/paddle and ball.

You can purchase balls/shuttlecocks at the ALC customer services desk.

Can I share ALC equipment?

For sports with another participant (i.e. squash, racquetball, badminton and pickleball), participants must each have their own equipment and ball/shuttlecock. Equipment must be wiped down before and after being used. 

Can I use the sauna?

The sauna is currently closed under provincial guidelines.

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