Membership

UM Recreation Services offer various membership options suited to meet your budget and schedule, and there are no enrollment fees. Membership is available at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.

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Membership features

See what's included with a UM Recreation Services membership.

Sport and recreation facilities

Members have access to the state-of-the-art 10,684-square-metre eco-friendly Active Living Centre.

Learn more about the sport and recreation facilities you can access with your UM Recreation Services membership.

 

 

Group fitness classes

Excellent classes. Great instructors. No additional cost!

We offer varied content and intensity, low to high, muscle to cardio, interval to continuous, flexibility to strength and combinations of each.

All instructors are accredited through the Manitoba Fitness Council and other national organizations, ensuring you are getting safe, high-quality instruction.

We offer plenty of classes to ensure members will always have an option available during a time that fits their schedule.

Group fitness schedules and class descriptions

Casual rec use

Play your favourite sports and activities!

Members have access to 1500 plus hours of casual rec use time. From swimming to ice skating, there's an activity available for you to enjoy at no additional cost.

Book a rec use timeslot

Certified fitness professionals

Look for the friendly faces in the blue shirts!

Our fitness attendants are certified through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) as Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEP) or Certified Personal Trainers (CPT) to provide you with knowledge and direction to help you achieve your desired results.

Attendants are on the fitness floor from open to close. Learn more about our fitness attendants and personal trainers.

Member discounts

UM Recreation Services members get 20% off registered programs, personal training and climbing services.

Membership rates

Affordable options for all.

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 and towel service (prices same for both campuses) 4-month term 12-month term
  Total Monthly Total Monthly
Full Locker $62 $15.50 $186 $15.50
Half Locker $42 $10.50 $126 $10.50
Towel service $32 $8 $96 $8

All prices are subject to GST.
*Canadian Sport Centre, UMSU, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Freshwater Institute, SmartPark etc. Partner membership is 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 get in touch with one of our customer service desks for more details. 
 

Payment Options

Payment plan

Pay your membership monthly with a Visa or Mastercard. This option requires a $25 administration fee and is available online or in person.

Payroll deduction

Full-time UM Staff can have their membership fees deducted from their payroll. Please get in touch with the customer service desk at 204.474.6100 for more information. 

Partner Rates

Partners of UM Staff, alumni and on-campus staff qualify for the same rate as the primary membership holder. Partners must provide proof that they live in the same residence as the primary membership holder. Partner memberships can be added when applying for a membership online.

Try before you buy

  • Daily drop-in rate: $15 per visit
  • 10-visit drop-in pass: $125

Drop-in options are available for purchase in person and online for the drop-in 10-visit pass. Please visit the Active Living Centre or Joe Doupe Recreation Centre and speak to a customer service representative for more information.

 

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 
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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 customer service to activate your account.

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

ICM students: To access the gym, ICM students must first complete the Gym waiver/agreement by logging in to their student portal account at the following pathway: Student Resources, select “Forms” in the dropdown and click Active Living Center Waiver. Once gym access has been activated, you will receive a welcome email with further information and instructions on how to book a workout

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 2-hour workout blocks on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Time slots can be booked no more than two days in advance and open at 6 a.m.

Fall term UM student access extended to January 23.

Fall term UM student access to the sport and recreation facilities has been extended to January 23. Students who have completed the waiver can continue to swipe in with their student ID. If you experience issues swiping in, please speak with a customer service representative.

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.

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