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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
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.
See what's included with a UM Recreation Services membership.
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.
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.
All UM students and members can book a free Strong Start session with the fitness attendants. These sessions allow you to take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of our certified staff so you can get a strong start and achieve your fitness goals!
Our friendly and welcoming attendants are on the fitness floor from open to close and are always available to answer your questions, give you a spot or chat about how the Jets didn't make the playoffs...
Want one of one training with our fitness professionals? Learn about Personal Training.
Excellent classes. Great instructors. No additional cost!
UM Recreation Services members get:
Non-student members can freeze their membership for one-month increments without advance notice for $10/month + GST, paid upfront (i.e. a three-month freeze would cost $30 + GST).
A medical freeze can be applied to a membership at no cost to the member. All medical freeze requests will be reviewed/approved by the Director of Recreation Services
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.
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Getting started is the hardest part which is why we're now offering free Strong Start sessions so you can feel comfortable and confident on the fitness floor!
What is Strong Start?
The goal of Strong Start is to set you up for success. In this 30-minute one-on-one meeting with a fitness attendant, you will be able to:
Book your free session today, and we'll connect you with one of our knowledgeable and friendly fitness attendants and get you on the path to success.
Affordable options for all.
New memberships or renewals can now be purchased online or by calling our Customer Service Team at 204-474-6100.
| Membership categories - access to both campuses - | 4-month term | 12-month term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Monthly | Total | Monthly | |
| UM staff, alumni and on-campus groups* | $235 | $58.75 | $445 | $37 |
| Community | $315 | $78.75 | $666 | $55.56 |
| Youth** (ages 6-17) | $140 | $35 | $330 | $27.50 |
| Students*** (those who do not pay Sport and Rec Fee) | $140/Term | |||
| Senior 60+ | $235 | $58.75 | $445 | $37 |
| Locker and towel service (prices same for both campuses) | 4-month term | 12-month term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Monthly | Total | Monthly | |
| Full Locker | $64 | $16 | $192 | $16 |
| Half Locker | $44 | $11 | $132 | $11 |
| Towel service | $34 | $8.50 | $102 | $8.50 |
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.
Pay your membership monthly with a Visa or Mastercard. This option requires a $25 administration fee and is available online or in person.
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.
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.
*Tax included in the price for daily drop-in rates.
**Expires one year from the date of purchase.
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.
By way of the Sport and Rec Fee, eligible students have access to available facilities in the Active Living Centre, Frank Kennedy Centre and Max Bell Centre at the Fort Garry campus and the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre at the Bannatyne campus.
Once you have met all the eligibility requirements, you will receive an email confirming your access has been activated within approximately two business days. Please wait two business days before inquiring about the status of your student access.
If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign your Gym Waiver/Agreement. Please download, print and send the fully completed waiver to rec_services@umanitoba.ca to be processed.
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:
Summer term access:
Students that were enrolled in classes in the winter term but are not continuing in the spring or summer term can come to the customer service desk and purchase a non-student access membership.
The research is in! Adding physical activity to your routine contributes to academic success and improved well-being. Flip through the findings from NIRSA (National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association) below to learn about the benefits of participating in campus recreation.
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
