- October 28, 2026
Rest, Recover, Recharge: Why Taking a Break Can Help You Succeed: Wellness & Fitness Wednesday
As October comes to a close, university students are well into the fall semester. Reading Week has come and gone, midterms are underway or wrapping up, and assignments, projects and deadlines are beginning to pile up. For many students, this is the time of year when the pressure to keep going can feel overwhelming. You may have returned from Reading Week feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of the semester. Or perhaps you spent much of the break catching up on readings, studying for exams or completing assignments, and you're already feeling like you need another break. Either way, here's something important to remember: Rest isn't the opposite of productivity. It's an essential part of it. (Read full entry)October 26, 2026
Intermediate First Aid Course with CPR-C & AED November Classes Available
Learn Skills That Could Save a Life! Be prepared when it matters most! Western Campus Recreation offers Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C & AED (formerly known as Standard First Aid and CPR-C), a comprehensive Lifesaving Society certification course designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency. Two class options: November 14 and 15 - 9:30am-5:30pm OR November 28 and 29 - 9:30am-5:30pm. Read more and register. (Read full entry)October 22, 2026
Bringing People Together Through Sport: Western Hosts First-Ever Try Unified Sports Day
Western Campus Recreation's inaugural event brought Western students and Special Olympics athletes together for a day of sport, friendship and inclusion. Organized through Western Campus Recreation, the event welcomed 13 Western students and 19 Special Olympics athletes for a day of activities designed to introduce participants to Unified Sports, build new friendships and celebrate inclusion through recreation. Read more. (Read full entry)October 21, 2026
Western to Host Women's Flag Football Tournament, Creating New Opportunities for Students
Western Campus Recreation's Women's Flag Football Club will welcome approximately 160 athletes from six universities for a day of competition on October 25, as the sport continues to gain momentum across Canada. Read more. (Read full entry)October 20, 2026
Intramural 1-day November Tournaments - Registration Open Now
Missed out on registering for 2026 Fall Intramurals? Here's another chance to get in the game! Western Campus Recreation is bringing you 1-Day Intramural Tournaments this November 7, featuring Dodgeball and Volleyball! Whether you're playing to win or just looking for a fun way to get active with friends, these tournaments are a great way to enjoy some friendly competition and have another chance to win the Purple Shirt! Registration is open now! Spaces are limited, so don't wait to sign up! (Read full entry)October 20, 2026
Pool Closure Notice
Update: Pool will reopen at 11am on Tuesday Oct 20, 2026. | Original Post: The pool in the Western Student Recreation Centre (WSRC) is temporarily closed due to unexpected maintenance and repairs. We anticipate reopening late Tuesday, October 20, although the closure may be extended depending on the progress of repairs. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will provide updates as more information becomes available. (Read full entry)October 1, 2026
Move Your Mood Free 2026-27 Events & Programming
Move Your Mood is Western’s free, inclusive initiative supporting mental and physical well‑being through recreation-based events and programming that focus on movement, mindfulness, creativity, and community connection. Funded by the Parr Family Grant, Move your Mood offers FREE fun, accessible opportunities for students to de‑stress, recharge, and thrive together. Move Your Mood programming invites students to explore inclusive, movement-based events designed to reduce stress, build connections, and promote balance. From yoga and candlelight Pilates to puppy yoga, pickleball, Hyrox classes glow-in-the-dark events, and a Wellness Fair in January — there’s something for every mood and moodmaker this year. No experience required. (Read full entry)Published on and maintained in Cascade CMS.
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WSRC FALL/WINTER HOURS
| MONDAY-THURSDAY | 6:30AM-11:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:30AM-8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM-8:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM-11:30PM |
Day-use lockers are available throughout the WSRC. Please remove your locks when you leave after working out.
Exam, Pool and TRAC hours available at schedules page.
*Special Notes:
- Fall term starts September 5, 2026
- OPEN Labour Day
- Closed Western Holidays
- Hours are subject to change
- Reading Week and December/April exam periods have slightly adjusted hours
- 4th Floor Fitness Centre hours are the same as facility hours for the Fall/Winter
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Visit our Instagram IGTV Channel or YouTube channel for free video workouts by our personal trainers, wellness tips, equipment usage videos, and self-massage videos by our RMTs that you can do from home.

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