2021
January 14, 2022
First Aid
Campus Recreation is excited to offer Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification courses in a blended model. Our blended courses will feature 4 two hour sessions on Zoom and an eight hour in person session when the facility reopens. Registration is open now. Courses start soon. (Read full entry)
January 11, 2022
Zumba
Ready to move? In addition to our regular live daily digital fitness classes, we have just added a brand new Western ZUMBA livestream class on Saturday January 15 at 2:00 PM. It is available on zumba's platform, but taught by our very own Western Campus Recreation instructors. (Read full entry)
January 3, 2022
Mustangs Winter 2022 Digital Programming
From live digital fitness classes every day, to pre-recorded active living and informational videos, we hope you will check out our offerings and join us for some Mustangs active-living and community connections. All our online Winter digital classes are FREE for the Western campus community. For information about campus openings and closures visit https://www.uwo.ca/coronavirus/updates/index.html# (Read full entry)
Updated: January 25, 2022
January 2022 Opening
In alignment with new provincial measures announced today, January 20, Western Campus Recreation is working to reopen some in-person programming starting January 31. More details will be available early next week on www.uwo.ca/campusrec and on @Western_Rec. (Read full entry)
December 17, 2021
Ontario Government Announces New Guidelines
Based on current recommendations by the Province and the MLHU, some policies and procedures have changed for our Campus Recreation facilities effective Saturday, December 18. We anticipate that our reservation system may also be re-introduced when we reopen in January. More information regarding the reservation system will be shared in the new year. Please visit this site for future updates, as information becomes available. (Read full entry)
December 14, 2021
Campus Recreation Continues to be Open
Campus Recreation continues to be open for students. We ask that you please ensure you are following all appropriate procedures and protocols. Visit our website https://www.uwo.ca/campusrec/about/hours.html for hours of operation and more information. #StayActive #StaySafe #westernmustangs (Read full entry)
December 6, 2021
2022 Winter Intramurals
Intramurals are back for the 2022 Winter term, and registration opens on Monday, December 6 at 8:00am. Registration closes on Monday, January 10 at 11:59pm. For more information visit Intramurals on this webpage or click on this article. (Read full entry)
November 29, 2021
Campus Recreation Increases Limits
Starting Wednesday, December 1, Campus Recreation will no longer be requiring reservations for the fitness center, weight room, atrium, and pool. Students will need to swipe their Western ONECard to verify vaccination and completion of daily attestation and then scan their Western ONECard for entry. In order to guarantee your spot, reservations will continue on shop.westernmustangs.ca for squash and informal drop-in: badminton, basketball, jogging and skating. (Read full entry)
November 22, 2021
LifeGuard Recertification
Campus Recreation is offering a National Lifeguard Recertification this Saturday, November 27 at 2:00pm for current Western Students! (Read full entry)
UPDATED December 17, 2021
FAQs Fall 2021
FAQs for Western Campus Recreation in-person programming. The Western Sport and Recreation team is excited to support in-person student programming while meeting provincial, local health and university guidelines and providing robust cleaning and safety protocols. For more information and updated FAQs visit this page. (Read full entry)
October 22, 2021
Capacity Limits
With the Ontario Government's announcement today about the changing of restrictions for gym capacities, Western Sport and Recreation will be reviewing the new information in collaboration with Western Administration and looking at possible impacts on our programming. We will post more information on our website as it becomes available. At present, there are no changes to our reservation system. (Read full entry)
October 16, 2021
Indoor Fitness Classes 2021
Group fitness classes are moving indoors! Starting Sunday October 17 we will be offering indoor group fitness classes. For the first week you can try as many classes as you like for free, starting in January individuals will need to have a specific fitness membership to attend. (Read full entry)
October 5, 2021
Campus Recreation Fall Hours
Hours of operation for the Western Student Recreation Centre for the Fall 2021 are now posted. They will also be posted on the main page of the website, on the right sidebar. Regular hours, Thanksgiving weekend hours, Fall Reading Week hours, as well as December hours are now posted. (Read full entry)
September 15, 2021
Outdoor Fitness Classes Fall 2021
Western Campus Recreation is pleased to be able to offer outdoor fitness classes for students with current memberships. Offerings will include classes like Bootcamp, Pilates and Yoga. Outdoor fitness classes are free for the fall, and only open to students with current memberships. (Read full entry)
September 23, 2021
Swimming Lessons
Check out our swimming lesson options that start next week. We are offering private lessons only at this time - 5 weeks - open to Western students with current fall memberships only. (Read full entry)
September 10, 2021
2021 Fall Intramurals
Registration for Outdoor Fall Intramurals & Esports Intramurals are now open. Sports include: BEACH VOLLEYBALL, FLAG FOOTBALL, FLAG RUGBY 7s, ICE HOCKEY, SLO-PITCH & 3-PITCH SOFTBALL, SOCCER & 7-ON-7 SOCCER, SPIKEBALL, ULTIMATE FRISBEE. For more information visit Intramurals on this webpage or click on this article. (Read full entry)
September 3, 2021
Campus Recreation Fall 2021 Programming
Western Campus Recreation reopens today to all Western students will a current fall membership, after 3 days of training for its new and returning staff. Hours of operation will expand starting Monday Sept 6, see main page of website at www.uwo.ca/campusrec for more details. Lockers are for DAY USE ONLY. Reservations are required for in-person workout spaces and outdoor classes. (Read full entry)
Aug 30, 2021
WSRC Closed for Staff Training
The WSRC will be closed Monday August 30 - Thursday September 2 for our annual all-staff training. We will reopen on Friday, Sept 3. And additional programming and services will resume next week. Watch for more details. (Read full entry)
August 3, 2021
Spikeball Summer Intramural Tournament
Registration for Summer Intramural Spikeball Tournaments are open now. We have Men's, Women's and Co-Ed teams available. Registration for the Men's and Women's closes on Monday, August 9 at 11:59pm. Registration for the Co-Ed Teams close on Monday, August 16 @ 11:59pm. Tournaments will take place outdoors. WINNING TEAM GETS PURPLE SHIRTS (Read full entry)
July 14, 2021
Campus Recreation Open to Students enrolled in a Summer Course or Term
With the province of Ontario moving into Step 3, Western Campus Recreation is excited to be able to reopen some indoor facilities for programming for current Western students who are taking a summer course or enrolled in a summer term. PLEASE NOTE: The WSRC is only open to current spring/summer students. Access will not be permitted to others at this time and we will not be selling memberships. (Read full entry)
June 24, 2021
NOW Hiring for Fall/Winter Student Roles
Sport and Recreation is hiring NOW for a large variety of Fall/Winter roles! Apply now for student positions starting this Fall 2021. Applications for positions will start to open June 22, 2021. Most positions will be posted for 45 days. Sport and Recreation has a wide range of employment, volunteer and work-study opportunities. Visit this article for more information on available roles and how to apply. (Read full entry)
June 12, 2021
Outdoor Fitness Classes
With the province moving forward with reopening, Western Campus Recreation is excited to be able to offer some outdoor fitness classes, starting the week of June 14. Offerings will include classes like Bootcamp, Pilates and Yoga. Outdoor fitness classes are free for the summer and only open to current Western students enrolled in a Summer 2021 course. (Read full entry)
June 10, 2021
Summer 2021 Digital Programs
Live digital fitness classes throughout the week, esports intramurals, Learn to Run - virtual program, and pre-recorded active living and informational videos, we hope you will check out our new Spring/Summer offerings and join us for some Mustangs active-living and community connections. All our Spring/Summer digital classes are open to the Western campus community. For information about campus openings and closures visit https://www.uwo.ca/coronavirus/updates/index.html# (Read full entry)
April 14, 2021
Summer 2021 Esports Intramural Leagues
Western Mustangs Esports Online Intramurals are happening again, starting May 2021. We're always committed to providing intramural activities any way we know how, and we’re hosting online gaming as a means to offer alternative programming. Want to try something new? Or looking for a good distraction? (Read full entry)
April 8, 2021
Learn to Run - Virtual Program
The purpose of the 5km Learn to Run training program is to prepare you to be able to run 5km without walking. The best news? No prior running experience is necessary to learn how to train for a 5km. If you can walk and run, you can finish this program. Click here for more info. (Read full entry)
April 1, 2021
WSRC, TRAC and Facility Closures
As the Ontario government is moving the province into an 'emergency break', we will be temporarily closing our indoor facilities including the Western Student Recreation Centre (WSRC) and Thompson Athletic and Recreation Centre (TRAC). Robust digital programming will continue in Campus Recreation and Sport. More information will be updated here as it becomes available. (Read full entry)
March 31, 2021
We're Hiring for Summer and Fall/Winter Student Roles!
Sport and Recreation is hiring now for a large variety of spring/summer roles! We will be hiring hundreds of student staff for summer roles like fitness attendant, membership services, event staff, statistician coordinator and more. See https://recruit.uwo.ca/ for current roles. More to be posted over the next couple of weeks. (Read full entry)
March 29, 2021
March is Nutrition Month
Hey #Mustangs! Are you looking for an inexpensive, healthy meal inspiration? Learn to make Tofu Scramble, Black Bean Casserole, Sweet Potato Brownies and Black Bean Nachos! Even better, all of these recipes are budget friendly and made with limited ingredients! Click here for more info. (Read full entry)
March 10, 2021
WSRC Pool Reopens for Swimming Reservations
We are excited to announce that the pool in the Western Student Recreation Centre opens for swimming reservations starting Thursday, March 11. For more information about detailed new procedures, policies and a link to make reservations, click on this article. (Read full entry)
February 19, 2021
Indoor Skating and Jogging - Reservations Required
Indoor Skating and Jogging in the Thompson Recreation Athletic Centre begins for interested Western students on Monday, February 22. Reservations are required and will open on Saturday, February 20. Masks are required at all times. For more information and requirements, visit this page. (Read full entry)
January 5, 2021
Mustangs Winter 2021 Digital Programming
From live digital fitness classes every day, esports opportunities, to pre-recorded active living and informational videos, we hope you will check out our offerings and join us for some Mustangs active-living and community connections. All our online Winter digital classes are FREE for the Western campus community. For information about campus openings and closures visit https://www.uwo.ca/coronavirus/updates/index.html# (Read full entry)
February 16, 2021
FAQs: Campus Recreation Phased Reopening of WSRC and TRAC in-person programming
Western Campus Recreation will be starting a phased reopening on Monday, February 22. Bookings for those spaces will open on February 20. The Western Sport and Recreation team is excited to start with a phased reopening of the WSRC for in-person student programming while meeting provincial guidelines and providing robust cleaning and safety protocols. Masks must be worn at all times while in the facilities. For more information and FAQs visit this page. (Read full entry)
UPDATED September 18, 2021
FAQs Fall 2021
FAQs for Western Campus Recreation in-person programming. The Western Sport and Recreation team is excited to support in-person student programming while meeting provincial, local health and university guidelines and providing robust cleaning and safety protocols. For more information and FAQs visit this page. (Read full entry)
UPDATED October 28, 2021
FAQs Fall 2021
FAQs for Western Campus Recreation in-person programming. The Western Sport and Recreation team is excited to support in-person student programming while meeting provincial, local health and university guidelines and providing robust cleaning and safety protocols. For more information and updated FAQs visit this page. (Read full entry)
