August 12, 2019
Campus Recreation is committed to enabling Muslim students to be active. We have purchased 3 ASIYA sport hijabs. Please visit the Equipment Desk in the WSRC with your Western one card to borrow one, free of charge. (Read full entry)
July 30, 2019
This brief instruction article is not meant to replace time with a personal trainer or gym instruction. It is an informational article only, meant to introduce individuals to Barbell Bench Pressing. For more information, or to schedule time with a personal trainer, please visit www.uwo.ca/campusrec (Read full entry)
June 26, 2019
Campus Recreation is offering a 30-minute express spin class during July and August. 9 Tuesdays, beginning July 2. 12:15-12:45pm, in the Western Campus Recreation Centre (WSRC). This is open to all Campus Rec members, registration is required. (Read full entry)
June 20, 2019
You waited all year for summer to arrive, dreaming of all the activities you could do if only the weather was nice. But now that warm weather has arrived, the extreme heat and humidity can make it difficult to spend any time outdoors—let alone exercise. While exercising in the heat is generally safe for most people, taking a few extra precautions will help you stay cool and prevent problems associated with the heat. (Read full entry)
May 21, 2019
Western Staff & Faculty are invited to "Get Fit" and enjoy a complimentary One-Week Campus Recreation Membership at the Western Student Recreation Centre, available May 27th, 2019 – June 2nd, 2019. Other promotions are also available, See full article or WELCOME DESK ASSOCIATES for details. (Read full entry)
May 14, 2019
Update: The Western team won the Bronze Medal today, Thursday, May 16, at the Special Olympics Youth Games in the Unified Basketball League. Congrats to all our athletes! We are excited to announce that for the first time, Western University will be represented at the Special Olympics provincial competition. We have 5 Special Olympic athletes and 6 unified athletes (Western students). This is also the first year for the Special Olympics Invitational Games. (Read full entry)
May 7, 2019
This is an important traffic message from Western University Update: Philip Aziz Avenue is scheduled to re-open May 10 at 9:00 p.m. (Read full entry)
May 2, 2019
Discover amazing programs and facilities at the Western Student Recreation Centre this Spring/Summer! During the week of May 5-11, you can try any fitness class for FREE, with an already existing Campus Recreation membership. (Read full entry)
May 1, 2019
Get active with us this summer! Purchase any Campus Recreation Membership for 3 months and receive the 4th month free. Stop by the WSRC Front Welcome Desk for more information. (Read full entry)
April 23, 2019
Sports & Recreation Services will be working on maintenance and upgrades to various facilities over the summer. Please check out our Service Disruptions page for specific areas, dates and times: https://www.uwo.ca/campusrec/about/service_disruptions.html (Read full entry)
April 10, 2019
Everyone has times in their life when they have an increase in stress and need to focus on their personal wellness. Research has shown Massage Therapy to have proven physiological and psychological benefits on the body, including stress reduction. (Read full entry)
April 8, 2019
Registration will open for Summer Intramurals on Monday, April 22 at 8:00am. What sports are offered this summer? Basketball - Beach Volleyball - Soccer (7's and 11's) - Softball (3-pitch and Slo Pitch) - Spikeball - Ultimate Frisbee (Read full entry)
April 7, 2019
On Sunday, April 7, Sports and Recreation Services will be closing early to celebrate our student staff. (Read full entry)
April 2, 2019
From April 10 – 30 all group fitness classes are free for students. (Read full entry)
March 27, 2019
Sports and Recreation Services, in collaboration with the University Students' Council, have now completed two full pilot programs of the women's only hours at the Western Student Recreation Centre. (Read full entry)
March 13, 2019
Update: Western Student Recreation Centre will open at 9:30am, Sport Western Camps are operating as usual. Power has been restored to the WSRC. (Read full entry)
March 6, 2019
Many people believe that cardio and light weights performed at extremely high reps is the most effective way to lose weight. But the truth lies in strength training. (Read full entry)
February 25, 2019
Campus Recreation is excited to announce that starting February 25, a new dedicated women’s only workout space will be opened. Studio 2 of the Student Recreation Centre will be transformed into a women’s only fitness facility for more than 40 hours per week. (Read full entry)
February 7, 2019
On Thursday, February 7, Sports and Recreation Services held a Recognition Ceremony in the Western Student Recreation Centre (WSRC) atrium. This ceremony acknowledged the actions of Steve Bullas, SERT, Western University’s Campus Community Police Service, and Middlesex-London EMS for saving one of our program participant’s lives in October 2018. (Read full entry)
February 6, 2019
Update: Western is open as usual, Feb 7. Original Article: Due to Western building closures Feb 6, all program and rental activity are also canceled. Rentals will be contacted by our Facility Rental team around new arrangements due to cancellations. Visit the main Western weather web page for more ongoing information https://www.uwo.ca/weather.html (Read full entry)
February 1, 2019
The WSRC is hiring part time staff for Spring/Summer 2019 and Fall 2019/Winter 2020. Join a fun, energetic, and student focused staff team! A great opportunity to work on campus, develop your leadership skills, and focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle! (Read full entry)
February 5, 2019
Western students and alumni - meet employers, make connections, and discover opportunities at the Job Fair! There will be over 70 organizations from different industries eager to speak to YOU. (Read full entry)
April 19, 2018
Tis the season – of finals, that is. When you feel like your planner is about to explode with essays, assignments, and tests, you’re often faced with a decision: to exercise, or not to exercise? Academic commitments should be a priority, but students who neglect to exercise are putting more than their waistlines at risk! While exercise is no doubt important for general health and weight management, students often fail to consider the other benefits associated with being active. (Read full entry)
If you have a mere four minutes—that's just 240 total seconds—to spare (and who doesn't), then you do have time to squeeze in a super effective workout that provides major health, fitness and weight-loss benefits. (Read full entry)
May 15, 2017
Christine Stapleton, a proven leader in athletics at both the university and national sport level, has been announced as Western University's new Director of Sport and Recreation Services. Stapleton comes to Western with more than 30 years of experience in university sports, serving as an administrator, coach, and competing as a student-athlete. (Read full entry)
April 26, 2017
Western Staff & Faculty are invited to 'Get Fit' and enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY one week Campus Recreation Membership at the Western Student Recreation Centre from May 8th to May 14th. (Read full entry)
April 25, 2017
Weekly news and updates about the Western Student Recreation Centre and its programs (Read full entry)
August 16, 2016
Weekly news and updates about the Western Student Recreation Centre and its programs (Read full entry)
August 8, 2016
Weekly news and updates about the Western Student Recreation Centre and its programs (Read full entry)
August 2, 2016
Weekly news and updates about the Western Student Recreation Centre and its programs (Read full entry)
