About Campus Recreation

Augustana Campus is thrilled to roll out a robust complement of fun and exciting Campus Recreation activities featuring drop-in, intramural leagues, special events and an exciting 'learn-to' series.

Information on Campus Recreation can be found on the MyUAlberta app by tapping on the Campus Recreation tile.

Lending Kits

We have a variety of lending kits available to students and staff:

  • Nordic Library:
    • Cross-country skis, poles and boots
    • Snowshoes
    • Hockey Skates & Helmets 
  • Workout kits
  • Yard games (corn hole, ladder golf, giant jenga, ect.)
  • Frisbees
  • Discs (for disc golf in the Golden Jubilee Park)

The Nordic Library is located in the Augustana Library. Other lending kits are available from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the front desk in the Athletics Horseshoe.

Drop-in Sports

No standings, no stats, no commitment; No experience required!
Schedule of ongoing Campus Recreation activities for Winter Term 2024.
Day Date Location Time Sport
Mondays

Jan. 8 - Apr. 15

Gym

8:15 - 10 p.m.

Volleyball

Jan. 8, 22, 29

Feb. 5 - Mar. 4

Learning Commons 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

WARRIOR RhythmTM FLOWS (Yoga)

Barre

Tuesdays

Jan. 30 - Apr. 16

Gym

8:15 - 9:45 p.m.

Badminton

Wednesdays

Jan. 10 - Apr. 17

Gym 8:15 - 10 p.m. Basketball
Jan. 31 - Apr. 10 Learning Commons 7 - 8 p.m. Yoga
Thursdays Feb. 1 - Apr. 18 Gym 8:15 - 9:45 p.m. Futsal
Sundays Jan. 21 - Feb. 4 Gym 2:15 - 4 p.m. Basketball
Jan. 21 - Mar. 10 Gym 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Futsal

Try-A-Sport

Set yourself a new challenge to Try-A-Sport. Learn new skills, meet new friends and discover your new sporting passion. Sessions are aimed to maximize game time, while still allowing for some skill development through drills and a warm-up at the start.
Learn to Curl - January date coming soon! Lessons provided by our Vikings Curling Teams and the CCAA National Champions!
Learn to XC Ski - January date coming Soon!

Tournaments

List of upcoming Campus Recreation tournaments
Date Location Time Description Registration
Feb. 4 Gymnasium 2 p.m. 3x3 Basketball Tournament Register
Mar. 10 Gymnasium 2 p.m. Badminton Tournament Register

Climbing Wall

List of ongoing climbing wall activities
Date Description Registration
U-Belay
TBD Prepare to challenge the Augustana Climbing Wall top-rope belay test, Includes instruction on harness set-up, knot tying, safety checks, partner communication, top rope belay technique and catching/taking falls (while on top rope). No experience required! TBD
Wall Brawls
TBD Comprised of 10+ boulder problems, wall brawls are a unique opportunity to try out brand new routes in a "scramble" format. Wall brawls embody a recreational climbing competition, whereby points are awarded based on the number of attempts required to complete a boulder problem. Points are patron-awarded and self-monitored, and there are no judges, no eliminations and no pressure to climb difficult routes. YOU get to determine the routes you want to attempt, and everyone involved is encouraged to exchange "beta" (e.g. information about how to ascend the route) with one another. Enjoy fresh problems, clean holds and good company in a laid-back, encouraging environment! TBD
A student climbing up the climbing wall.

Climbing Wall

Open to the public, the Augustana Climbing Wall is a great place for leisurely recreation, strength and endurance training, birthday parties, team building activities or team windups, community groups and more! Drop by and visit our vibrant, active community! All you need is some gym clothes and a clean pair of runners. We're always happy to see new faces!

Facilities

The Augustana climbing wall consists of eight high wall routes and 20 boulder problems. The climbing wall is free for students to use (equipment included) and has a small charge for public use (see pricing below). 

Top-roping

Climbers are secured in harnesses and by a rope from above.

Bouldering

Climbers are unsecured and can climb freely to a maximum height of seven feet. Crash mats protect a climber's fall.

Equipment

Harnesses are available and are included in climbing wall admission. Ropes, gri-gri's and other hardware are maintained and provided by climbing wall staff. A limited assortment of climbing shoes and chalk bags are also available for use and is included in climbing wall admission. Clean, non-marking running shoes may be used for climbing.

Staff

Our staff are happy to give you climbing tips while ensuring your safety at the wall. Each of our staff has received the following training: CPR and First-Aid Climbing wall safety Climbing instruction.

Contact

Climbing Wall Reservations Coordinator
780-679-1576
augclimb@ualberta.ca

Location

Located in the Augustana Gymnasium - access through the Forum near the café.

Open Hours

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-10 p.m. 

Open seasonally from September to April, closed during the summer months.

Rates & Membership Fees

Cost of climbing wall memberships

Drop-in Rates

U of A Student Membership FREE
Adult Single Drop-in Pass: $10.00
Youth Single Drop-in Pass (12 and under) and U of A Staff/Faculty: $5.00
Adult Seasonal Membership: $75.00
Youth Seasonal Membership (12 and under) and U of A Staff/Faculty: $45.00
Belay Check (Required for unsupervised belaying) FREE

Waivers

Under 18 Waiver

Over 18 Waiver

Students looking through skis in the ski library.

Ski Library

Hit the trails with the Augustana Library and Campus Recreation! Take advantage of Augustana Campus' amazing location, situated right on 16 km of groomed ski trails. Twenty full sets of classic technique Cross-country skis are now available in the Augustana Library to Augustana students, staff and faculty who have completed a one-time orientation session.

In addition to the lending library, there is an active, free, programming component supported by Campus Recreation and the Vikings Nordic Club Team, including learn-to-ski sessions and social ski meet-ups. Students, staff and faculty who have their own ski gear can also attend the free programming.

LEARN-TO-SKI

 

QUESTIONS?

About the Ski Library & Programming: augfit@ualberta.ca

FITNESS CENTRE

Newly renovated! Join us during our open hours:
List of open hours for the Fitness Centre
Day Hours
Monday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 5 - 9:45 p.m.
Tuesday 9 - 11 a.m.; 2 - 9:45 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 5 - 9:45 p.m.
Thursday 9 - 11 a.m.; 2 - 9:45 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday 2 - 5:45 p.m.
Please note that the Fitness Centre is closed on holidays.
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