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.
Virtual Opportunities
Online fitness, dance, and martial arts classes.
Lending Kits
We have a variety of lending kits available to students and staff:
- Cross Country Ski's, Poles, & Boots
- Snowshoes
- Workout Kits
Lending kits are available on Wednesdays between 10am-PM. All pick-up and drop offs must be booked in advance by emailing vikings@ualberta.ca.
Drop-in Climbing
The Augustana climbing wall consists of 8 high wall routes and 20 boulder problems. The climbing wall is free for students to use (equipment included)
| Day | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | March 14 - April 11 | Gym | 3 - 6pm |
| Wednesdays | March 16 - April 13 | Gym | 3 - 6pm |
| Friday | March 18 - April 8 | Gym | 3 - 6pm |
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
| Date | Location | Time | Instructor | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Frisbee | |||||
| Tuesday, March 8 | Gym | 8:15 – 10:00 p.m. | Greg King (Assistant Professor, Augustana) | Ultimate combines Football, Soccer and Basketball! Two teams of seven players compete on a playing field. | Register Here |
| MMA Self-Defence | |||||
| Tuesday, March 15 | Gym | 8:00 – 10:00 p.m | Calen Paine (Director; Wise Warrior Gym) | Learn relevant and functional self-defense and MMA training while advancing self-awareness, personal well-being, and fitness. | Register Here |
| Cricket | |||||
| Tuesday, March 22 | Gym | 8:15 – 10:00 p.m. | Varghese Manaloor (Associate Professor, Augustana) | Teams of 11 take turns batting and playing the field. A batsman tries to prevent the bowler from hitting the wicket by hitting the ball | Register Here |
| Rope Skipping | |||||
| Tuesday, March 29 | Gym | 8:15 – 10:00 p.m. | Autumn Nesdoly (Rope Skipping Alberta) | Combine elements of aerobics, synchronized dance, gymnastics and breakdancing all tied together with jump ropes | Register Here |
Tournaments
| Date | Location | Time | Instructor | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JigSaw Puzzle | |||||
| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Register Here |
Climbing Wall
| Date | Location | Time | Instructor | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-Belay | |||||
| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | Prepare to challenge the Wilson Climbing Center 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). 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! | Register Here |
| Wall Brawls | |||||
| TBD | TBD | TBD | 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! | Register Here |
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
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 is 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.
Rates & Membership Fees
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Drop-in Rates |
|
| U of A Student Membership | FREE |
| Adult Single Drop-in Pass: | $10.00 |
| Youth Single Drop-in Pass(12 and under): | $5.00 |
| Adult Annual Membership: | $75.00 |
| Youth Annual Membership(12 and under): | $45.00 |
| Belay Check(Required for unsupervised belaying) | FREE |
Waivers
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, Faculty and Staff (only) 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, Faculty & Staff who have their own ski gear can also attend the free programming.
LEARN-TO-SKI
Open to Students, Faculty & Staff - join us for classic technique Cross Country Ski Lessons! At this time, no registration is required - drop-in and join the fun! All lessons begin from the Founders' Hall steps.
Students and staff can contact augfit@ualberta.ca to book a group event.
SKI & TEA
Come enjoy a cup of tea and register to use the Nordic Ski Library for 202-22!
When: Friday, November 26th (1 - 3 p.m.) in the Augustana library
QUESTIONS?
About the Ski Library & Programming: augfit@ualberta.ca
