Augustana Campus Recreation
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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 and helmets
- Workout kits
- Yard games (corn hole, ladder golf, giant jenga, etc.)
- 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 & Classes
| Day | Date | Location | Time | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday |
Sept. 14 - Dec. 7 |
Gymnasium |
7 - 8:30 p.m. MDT |
Basketball |
|
Sept. 14 - Dec. 14 (No class Oct. 12 and Nov. 9) |
Learning Commons |
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. MDT |
Mat Pilates Class |
|
| Tuesday |
Sept. 8 - Dec. 8 |
Gymnasium |
7 - 8:30 p.m. MDT |
Badminton Pickleball |
|
Sept 8 - Oct 27 |
North Athletic Field |
7 - 9 p.m. MDT |
Ultimate Frisbee |
|
| Wednesday |
Sept. 9 - Dec. 9 |
Gymnasium | 7 - 8:30 p.m. MDT | Volleyball |
|
Sept. 16 - Dec. 2 (No class Sept. 30 and Nov. 11) |
Learning Commons | 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. MDT | Yoga Class | |
| Thursday | Sept. 10 - Dec. 10 | Gymnasium | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. MDT | Futsal |
|
Sept 10 - Dec 3 (No drop-in Nov. 12) |
Learning Commons (Sept. 17 in Wahkowtowin Lodge( |
7 - 9 p.m. MDT | Thursday Night Breakouts | |
| Sunday | Sept. 13 - Dec. 6 | Gymnasium | 2 - 6 p.m. MDT | Varied gym sports |
Tournaments
| Date | Location | Time | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 10 | Gymnasium | 12 - 4 p.m. MDT |
Thanks-Gherkin Open (Pickleball Tournament) |
Register |
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!
Join us at one of our drop-in times:
Facilities
The Augustana climbing wall consists of high wall routes and bouldering 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. Light-up bouldering with over a hundred of route options available.
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 seasonally from September to April, closed during the summer months.
Open hours start September 6.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6 - 9 p.m. MT |
| Wednesday | 6 - 9 p.m. MT |
| Sunday | 2 - 5 p.m. MT |
Rates & Membership Fees
|
Drop-in Rates (Cash only) |
|
| U of A Student Membership | FREE |
| Adult Single Drop-in Pass (age 13+): | $10.00 |
| Youth Single Drop-in Pass (age 7-12) and U of A Staff/Faculty: | $5.00 |
| Adult Seasonal Membership (age 13+): | $75.00 |
| Youth Seasonal Membership (age 7-12) and U of A Staff/Faculty: | $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, 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
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 7:15 a.m. - 9:45 p.m. MT |
| Friday | 7:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. MT |
| Saturday and Sunday | 2:15 - 5:45 p.m. MT |
