Your Membership!

Our facilities are open to students, U of M staff, U of M alumni and the general community. With a Bison Recreation Services membership, you have access to the following:

INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP:

• Access to Facilities and Equipment at two Campus Locations

  Frank Kennedy Centre (Fort Garry Campus)

  • Salt water pool with both lane swimming and a dive area
  • Three multi-use gymnasiums
  • 38,000 square foot cardiovascular & free weight / weight machine training area
  • Five squash & Five racquetball courts
  • Indoor track
  • Group fitness classes
  • Gritty Grotto orientation sessions
  • On-site Fitness Attendants
  • Cycling studio…NEW
  • Circuit training studio…NEW
  • Wellness studio…NEW
  • Locker rooms with shower and dry sauna
  • Community change room...NEW

  Max Bell Centre (Fort Garry Campus)

  • Three indoor tennis courts
  • 200 meter indoor track
  • Ice rink

  Joe Doupe Centre (Bannatyne Campus)

  • Multi-use gymnasium
  • Indoor track
  • Cardiovascular & free weight / weight machine training area
  • Group fitness classes
  • Locker rooms and shower facilities

   

• Group Fitness Classes

  Bison Recreation Services offers FREE Group Fitness class to all members! Classes are fun, unique and challenging! You’ll be sure to walk away from any of our classes with a boost of energy! Registration is not required and all skill levels are welcome. All fitness instructors are accredited through the Manitoba Fitness Council (MFC).

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• Drop-in Recreation

  Bison Recreation Services offers over 500 hours/week of convenient open gym, court, ice rink and pool times for informal recreation. Pick-up basketball, squash, racquetball, tennis, badminton, lane swimming and ice hockey are just some of the sports you can try during a time that fits your schedule. Our Drop-In schedule is updated monthly and published on our web site.

• Recreation Equipment

  Want to try a new sport or activity but don’t have the right gear? Not to worry! We have a great selection of sports and recreation equipment that you can sign out at any of one our three customer service desk locations. All our equipment can be signed out at no cost to our members with the exception of our tennis, squash, racquetball and badminton racquet rentals. Your student, staff or recreation services card is required to check-out rental equipment. Please note that equipment varies by location.

  Fort Garry Campus Rental List (PDF)

  Bannatyne Campus Rental List (PDF)

   

• Group Exercise Sessions

  Whether you’re new to the gym and would like to know how to get started or you’re a faithful member looking for something new...Take 20 minutes to attend a Free Gritty Grotto Exercise Session! For more information, talk to one of our Fitness Attendants or call the Grotto Fitness Attendant desk at 474-7971.

• Court Booking Privileges

  Members can reserve squash and racquetball courts 48 hours in advance by calling the Frank Kennedy customer service desk at 474-6100.  Tennis courts and table tennis tables can also be booked 48 hours in advance by calling the Max Bell customer service desk at 474-8634.

  Non-members are only eligible for same day bookings.

  Squash & Racquetball/Walleyball Courts (Frank Kennedy Centre)

  • Court time is 45 minutes per booking to a maximum of two bookings per member per day.
  • All users are required to check in at the Frank Kennedy customer service desk (145 Frank Kennedy Centre) prior to use.
  • Protective eyewear is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED when using these facilities. Non-marking footwear is mandatory.
  • Racquet rentals are available (PDF).

  Tennis Courts & Table Tennis (Max Bell Centre)

  • Court time is 60 minutes per booking to a maximum of one booking per member per day.
  • All users are asked to check in at the Max Bell customer service desk prior to use.
  • Racquet and table tennis bat rentals are available (PDF).

   

• Certified Fitness Attendants

  We have a fully certified and trained staff of Fitness Attendants that are stationed in our Grotto Fitness Centre during all operating hours. Our Fitness Attendants (wearing the orange golf shirts) are on-hand to ensure a safe and respectable exercise environment for our membership while at the same time striving to inspire and educate our members about the benefits of adopting an active, healthy lifestyle.

  Our Fitness Attendants are certified by the Manitoba Fitness Council or Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and all are equipped with CPR/First Aid and AED training. So whether you have a question about your current fitness program, need some help using our equipment or simply need a spot, call upon your Fitness Attendant today.

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• Day-Use Lockers

  All members and drop-in users are welcome to use our day-use lockers at no charge. Users may provide their own lock and rental locks are available. Please remember that our day-use lockers are emptied at the end of the day.

• Buddy Day

  Members don’t work out alone! We understand that it’s way more fun to work out with a friend. That’s why Bison Recreation Services has designated the third Wednesday of every month as Buddy Day! Members can bring a friend a friend (free of charge!) to join you for a work-out, swim, game of squash, fitness class or whatever it is your want to do! All members who bring a Buddy are automatically entered to win some great prizes.

• Membership Freeze/Medical Extension

  Going away for an extended period of time? Bison Recreation Services can freeze all 12-month memberships for 30, 60 or 90 days at a cost of $12 per month. To qualify, please fill out a membership freeze application in person at one of our three customer service desk locations.

  Medical extensions are also available, at no charge, when you provide written notification from your physician. A note from a medical doctor is required within 30 days of the patient assessment to qualify.

• Upgrade & Save

  Love your membership? Do you wish you had purchased a longer term to take advantage of our incredible rates? No problem! Upgrade your membership within 30 days of original purchase date & pay only the difference! (Not applicable to 1 month purchases).

• Payroll Deduction

  University of Manitoba Faculty and Staff may be eligible for payroll deduction for membership, including membership for immediate family members.

  Payroll Deduction for membership, locker and towel service is available to U of M employees who are permanent, permanent part-time, grant-funded or reduced appointment staff. Full-time HSC, CCMB, DSM employees are also eligible for payroll deduction. Part-time or casual staff are not eligible. Talk to our one of customer service staff to see if you qualify.

• NIRSA Health & Wellness Passport Program

  Visiting another school? Use their recreation centre for free when you travel!

  Bison Recreation Services is a participating member of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Health & Wellness Passport Program. This program provides free access for faculty and staff that are Bison Rec. Services members at the recreation facilities of other participating schools. Students may also qualify if they are both Bison Recreation Services and NIRSA members.

  To register, verify that the school you are visiting is a participating member and send an email to Charwin.Dahl@ad.umanitoba.ca requesting a Passport voucher. NIRSA staff will then email you a passport within two business days.

  For more information on the Passport program and for a list of participating schools, please visit NIRSA.org

ADDITIONAL FEATURES/SERVICES:

• Locker and Towel Service
  Towel Service:

  One towel/visit - $5.50/month
  NEW! Two towels/visit - $8.25/month - Buy Two Towels and get the second towel at 50% off!

  Locker Service:

  Half Locker is $7.00 / month
  Full Locker is $12.00 / month

  * A $25 (refundable) deposit is required for locker service.
  ** Locker and towel service can be purchased at ANY time after your membership begins and is pro-rated at the time of purchase to expire on the same date as your membership.
  ***Prices include all applicable taxes.

• Try us before you join!

  Here are some options for you:

  Drop-in Day Pass

  Child (5 & under)* FREE
  Adult (15 & up) $10
  Youth (6-14)* $5
  Family (2 adults & 2 youth) $22
  *Adult Supervison is required at all times.

  Punch Card Pass $35

  The Punch-Card gives your four drop-in visits and one program visit for only $35 (retail value $45). And, if you decide to buy a membership within 14 days of purchasing your Punch-Card, we will deduct the price of the Punch-Card from your membership purchase. Take advantage of this incredible value and try us out today!

  For more information on our programming, please visit our program page. For a list a complete list of available programs for punch card pass holders please see the pdf below. Please note that Punch-Card pass holders may substitute their program visit for an additional facility visit.

  2011/12 Fall Punch Card Program Schedule (PDF)

• Recreation Programming

  Bison Recreation Services is committed to providing a wide variety of programs to meet all of your active living needs. We offer Fitness, Wellness, Aquatics, Martial Arts, Dance and Recreation programming all year long! We also provide a full complement of Certification & Training programs including First Aid and CPR. There are endless options to keep you active with over 300 classes offered annually starting in January, April, June and September. Please see the Programs page of our website for program details including class descriptions, pricing and on-line registration.

  More information on recreation programming...

• Professional Fitness Services

  Did you know that Bison Recreation Services employs a team of fully certified Fitness Testing & Personal Training professionals? Our professional staff will make every effort to help you on your journey towards an active, healthy lifestyle!

  More information on professional fitness services...

• Bison Athletic Therapy Services

  The Bison Athletic Therapy Centre (BATC) services our intercollegiate athletes, U of Manitoba students, faculty and staff and the general public. BATC is associated with the Health Care Coalition, a group that consists of direct care providers (on campus) who are coordinated to improve the quality of health care available to the campus community. The 3500 square foot centre features 8 examination tables, an exercise rehabilitation area, a hydrotherapy room, two physician examination rooms and a team room.

  BATC is located on the second floor of the Investors Group Athletic Centre, Room 231, 75 Sidney Smith Street. For more information please contact Bison Athletic Therapy directly at 474-6596 or visit the BATC homepage.

• Facilities Rentals

  Most of our athletic facilities are available for private rental. Availability and rate information can be found at http://bisonactiveliving.ca/facilities

• Convenience Shop

  Forgot your shampoo? Lost your racquetball? Tear a skate lace? No problem. Our customer service desks carry a full complement of court/table tennis balls, badminton birdies, skate laces, hockey pucks, swim goggles and swim caps in addition to a variety of toiletry items. Item availability may vary by location.

  Fort Garry Campus Rental List (PDF)

  Bannatyne Campus Rental List (PDF)

   

• Gift Certificates

  Give the gift of active living! We offer gift certificates in any denomination that can be used for most of our services. Available at our customer service desks

• U of M Student Forever Membership

  Are you a U of M student that is about to graduate? Worried about getting a job and paying bills? Let Bison Recreation Services help alleviate some of your stress. Purchase or renew your student membership before you graduate and you will continue to receive the student rate for membership as long as you do not let it expire.