Drop In Recreation

It's All Here for U! Drop-in, get fit and have fun with Bison Recreation Services.

We offer over 500 hours per week of convenient open gym, court, ice rink and swimming pool for informal recreation. Pick-up basketball, squash, racquetball, tennis, badminton and ice hockey are just some of the sports you can try during a time that fits your schedule.

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. Non-members can also rent equipment for a daily fee.

Fort Garry Campus Rental List (PDF) Bannatyne Campus Rental List (PDF)

Looking to spice up your fitness program? Don't resign yourself to the same old routine for every workout, try something new in one of our Group Fitness classes!

Day-Use / NEW! Punch-Card Pass

Want to try us out before you join? No problem. Bison Recreation Services offers two convenient ways to sample our facilities and programming.

  • Day Pass – Day passes for access to the facilities are available. A day pass provides you with same access as our regular memberships.
    • Child Day Pass (5 & under) - FREE
    • Youth Day Pass (ages 6-14) - $5
    • Adult Day Pass (ages 15 & up) - $9
    • Family Day Pass (2 adults & 2 children/youth) - $22
  • Punch-Card Pass - If you are looking for a few more visits, we also offer a five use punch-card. The punch-card gives you full member privileges and includes four facilities visits1 and one program visit2 for only $35 (face value of $45!)

Are you considering membership but you need a few more visits to decide? Then the Punch-Card pass is for you! Should you decide to purchase a membership within 14 days of buying your Punch-Card, we’ll take the $35 Punch-Card fee off the price of your new membership!

1Facility Visit – Punch-Card users have access to FOUR facilities visits. You can access all the spaces, equipment and programs traditionally reserved for members only. This includes our weight and cardiovascular fitness centres, indoor tracks, multi-use gymnasiums, tennis/squash and racquetball courts, pool, ice rink, climbing wall, instructor-led group fitness classes, rental equipment and more! Some restrictions to space, fitness classes and equipment may apply.

2Program Visit – 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, Recreation programs and more with classes beginning in January, April, June and September. As a Punch-Card pass holder, you have access to ONE program class of your choice. This is a great opportunity to try one of our awesome program classes at date and time that fits your schedule. 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 below. Please note that Punch-Card pass holders may substitute their program visit for an additional facility visit.

*Please note that users may only purchase one punch card pass per year.

Spring 2012 Punch Card Program Schedule (PDF)