UCalgary students are automatic members!
What does that mean?
As a student of the University of Calgary, you have access to fantastic health & recreation facilities through University of Calgary Active Living. You pay for this access as part of your student fees. The memberships run concurrent with each semester you are registered in:
Fall: September 1 - December 31
Winter: January 1 - April 30
Spring: May 1 - June 30
Summer: July 1 - August 31
Your facilities include:
- Large fitness facility with weights and cardio equipment
- Jack Simpson Gym running track
- Racquetball and Squash Courts
- Aquatic Centre
- Open recreation time in UCalgary gymnasiums
- Access to the Olympic Oval for running and skating
- The Outdoor Centre’s Climbing Wall and Bouldering Wall
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the facilities?
Your fitness facilities are located in the Faculty of Kinesiology.
Fitness Centre & track:
KNB 155
Pool Change rooms:
KNA 115/118
Racquet Centre: enter near KNA 172
Outdoor Centre: KNB 185
Climbing/Bouldering Walls:
KNB basement
How do I enter the facilities?
First, visit Client Services (KNA 104) with your UCID Card, COVID-19 vaccine record, and government issued ID to activate your membership.
To use the Fitness Centre, Jack Simpson track or the Olympic Oval, use your UCID Card.
To access the Aquatic Centre, Racquet Centre, Gymnastics Centre, Bouldering Wall or open gyms, show your card to Client Services (KNA 104) to get a wristband.
To access Outdoor Centre Climbing Wall check in at KNB 185.
Can my family become members?
Families can be added to your account for $121.80 (GST included) per 4-month semester, no pro-rating. You may apply for a reduced price with this form.
Note: Please check each facility for age restrictions if you are adding children to your membership.
What about lockers?
Active Living provides 25¢ coin lockers for day-use. The money goes into maintaining the lockers and subsidizes programs for students. Some lockers are available for semester rental.
Fantastic Programs
University of Calgary Active Living is the largest provider of fitness, recreation and outdoor programs located on a university campus. We publish regular program guides for our Active Living and Outdoor Centre programs — look for them on stands across campus. You can also find e-versions of the program guides online.
Intamurals and Rec Sports
Intramural sports and recreational sports clubs are a great way to meet people and get involved in campus life. The Intramurals guide is included in the back of the Active Living program guide, available across campus.
Equipment Rentals
Basketballs, volleyballs, and badminton nets are available from Client Services (KNA 104). You can also rent racquets for a fee. An active and valid Unicard card is required to borrow equipment. All borrowed equipment must remain on campus.
Work for us
Active Living is one of the largest
employers of students on campus.