Active Living Day
Active Living Day is an opportunity for all students to try new sports and activities for FREE. Join us for Active Living Day and try out the many facilities students can access for free with their Active Living membership. Your registration in this event allows you to access any one or all of the 6 events planned for the day. Registration opens January 13.
Want to participate but can't attend an event? Join our Goosechase trivia scavenger event to participate virtually. Test your knowledge of Active Living and collect points by attending events and/or answering trivia. Prizes will be drawn for top point earners. Download the Goosechase app and enter the code to participate.
| TIME | FACILITY | ACTIVITY | WHAT TO BRING | GOOD THINGS TO KNOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Aquatic Centre | Inflatable Swim | Swimwear and towel | PFD (personal floatation devices) available upon request. A swim test may be required prior to using the inflatable. |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Gold Gym | Badminton and Pickleball | Waterbottle, indoor shoes and active wear | Please note, no formal lessons will be provided, rules will be posted at the Gold Gym. |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Olympic Oval | Speed Skating (Session One) | Warm clothes and UCID card | Arrive early with your UCID card to enjoy free skates. Skate aids are available if needed. |
| 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Olympic Oval | Speed Skating (Session Two) | Warm clothes and UCID card | Arrive early with your UCID card to enjoy free skates. Skate aids are available if needed. |
| 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Outdoor Centre Climbing Wall | Climbing | Water bottle, indoor shoes and active wear | This session does not include formal lessons or climbing shoes. Climbing shoes can be rented or purchased at the OC Climbing Wall office. If you prefer not to rent, purchase, or wear your own climbing shoes, please bring clean indoor shoes. |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Gymnastics Centre | Obstacle Course | Water bottle and active wear | This is a guided obstacle course with elements from artistic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, parkour and, FIT gymnastics. |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Gold Gym | Basketball Golf | Water bottle and active wear | Please note, no formal lessons will be provided, rules will be posted at the Gold Gym. |
| 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Bowness Park | Bowness Night Skate | Warm clothes and UCID card | Don’t forget your UCID card to enjoy free skates. Skate aids are also available if needed. Please note that helmets, formal lessons and direct supervision are not included in this event. Helmets are mandatory for all participants under 18. |
Get Ready for Active Living Day
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing to move in and don't forget your water bottle. See you on Thursday, February 6!