Concussion Awareness:
Preventing injuries is important to keeping people active throughout their lives. Some injuries are easy to see and treat but what about an injury inside the head? Brain injuries, such as concussions, don’t show on the outside and are not always obvious. Even when you can’t see the injury, a person with a concussion still feels the effects and needs the proper care to get better.
This resource will help you learn more about concussions so you can keep yourself and others active and safe – whether you’re an athlete, student, parent, coach, official or educator. (Read full entry) January 17, 2020
Massage Therapy at the Rec Centre
Massage Therapy provides many physical, mental and emotional benefits, including reduced anxiety levels, loosened muscles, and a relaxed feeling of wellbeing. And Massage Therapy is available at the Rec Centre (WSRC). Fun Fact: your student or faculty/staff insurance plan covers massage therapy (please check the details of the plan to confirm coverage levels). (Read full entry) January 14, 2020
WSRC (Rec Centre) Steam Shutdown Jan 15
Facilities Management has planned an emergency steam shutdown for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15 in the morning. As a result, the WSRC will not have hot water from 6-8:30am which will impact our showers and the pool will also be closed during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience this causes any members. (Read full entry) January 9, 2020
Winter Intramurals
Registration will close for Winter Intramurals on Monday, January 13th at 11:59pm.
Taking part in intramural sports is a great way to get involved in University life at Western. Whether you like to participate at the competitive or recreational level, we offer a full range of activities that will pique your interest. (Read full entry) December 9, 2019
FREE Fitness Class
Limited Time Offer: Register for 2 fitness classes for the Winter Term (Start in January) and get an additional 1 class for free. Offer expires December 21, 2019. Registration is only avaialble in person at the Rec Centre Welcome Desk (WSRC). Come get active Mustangs! (Read full entry) November 22, 2019
Hours of Operation
Campus Recreation has adjusted hours for during December, and also for over the December-January Holiday Break. Although Western University is closed from Dec 22-Jan 1, Campus Recreation will be open some days during this break. These hours are available now to view on the main Campus Recreation webpage. To view the Western Holiday schedule, please visit https://www.uwo.ca/hr/holiday_schedule.html (Read full entry) November 8, 2019
Unified Basketball Tournament
Campus Recreation will be holding our Second Annual Unified Basketball Tournament on November 23 in partnership with Special Olympics Ontario. This unified tournament will allow people with and without intellectual disabilities to play on the same team. It will be an amazing opportunity to meet new people, enjoy some friendly competition, or even just get some volunteer experience, all while having the day of your life!
(Read full entry) October 22, 2019
Nutrition Workshop
Are you interested in learning more about how to properly fuel yourself for physical activity? Come to the WSRC’s Nutrition & Exercise 101 Workshop on Monday November 11 at 6:30-7:30pm.
Experienced nutrition students will explain the basics behind macro- and micronutrients, proper hydration and share tips on how to best meet your own individual needs. Sign up at the WSRC Welcome Desk Today!
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