Vikes Recreation
Welcome To Vikes Recreation
We are committed to providing a wide variety of programs and services to meet your needs, including:
- One of the largest fitness weight centres in Western Canada
- Convenient aquafit and fitness classes
- Various informal recreation (drop-in) opportunities
- A competitive and social intramurals program
- Lessons and classes including yoga, martial arts and dance
- Sports and recreation clubs
- Great special events
No matter what your level of fitness or skill, recreation is for you!
Do you need more convincing? Check out the Vikes Rec video (requires Flash):
Student recreation
Vikes Recreation is your campus starting point for fun, fitness and recreation. We provide specific programming designed to meet the needs of students, informal and drop-in recreation opportunities and great student events throughout the year.
Find out how you can take advantage of our facilities and programs. Stay or get fit and healthy, socialize with and make new friends, & engage in healthy competition. To participate in Vikes Recreation activities, programs, and facilities, UVic students can register online or visit the Vikes Recreation office at the Ian Stewart Complex.
Staff recreation
Work and work-out all in one place! *New* Fall 2009 'Staff only' classes. Vikes Recreation offers excellent programs for UVic Staff and Faculty. A variety of fitness classes are offered during the workday (early morning, lunch hour and evening) to meet the needs of UVic faculty/staff.
The department has membership plans and programming designed specifically for Faculty and Staff. Come work out, learn a new skill, bring your family and enjoy all the facilities and services we have to offer.
Community recreation
Are you interested in renting a sports facility? Check out our facilities and rental rates.
Belonging to the UVic community gives you benefits. By providing a variety of leisure programs and supporting community membership, Vikes Recreation is a leader in making recreation an important part of the community.
Vikes Recreation provides a variety of programs and services to the public and community groups including sports camps, lessons and drop-in leisure. These programs and services promote spirit and pride throughout the community and provide outreach opportunities to the Capital Region.
