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Welcome and Welcome Back Students
If you are enrolled in 6 or more credits you are a member of MacEwan Sport and Wellness. We offer many programs and services designed to inspire and enable individuals to achieve their health and lifestyle goals.
Read more about what you get with your membership and our Student Only programming, including the chance to Choose Your Own Adventure.
Find out the BodyAge Battle Winner
Listen to The Team 1260 on September 3 at 7:30 am to hear who the BodyAge Battle winner will be.
The three contestants in the MacEwan Centre and Team 1260 BodyAge Battle have been working hard with their trainers, on their own, and with their nutrition, for the last two months.
See what Dave, Klint and Tyler had to say about why they got into this contest.
Swim to fitness
Master Swim
This swim program runs September through December with the opportunity to join at anytime; price will be pro-rated accordingly. A certified coach will lead you through a great workout including a variety of stroke drills, distance challenges and individual feedback. This unique group is ideal for recreational and competitive swimmers as well as triathletes. Begins September 7.
Mind and Body Water Fitness
Ever wondered what it would be like to do Yoga or Pilates in the water? Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-5:45pm for a relaxing and stress free class that will calm and strengthen your mind and body. Begins September 7, 2010.
Early Bird Water Fitness
If you are up early and want to get active before beginning your busy schedule, join us from 6:30-7:30am to get energized to face your day while strengthening your muscles and cardiovascular system. Begins September 8, 2010.
Stroke Fixers for Adults
Come for regular drop in sessions on Fridays from 12-1pm where an instructor will assist you in improving your swim abilities and technique. Begins September 10, 2010.Interested in Other Aquatic Programs?
This fall we are also offering:
Master Swim
Student Only Master Swim
Additional Water Fitness Classes
55+ Stay Fit Water Fitness NEW!
Intro to Kayaking
A variety of Student Only Programs
Visit our website for more information on these and other Aquatics programming and schedules.
FREE Program Preview Day
Join us on Saturday September 11 for a Free preview of some our programming highlights for Fall.
There will be no charge for admittance to the Centre or to participate in any of the programming from 10 am to 4pm.
Find out more information and the schedule.
Choose Your Own Adventure
On September 13 and 14 MacEwan Sport and Wellness is launching Choose Your Own Adventure and the opening of fall student programming registration.
This new incentive program rewards students for participating in student only programs like Recreation programming, student-only fitness classes and watching home Griffins games.
Find out more information on Choose Your Own Adventure.
Download the Fall Guide Now
The Fall Guide 2010 is available at the Centre or download.
Get a copy to find out our exciting line-up of programs and activites, with our value-added classes (free for members), including Spin and aerobic and aquatic classes; or try one of the many registered programs including our always popular Urban Bootcamp, Pilates and Yoga classes, aerobics and 55+ classes. Back again is Heart Health, Discover Your Fit, Runner's Yoga and Hip Hop in Heels . Plus, check out our new programs Snow Sports Stamina, Hip Hop in Heels- Level 2 and Weight Training for Women- Level 2.
If you're looking to getting started or back in shape, or recovering from injury, check out our Health and Wellness programs (p. 6); in our Group Fitness programs there are classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness levels (p.11-12); and anyone looking for programs for special interests, sport-specific needs and/ or intermediate through advanced levels of fitness there's our Training and Assessment (p. 13-14).
MacEwan students looking to stay active while in school, can grab the Recreation and Student Only programming pull-out (p. 7-10) and Choose Your Own Adventure. Ever wanted to try something new but didn't have the time or money, there's Recreations Learn II programming including, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Kayak, Scuba and Snorkel. Plus, discounted student only monthly programming like Hip Hop, Kickboxing, Yoga and Bootcamp in the water.
Check out the Fall 2010 Value-Added and Registered Program Schedule.
Read the August Newsletter
For the latest on what's happening at the MacEwan Centre sign-up for our monthly Newsletter. It contains information on fitness and aquatics programs and classes, recreation activities, expert tips, nutritional advice, recipes and important announcements.
All you need is your email address to sign-up and you can unsubscribe at anytime.
Read the August Newsletter or subscribe to receive it.
August Pool Hours
August Pool Hours
Monday and Wednesday
6:30am-1:30pm /4:30-9pm
Tuesday and Thursday
6:30am-3pm / 5-9pm
Friday
6:30am-5pm
Saturday and Sundays
12-5pm
Reserve Your Bike for Spin Classes
Avoid the line-ups and reserve your favourite Spin Bike for only $20/month. Every time you come in for your class you are guaranteed a spot in our popular spin classes.
High Velocity Spin
Gear up for a spinning adventure with superb spin instructors to guide you through cycling strength exercise, super speed work, challenging hills and more. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced cyclist, you will be able to challenge yourself as you set the level of intensity that suits your individual fitness level.
Classes are free for members or $9 for drop-in. Please be punctual to allow time for bike set up.
Superspin & Core
This class is a combo of 40-45 min. of challenging spin intervals and hill work and fun group games followed by 15-20 min. of hard core exercises and cool-down stretches. All levels of fitness are welcome. We provide the motivating guidance; you choose your effort level.
Classes are free for members or $9 for drop-in.
Check out the Fall 2010 Value-Added and Registered Program Schedule.
Fun N' Fit
This class is specifically designed for those with a need to exercise in a supportive environment. In our private studio, our instructors will lead an energizing series of fun group exercises where everyone can participate at their own level.
Come out and join the fun in being and staying healthy.
Wed / Fri / 11:15-12am / Fitness Studio Room 8-202
10-Punch Pass $40.50