Facility information Swimming pool
The Zone (Fitness Centre)
The Zone contains state of the art strength training and cardio equipment. It is staffed at all times by Certified Personal Trainers.
Track
The 200 metre indoor walking/ jogging track is located above the Ian Beddis gymnasium with a view to the outdoors.
Squash and outdoor tennis courts
Take advantage of our year-round squash and seasonal tennis courts. Reservations can be made up to one week in advance at the Central Equipment Room. Phone reservations are accepted before 11am daily at x3377. Squash and tennis have priority over other activities on the respective courts. Note: These courts are in use by Brock sports camps during spring/summer.
Sauna and whirlpool
Relax in one of our dry saunas located in the men’s and women’s locker rooms, or take a few minutes to soak in the coed whirlpool located on the pool deck.
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Gyms
Brock has 3 gymnasia located in the Walker Complex that can be used for casual recreation and appropriate indoor activities when available. Schedules are available at brocku.ca/ recreation-services
Studios
The fitness and dance studios are multi-purpose rooms with hardwood floors and full length mirrors. When not in use for academic classes, varsity practices and scheduled programs, the studios are available for appropriate indoor activities.
Staff members
All staff members who work for the Department of Recreation Services at the Central Equipment Room, Welcome Desk, The Zone and pool, have first aid/CPR certification as well as certification/training required for their job. Supervisors have Automated External Defibrillation certification.
Bottle filling station
Thirsty? The Walker Complex now has four water bottle filling stations. Two beside the Central Equipment Room, one in the Zone and one in the hallway near the Welcome Desk.
brocku.ca/recreation-services
Be sure to take advantage of Brock’s 50 metre pool (free for Brock students)! Weekly schedules are available on the internet at brocku.ca/recreation-services/aquatics or at 905-688-5550 x3787. A printed copy is available from the Welcome Desk or the Central Equipment Room. • A wristband will be issued for entry to the pool. • Anyone using the swimming pool or whirlpool is required under the Ontario Public Health Act to take a shower and rinse thoroughly before entering or re-entering the pool. • Anyone using the swimming pool must wear a bathing suit or modesty bathing attire. T-shirts and cut-off shorts are not permitted. • A child admission procedure is in effect for children nine and under. Please visit brocku.ca/recreationservices/aquatics for details.
Facility maintenance and special event bookings
On occasion, certain facilities may not be available due to maintenance or special events. Recreation Services will provide notice whenever possible, but memberships will not be extended.
Annual pool and whirlpool maintenance shutdown
During our annual maintenance shutdown (late August/early September), the 200 m track and The Zone are made available to pool members. Credits or extensions will not be issued for the shutdown period.