GROUP FITNESS
Membership & Benefits
ONECard is Your Membership! Wilkes House Recreation Centre utilizes the ONECard access system. This means that all students, staff and faculty will be required to hand in their ONECard to the front desk in order to gain access to the facility. All other members will be assigned a facility membership card if needed. *All memberships are sold at the Hawk Desk at Wilkes House Recreation Centre.
Our Services
Open Gym Time:
Open gym time is a privilege that is granted to all Laurier students and members. You can drop in, phone the Hawk Desk or check the schedule online to see when the gym is not booked.
Locks & Lockers
Type
EXTRAMURALS
SPORT CLUBS
Towel Fee
Locks are available to rent for a $1 at the Hawk Desk for Laurier students or members. Lockers are available to those using the facility at the time. No locks are to be left on the lockers as they will be cut off at the end of each day. All belongings inside will be placed into lost and found.
Athletics & Recreation Membership Rates
INTRAMURALS
Wilkes House Recreation Centre provides a towel service. Towels can then be signed out at each visit and returned before you leave the building. If you sign out a towel or other equipment during your visit you will be required to return it to the Hawk Desk in order to receive your card back.
Prices include HST
Monthly Single
Term** Single
Annual Single
Monthly Family
Term** Family*
Annual Family*
Full-Time Faculty/ Staff/PP&P
$22.36
$89.46
$268.40
$40.23
$160.96
$482.84
Laurier Alumni
$22.84
$98.57
$273.81
$41.08
$177.44
$492.86
Other University Student
$40.00
$152.54
All prices are subject to change. *Family is defined as two partners living together and dependent children that live at home. **Terms are as follows: Fall (Sept.-Dec.), Winter (Jan.-Apr.) and Summer (May-Aug.) Day Passes to the facility are $5.00. All annual memberships become available May 1st of the year and expires April 30th. Visiting university student rates are available during the summer term, and students must present their student cards.
Athletics & Recreation Staff Directory 2014-2015
Staff Member Greg Stewart - Manager, Athletics & Recreation
E-mail gstewart@wlu.ca
Kristin Fernandes - Coordinator, Fitness & Lifestyle Programs
kfernandes@wlu.ca
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Byranne Roberts & Nevena Askin - Rec Program Coordinators
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Michael Bondy - Promotions & Communications Coordinator Nicolette Sabino - Fitness Coordinator Hannah Jones - Hawk Desk Coordinator Ally Bochek - Sport Clubs & Special Events Coordinator
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Wilkes House Recreation Centre Hours & Information:
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Fall & Winter Hours
September 3rd - December 3rd, 2014 & January 5th - April 6th, 2015 Day
519-756-8228 Hawk Desk x5728 Coordinators x5774 73 George St. Brantford, Ontario
Open
Mon - Thurs 8:00 AM Friday 8:00 AM Saturday 12:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM
Fall & Winter Exam Hours Reading Week Hours December 4th- 19th, 2014 & April 7th - 24th, 2015
October 14th - 19th, 2014 February 17th - 23th, 2015
Close
Day
Open
Close
Day
Open
12:00 PM 8:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Mon - Fri Saturday Sunday
10:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM
8:00 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Monday Tues - Fri Saturday Sunday
CLOSED 10:00 AM 8:00 PM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM
Closed Sat. Sept. 13th for Staff Training
April 25th & 26th CLOSED
Holiday Closures
Close
Labour Day: Monday, September 1st & Tuessday, September 2nd, 2014 • Thanksgiving: Monday, October 13th, 2014 Holiday: December 20th, 2014 - January 4th, 2015 • Family Day: Monday, February 16th, 2015 • Good Friday: Friday, April 3rd, 2015 Easter: Weekend: Saturday, April 4th & Sunday, April 5th 2015 All hours subject to change. All facility space closes 15 minutes prior to building closing. Be sure to check online at www.lbstudentaffairs.ca
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R E G IS T R ATI ON & FACI L I TY BO O KI N G S WHAT YOU NEED ONLINE •
A valid Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Interac or ONECard
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PROGRAM DATES/TIMES
WHAT YOU DO
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EXTRAMURALS
Before coming to the Hawk Desk, sign up for programs, training, courses and intramurals at www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/athletics Follow the steps listed above and choose the Pay in Person option After successfully registering online bring your ONECard, postal code and Order # to the Hawk Desk
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Go to the website: www.lbstudentaffairs.ca/athletics If you have not previously created an account select Sign Up Now Select Shop Online Choose the item you are interested in purchasing (intramural teams must also select the bond option) Select Add to Cart Choose the CHECKOUT option located on the right column Proceed with payment Come to the desk during the facility’s regular hours and have the desk attendant process your payment using VISA, MasterCard, Interac or Cash NOTE: No cheques are accepted.
Registration for all intramurals open September 3rd, 2014 (Fall) & January 5th, 2015 (Winter) Campus Intramurals Close Fall - September 17th, 2014 Winter - January 19th, 2015 Hockey & Soccer Intramurals Close Fall - September 24th, 2014 Extramural Try Outs Begin Week of September 8th, 2014. See your sport of interest for the exact date, time and location. (Page 7)
Refunds and Transfer Policies
There are NO refunds on Personal Training Sessions or Packages once you have started with your trainer. For all Intramural and Extramural Programs the refund policy is as follows: A full refund will be issued BEFORE the programs begin. Once the league starts NO refunds will be issued unless approved by the Manager, Athletics & Recreation or Rec Program Coordinators. For all Courses, Clinics & Events the refund policy is as follows: We require 72 hours notice to receive a full refund. A $25 administration fee will be applied if it is within 72 hours of the program. Once the Course or Clinic has started NO REFUNDS will be issued. If you require a refund contact Kristin Fernandes (kfernandes@wlu.ca), Coordinator, Fitness & Lifestyle Programs or the Rec Program Coordinators for Intramural refunds (lbrecprogram@wlu.ca).
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once it has been approved. It is mandatory that booking requests are made at least 7 days in advance to allow for a response.
*Additional charges may apply for facility staff or equipment set up. **Cancellations are subject to a fee.
Any additional questions regarding Gym Bookings can be directed to hjones@wlu.ca.
Drop-In Times
Location
Gymnasium
Fall 2014
Winter 2015
Mon, Wed & Fri 2 - 4pm Tues 6 -7pm Thurs 6:30 - 7pm
**Mon,Wed & Fri 10:30- 12:00pm Tues & Thurs 1-2pm
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Each week a student participating in Extramurals or Intramurals will be highlighted, showcasing their ability and dedication to their paticular sport. This athlete will be celebrated for being an intregal member of their paticular sport, and an asset to their team.
Complete 2014 -2015 Extramural Sport Listings Sport
Important Note: Your purchase is not considered final until you have paid in full. Your spot in the program is not secured until you have paid in full.
Gymnasium Bookings As a Laurier Student, you may book gymnasium space FREE of charge for Laurier student activities. The gymnasium can be booked by contacting Hannah Jones at hjones@wlu. Please be sure to include the date, time and reason for the booking. Once the e-mail is received you will be given a contract to sign and complete for your booking
Spotlight
Try Outs
VOLLEYBALL Sept 8th & 15th @10pm
Location
WH Gym
Team Fees
Competitions
Player`s Meeting
$225
Jan. 23rd (Redeemer) Sept. 22nd 10pm Mon Oct-Mar 6pm-10pm (Adult League)
BASKETBALL Sept 9th & 16th @10pm WH Gym DODGEBALL Sept 10th & 17th @10pm WH Gym HOCKEY-MENS Sept 30th @ 10pm CC Arena HOCKEY-WOMENS Sept 29th @ 10pm CC Arena SOCCER-CO-ED Oct 7th @ 10pm BSXC
$225
Nov. 14th (UTM) Sept. 23nd 10pm Nov. 28th (Humber N.) Jan. 23rd (UTSC) Oct. 10th (Redeemer) Sept. 24th 10pm Oct. 24th (Humber L.) Jan. 22nd (George Brown) Nov. 20th (Humber N.) Oct. 22rd 10pm Jan. 23rd (Fanshawe) Jan. 30th (UTSC) Feb. 13th (Laurier Brantford)
SOCCER-MENS Oct 7th @ 10pm BSXC WH - Wilkes House Recreationm Centre CC - Civic Centre Arena
$225
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Nov. 20th (Humber N.) Oct. 22rd 11pm Jan. 30th (UTSC) Feb. 6th (Laurier Brantford) Mar. 6th (Conestoga) Nov. 14th (Humber L.) Oct. 21st 10pm Feb. 6th (Redeemer) Feb. 27th (UTM) Nov. 28th (Redeemer)
Oct. 21st 11pm
BSXC - Brant Sports Xcellerator Centre
Practice Times to be determined and released to team members upon creation of the team. All successful team members MUST attend the players meeting (team photos will be taken)
** Not Available Feb 9th, 2015
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P E R S O N A L T R A IN IN G & G R O U P F IT N E S S
INTRAMURALS How to register To register for Intramurals, go to www.laurierathletics.com/registration and create a User Account. Shop around in the Intramural section of the site. Select the sport(s) you are interested in and register. Pay early as leagues fill up quickly and have limited capacity. Decide on a sport, designate a captain and recruit enough people to fill your roster. Free Agent Don’t have a team? Register as a free agent and join the league of your choice. The free agent fee is a one time payment of $20 with no bond. Free agents will usually be placed on teams made up of other free agents. You must complete payment to reserve your space in the league.
League Requirements All captain’s meetings will be @ 4:00 p.m. and MUST be attended by the Team Captain and all Free Agents. Leagues have minimums and maximum for number of teams. Co-Rec leagues must also meet minimum male/female requirements. In the event that any changes need to made, postings will be made online and on the intramural bulletin board in WH. Contact Information You may also contact the intramural coordinators with questions at lbrecprograms@wlu.ca
Complete 2014 - 2015 Intramural Sport Listings
Registration opens September 2nd, 2014 @ 8am - September 17th @ 12am (ALL SPORTS), September 24th @ 12am (Hockey + Soccer) Registration opens January 5th, 2014 @ 8am - January 14th@ 12am (ALL SPORTS), Sport
Night and Time
VOLLEYBALL (Fall & Winter Term) Co- Rec Volleyball Wed. 8pm – 10pm Co - Comp Volleyball Wed. 10pm – 12am BASKETBALL (Fall & Winter Term) Co- Basketball Tues. 10pm – 12am SOCCER (Fall & Winter Term) Co- Indoor Soccer (F) Wed 10pm - 12am Co- Indoor Soccer (W) Wed 10pm - 12am HOCKEY (October to March) Co Ice Hockey Mon.-Tues. 10pm – 12am Floor Hockey Sun 6pm - 8pm DODGEBALL (Fall & Winter Term) Co- Dodgeball Mon. 8pm – 12am OTHER OUTDOOR SPORTS Co- Flag Football TBD Co- Softball TBD
Location
Roster Minimum Team Fees + Bond Free Agent Fees
Captain’s Meeting
WH Gym Min. 6; 3 females $169.50 + $50 WH Gym Min. 4; 2 females $169.50 + $50
$22.60 $22.60
Thurs Sept 18, 4pm Thurs Sept 18, 4pm
WH Gym Min. 4; 1 female
$169.50 + $50
$22.60
Thurs Sept 18, 4pm
BSXC BSXC
FA ONLY FA ONLY
$67.80 $67.80
Thurs Sept 25, 4pm Thurs Jan 15, 4pm
CC N/A FA ONLY WH Gym Min. 7; 2 females $169.50 + $50
$248.60 $22.60
Thurs Oct 2, 4pm Thurs Sept 18, 4pm
WH Gym Min. 6; 2 female
$22.60
Thurs Sept 18, 4pm
N/A N/A
$169.50 + $50
TBD TBD
Based on student demand Based on student demand
HANDBALL (Fall & Winter Term) European Handball (F) Tues. 8pm – 10pm WH Gym Min. 6; 2 female $169.50 + $50 $22.60 European Handball (W) Tues. 8pm – 10pm WH Gym Min. 6; 2 female $169.50 + $50 $22.60 All sports except for hockey and soccer require registration each semester All free agents must attend the Captain’s Meeting ( Winter term Captain’s Meeting to be set and advertised in January
Thurs Sept 18, 4pm Thurs Sept 18, 4pm
HST included in all prices above WH - Wilkes House Recreation Centre Gym Bond pickup times will be emailed to eligible captains
CC - Civic Centre Arena
BSXC - Brant Sports Xcellerator Center
Personal Training Laurier Personal Training takes pride in offering you a superior training experience. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic trainers are ready to provide you with the necessary tools to reach your fitness and performance goals now! They will conduct an in-depth Fitness Assessment and prescribe a fitness plan incorporating cutting-edge training techniques tailored towards your own personal fitness needs. Worried about your busy schedule? Our trainers are flexible and get creative with workouts on-the-go! Hire a trainer today and start your journey into good health and optimal performance!
Packages Available: Fitness This is a one hour appointment with a trainer that will give you a full fitness assessment. This is a perfect option for the Assessment individual that is just simply curious about their current level of fitness or is interested at measuring progress. This assessment consists of a one on one dicussion about past exercise and present activity with an Assessor. The assessment consists of a few differnt measures to help determine your current range in certain areas like, body fat, aerobic endurance, muscular strength and flexibility. Get the information you need to step-up your fitness goals with the Assessor! $25 The Jumpstart This is the best option for the experienced or inexperienced fitness enthusiast looking to breath new life into their current program. This package combines the assessment session and a secondary session in which the personal trainer will introduce and explain a new workout program designed specifically for you! The assessment session will provide information about strengths, weaknesses, and new goals moving forward. The program session will introduce a new, tailored program based on your goals and current fitness levels. This combination serves to benefit everyone, from the most experienced exerciser to the beginner. $65 The Basic Five one-hour sessions with a personal trainer. This is a good way to introduce yourself to the gym! You will discuss with your assigned trainer what you would like to include in your program, any past injuries to be aware of, your workout experience, your fitness goals and more. You will work with your trainer to create a program that is perfect for you. Once the program has been created you will run through all the exercises with the trainer to make sure everything is understood and that all your questions are answered. $150 The Real Deal The “Real Deal” package includes a thorough introduction to the gym facilities and continues with 9 personal one on one training sessions with your trainer. You will learn how to use all the equipment needed for your personal program and the program will be designed to help achieve your fitness goals. If you have specific questions or concerns, the trainer will work closely with you to address them. You will be motivated to come to the gym… you count on your trainer, but they also count on you! $280 Double Dare Double up your training with a friend! With this package you and a friend have the opportunity to work out with a trainer during four one hour sessions. You have the option to make one of your sessions a fitness assessment, so you both can set up some mutual goals that will help the trainer design a program you both can do together. In this package the trainer wil help set up a program, teach you new equipment and show different partner exercises. All you need to do is find a good friend with a smilar goal and we have the prefect package for you! $110
Questions? Contact our certified personal trainers at kfernandes@wlu.ca or nsabino@wlu.ca
Group Fitness
Laurier’s group fitness programs are designed to help you stay active and motivated throughout the school year! We offer many classes ranging from Pilates to aerobics. Certain classes are more specialized, like yoga or cyclefit, but all the classes are adapted to accommodate all fitness levels in a group setting. With over 25 hours of programming available a week, there is a class offered for all of your fitness needs. All fitness classes are FREE for Laurier students and held at Wilkes House Recreation Centre. Schedules and class descriptions for all Group Fitness programming can be found online at www.lbstuddentaffairs.ca/athletics under Fitness. Fall Fitness Schedule: September 8th - November 28th, 2014 Winter Fitness Schedule: January 5th - March 27th, 2015
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SP E C IAL EVENTS
COURSES & CLUBS
Homecoming Waterloo Homecoming: September 26 - 28, 2014 Your Football Golden Hawks will be battling the Carleton Ravens on Saturday, September 27th @ 1:00 p.m. Athletics & Recreation will be offering tickets and transportation to and from the game. Tickets will go on sale in early September and will be sold at the U-Desk and Hawk Desk. Go HAWKS Go!!! Brantford Homecoming: November 8th, 2014 This year is our 6th annual homecoming at Brantford and we are happy to see the return of the Men’s Varsity Hockey team. Your Golden Hawks will play host to the Ryerson Rams at the Civic Center on November 8th @ 4:00 p.m. To view the complete Brantford Homecoming schedule, visit: https://www.laurieralumni.ca/alumni/homecoming-2014
Relay for Life October 24th, 2014
Every year across Canada, tens and thousands of participants, survivors and volunteers rally their energy, ethusiasm and efforts to help make cancer history through the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life. This 12 hour fundraiser recognizes individuals who have survived cancer , as well as honours those who have lost their life to the disease. Here on the Brantford campus we have raised over $115,000 thanks to our students’ participation. Take part in this year’s event, either by registering a team, being part of the committee or volunteering your time. For more information contact Stacey Nelson @ lbspecialevents@wlu.ca.
Athletics & Recreation Social Wednesday April 1st, 2015
Come out and celebate the accomplishments of our students and athletes at our annual social. This event is open to all students and will be awarding staff and students that workout in our facility or play a sport for our department. Come enjoy our candy bar and more!
Sport Clubs Woman’s PowderPuff Football is looking forward to kicking off another season. The PowderPuff club is a women’s flag football team that competes in a number of university hosted tournaments and an annual OUA tournament. We are a club team and all are welcome to come out and play. Whether you have a sports background or not we are always taking on new members. Sign ups will be held in mid October. For more information please contact Tamara Skoretz (skor2380@mylaurier.ca) or Kassandra Kaufman (kauf4550@ mylaurier.ca).
Run Laurier is a new club starting this fall, open to all students at all skill and athletic levels. Meet up with the group Tuesday evenings, Wednesday mornings and Thursday mornings. Meet new people, improve your running, and discover Brantford. Walk, Jog, Run Laurier.! Email runlaurier@gmail.com for more information. Ski and Snowboard Club is for everyone who enjoys and has experience with the sport as well as people who are interested in learning. It is a great atmosphere to get to the slopes with people who are at all different levels of experience. Lessons are available for people who would like to learn and it is an excellent opportunity to work on your skills and have fun doing it. There will be many opportunities where the club will get out to the resorts so don’t miss out!
Laurier Brantford Cheerleading is a newly growing team that is comprised of 20+ dedicated athletes each year. These athletes are skillful in stunting, jumping, tumbling and choreography which enable them to show off their hard work at provincial and national competitions nearing the end of the school year. Much preparation is needed for these competitions consisting of weekly practices, fundraising and an all-around good team morale. The Laurier Brantford Cheerleading Team is always looking for new, enthusiastic talent each year as we strive for the best in all of our endeavours. Coach, Crystal VanderVeen at lauriercheer@gmail.com
Laurier Brantford’s KAOS Dance Team offers both a Competitive and Recreational team. KAOS Competitive Dance Team competes against other universities at three different competitions. Our team trains in the styles of Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Contemporary. Our Recreational Team performs a routine at our Annual Showcase alongside our competitive dance numbers. All Laurier Brantford students are welcome to come support our dance team at our showcase in February. Auditions for KAOS Dance Team will take place the second week of fall term
Figure Skating Club is for students who are interested in continuing with their figure skating in a non-competitive environment. As this is a new club for the 2014-15 school year, we do not currently have a skate canada certified coach however we will look into hiring one. Please contact lbfsclub@gmail.com if interested!
Laurier Brantford’s Women’s Basketball Club allows for girls from various skill levels to engage in competitive basketball. The club offers girls the chance to partake in skill building, scrimmages, and competitive tournaments. Come out for the chance to play fun and competitive basketball with a great group of girls!
Badminton club is a great way to enjoy the sport for all and for those who just want to play for fun or even to learn!
E mplo yment in Athletics & R ecreation All job postings will be posted at Wilkes House Recreation Centre, available on our website and through the Career Centre. Student Coordinator Positions:
Other Positions:
Rec Programs Coordinator Special Events Coordinator Sport Clubs Coordinator Promotions Coordinator Fitness Coordinator Hawk Desk Coordinator Summer Camps Coordinator
Officials Fitness Instructors Personal Trainers Hawk Desk Attendants Summer Camp Counselors
We are always looking for volunteers for our events such as homecoming, host tournaments and many other events that Athletics will host. If you are interested in getting more involved and adding to your CCR, contact our Special Events Coordinator at lbspecialevents@wlu.ca.
CanFit Pro Personal Traning Specialist Certification
The Personal Training Specialist Course is a comprehensive in-class and online course designed to increase your knowledge and confidence level to train clients in a one-on-one or small group (2-3 people) setting. The course consists of on-line and in-class learning. The online course has been developed to provide an excellent online learning experience covering topics such as anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology. The comprehensive in-class course covers a wide range of topics preparing you for the exams and the career of a personal trainer! Course Dates: March 6th -8th, 2015
Exam Date: TBD
Location: Student Union Building - Multi-Purpose Room
For more information about the cost of the course and times please e-mail Kristin Fernandes at kfernandes@wlu.ca, you can also visit our website or www.canfitpro.com for more details.
ECIS Standard First Aid and CPR “C”
ECIS takes a common-sense approach to First-Aid Training in a relaxed learning environment. Our facilitators are Registered Nurses, Paramedics, Firefighters or qualified professional H&S experts who combine theory with real-world experience. Participants gain the necessary skills and confidence to assist in an emergency situation until medical help arrives. Courses will be offered in the Fall and Winter Term, please visit our website or Facebook page for more details.
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