Athletics Recreation & Student Life
WINTER 2024
Program Guide Kelowna
FITNESS FACILITY AND SERVICES Access cards to the fitness facility are available for purchase at a cost of $10 from the Office of the Registrar (Student Services Building).
Okanagan College is committed to promoting health and wellness as a lifestyle choice for all eligible students. Our facility offers a wide range of cardio machines and strength training options. Memberships can be purchased online for $10. Cards are activated based on your enrollment and program dates and will need to be reactivated every semester at no charge unless you need a replacement card.
Please sign up at okanagan.bc.ca/kelownastudentlife FITNESS FACILITY HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please note: we are closed on all Statutory Holidays.
WEIGHT ROOM ORIENTATION Learn how to use the fitness facility equipment safely and effectively under the guidance of our staff. Book your orientation online at okanagan.bc.ca/kelownastudentlife and a fitness specialist will contact you.
To register for events and services please visit okanagan.bc.ca/kelownastudentlife All current students already have an account. Sign in and click on ‘forgot your password’ using your preferred email address that Okanagan College has for you.
COMMUNITY RECREATION PARTNER In partnership with Parkinson Recreation Centre, Okanagan College is pleased to provide free swimming passes for students at this facility between September to April. Please visit the Athletics, Recreation, and Student Life office (A104) with your valid student ID for more info on how you can access these passes. You can also email us at kelownarec@okanagan.bc.ca.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM Please sign up at okanagan.bc.ca/kelownastudentlife
Athletics, Recreation, and Student Life is excited to continue with the Outdoor Adventure Program. This program is intended to introduce students to fun recreational activities that are found in the Okanagan area. We will be giving away prizes on each excursion with a grand prize giveaway at the end of the semester. Look for the Outdoor Adventure Program logo (the winter boots) attached to the events that qualify.
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SPORTS AND ATHLETICS OKANAGAN COLLEGE COYOTES
BASEBALL
The Okanagan College Coyotes baseball team are looking to build off a successful Fall 2023 season. Come out and support your Okanagan College baseball team by attending a home game this semester and catch some exciting baseball action. The 2023-24 season Canadian College World Series is set for May 2024. Game schedules will be available by visiting okanagancollegebaseball.ca.
TEAM CONTACT INFORMATION: Geoff White – Head Coach: 250 470-9568
BASKETBALL
Follow your OC men’s and women’s basketball teams as they continue in another exciting PACWEST season! For more information, visit their website at: okanagan.bc.ca/basketball for league schedules, game day information, and information on how to become involved in the program.
TEAM CONTACT INFO Dino Gini – Men’s Head Coach coachdinogini@gmail.com Andrew Gini – Women’s Head Coach andrew@ocbasketball.ca
Please note that our intramural leagues are not competitive.
INTRAMURAL
LEAGUES
They are for recreational purposes only.
COED VOLLEYBALL Dates: Wednesdays starting January 17, 2024 Location: Parkinson Rec Centre Cost: $50 per player a
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To register for events and services please visit okanagan.bc.ca/kelownastudentlife All current students already have an account. Sign in and click on ‘forgot your password’ using your preferred email address that Okanagan College has for you.
CAMPUS EVENTS Join us to kick off the Winter Semester.
JANUARY
winter WELCOME
BELL LET’S TALK Join our OC Counselors and our Peer Support student group and help raise awareness about ending the stigma of mental health. Enjoy a warm beverage, discover resources, visit with the therapy dogs, and start a conversation.
First Day Fuel-Up Breakfast Monday, Jan. 8 | 7:30 - 10 a.m.
Coffee and breakfast sandwiches in the Student Services Lower Lounge
Winter Welcome Lunch Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Enjoy a hot bowl of soup and cheesy bread in the Atrium of the Centre for Learning Visit with other departments and win prizes!
Date: Wednesday, January 24 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE Location: Student Services Lower Lounge - ‘The Pit’ STUDENT DAY AT SILVER STAR
Pub Night
Friday, Jan. 12 | 7 - 10 p.m. Join us at Shoreline Brewing on Lakeshore for snacks and local beverages.
Big White Tubing/Skating Saturday, Jan. 13 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us for a day of tubing and skating at our local mountain.
Grocery Bingo
Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Student Services Lower Lounge Play Bingo and win some groceries!
Coffee Break with OCSU Socond Chance Dontaions
Wednesday, Jan. 17 | Student Services Lower Lounge
Dogs & Treats
Thursday, Jan. 18 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Student Services Lower Lounge Come pet a dog and grab a bag of treats!
PJ Movie Night, Pizza & Beer
Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 - 9:30 p.m. | Student Services Lower Lounge Don your favourite pair of pyjamas, grab a slice or two of pizza with a cold brew, all while enjoying a retro movie.
Visit the Kelowna Campus Orientation page for all the event details
January 8-19, 2024
Join us for our first fabulous day on the mountain with discounted lift tickets, rentals, and lessons. Never skied or snowboarded before? No problem. Ask us about a beginner package that includes a two-hour lesson. FREE transportation for all Okanagan College students.
Date: Time:
Saturday, January 27 Meet in the Centre for Learning (E Building) Atrium at 7:30 a.m. The bus departs Campus at 8 a.m. promptly and will leave Silver Star at 4 p.m.
Sign-up deadline: Friday, January 19 Sign-up: www.okanagan.bc.ca/ kelownastudentlife
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CAMPUS EVENTS Join the fun!
FEBRUARY STRESS BUSTER
Join us for a warm bowl of comfort, therapy dogs to pet, healthy snacks, crafts, and study tips. All are great ways to cope with midterm and project stress.
Date: Thursday, February 8 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE student event Location: Centre for Learning (E Building) Atrium SPRING FESTIVAL Also known as Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, Spring Festival is an annual festival in China and other Asian countries around the world. The celebration begins with the new moon which occurs sometime between January 21 and February 20 according to Western calendars. Festivities last until the following full moon. Join us as we celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
Date: Tuesday, February 13 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE Location: Centre for Learning (E Building) Atrium
MARCH
PING PONG TOURNAMENT From its origins as a parlor game in Britain, ping pong has always been a popular recreational activity across the globe. Compete for the right to call yourself the Okanagan College Ping Pong Champ. Prizes will be awarded.
Date: Tuesday, March 12 - Thursday, March 14 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: FREE Location: Student Services Lower Lounge - ‘The Pit’ Sign-up: www.okanagan.bc.ca/kelownastudentlife Deadline for Registration: Wednesday, March 6 PUPPIES & PIZZA We know the facts! Studies show that interactions with therapy animals can greatly decrease stress in humans. We could all use a little less stress so we’re bringing in the therapy dogs to visit with you! Stop by and pet one of our friendly dogs and grab a slice of pizza at the same time.
Date: Thursday, March 21 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost: FREE Location: Student Services Lower Lounge - ‘The Pit’ 6
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CAMPUS EVENTS Join the fun!
STUDENT DAY AT SILVER STAR Join us for our second fabulous day on the mountain with discounted lift tickets, rentals, and lessons. Never skied or snowboarded before? No problem. Ask us about a beginner package. FREE transportation for all Okanagan College students.
Date: Saturday, March 16 Time: Meet in the E Building Atrium at 7:30 a.m. The bus departs Campus at 8 a.m. promptly and will leave Silver Star at 4 p.m. Sign-up deadline: Friday, March 8 Sign-up: www.okanagan.bc.ca/kelownastudentlife
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BEYOND THE CRUX CLIMBING SATURDAYS Kelowna’s Original Indoor Rock-Climbing Gym hosts Okanagan College students with top rope climbing, bouldering, and lead climbing to fit your skill level. Join us and come test your skills or challenge your friends. Come experience the “thrill of the climb”.
Dates: Saturdays, March 23, 30, & April 6 Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Beyond the Crux, #5-685 Finns Road Cost: $25 (Includes all 3 x 1-hour sessions, shoes, harness, and climbing instruction) Sign-up deadline: Monday, March 18 Sign-up: www.okanagan.bc.ca/kelownastudentlife
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APRIL IT’S A WRAP Join your classmates at this FREE student event to celebrate the end of another amazing year. There will be great prizes, tasty food, and several fun activities for everyone to enjoy.
Date: Thursday, April 11 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Courtyard or E Building Atrium (weather dependent)
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Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together. ~Vista M. Kelly
Athletics, Recreation & Student Life Coordinator 250-762-5445, ext. 4754 jnaiman@okanagan.bc.ca Office A104B
Heather Carson Athletics, Recreation & Student Life Event Specialist
250-762-5445, ext. 4938 hcarson@okanagan.bc.ca Office A104A
Cindy Klann
Athletics, Recreation & Student Life Sport and Recreation Specialist 250-762-5445, ext. 4360 cklann@okanagan.bc.ca Office A104
Cassandra Tompkins
Student Services Orientation Coordinator 250-762-5445, ext. 4203 ctompkins@okanagan.bc.ca Office A 104C
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