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athletes and coaches from Western in
his career, and touched as many lives
– through his stories and perhaps more
importantly the friendships he developed
through his career.
Gage has championed amateur
sport in the region as a reporter and
advocate of student-athletes and their
accomplishments. It’s become a lifelong
mission to act in their interest, he said,
and he continues to give back in his
retired life.
Other Mustang Athletics facilities
include:
- Thompson Recreation and Athletic
Centre (TRAC)
- Thames Hall Gymnasium (varsity
practice facility and
intramural game location)
- Alumni Hall Gymnasium (seats over
2,500)
- Thames Hall pool
- Varsity Weight Room, Thames Hall
WESTERn STUDEnT
RECREATIOn CEnTRE
AnD CAMPUS RECREATIOn
The Western Student Recreation
Centre is the home of Campus
Recreation operations and the hub of
activity for all students and members of
the Western community. Since opening
its doors in January 2009, the Western
Student Recreation Centre has in
excess of 2,000 visits a day during the
academic year. A source of student pride
and leadership, the centre was a result
of student support towards the capital
and occupancy costs of the new centre,
representing one of the largest student
gifts of its kind in Canada. The close to
160,000 sq. ft. facility includes:
•5 gymnasia (3 hardwood court,
2 multi-purpose rubber floors)
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Facilities
• 5 squash courts
• 50 metre, 8-lane pool with two
bulkheads
• 3 multi-purpose hardwood studio
spaces
• 19,000 sq. ft. of weight and cardio
space
• Lounge space with WiFi, televisions,
and table tennis area
Intramural Sports Programs
Campus Recreations boasts one of the
largest intramural programs in Canada.
A full range of options from the strictly
recreational to the very competitive
levels exist in numerous sports allowing
Western students to benefit from some
of the best experiences in student
life. Participation in Intramural Sports
leagues, whether you sing up as a team
or as a “free agent” individual, is a great
way to meet new people, learn or refine
skills, stay active and be involved in
Campus Life! Many student leadership
opportunities also exist through
officiating and league management.
Aquatics
Campus Recreation offers a diverse,
safe, and active aquatics program for
participants of all ages and abilities.
Lane and fitness swims, aqua fitness
classes, water-jogging, recreational and
family swim times, swim lessons and
technique improvement all available to
wet your appetite! Advanced aquatics
instructional and leadership courses,
such as Bronze Medallion, Bronze
Cross, National Lifeguard Service,
Standard First Aid and CPR, and AED
are also available through program
registration.
Fitness & Wellness
Achieving your fitness and educational
goals can be enhanced through active
participation in a huge variety of fun,
friendly, and challenging classes,
ranging from yoga to step, boot camp to
Pilates and more, all geared to provide
you with an opportunity to develop,
grow, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Our certified staff have the skills and
enthusiasm to get you on track, no matter
what your fitness level, interest, goals,
and schedule. Try aerobic classes,
chiropractic care, massage therapy,
mind-body fitness classes, personal
training, weight-cardio training, wellness
lecture series and more! Healthy Body,
Healthy Mind!
Instructional Programs
Explore, learn, and develop skills while
meeting new people and having fun.
Campus Rec offers many instructional
programs to keep your days and
nights active, fun and full of enjoyment.
Through courses and clinics, certification
programs, a wide variety of dance
programming, special interest courses,
squash instruction, and lessons, be sure
to check the web site for details and
register early!
Drop-In Recreation
Drop-In recreation is self-directed
and regulated by participants. It offers
students and members the flexibility
to try new sports, sharpen their skills
in their preferred sport, or simply grab
a few friends for a game of pick-up.
There are plenty of hours dedicated to
informal drop-in recreation in badminton,
basketball, futsal (indoor soccer variety),
table tennis, volleyball, squash, and
more. View the schedule
online or pick up a copy when you are
at the facility!
Recreation Sports Clubs
Campus Recreation facilitates over 15
different student sport clubs, including a
multitude of martial arts programs, the
triathlon club, synchronized swimming,
kayak club, and much more! A Campus
Recreation Sports Club is a sanctioned
organization established by students
that provides a terrific opportunity for
all Campus Recreation members to
participate in a specific sport or physical
activity. Sports Clubs are voluntary and
enhance the University experience,
emphasizing socialization, instruction,
and skill development as well as student
leadership and competition.
Employment
Students truly are the lifeblood of the
recreation experiences at Western!
Campus Recreation represents one
of the largest student employers on
campus with over 350 different student
leadership roles and responsibilities.
The Campus Recreation environment
is a great place to learn, grow, and
develop your skill set while enhancing
your resume and adding some income
to your pockets. If you thrive in a fastpaced
and fun environment with an
emphasis on great customer service,
and look for rewarding challenges
consider becoming a part of our team.
Most roles are filled prior to the following
academic year, with postings in
February; however, many opportunities,
such as intramural referees are required
at the beginning of each term. Check the
web site regularly!