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Standard and Emergency First Aid courses available most weekends
Get certified at Brock – see the list of Standard, Emergency and Recertification courses available, and get registered
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First Aid/CPR courses
Courses are offered at Brock most weekends. We offer Lifesaving Society First Aid and CPR courses, including recertifications. Get registered, and get certified!
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Brock’s Zone Fitness Centre receives national recognition
Brock University’s Zone Fitness Centre has won a national award for excellence.
The 15,500-square-foot facility was recently named the winner of the 2022 National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Outstanding Facility Award.
“The award is a tribute to all who were involved in this project, especially the students who had the vision to lead and support the project financially,” said Karen McAllister-Kenny, Director, Brock Recreation. “Providing more access for activity to all Brock students is something that we can all be very proud of. This beautiful new space will be well used in the years to come.”
The NIRSA Outstanding Facility Award recognizes excellence in the innovative designs of new, renovated and/or expanded collegiate recreation and wellness facilities.
The awards committee consists of members from some of the United States’ largest universities and colleges, such as Louisiana State University, University of Central Florida and the University of Texas.
The nomination detailed the complex construction challenges faced by the building’s architect, mcCallumSather, and Aquicon Construction. This included navigating an innovative construction path to the work site, which was an enclosed courtyard in the heart of Brock’s Walker Sports Complex.
In March 2021, the Zone officially opened and tripled the size of the original facility. The new Zone debuted a modern destination for health and wellness and met four of the five campus planning principles: support academic mission, enhance the campus experience, engage, and integrate with the community and foster sustainability.
The Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) has worked tirelessly on the project, which spanned several years of student executives, including presidents Patrick Foster (2016-17), Faisal Hejazi (2017-18), Aidan Hibma (2018-19), Bilal Khan (2019-2020) and Asad Jalib (2020-21). The Graduate Students’ Association, and President Christopher Yendt, have also been involved through the years.
“Since early 2018, BUSU executives, alongside Brock, have successfully managed the funding, design and construction of The Zone expansion project, while having to navigate a global pandemic during the final stretch,” said current BUSU President Rafay Rehan. “With The Zone’s renovations complete, we are proud to provide students with a top-tier fitness facility that will be used by generations of Brock students to come.”
The award will be presented at the 72nd annual NIRSA Conference in Portland, Ore., on March 29.
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Walker Sports Complex update – no need to show Brock screening results at Cage
As of Mar. 2, the requirement to show your Brock screening results at the Cage each day has been removed. All are encouraged to continue to continue to self-screen prior to coming to Brock, and do not come to campus if you have any symptoms of Covid-19.
Brock University requires all who are on campus to be fully vaccinated.
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Trial Week Feb. 28 – Mar. 4
We’ve got new “in-person” 5 – week programs beginning March 7. From Jungle Gym to Bollywood, Self Defense to Zumba and to Candlelight Yoga, Barre Core and TRX!
Not sure if you will like the class? Take part in a “free” class during trial week. Pre-register here
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Walker Sports Complex is open
As per the Ontario government announcement on Jan. 20, 2022, easing restrictions for sport and recreation facilities, the Walker Sports Complex (pool, the Zone, gymnasia) will re-open on Monday, Jan. 31. Pre-registration for space will open on Friday, Jan. 28 at noon.
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Niagara Region issues ‘Letter of Instructions’ for Sport and Recreation facilities – effective Dec. 10
Effective Dec. 10, all sport, recreation and fitness facilities in the Niagara Region must ensure that capacity limits in locker and shower areas and washrooms within facilities are managed, including only allowing participants to access these spaces 15 minutes before activity and 15 minutes after. We ask that you continue to respect the occupancy limits posted in these areas in the Walker Sports Complex, and you limit the time you spend prior to and after your activity. Thank you.
You can read the information here Letter of Instruction
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Indoor Running track is open – reserve your time on-line
If the weather outside isn’t letting you run or walk, Brock students can use the indoor track, located above the Ian D. Beddis gymnasium. Book your time on-line weekly (reservations open on Fridays at noon).
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Student Climbing Sessions
One of the hidden gems on campus nestled by the edge of the escarpment at the far west end of campus is Brock’s challenge course (ropes course). The challenge course is operated by Youth University and is used as an outdoor education learning centre for youth in camps during the summer, elementary and high school field trips throughout the school year. It is also used as a teambuilding program for Brock and Adult groups.
Recently we held two 0-week climbs that booked up both days offered. It was great to see students of all years and programs connecting at the course. Supporting each other as climbers challenged themselves on different elements and seeing the sense of accomplishment as the climber descended. To us, as outdoor educators, this is what climbing is all about, the connections made, pushing perceived boundaries, challenging your perceived abilities and celebrating accomplishments.
Climbing is also a fun and unique recreational experience. With limited teambuilding programs taking place this year Brock Recreation will be offering climbing sessions once a week starting September 22 until Mother Nature tells us it’s getting too cold outside. In Inclement weather conditions (Thunder, lightning, excessive wind and heavy downpours) the climbing sessions will be postponed. Brock’s course offers a number of high ropes elements of varying difficulty and multiple rock wall climbing options.
Pre-registration will be required for the climbing sessions and will open every Friday at noon.
Some key things to keep in mind when your register and arrive for a climbing session
- You MUST be wearing a mask and closed toed shoes to participate. We would also recommend longer shorts or pants for comfort when wearing a harness but this is up to you.
- If you have long hair, you will need to tie it back in a low pony. And remove any jewelry that may be at risk of getting pulled.
- You will be given all the climbing equipment required, including a helmet and harness assigned just to you.
- Please check in at the cage in the Walker Complex to confirm session time and receive a wrist band.
- You will need to complete a waiver before climbing and we ask that you use the provided hand sanitizer before and after your climb
- If you no longer plan to attend, please cancel your registration. This will allow another student a chance to attend.
We look forward to seeing you at the course.
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Badger
