Fall 2021 & Winter 2022 GRYPH GUIDE Your complete student guide to everything fitness & recreation on-campus! Get the most out of your student membership, make friends & stay active - safely! gryphons.ca/fitandrec Gryphons_Fitness GuelphFitness gryphons.ca 1 what are you looking for? 3 Department Diversity & Inclusion 4 Student Membership Details 5 Important Dates 6 How to Find Out What's Happening Today 7 Drop–In Recreation & Squash Court Reservations 8-9 Athletics Facility Highlights 10 Fitness Centre & Fitness Classes: NRG Pass & NRG PLUS 12 GryphFit App & Online Fitness Challenges 13 Aquatic Facilities & Activities 14 Fitness, Aquatics & Lifesaving Certifications 15 Registered Programs (Dance, Martial Arts & Sports) 16 Personal Training 17 Athletics Clubs 18-19 Intramurals 20 Digital Programming (E-Sports, Fitness On-Demand App Challenges) 21 Low Ropes Course OUR VISION: To provide programs and services that will enhance the student experience and enable participation in activities ranging from recreation to high performance athletics. We also connect with the community of Guelph to provide access to facilities and programs that will satisfy their needs. We are committed to building healthier bodies and stronger minds, leading to enhanced academic performance, personal growth, empowerment and the development of the whole person. The Department of Athletics contributes to the education process, by delivering a diverse spectrum of physical activities, encompassing instruction, self–directed recreation, group endeavors, lifestyle and health initiatives, and high performance opportunities. CONTACT US: University of Guelph, Department of Athletics | 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1 Phone: 519–824–4120 ext. 56253 | Fax: 519–766–9563 gryphons.ca/fitandrec Gryphons_Fitness GuelphFitness 2 GRYPH GUIDE Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 EDI SURVEY THE DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS WELCOMES EVERYONE We affirm and celebrate the breadth of our racialized, Indigenous, ethno-cultural, sexual, gender, physical, ability, disability, and other equity-seeking identities and promote equitable, safe and welcoming access to our facilities, events, programs and services. Learn more at gryphons.ca/EDI_advisory Below are some initiatives which are part of our programming and facilities that are designed to help us welcome everyone! We're always eager to improve, so we want to hear what you have to say. Give your feedback by completing our survey. Gryphons Empowered through Movement (GEM) This peer-to-peer program is designed to break down barriers to fitness for those with mental health identifications such as anxiety or depression. This program incorporates different forms of physical activity to help students improve their mood through the power of physical activity and encourages physical literacy. You must be referred to the GEM program by a UofG counsellor. Email [email protected] for information. Facility Accessibility Our facilities are some of the first on campus to be equipped with the Blind Square program – an app-based wayfinding system for people who are blind or have a vision disability. For more information on how to use this wayfinding system, please visit our Client Services Desk. The Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre has a universal change room available for anyone to use, with private stalls to be used for changing. Campus Partnerships We have partnered with Student Wellness Services to offer specialized yoga classes. Please ask your practitioner in Student Wellness for more information. Athletics has partnered with Student Financial Services (SFS) to offer a free semester NRG Pass to students in financial need to help encourage them to stay active and improve their mental well-being. Limited quantities are available and must be approved through SFS. Please see your advisor in Student Financial Services for more information. Land Acknowledgement Department of Athletics and Recreation programs take place at the University of Guelph which resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron peoples and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. Acknowledging territory allows us to start our work together in a good way and gives us an opportunity to remember our commitment to building stronger relationships with the people who were on this land before and who are now our neighbours and partners in the work we do. Additionally, it is important to acknowledge the Dish with One Spoon Covenant. The Dish represents what is now known as southern Ontario and reinforces that we all eat out of the same dish with only one spoon. This concept illustrates that we share the responsibility of ensuring that the dish is never empty; which includes, taking care of the land and the creatures we share it with. Importantly, there are no knives at the table, representing that we must keep the peace within our communities. gryphons.ca 3 MEMBERSHIP DETAILS STudent base membership If you are a registered full or part–time undergraduate or a full–time graduate student of the University of Guelph… YOU HAVE A MEMBERSHIP as part of your academic registration fees. Here's what's included your Student Base Membership and additional programming you can add: IMPORTANT DATES BASE MEMBERSHIP UPGRADES OPTIONAL add-ons These activities and features are included in your academic fees: The NRG PASS which includes: Building Access Fitness Centre access Unlimited fitness classes Drop-in Rec See page 7 for more details. *Rock Wall Access See page 10 for more details. *Included in the NRG Plus Pass only. E-sports Leagues & Tournaments Lockers Fitness On-Demand See details below. GryphFit App Challenges Rock Wall Membership See page 4 for more details. See details below. Intramurals See page 18 for more details. Look for these symbols at the top of the programming pages throughout the guide to see which activities are free and included with your student athletics membership! INCLUDED ADD-ON NRG PASS membership = Fitness Centre + fitness Classes This membership includes both access to the 22,000 sqft fitness centre and unlimited fitness classes in the NRG schedule like TRX®, yoga, pilates, cycle, boot camp, and aquafit. More details & pricing on page 10. NRG PLUS PASS membership = NRG Pass + rock climbing Upgrade your NRG Pass Membership to include access to the Rock Climbing Wall! More details & pricing on page 10. rock climbing wall membership Get access to our 40ft rock wall located in the lobby of the Athletics Centre! The rock wall includes 11 belay stations, dozens of routes, and lead climbing. $60+HST per semester. Want to learn how to rock climb? Visit gryphons.ca/fitandrec for upcoming 'Learn To Rock Climb' courses! LOCKER & TOWEL MEMBERSHIPS Daily lockers are available free of charge! Bring your own lock or rent a lock from Client Services. Locker & Towel Memberships are available to purchase at Client Services (not available online). Fees apply for unreturned towels and locks. All gym bags and knapsacks must be stored prior to any activity. Please note that you are responsible for the security of your personal items. Leave valuables at home or lock them up! The Department of Athletics is not responsible for the replacement or reimbursement for any lost or damaged items that are stored in the change rooms and/or lockers. 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTERS 1/2 Locker & Towel Service $55+HST $110+HST 2/3 Locker & Towel Service $70+HST $140+HST Full Locker & Towel Service $80+HST $160+HST MORE LOCKER Daily Locker Use Free & TOWEL RENTAL Lock Purchase $8+HST INFORMATION Monthly Towel Membership $11.25 +HST/month *Towels cannot be kept overnight Daily Towel–Only Service $5+HST/day *Towels cannot be kept overnight 4 GRYPH GUIDE Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 IMPORTANT DATES Certs, programs and NRG REGISTRATION Certification Registration Opens: Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 @ 7am Registered Programming Opens: Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 @ 7am NRG Memberships Registration Opens: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021 @ 7am Register no later than 4 days prior to your desired course start date so we know you’re interested! Registration ends at various times depending on the program type. Please check each program's details for specific dates. INTRAMURA L REGISTRATION Games will commence the week of Sept. 19/2021(Fall) & Jan. 16/2022 (Winter) Fall: Monday, Sept 13 – Thursday, Sept 16/2021 No refunds after Sept 15/2021; late fees will apply on Sept 16/2021 Winter: Monday, Nov 29/2021 – Wednesday, Jan 12/2022 No refunds after Dec 1/2021; late fees will apply on Dec 2/2021 LAST CHANCE REGISTRATION (FUN LEAGUES ONLY) Fall: Friday, Sept 17 – Thursday, Sept 23/2021 No refunds after Sept 18/2021 Winter: Wednesday, Jan 12 - Friday, Jan 14/2020 No refunds after Jan 13/2022 L OCKERS Purchase your new locker membership beginning: Fall: Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 Winter: Monday, Jan. 10, 2021 Want to renew your locker membership for Winter? Renewals begin Monday, December 6, 2021 holiday Hours Check out our website for updated hours during exams and holidays.CLICK Check FOR our website HOURS for up-to-date hours. gryphons.ca 5 gryphons.ca/fitandrec See our daily Drop-in Rec & & NRG Class schedules How to find the daily NRG or DROP-IN REC Schedules: ARE YOU LOOKING FOR...? NRG CLASS SCHEDULE DROP-IN REC SCHEDULE gryphons.ca/fitandrec 6 6 GRYPH GUIDE Fall 2021 - Winter 2022 These activities are drop-in rec included in your membership. get access to all of our drop-in rec activities INClUDED IN YOUR BASE MEMBERSHIP! We offer a wide range of recreational activities & Drop–in Rec! Non–Members can purchase a daily access pass at Client Services. Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, some activities may not be available. Sports & activities available to students: Visit our website for an up-to-date list of offerings for the fall 2021 and winter 2022 semesters. • Badminton • Hockey (Sept – Apr) • Swimming - Lane (Gold Pool) • Baseball • Hot Tub • Swimming - Recreational (Red Pool) • Basketball • Skating (Sept – Apr) • Table Tennis • Beach Volleyball • Soccer • Volleyball • Disc Golf • Squash EQUIPMENT RENTAL: A selection of equipment is available during recreational times.