UWRecreationServices

The #UWinnipeg department that offers fitness, sport and recreational programming and manages operations in the Duckworth Centre and RecPlex.

[Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy @wpg_nsa]

Gololcha is amazing and delivers a great message. Has been involved with @TrueSportpur work, @SportManitoba initiatives re: inclusion and welcoming places in sport for newcomers. Please vote ..it would be great recognition for his work

[Anti-Racism In Sport @AntiRacismSport]

Athletics Manitoba is creating a 10 week track and field program to help bring track and field to the inner city and give youth a chance to learn more about the sport. The program starts October 5th at the University of Winnipeg Rec Plex!

[Winnipeg Wesmen @Wesmenathletics]

"Two years of working, but not knowing for what.
Two years of training, but not knowing for when.
Two years of grinding but always with hope."

@chantal_boulet puts voice to the emotions as @WesmenWSOC returns to the pitch today for the first time since 2019.

#WePlayForWinnipeg

[Basketball Manitoba @basketballmb]

DEADLINE SEP 13: Wpg Basketball League Announces Return to Action for Age 18+ Men’s & Women’s Team for 2021-22 Season https://t.co/folDbZ2Y3D @Wesmenathletics @uwrecservices

[Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization of MB @ircominc]

IRCOM is inviting applications for a Girls' Sports Program Coordinator and a Sports Program Assistant.

Details on the positions and application process can be found here: https://t.co/eVPuts8yAU

[Physical Activity Manitoba @PAM_manitoba]

Join us for a free webinar opportunity Cultural Safety in Sport and Recreation on Sept. 9th at 12 noon. Presented by the Winnipeg Newcomers Sport Academy. More info at https://t.co/LdUTF4iPMK

[UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg]

#DYK the Bill Wedlake Fitness Centre is now open again? Current hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 7:45 pm and closed on weekends. These hours will return to normal, including weekends, on Tuesday, September 7.

DETAILS | https://t.co/C9ds6tbd8d

[Volkswagen Canada @VWcanada]

For Ahmed and Muhammed, soccer has tragic roots. But after settling in Canada, these Syrian brothers joined @wpg_nsa and redefined their relationship with the beautiful game. With @TSN_Sports and @ValourFootball we arranged a special @CPLsoccer experience. https://t.co/WdOL337E7Q

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

We are beyond excited to announce that registration for the Winnipeg Basketball League opens Wednesday August 18th!!

Details can be found here ➡️ https://t.co/qf1SFaugAS

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

The Canadian Collegiate Esports League’s next event will be the Fortnite Summer showdown on July 24th!

This free event is for UWinnipeg students and is open to all skill levels.

For more information visit https://t.co/NMVPfBsnU4

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

What an inspiring story of determination and perseverance. We have true respect for all the amazing work @carolyntrono and @wpg_nsa do in the community and enjoy seeing their participants play the sports they love in the RecPlex.

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

For brothers Muhammed and Ahmed, soccer has tragic roots.

But after settling in Winnipeg, the Syrian refugees joined a volunteer sports program.

The experience redefined their relationship with the beautiful game and community. @wpg_nsa

Saturday on TSN.

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

We’re deeply saddened by this news. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.

[Winnipeg Wesmen @Wesmenathletics]

We're saddened to learn of the passing of former @WesmenMVB player/assistant coach Dave Torz. After 3 years as a Wesmen, Dave worked for nearly 3 decades @uwinnipeg, starting with @uwrecservices in 1992.

We extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and coworkers.

[UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg]

On #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay and every day, we celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples in our University community, across Canada, and around the world.

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

The @wpg_nsa community organization does such amazing work in providing quality sport programming to new-Canadians and refugee youth.

We look forward to having them back in the RecPlex someday soon!

#WorldRefugeeDay #TogetherWithRefugees

[Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy @wpg_nsa]

Celebrating the power of sport and play in its role in settlement, integration & inclusion. #WorldRefugeeDay @sportanddev #TogetherWithRefugees Thanks to all partners who support our program @CdnHeritage @SportManitoba @CTJumpstart @umkinrec @UWHealthRecplex

[UWinnipeg @uwinnipeg]

Flags on #UWinnipeg’s campus have been lowered until June 6 to honour the 215 children who lost their lives at the Kamloops Indian Residential School and their families. https://t.co/DbA3hutqKY

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

We are excited to announce that we will be joining 13 other Canadian institutions in forming the Canadian Collegiate Esports League! UWinnipeg students can register now for the first event taking place on May 29.

Details in the link ➡️ https://t.co/GrEzZsBzSD

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

Congratulations to @vballmanitoba and @VBallCanada on winning this award! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Such a memorable event! #wpgtourismawards

[Tourism Winnipeg @TourismWPG]

Bump, set, spike it! That’s the way we like it! Our 2020 Bring it Home (Sports & Special Events) winner is the 2019 NORCECA Senior Men’s Continental Volleyball Championships
@VBallCanada @vballmanitoba
#wpgtourismawards

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

We want to take the time to thank @CTJumpstart and @SportManitoba for the funding we received to help reopen the RecPlex. Without their support this wouldn’t have been possible! So many of the community organizations that use our spaces will benefit from this!

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

A phased reopening of select activity spaces in the Axworthy Health and RecPlex is tentatively scheduled for April 21st, 2021.

Find our full update here ➡️ https://t.co/qatcngi1E8

[UWRecreationServices @uwrecservices]

The Winter UWalk Challenge has ended. Congratulations to Team KINcredible on their 1st place finish and Team TDDC for finishing 2nd!

Thanks to all the team captains for organizing your teams; it was great to see several @uwinnipeg departments represented!