SPORT and WELLNESS
Macewan employees
Play in a lunchtime sports league, energize your mornings with a class before work, or unwind with a workout or swim in the evening. Sport and Wellness makes it convenient and fun to stay active.
Regular exercise boosts energy, sharpens focus, and improves mental clarity. Just 30–45 minutes a day can reduce stress, lift your mood, and keep you motivated. Our flexible programs and classes make it simple to prioritize your health and get the most out of your day.
Registration Options
Personal Payment
Register and pay out-of-pocket at the Sport and Wellness Welcome Desk or online.
Access to MacEwan Activities Funds
Use your Access to MacEwan Activities Funds to cover eligible program fees, up to $1,500 per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
Each program listed below includes specific registration instructions for using Access to MacEwan Activities funds. If you withdraw from a program paid for with these funds, it is your responsibility to email pd@macewan to avoid a taxable payroll deduction.
If an activity is primarily for personal benefit, any funding received for the activity will be assessed as a taxable benefit, as per Revenue Canada regulations. The assessment and corresponding adjustment to your pay cheque will occur in the month following the commencement of the course or activity.
Programs and Courses
An employee annual membership includes access to all drop-in classes, the fitness centre, gym, and pool, and member rates on registered programs. Access to MacEwan Activities funds can be used to purchase an annual membership.
Price | Course Number |
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$400 | 4017 |
Other Employee Membership and Pass Options
The following are not eligible to be paid for using Access to MacEwan Activities Funds.
Membership | Day Pass | 1-Week Pass | 10-Visit Pass | 1-Month Pass | Monthly Membership (ongoing) |
Annual Membership |
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Employee | $7 | $15 | $63 | $50 | $40 | |
Employee Spouse | - | - | - | - | $45 | $450 |
Employee passes and ongoing monthly memberships are not eligible for Access to MacEwan Activities funds. To qualify for spouse/partner pricing, the employee must have an active membership or pass of the same type.
To purchase or renew an employee membership using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:
- Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form. Enter the course number in the designated field.
- Once your AMA application is approved, you’ll receive an email from PD confirming the approval. This is not a membership confirmation email.
- Sport and Wellness will process your membership application and email you within a few days once it’s activated. Please note, your membership is not active until you receive this confirmation email.
Employee Annual Memberships are non-refundable. Employees with an ongoing monthly membership can contact Sport and Wellness to cancel and switch to an annual membership.
This program includes:
- A 4-month employee membership
- One registered fitness course
- Access to the NIRSA video library with virtual fitness classes from universities across Canada
- Wellness for Employee Success handbook
Program start dates: January, May, September
Price | Course Number |
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$295 | 4000 |
To register for Fabulous Four using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:
- Browse our fitness and aquatic programs and select a registered course. Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form. Enter the course number in the designated field and specify which registered course you'd like to take in the "Additional Notes" section. You do not need to submit a separate application form for the fitness class.
- Once your AMA application is approved, you’ll receive an email from PD confirming the approval. Please note that this email is not a confirmation of your membership or fitness course registration.
- Sport and Wellness will process your Fabulous Four application and email you within a few days to confirm your membership and fitness course registration. Your membership is not active until you receive this email.
Fabulous Four memberships are non-refundable and cannot be frozen. Existing employee memberships can be frozen for the duration of the program but will not reduce program fees.
Get one-on-one support tailored to your fitness goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your routine, our certified trainers will help you stay motivated and achieve results.
Save money by training together with family members, friends, or coworkers. The session cost remains the same, whether it's for an individual or a small group. Each group can include up to three participants. Group sessions must be paid for in a single transaction.
Sessions | Public Price | Member Price | Course Number |
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1 x 60-min | $86 | $78 | 4003 |
5 x 60-min | $378 | $338 | 4004 |
10 x 60-min | $723 | $643 | 4005 |
10 x 30-min | $398 | $358 | 4007 |
20 x 30-min | $753 | $678 | 4008 |
To purchase personal training sessions using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:
- Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form. Enter the course number for the number of sessions you'd like in the designated field.
- Once your AMA application is approved, you’ll receive an email from PD confirming the approval. Please note that this email is not a confirmation of your personal training purchase.
- Sport and Wellness will process your personal training application and email you within a few days with confirmation and booking instructions.
Personal training must be paid for prior to booking and must be used within one year from the date of purchase. Unused sessions will expire after this period and cannot be refunded or transferred.
Stay active and connect with colleagues, students, and the community through our Rec Leagues, offering a variety of sports like pickleball, badminton, basketball, and volleyball. With some leagues running at lunchtime, it's a convenient way to stay active during the workday.
Rec leagues are open to staff, students, and the public.
Leagues start dates: September, January and May.
To register for a rec league using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:
- Browse our registration site to explore our rec leagues. Click on the league you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your application form.
- Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
- Once your AMA application is approved, you’ll receive an email from PD confirming the approval. Please note that this email is not a confirmation of your league registration.
- Sport and Wellness will process your league registration and email you within a few days to confirm your registration and provide details on next steps and required forms.
Rec League Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, participants must withdraw seven full business days before the first game. Withdrawals made after this deadline will not be refunded, except in circumstances where valid medical documentation is provided.
Each term, we offer a wide range of registered fitness courses, including yoga, Pilates, cardio, strength, and aquatic fitness. Convenient lunch-hour classes make it easy to fit in a workout.
Fitness classes are open to staff, students, and the public.
Course start dates: January, May, September
Explore Fitness Classes
To register for a fitness course using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:
- Browse our registration site to explore current fitness and aquatic programs labeled “Registered”. Drop-in classes are not eligible for Access to MacEwan Activities funds.
- Click on the program you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your application form.
- Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
- Once your AMA application is approved, you’ll receive an email from PD confirming the approval. Please note that this email is not a confirmation of you fitness course registration.
- Sport and Wellness will process your course registration and email you within a few days to confirm your registration and provide additional information.
Fitness Class Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, participants must withdraw from the fitness class by the withdrawal deadline indicated on the class information page, typically three full business days before the class start date. Withdrawals made after this deadline will not be refunded, except in cases where valid medical documentation is provided. Missed classes are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
Explore SWIM LESSONS
To register for swim lessons using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:
- Browse our registration site to explore swim lessons being offered. Drop-in lessons are not eligible for Access to MacEwan Activities funds.
- Click on the lesson you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your application form.
- Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
- Once your AMA application is approved, you’ll receive an email from PD confirming the approval. Please note that this email is not a confirmation of your lesson registration.
- Sport and Wellness will process your swim lesson registration and email you within a few days to confirm your registration and provide additional information.
Swim Lesson Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, participants must withdraw from the fitness class by the withdrawal deadline indicated on the class information page, typically seven full business days before the class start date. Withdrawals made after this deadline will not be refunded, except in cases where valid medical documentation is provided. Missed classes are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
Get expert care with comprehensive assessments and personalized treatment plans. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking to enhance performance, our athletic therapy services can help you move and feel your best.
Sessions | Public Price | Member Price | Course Number |
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Initial assessment and 1 treatment | $100 | $90 | 4012 |
Initial assessment and 5 treatments | $475 | $425 | 4011 |
Follow-up treatment | $78 | $70 | 4013 |
6 treatments | $450 | $402 | 4010 |
To purchase athletic therapy sessions using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:
- Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form. Enter the course number for the type/number of sessions you'd like to purchase in the designated field.
- Once your AMA application is approved, you’ll receive an email from PD confirming the approval. Please note that this email is not a confirmation of your athletic therapy session purchase.
- Sport and Wellness will process your athletic therapy purchase and email you within a few days with confirmation and additional details.
You can use your Access to MacEwan Activities to cover MacEwan Sport and Wellness camps for your kids! That means more fun, fitness, and adventure—all while making the most of your employee benefits.
Funds can only be used for camps for dependents—children for whom you are the legal guardian.
To register your child for camp using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:
- Browse our registration site to explore available summer camps. Click on the camp you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your AMA application form.
- Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form. Enter the course number for the camp you would like to register for.
- Once your AMA application is approved, you’ll receive an email from PD confirming the approval. Please note that this email is not a confirmation of camp registration.
- Sport and Wellness will then process your camp registration request and email you within a few days to confirm whether your child has been registered or waitlisted.
If your child is waitlisted and a spot becomes available, you will receive an automated email from Sport and Wellness. You will have 2 days to confirm if you want the spot. To secure it, forward the email to Cindy Boisvert (boisvertc25@macewan.ca) , who will complete the registration. Please do not reply to the email or go to the Welcome Desk. - If you've already registered and paid for a summer camp with personal funds, you can still use AMA funding. In the "Additional Notes" section of the application form, note that you’d like to be refunded to use AMA funds instead. Once approved, email Cindy Boisvert to request a refund to your original payment method.
Summer Camp Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, participants must withdraw from the summer camp seven full business days before the camp start date. Withdrawals made after this deadline will not be refunded, except in cases where valid medical documentation is provided. Missed camp days are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
