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 through our registration website.

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 emailpd@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.

Membership Day Pass 1-Week Pass 10-Visit Pass 1-Month Pass Monthly
Membership (ongoing)
Annual Membership
Employee $7 $15 $63 $50 $40 $400
Employee Spouse - - - - $45 $450

Employee passes and ongoing monthly memberships are not eligible for Access to MacEwan Activities funds.

To purchase or renew an employee membership using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
    Note - A course number is not required.
  2. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

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
$295 4000

To register for Fabulous Four using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1. Browse our fitness and aquatic programs and select a registered course. Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
  2. 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.
  3. You do not need to submit a separate application form for the fitness class. 
  4. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

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.

Find a Trainer

Sessions Public Price Member Price Course Number 
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:

  1. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form. Enter the course number for the number of sessions you'd like in the designated field.
  2. You will receive a confirmation email with booking instructions from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

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.
Leagues start in September, January and May. 

Please note: rec leagues are open to staff, students, and the public.

JOIN a League

To register for a fitness course using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1.  Browse our registration site to explore our rec leagues.
  2. Click on the league you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your application form.
  3. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
  4. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

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. Courses begin in September, January, and May, with spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Convenient lunch-hour classes make it easy to fit in a workout.

Please note: fitness classes are open to staff, students, and the public.

Explore Fitness Classes
To register for a fitness course using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1. 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.
  2. Click on the program you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your application form.
  3. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
  4. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

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. 

Learn to swim and build confidence in the water, or improve your swimming skills and refine your strokes with group or private lessons.

Please note: Group swim lessons are open to staff, students, and the public. Private lessons can be taught one-on-one or shared with a second participant at no additional cost, making it a great option for learning with a friend.

Explore SWIM LESSONS
To register for a fitness course using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1.  Browse our registration site to explore swim lessons being offered. Drop-in lessons are not eligible for Access to MacEwan Activities funds.
  2. Click on the lesson you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your application form.
  3. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
  4. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

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. 

Access to MacEwan Activities funds can be used for comprehensive assessments and individualized treatments to help you reach your goals. 

Explore Athletic Therapy

Sessions Public Price Member Price Course Number
Initial assessment and 1 treatment $86 $78 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:

  1. 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.
  2. You will receive a confirmation email with booking instructions from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.
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