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Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre has the following facilities available to College students and staff.

Change Rooms
Men's/Women's change rooms have lockers and showers available. (patrons must supply own lock)

Weightroom
Includes individual workstations with numerous free weights, squat racks, bench presses etc.

Cardio room
Complete with treadmills, elliptical trainers, climb steppers, spinning/stationary bikes.

Racquet Ball Court
Court bookings can be made at the Campus Rec Office. You may book one day in advance, with the exception being Sunday when the booking can be made on Friday. 

Climbing Wall 
The Brent Batke Memorial, Climbing Wall offers 800 square feet of vertical challenge with double overhang, corner crevices and five top-roped belay points that will offer a challenge to novice and serious climbers alike. The wall is open Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. from the end of October to the beginning of April for recreational climbing by students and staff members. 

 

Fitness Centre Membership Fees
Students: free

Family of students: free

Staff: $45 for 5 months

Important Note:
ALL USERS OF THE FACILITY MUST BE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. 

We reserve the right to ask for identification before accessing our facility. Portage College Fitness Centre reserves the right to terminate an individual's access for inappropriate behaviour towards the facility, College staff and students.
Hours of Use
Access to our facility is available 6 days a week, September through June. 


September to June 
Monday to Thursday: 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
July and August Hours - closed

Portage College Fitness Centre reserves the right to change fees and hours of operation when deemed necessary and without prior notice.

Weightroom, Cardio, and Gym Use Etiquette
  • NO street clothes while using the weightroom/cardio room
  • NO FOOD OR DRINKS in weightroom/cardio room except water bottles and sport drinks. NO FOOD OR DRINKS in the gym.
  • RETURN all weights to the racks after each use.
  • DO not clutter floor with weightroom equipment.
  • All gym equipment must be returned to its proper place in the equipment room.
  • NO cologne/perfume due to asthmatic reaction.
  • WIPE down workstation upholstery after each use (spray bottles and towels supplied).
  • NO children under 16 allowed in the gym while you work out in cardio or weightroom areas
  • PLEASE report nonworking equipment to Campus Recreation staff.
  • PATRONS must keep their shirts on.
  • YOU must have clean athletic footwear for weightroom, cardio room and gym use.

     
FIRE ALARM - In case of a fire alarm going off, we ask that you go to the Climbing Wall corner and stay there until the all clear sign is given.

LOCK DOWN - In case of a lock down, patrons are asked to follow staff instructions and go into a designated room, turn off all lights and keep very quiet. Staff will make sure all doors are secured.