North Campus Facilities
South Campus Facilities
Most students pay the Athletics and Recreation Fee with their tuition, and can access the facilities with their ONECard. See all recreational benefits included with the fee. When students are not paying the Athletics and Recreation Fee or are taking time off, costs are listed below.
U of A faculty and staff receive access to certain facilities — such as the Hanson Fitness & Lifestyle Centre, the Aquatic Centre, Wilson Climbing Centre and drop-in facilities and activities — as part of their respective collective bargaining agreements. Enter using your ONEcard. See all recreational benefits open to faculty and staff.
Post-doctoral Fellows, students taking a term off, and members of the general public can purchase a membership to visit our facilities on North Campus or South Campus.
Rates below are per person. Includes access to the Van Vliet Complex (VVC), the Hanson Fitness & Lifestyle Centre (HFLC), the Wilson Climbing Centre (WCC) and North Campus outdoor spaces on a monthly basis. For drop-in rates please see the respective facility.
Memberships can be purchased at the customer service desk (1-241 VVC). To purchase a drop-in pass, a physical government-issued photo ID is required.
Rates do not include GST
| Category | Drop-in Pass | 5 Visit Pass | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Members | $10 | $45 | $55 |
| Alumni, Retired Staff + Families1 of Alumni + Retired Staff | $10 | $45 | $44 |
| Other U of A Staff; Families1 of Students + Staff | $10 | $45 | $31 |
| U of A Students taking a term off | $10 | $45 | $24.97 |
| Special Status Students | $10 | $45 | $31 |
1The definition of "Family" includes spouse and dependents under 18 years old only
U of A students, staff and faculty have access to pools on a drop-in basis. U of A alumni and community members can enjoy the facilities by purchasing a membership or drop-in pass, or by registering in one our of adult or youth swimming programs.
| Category | Single Visit Pass |
|---|---|
| Adults (18-64 yrs) | $6.50 |
| Senior (65+ yrs) | $6.50 |
| Youth (13-17 yrs) | $5.50 |
| Child (6-12 yrs) | $4.50 |
| Under 6 yrs | FREE |
Multi-visit passes are not available for Aquatics Centre
The Wilson Climbing Centre is open to climbers of all ages. If you are bringing young children, please exercise caution in the climbing environment, especially during busy drop-in times. Review our guidelines before bringing children with you. All visitors must sign a waiver or youth informed consent form before entering. High Wall access also requires a facility-specific belay check . Equipment is available for rent or purchase at the Customer Service desk.
| Category | Single Visit Pass | 5 Visit Pass | 10 Visit Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public | $17 | $70 | $140 |
| Staff/Alumni/ACC | $14 | $60 | $120 |
| Under 13 yrs | $12 | N/A | N/A |
Elevate your workout routine with our Group Fitness drop-in passes — the easiest way to try our group fitness classes without committing to a full program. Choose the classes that fit your schedule, explore new formats, and join our energized community whenever it works for you. View the Group Fitness drop-in calendar
| Category | Single Visit Pass | 10 Visit Pass | Term Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public | $15 | $130 | $325 |
| U of A Staff/Alumni | $12 | $110 | $306 |
| U of A Student | $10 | $90 | $265 |
Includes the fitness centre, indoor track, racquet courts and curling at the Saville Community Sports Centre (SCSC) .
The family rate (except for tennis) consists of two adults and up to four dependents under the age of 18 living at the same address. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Memberships can be purchased at one of the customer service desks.
Access to the drop-in court sports programming (basketball, volleyball and badminton) and the indoor track. Does not include fitness centre or tennis court access.
| Category | Day Pass | 10 Visit Pass | 1 Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | $10 | $90 | $40 |
| Seniors (65+) and U of A Staff/Faculty or Alumni | $8 | N/A | $27 |
| Youth (12-17 yrs) and U of A Students | $7 | N/A | $24 |
| Children (11 yrs and under) | $6 | N/A | $20 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 4 dependents under 18 yrs) | $26 | N/A | $66 |
| Category | Day Pass | 10 Visit Pass | 1 Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | $6 | $54 | $17 |
| Seniors (65+) and U of A Staff/Faculty or Alumni | $6 | N/A | $14 |
| Youth (12-17 yrs) and U of A Students | $6 | N/A | $13 |
| Children (11 yrs and under) | $6 | N/A | $9 |
| Family (2 adults + up to 4 dependents under 18 yrs) | N/A | N/A | $29 |
| Category | Day Pass | 10 Visit Pass | Fitness Express1 | 1 Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | $10 | $90 | $33.75 | $45 |
| Seniors (65+) | $9 | N/A | $33.75 | $40.50 |
| U of A Staff, Faculty or Alumni | $9 | N/A | $30.50 | $40.50 |
| AHS, Neil Crawford, Capital Care, and Covenant Health | N/A | N/A | $33.75 | $40.50 |
| U of A Students | $7.50 | N/A | $25 | $33.50 |
| Youth (12-17 yrs) | $7.50 | N/A | N/A | $33.50 |
1 The Fitness Express membership will grant membership holders discounted fees with restricted facility access between the hours of 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday - Friday.
8 plexipave surface indoor courts.
| Category | Monthly (12-month commitment) | Entrance Fee2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Individual (18+) | $176.14 | $480.40 |
| Family3 | $289.22 | $788.79 |
| U of A Staff, Faculty and Alumni | $160 | $436.32 |
| U of A Students (4-month commitment) | $63.84 | N/A |
2 Entrance fees are a one-time fee that is charged when a member joins the tennis club and goes towards upgrades and maintenance of the tennis courts.
3 The family rate for tennis memberships includes four family members at the same residence, with two family members required to be under 25 years old. Each additional family member is $20/month.
Enjoy single-day access to drop-in pickleball from June - July in the Saville Curling Rink.
| Category | Day Pass | 5 Visit Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | $8 | $25 |
| Seniors (65+) and Youth (under 18 yrs) | $7 | $25 |
| U of A Staff/Faculty, Students or Alumni | $7 | $25 |
| Saville Community Sports Centre East Members (Tennis, Curling, Fitness) | $6 | $25 |