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Schedule of OfferingsMay 2008
Walks:
Walk the Ring this SpringDates: Every Monday and ThursdayTimes: VaryLocation: Start from anywhere on Ring RoadHost: EveryoneThis is a community lead walking group with staggered start times for your convenience. See the full schedule on the Events and Guided Walks page of the Active U website (activeu.uvic.ca).
Discovering Arbutus CoveDate: Tuesday, May 6Time: 12:05 to 1:00 pmLocation: Outside Campus SecurityHost: Rebecca Chow (HUMR)Come and discover this little know gem of a sandy beach just steps from the UVIC campus. This walk is approximately 3.5 kilometers and includes walking on sand and stairclimbing. This tour leaves from outside Campus Security.
Ring RambleDate: Tuesday, May 13Time: Noon – 1:00 pmLocation: Petch FountainHost: David Brown (LIBR)Curious about the history of the UVIC campus? Come put some steps on your pedometer and learn a few tidbits about the major buildings around campus. This tour is fully accessible.
Join the BUSI WalkersDates: Every Tuesday in MayTime: Noon – 1:00 pmLocation: BEC & David Strong BreezewayHost: Heather Ranson (BUSI)Heather will lead a 4 km walk that includes the Sinclair Hill.
Prizes*:
Celebrating our First & second month
April 26 - $75.00 Gift Certificate &May 26 - Leki Spin Nordic walking poles
from FRONTRUNNERS.
•To qualify for these random draws, you must be a UVIC student, faculty or staff member and have logged steps within the last seven days of the draw date.
Events:
Exploring your fitness personality profileDate: Thursday, May 15Time: Noon – 1 pmLocation: David Strong C112Host: Rebecca Chow (HUMR)
Ever wondered why you stick with some activities but not others? Come and explore Dr. James Gavin’s work on “fitness personality” and learn how to use the seven (7) psychosocial traits to identify activities that you are more likely to find satisfying, and therefore stick to doing.
Nordic Pole Walking DemonstrationDate: To be confirmedTime: Noon – 2 pmLocation: McKinnon GymHosts: FRONTRUNNERS & VIKES Rec.
Nordic Walking is a way to improve cardiovascular stamina while engaging up to 90% of your muscles. Pole walkers have reported reductions in muscle tension and pain in their neck and shoulder regions, greater mobility of their neck and spine, and increased safety when walking on slippery surfaces (International Nordic Walking Association). Come join FRONTRUNNERS and VIKES Recreation to learn more.
Charting your course – with GIS MappingDate: Thursday, May 29Time: Noon – 1pmLocation: BEC 160 (Computer Lab)Host: Rebecca Chow (HUMR)
Ever wondered how to get somewhere using back roads or the paths at the end of cul-de-sacs. Would you like to know how to get from A to B without walking/cycling up the BIG hill or on the busy road. This session will show you how to use on-line mapping tools from Saanich and CRD.
Related Events:
Gearing up for Bike to Work WeekPlans are being finalized for on campus events from Thurs, May 29 to Sat, June 7 including:
• Commuter Cycling and Safe Cycling courses• Celebration Stations• Cycling & Looking Great for the Office• Slowest Bike Ride Contest• Electric Bike Test Rides• Demo of Family Commuter options• Bike-in Movie
Visit UVIC Bicycle User Committee’s website for more information (web.uvic.ca/uvbikes/).
Contest:
Your Favourite UVIC Walking Routes
We want to hear about your favourite walking routes on and around the campus. Send a map showing your walking route to Active U (c/o Human Resources) by May 31. Entries will qualify to win a $20 Dining Card donated by Housing Foods and Conference Services.