5 v 5 basketball features men’s and co-ed leagues where teams will receive several games to compete against fellow ballers. The league provides recreational and competitive options for players all wanting to compete at a fun and exciting level. All skill and experience levels are welcome.

• Co-ed League: Minimum of 1 of opposite gender on court at all times
• Referees: TBD
• There are no games October 7 & November 11

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 16 @ 3:00pm

Campus Rec’s Dodgeball League consist of a short season of a seeding tournament including a playoff round. Teams will compete in several games a night of 6 on 6 with 6 balls placed on the court. The main object being to eliminate all of the other team’s players to win each game. Games are generally quick being only 3-5 minutes and teams will be a best of five (5) game series. This timeless classic is a great way to meet new people and to experience the heart of Campus life, adjusting to the chaos.

• Co-ed League: Minimum of 2 of opposite gender on court at all times
• Referees: TBD

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 13th @ 12:00pm

6 v 6 co-ed volleyball features the traditional format of volleyball. It’s a great way to meet new people and fellow volleyball enthusiasts in a relaxed recreational and competitive environment. Teams will receive several weeks of league play with their teams. All skill and experience levels are welcome.

• Co-ed League: Minimum of 2 of opposite gender on court at all times
• Referees: TBD

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 17 @ 3:00pm

5 v 5 basketball features men’s and co-ed leagues where teams will receive several games to compete against fellow ballers. The league provides recreational and competitive options for players all wanting to compete at a fun and exciting level. All skill and experience levels are welcome.

• Co-ed League: Minimum of 1 of opposite gender on court at all times
• Referees: TBD
• There are no games February 18 for Reading Week

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 14 @ 3:00pm

Campus Rec’s Dodgeball League consist of a short season of a seeding tournament including a playoff round. Teams will compete in several games a night of 6 on 6 with 6 balls placed on the court. The main object being to eliminate all of the other team’s players to win each game. Games are generally quick being only 3-5 minutes and teams will be a best of five (5) game series. This timeless classic is a great way to meet new people and to experience the heart of Campus life, adjusting to the chaos.

• Co-ed League: Minimum of 2 of opposite gender on court at all times
• Referees: TBD

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 14 @ 3:00pm

6 v 6 co-ed volleyball features the traditional format of volleyball. It’s a great way to meet new people and fellow volleyball enthusiasts in a relaxed recreational and competitive environment. Teams will receive several weeks of league play with their teams. All skill and experience levels are welcome.

• Co-ed League: Minimum of 2 of opposite gender on court at all times
• Referees: TBD
• No Games February 18 (Reading Week)

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 13 @ 3:00pm

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
11:00am - 1:30pm
Grande Prairie campus - Parking Lot C

Grab a hockey stick and join the crowd in an easy-going, recreational hockey game basking in the beautiful fall weather on GPRC Campus. This is an ongoing scrimmage game amongst those wanting to play – come and go as you please. Come for the hockey. Stay for the BBQ.

Equipment will be provided, but players are welcome to bring their own road hockey sticks if they prefer. Extra hockey sticks and goalie equipment will be provided - Skates are not needed.

Price

This is a FREE event, open to GPRC Students, Staff and Faculty.

Registration

Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 17, 2019 at 4:00pm

Want to put a team in for some 1 on 1 competition? Fill out a Team Roster form at the Fitness Centre and we’ll organize the schedule. Or click ‘Attend’ on our Facebook event, and just drop by the event and start playing!

Contact

For more information on this event, find us on Facebook or contact

Joel Thibault Campus Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Centre
	Office: K111A Phone: (780) 539-2436 Email: JThibault@GPRC.ab.ca Web: Visit Website

November 4 - 8, 2019
Grande Prairie campus - Gymnasium

KIN Games will represent a taste of the culture, and vibrancy that is found in the PEAK and Campus Rec departments at GPRC. Participants will receive a positive experience being active, connecting with peers and their campus, and build memories that will last a lifetime. GPRC KIN Games are an exciting opportunity to witness firsthand the fitness and wellness culture through PEAK, Campus Rec and the College; gaining a high energy experience.

Challenge yourself in the 4 main categories: Academics, Athletics, Dance, & Spirit. Teams are expected to participate in every challenge throughout the week. It is up to the team to determine their participant’s schedule to ensure they have an appropriate number of representatives at the scheduled activity.

• Academics - Various challenges will include trivia and brainteasers type questions and some physical activities that all college students should be equipped to answer and perform. Points will be awarded for session attendance.
• Athletics - Various fun and engaging games activities will have students excited for more. A minimum of 5 members of a team MUST be present to compete in the sports activity. Precise activities will be determined closer to the event. Points will be awarded for session attendance.
• Dance - Each team will prepare and perform a dance as a component of the event. The rules and criteria for the dance competition will be posted on the website and included in the team package in advance. A sample score sheet will also be provided. The dance will take place in the centre of the gymnasium and every member of your team MUST attend. Points will be awarded for session attendance.
• Spirit - Points will be awarded as follows:
  • Spirit Demonstrated at Dance, Sports & Academic challenges (50% of Spirit Score)
  • Consistent/Matching Team Uniforms (25% of Spirit Score)
  • Overall Team Attendance (25% of Spirit Score)
  • Extra points per person from other department outside of PEAK (ex. Science, Fine Arts, etc.); inclusiveness

Competition Details

• All GPRC Students are able to sign up and compete, but participants must be 18 years of age as of November 3rd, 2019
• Games will take place in the GPRC Gymnasium
• Teams will compete in a variety of activities throughout the scheduled times during the week on the event. Points will be awarded to teams and the team with the highest number of points at the end of the week wins the entire KIN Games
• On the final day of the event, there will be a huge inflatable obstacle course for everyone to enjoy. Teams will compete in the activities and have the final chance to earn their teams some points toward the overall score.
• The KIN Games Schedule will be released in October

Price

The cost is $60.00 per team; and $3/person after 10 people on your roster

Registration

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Friday, October 11th, 2019
Registration deadline: Monday, October 28th, 2019

Registration is open to everyone. Stop by the Fitness Centre Desk to pick up your registration form.

Contact

For more information on this event, find us on Facebook or contact

Joel Thibault Campus Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Centre
	Office: K111A Phone: (780) 539-2436 Email: JThibault@GPRC.ab.ca Web: Visit Website

Friday, January 31, 2019
4:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Grande Prairie Campus Gymnasium

Biking is tough, mental health is tougher! Bike to your heart's content and help us raise awareness for mental health on campus.

Enter a team to do your part and sweat, while watching our Wolves Volleyball teams take on the Lakeland Rustlers. The farther you pedal, the better your chances of winning some great prizes.

Details

• Challenge will take place during the Wolves women’s & men’s Volleyball home games in the Gym.
• Team rosters will be comprised of 2 – 10 people. Five hours of total riding time, so you decide how many people to recruit! The team with the most distance in five hours, wins.
• This event is open to all students, staff, faculty & friends. All skill levels welcome.

Donate Non-Perishable Food Items:

• Donate non-perishable food items and be entered into a draw for your chance to win a Wolves t-shirt.
• All items will go to the GPRC Room O’Plenty which will help students and families on campus.

Grand March Lead Up Event

Join our student athletes as we march the halls of GPRC on Wednesday, January 29th during community hour (11:30 – 1:00 pm) to make as much noise as we can for Mental Health. Participants will cheer, bang drums and encourage the rest of campus to attend the Make Some Noise event in the gym on Friday, January 31st.

Participant Incentives

• Event t-shirt
• Entered into a draw – prize to be announced
• Access to complimentary snack food, fruit & drinks
• Make a difference by promoting awareness for positive Mental Health at GPRC

Price

• GPRC Student: $10.00 per Person
• GPRC Staff / General Public: $20.00 per Person

Registration

There are only 20 spots available, so register NOW! To make sure you get your spot, email Krista Mitchell. Registration is open to everyone, and we encourage GPRC students from all campuses to participate.

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 27th, 2020. To register, email Joel Thibault or Krista Mitchell.

Contact

For more information on this event, find us on Facebook or contact

Joel Thibault Campus Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Centre
	Office: K111A Phone: (780) 539-2436 Email: JThibault@GPRC.ab.ca Web: Visit Website

Wednesday, February 5, 2020
10:00am - 1:30pm
Grande Prairie campus - Theatre Concourse

GPRC Campus Recreation, Be Fit For Life (BFFL) and the Heart & Stroke Foundation are combining efforts to host a fun and interactive event to promote and create awareness for Physical and Mental Health on campus. This childhood activity is coming to GPRC as a fun reminder of the many ways we can maintain healthy and active lifestyles even with those busy schedules. The Jump Rope event – College Edition – has numerous ways to have fun and will quickly become a favourite people look forward to each year.

Enter to win multiple prizes by participating in some easy-going to challenging exercises!

• Jump Off & Jump A Thon Contest – Enter by Donation
• Jump Rope Activities (timed, # of rotations, etc.)
• Hoop Challenge
• Double Dutch
• Draws and a Prize Wheel

Open the Door and go for it!

Winter Walk Day encourages people across Alberta to be active outdoors in winter. More than 800 organizations and 100,000 Albertans took part last year. This is a fun FREE provincial event to inspire people to go outdoors and show everyone how easy it is to lead active and healthy lifestyles all year around. During the event, participants are asked to walk around the Muskoseepi Park Reservoir Trail next to GPRC campus at their own leisure. Throughout the walk, participants will be invited to take part in some small activities provided if they choose. This is a fantastic event for those who enjoy walks, hikes, causal activity with others, and wish to take a break from their usual work schedule.

Price

The cost to participate is FREE, but donations for the Heart & Stroke Foundation are encouraged!

Registration

No formal registration required. Simply stop by to check out the action, have some fun doing the activities, win some cool prizes and come support Campus Recreation, BFFL and the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Contact

For more information on this event, find us on Facebook or contact

Joel Thibault Campus Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Centre
	Office: K111A Phone: (780) 539-2436 Email: JThibault@GPRC.ab.ca Web: Visit Website

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Grande Prairie campus - Gymnasium

Think you're a true Basketball Shooter? Think you've got a top-notch 3pt shot? Just grew up shooting around on the driveway and think basketball is fun? Well then this event is for you! The 3pt shooting challenge is a classic basketball competition that will challenge even the best of basketball players to those who simply fancy themselves a crack shot. Take out all the other factors of the game for a moment and ‘Let Those Buckets Rain!’

Competition Details

• Individual Registration Entries
• Each player will have 75 seconds to shoot 30 balls from five (5) stations located outside the 3-point perimeter
• Each station will have four (4) balls each worth 1 point, plus the 'Moneyball' worth 2 points; totalling five (5) basketballs
• Players must shoot all five (5) balls before moving onto the next Shooting Station
• Players will shoot and those with the most number of 3 pointers made moves onto the next round
• Once the 75 second clock runs out, no more balls may be attempted or will count toward the player’s overall total
• Event Staff will assist with the rebounding and station setup to ensure each shooter has an optimal experience

Side Activities

• Gaming Station: enjoy games like Mario Kart and more while you wait or are done competing
• Spikeball: Play this rising rec game with a few people and find out why it’s become so popular
• Half-Court Shooting Challenge: registered players will receive an opportunity to win prizes for making a shot from half-court

Price

The cost to participate is $8 per person

Registered participants will receive the following perks:

• Access to Warm Up Station, Video Game Station
• Complimentary food and drinks
• Each player will be entered into a draw for a chance to win fantastic door prizes

Registration

Registration deadline is Thursday March 5, 2020

Registration is open to everyone, including GPRC students from all campuses. Stop by the Fitness Centre Desk to pick up your registration form.

Contact

For more information on this event, find us on Facebook or contact

Joel Thibault Campus Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Centre
	Office: K111A Phone: (780) 539-2436 Email: JThibault@GPRC.ab.ca Web: Visit Website

Thursday, April 9th, 2020
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Grande Prairie campus - Gymnasium

Round up your troops and sign up for one of the biggest Rec events of the year, the Howlers Cup! Enjoy a full day of dodgeball, food, drinks, and a chance to win many great prizes!

Details

• Teams will compete in the 6 on 6 person classic.
• We'll have FREE Burgers for all participants and spectators provided by the Student’s Association, and beverages will be available for purchase at low rates! (Food and drink provided while supplies last)
• The winning team will earn themselves a Campus Rec Championship T-Shirts, have its name etched onto the famous Howlers Cup Trophy, and receive 12 tickets to the famous Meltdown Party hosted by Howlers Lounge.
• Additional prize categories for: Best Dressed Team, Best Team Name, and Spirit Award

Spectators Welcome!

Don't forget the 5 D’s of dodgeball… “Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive.. and Dodge!”

Price

The cost to participate is $65 per team

Registration

Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Registration is open to everyone, including students from all GPRC campuses. Stop by the Fitness Centre Desk to pick up your registration form.

Contact

For more information on this event, find us on Facebook or contact

Joel Thibault Campus Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Centre
	Office: K111A Phone: (780) 539-2436 Email: JThibault@GPRC.ab.ca Web: Visit Website