September 2011
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By Jill Slattery on September 30, 2011
YOU ARE A COUCH POTATO! It’s time to shape up or ship out, my friend! You spend too much time on the couch, surfing the net or watching TV, and not enough time pumping those muscles! What we recommend: Pick up the 2011/2012 REC Guide at the Student Recreation Centre across the street from Gage [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 30, 2011
KEEP IT UP! YOU’RE DOING GREAT! You keep a balanced lifestyle with just the right amount of exercise and fun! You keep your body replenished after working out in order to let your muscles heal and grow. You know how to treat yourself and keep things in moderation. What we recommend: Keep it up! You’re [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 30, 2011
YOU’RE A FITNESS FREAK! Tone it down a notch, will ya’! You’re tiring out your body and not giving it enough time to heal in between workouts. Worse than that, you’re not taking in enough calories to keep yourself happy and healthy! To be fit, you don’t need to be an exercise addict. What we [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 30, 2011
Are you overdoing it, doing it just right, or not doing it at all? Find out what kind of athlete you are in this REC Life quiz!
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By bpastro on September 30, 2011
REC leagues have started up and the action has been very intense so
far! With midterms starting up it’s easy to become lost in your
studies, but why not take a break and come on down to watch a
basketball game?
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By UBC REC Media on September 30, 2011
Photo Friday: The best photos from the month of September. See what made the cut and come back next week for all new photos!
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By Ian Schultz on September 29, 2011
Learn more about some of UBC’s “hidden” rec spots!
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By sagadorel on September 28, 2011
The Health Promotions team will be back in action this Thursday with Re)(ercise! This week the team will be hitting the Wreck Beach Stairs. Up for the challenge? Meet at the Wreck Beach Stairs at 12:30. All abilities welcome. Each week will be a different location so make sure you check out UBC REC Twitter [...]
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By UBC REC Media on September 28, 2011
Meet your UBC REC 2011/12 Media Team: the crew responsible for making UBC REC look its prettiest.
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By Tegan Stusiak on September 27, 2011
A special ‘congrats’ to TweedSl (Vanier) and Nootka (Totem) for their wins in the “Day of the Longboat REZ Competition”.
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By Zahra Khamisa on September 26, 2011
Read all about this year’s Fall Tennis Open tournament!
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By sagadorel on September 26, 2011
It’s almost Day of the Longboat’s 25th birthday, but did you know longboats have been gracing the shores of Vancouver for centuries? On October 1st and 2nd, over than 3000 UBC students, staff, faculty will hit the waters off of Jericho Sailing Centre for the 25th annual Day of the Longboat race. The unique event [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 23, 2011
Are you a UBC commuter student? Find out how to maximize your time, comfort, and mental state with these tips for long distance students!
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By sagadorel on September 21, 2011
More free fitness starts up Thursday at 12:30. Kicking yourself for not taking advantage of those free Shopping Week classes? Fear not, UBC REC’s Health Promotions team is bringing Re)(ercise back for another year of fun, friends, and fitness! The best part? It’s completely free! Starting every Thursday at 12:30, Re)(ercise is an hour of [...]
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By Jill Slattery on September 20, 2011
Get spicy in the kitchen this week!
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By bpastro on September 19, 2011
It’s easy to get lost in the excitement and forget about a key piece of equipment. Fortunately REC is here to help, with an outline of the equipment you need for each league!
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By sagadorel on September 19, 2011
Week 2 of Instructional classes is now underway. The word ‘free‘ has always been a word that instantly draws the attention of budget-minded students. Every term, students can try the classes during the first week of the Instructional Classes term for free! This past week’s Shopping Week saw hundreds of UBC students flock to the [...]
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By bpastro on September 15, 2011
Interested in joining a REC league but don’t have a team to play with? Worry no more, just head on down to the SRC today(Sept 15th) at 5pm for the free agent meeting!
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By Jayne Spooner on September 14, 2011
It’s fall at the beautiful UBC Vancouver campus. Vibrantly colourful leaves are coating the walkways, there’s a crisp breeze in the air, and a growing anticipation for UBC REC’s largest fall event and the largest voyageur canoe boat race in all of North America – the Day of the Longboat. Since 1987, the [...]
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By Danielle Ghag on September 14, 2011
Day of the Longboat’s “Big Shot Yacht” Competition is back and better than ever. Find out how to win your Longboat registration by entering this wacky fun contest!
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By Jill Slattery on September 12, 2011
Find a friend and experience the ‘Amazing Race’ REC style.
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By sagadorel on September 9, 2011
The only thing better than the sauce is the UBC REC team, Health Promotions!
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By cjborchert on September 8, 2011
Meet this year’s Health Promotions team & get all the scoop on Shopping Week.
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By bpastro on September 8, 2011
The beginning of the school year is upon us, and as summer starts to fade away and the books come out, it’s important not to forget about fitness. REC leagues are a great way to stay active and fit throughout the school year. Here are five reasons why you should join REC leagues! 1. Meet [...]
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By mztan on September 7, 2011
Photos from the 2011 Point Grey Triathlon on July 17, 2011.
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By Tegan Stusiak on September 6, 2011
You might have noticed some changes on the Point website. In order to serve the UBC Community better, we’ve moved to Wordpress!
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By Jill Slattery on September 6, 2011
It’s already September, and that means REC is gearing up for another year filled with adrenaline pumping, heart stopping, and absolutely fun activities!
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By Tegan Stusiak on September 2, 2011
Keep your study spirits high by fueling up with this easy healthy meal.
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By Tegan Stusiak on September 2, 2011
From matching socks to coloured Pumas, get your team looking like pros.
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