TRU Recreation (Rec) has hit the ground running this semester with a little something for everyone thanks to a full line-up of fall fitness classes and exciting events.
“The main goal is to provide students with a variety of special events, intramural sports and campus fitness classes in hopes that there is a program for all interests. As we know, your academic success is improved when you balance your academic pursuits with recreational opportunities,” said Pina Russo, recreation coordinator.
Aside from the popular free bootcamp classes and intramural sports, a number of exciting new classes are being offered on-campus including: intro to Kangoo, Pound fitness and intro to hoop dance.
A number of spcialty programs are also available to students at an affordable rate through community partnerships with Kix 4 Chix, Kamloops Barre, Cliffside Climbing Gym and Evolve Pilates.
To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, TRU Rec is teaming up with with Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) to host Posin’ for Pink Pier-side, a series of yoga poses at the Riverside Park pier. This event is open to the community by donation, with all proceeds going back to RIH.
“A special role model and inspirational individual who worked here at TRU was diagnosed with breast cancer and was my motivation behind planning this event,” said Russo. “Another is knowing the goals of RIH to build the Rapid Access Breast Health Clinic and its potential to change lives is quite amazing. Any financial support brings RIH one step closer to achieving those goals.”
Other up-coming events
Diggin’ For The Cure, volleyball tournament – Oct. 1 at the TRU Gym.
Poses Poolside – Oct. 2 at Hotel 540.
Flow and Glow Yoga – Oct. 30 at the TRU Gym, recreation studio.
Check out the full list of classes and events.
More information
Pina Russo
Thompson Rivers University
Recreation Coordinator
250-828-5271
prusso@tru.ca
