SPORT and WELLNESS

Macewan employees

Play in a lunchtime sports league, energize your mornings with a class before work, or unwind with a workout or swim in the evening. Sport and Wellness makes it convenient and fun to stay active.

Access to MacEwan Activities Funds

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MacEwan University employees can use their Access to MacEwan Activities fund to pay for eligible Sport and Wellness membership and course fees, up to $1,500 per fiscal year (April 1–March 31).

Funds can be applied to:

  • Annual employee membership
  • Fabulous Four Employee Program
  • Personal Training
  • Registered Fitness Programs
  • Rec Leagues
  • Swim Lessons
  • Athletic Therapy

For more details about the Access to MacEwan Activities Funds and eligibility criteria, visit the Professional Development section of MyPortal.

If an activity is primarily for personal benefit, any funding received for the activity will be assessed as a taxable benefit, as per Revenue Canada regulations. The assessment and corresponding adjustment to your pay cheque will occur in the month following the commencement of the course or activity.

Eligible employees can use their Access to MacEwan Activities Fund towards an annual employee membership. Membership benefits include access to all drop-in classes, the fitness centre, gym, pool, and member rates on registered programs.

Membership Day Pass 1-Week Pass 10-Visit Pass 1-Month Pass Monthly
Membership (ongoing)
Annual Membership
Employee $7 $15 $63 $50 $40 $400
Employee Spouse - - - - $45 $450

Employee passes and ongoing monthly memberships are not eligible for Access to MacEwan Activities funds.

To purchase or renew an employee membership using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
    Note - A course number is not required.
  2. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

Employee Annual Memberships are non-refundable. Employees with an ongoing monthly membership can contact Sport and Wellness to cancel and switch to an annual membership.

This program includes:

  • A 4-month employee membership 
  • One registered fitness course 
  • Access to the NIRSA video library with virtual fitness classes from universities across Canada
  • Wellness for Employee Success handbook

Program start dates: January, May, September

Price Course Number
$295 4000

To register for Fabulous Four using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1. Browse our fitness and aquatic programs and select a registered course. Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
  2. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form. Enter the program code in the designated field and specify which registered course you'd like to take in the "Additional Notes" section.
  3. You do not need to submit a separate application form for the fitness class. 
  4. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

Fabulous Four memberships are non-refundable and cannot be frozen. Existing employee memberships can be frozen for the duration of the program but will not reduce program fees. 

Get one-on-one support tailored to your fitness goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your routine, our certified trainers will help you stay motivated and achieve results. Employees can use their Access to MacEwan Activities Fund to cover the cost of personal training sessions.


Sessions Public Price Member Price Access to MacEwan Activities Course Code
1 x 60-min $86 $78 4003
5 x 60-min $378 $338 4004
10 x 60-min $723 $643 4005
10 x 30-min $398 $358 4007
20 x 30-min $753 $678 4008

 

To purchase personal training sessions using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form. Enter the program code in the designated field and specify which registered course you'd like to take in the "Additional Notes" section.
  2. You will receive a confirmation email with booking instructions from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

Access to MacEwan Activities funds can be used for comprehensive assessments and individualized treatments to help you reach your goals. For more information, visit the athletic therapy page.

Sessions Public Price Member Price Access to MacEwan Activities Course Code
Initial assessment and 1 treatment $86 $78 4012
Initial assessment and 5 treatments $475 $425 4011
Follow-up treatment $78 $70 4013
6 treatments $450 $402 4010

 

Explore Athletic Therapy

To purchase athletic therapy sessions using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
    Note - A course number is not required.
  2. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

Each term, we offer a wide range of registered fitness courses, including yoga, Pilates, cardio, strength, and aquatic fitness. Courses start in September, January, and May, with spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. Convenient lunch-hour classes are also available, making it easy to fit in a workout.

Explore Fitness Classes
To register for a fitness course using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1.  Browse our registration site to explore current fitness and aquatic programs labeled “Registered”. Drop-in classes are not eligible for Access to MacEwan Activities funds.
  2. Click on the program you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your application form.
  3. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
  4. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

Stay active and connect with colleagues, students, and the community through our Rec Leagues, offering a variety of sports like pickleball, badminton, basketball, and volleyball. With some leagues running at lunchtime, it's a convenient way to stay active during the workday.
Leagues start in September, January and May. 

JOIN a League

To register for a fitness course using your Access to MacEwan Activities fund:

  1.  Browse our registration site to explore our rec leagues.
  2. Click on the league you are interested in to view dates, times and obtain the course ID for your application form.
  3. Complete the Access to MacEwan Activities application form.
  4. You will receive a confirmation email from Sport and Wellness within a few days of submitting the application.

Cancellation policies

Get details about our cancellation policies.

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