Vikes
Recreation

Drop-in and short-term memberships

We offer limitless possibilities for drop-in fitness and impromptu fun. Whether you want to workout, shoot some hoops, play squash, or go climbing, there is something for everyone!

Drop-in sports provide an easy way to stay active. Free for UVic students, staff & faculty, CARSA provides an opportunity to play and try a variety of sports year-round.

For questions about memberships, passes and services please read our FAQ or contact the CARSA Membership Services Desk at 250-472-4000.

Special offers

Vikes Fit Plus Trial Membership

Interested in trying a CARSA membership? Enjoy the benefits of the Vikes Fit Plus membership for seven days for only $20. Your week-long trial begins on the day you purchase it and is valid for seven consecutive days.
This one-time purchase option will allow you to sample what is available at Vikes Recreation.

Purchase membership

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services.

Vikes Active app! 📱

Our app lets you connect to all the programs, offerings and facilities we offer via your phone: check schedules, reserve squash courts, register for classes, check facility hours and more!

More details

See all currently running promotions at Vikes Recreation.

Short-term memberships

Need a shorter membership for our facilities? We have you covered.

CARSA one month

Get a one-month membership to different CARSA facilities and programs.

CARSA Fitness Weight Centre, McKinnon Pool and Ian Stewart Complex drop-in activities$75
Group Fitness$90
Purchase membership

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services.

Climbing one month

Scale new heights! Come and climb at CARSA with our one-month climbing membership!

Climbing one month$75
Purchase membership

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services.

View the climbing info page.

Mind Body Wellness Membership

Open to everyone! If you are into yoga, meditation and improving your wellness, the mind body wellness membership is perfect for you! Choose between ten classes per week, offered mornings, lunchtimes, evenings and Saturdays. Participate in as many classes as you want!

Mind Body Wellness per term$120
Purchase membership

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services.

View the mind body wellness info page.

Pickleball one month

Interested in playing pickleball? Come and play at CARSA with our one-month pickleball membership!

Pickleball one month$65
Purchase membership

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services.

View the pickleball info page.

Squash one month

Interested in playing squash? Come and play at CARSA with our one-month squash membership!

Squash one month$65
Purchase membership

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services.

View the squash info page.

McKinnon and Ian Stewart Complex only

Adult

4 months$100
8 months$200
12 months$273

Youth (age 14–18)

4 months$80
8 months$160
12 months$218

Child (age 6–13)

4 months$60
8 months$120
12 months$164
Purchase membership

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services.

Drop-in passes

Don’t have a membership and want to use our facilities try a fitness program? Or, if you have a membership and want to use a different part of our facilities—drop-in passes are for you.

View available Vikes Recreation drop-in activities like squash, pickleball, weights, volleyball, basketball, hockey, swimming and more.

Pickleball

We offer drop-in for pickleball.

Per person (all ages)$7.50
Purchase pass

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services to purchase your drop-in pass.

View pickleball info page.

Group Fitness

We offer drop-in for our Group Fitness programs.

Member$10
Non-member$20
Purchase pass

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services to purchase your drop-in pass.

View group fitness programs and schedule.

CARSA Fitness Weight Centre

We offer drop-in for the CARSA Fitness Weight Centre.

Member$10
Non-member$15
Purchase pass

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services to purchase your drop-in pass.

View Fitness Weight Centre information.

CARSA Climbing Centre

We offer drop-in for the CARSA Climbing Centre.

Member$10
Non-member$15
Purchase pass

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services to purchase your drop-in pass.

View climbing programs and schedule.

CARSA family pricing

Drop-in for CARSA activities.

Non-members

Family (2 adults + 2 children)$30
Youth (age 14–18)$10
Child (age 6–13)$7
Child (5 and under)-
Purchase pass

Or visit us at CARSA Membership Services to purchase your drop-in pass.

McKinnon and Ian Stewart Complex

Members

Access to McKinnon and ISC is included with all memberships.

Non-members

Adult$7.75
Family (2 adults + 2 children)$15
Youth (age 14–18)$7
Child (age 6–13)$4

Visit us at CARSA Membership Services to purchase your drop-in pass.

Prices effective as of September 1, 2023. All membership prices include GST.