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Recreation for everyone at CARSA
The University of Victoria is committed to providing inclusive and accessible recreation and leisure opportunities for all students, staff and community members. Is there something we could do to make your CARSA experience more inclusive or accessible? Please contact mvlahiotis@uvic.ca.
The AIR Program (Advocacy for Inclusive Recreation) is a collaborative program hosted by the Office of Student Life, Vikes Athletics and Recreation, Native Students Union, Gender Empowerment Centre, Society for Students with a Disability, Students of Colour Collective, and UVic Pride Collective. This program is for students who identify as members of the aforementioned Advocacy groups on Campus. The goal of AIR is to provide access in an inclusive, safe, and equitable manner to students of the five UVic Advocacy groups on campus. We want to provide accessible movement-activities that will promote wellness and community on campus.
Read more about the AIR program here!
View photos of some of the adaptive equipment and facilities at CARSA.
If you are attending a varsity basketball game in CARSA, hearing assist systems are available. Download the user guide (PDF).
Is there a piece of adaptive equipment you would like to see at CARSA? Contact mvlahiotis@uvic.ca.
Questions about inclusion and accessibility at Vikes Recreation?
Email: mvlahiotis@uvic.ca
Inclusion and accessibility programs take place all over the CARSA and McKinnon facilities. Check individual program details for exact location. View map.
Consistent with UVic’s values, we acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
This schedule is for the next term/session of programs beginning May 6. Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Note: There are no programs on Jul. 1, Aug. 4, Sep. 1, Sep. 30, Oct. 13, Nov. 11 due to holidays.
ACCESSIBLE
Campus Security Services provides a safe walk service, which is available to members of the University Community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The escort service is provided from building to building, building to vehicle, and vice versa within the boundaries of the campus, including Ian Stewart Complex.
When receiving a call for an escort, the Security Officers taking the request will make every possible attempt to have the safe walk service to your location as soon as possible. However, at times situations, eg., heavy call load, weather conditions, etc., do arise that may delay the escort. A call back number will enable us to contact you in the event of a lengthy delay.
Safewalk can also be requested by calling from any of Campus Security's 15 Direct Dial Phones located around the University campus.
Requirements: Any staff/student can access Campus Safe Walk services.
Class level: All welcome.
Location: SafeWalk services are offered anywhere on campus.
Dates: January 1 – December 31
Time:
Program contact: • 250-721-7599 • https://uvic.ca/security/home/safewalk/
NEW ACCESSIBLE
AIR and GEM are excited to introduce our new pilot: Drop-in Weight Training!
This free, beginner-friendly weights class is open to all self-identified women and gender diverse UVic students.
No registration required!
The session is designed to help you:
What to bring:
Class level: All welcome. Beginner friendly 😊.
Location: TRX
Dates: June 25
Time: Wednesday at 6:00PM–7:00PM
Program contact:
NEW
✨ VOGUE NIGHT! ✨
In honour of Pride Month, AIR and the Pride Collective are hosting a celebratory, movement-filled evening led by the incredible Ralph Escamillan, an award-winning queer Canadian-Filipinx artist, educator & community leader.
Join us for a FREE 2-hour workshop exploring the historic roots of voguing and learning voguing fundamentals in a supportive, joyful space.
🌈 This event is intentionally for 2S&LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC UVic students.
Class level: -- Select level --.
Instructor: Ralph Escamillan
Location: Gwynne Studio
Dates: July 2
Time: Wednesday at 7:00PM–9:00PM
Program contact:
RegisterAll prices valid as of September 1, 2024. All prices include GST.
UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive community. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities; persons who identify as women; and persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. We recognize that many of these identities intersect and that therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value the contributions that each person brings, and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our community.
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