Member Appreciation Days return to MRU Recreation from November 24 - 26, 2026! We're celebrating YOU — our amazing members!
Join us for three exciting days filled with perks, surprises, and chances to win big. Here's what you can look forward to:
- One raffle ticket for every visit to Recreation during the 3-day event
- Bonus raffle tickets for completing special activities and challenges
- Great prizes, including free program registration, personal training sessions, an annual gym locker rental, and an annual membership with evening and weekend parking
Our full list of free programming is below, and registration is open now — secure your spot today!
(Note: Drop-in sports do not require registration — simply show up and get playing! However, you can secure your spot in swim and MOVE MORE classes by registering in advance using the links provided.)
| Date |
Time |
Activity |
Location |
3 Day Events
(November 24, 25, 26) |
6:00am - 7:00pm |
Hold On For Your Life: Grip Strength Challenge |
U155 |
| 6:00am - 9:00pm |
Heavyweight Showdown: Sled Edition |
Track |
| Various Times |
Swim Stroke Improvement: Private and Group Clinics |
Pool |
| All Day |
Dyno Challenge: Launch between climbing holds and see how far you can fly |
Climbing Centre |
| All Day |
Past Registration Celebration: show your past proof of registration |
Customer Service Desk |
| All Day |
Swim Workout |
Pool |
| All Day |
Massage Cuffs: Rest and Recovery |
Fitness Centre |
| All Day |
$10 Body Scans (save $20!) |
U145A |
| November 24 |
11:00am - 1:00pm |
Employee Drop-in Basketball |
Stanley Gym North |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Student Drop-in Volleyball |
Stanley Gym South |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Drop-in Basketball |
Triple Gym East & Centre |
| 12:05pm - 12:50pm |
Drop-in MOVE MORE class: Train Rec |
Track |
| 3:15pm - 4:00pm |
Drop-in MOVE MORE class: Student Only Strength |
Track |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
15 Minute Massages |
Fitness Centre |
| November 25 |
11:00am - 1:00pm |
Drop-in Pickleball |
Stanley Gym South |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Drop-in Basketball |
Triple Gym East & Centre |
| 12:05pm - 12:50pm |
Drop-in MOVE MORE class: Hyrox Style |
Track |
| 12:05pm - 12:50pm |
Drop-in MOVE MORE class: Sculpt Pilates |
U159 |
| 1:15pm - 2:30pm |
New Equipment Showcase and Q&A |
Fitness Centre |
| 5:00pm -8:00pm |
15 Minute Massages |
Front of Climbing Centre |
| 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Lead Climbing & Belaying Class |
Climbing Centre |
| November 26 |
11:00am - 1:00pm |
Drop-in Futsal |
Stanley Gym North |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Student Drop-in Volleyball |
Stanley Gym South |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Drop-in Basketball |
Triple Gym East & Centre |
| 12:00pm - 12:45pm |
Drop-in stroke correction |
Pool |
| 12:05pm - 12:50pm |
Drop-in MOVE MORE class: Train Rec |
U159 |
| 1:05pm - 1:50pm |
Drop-in MOVE MORE class: Pilates |
U159 |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm |
Wibit |
Aquatic Centre |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm |
Community Connect Climb |
Climbing Centre |
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Drop-in Pickleball |
Stanley Gym South & North |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
Drop-in Wheelchair Basketball |
Triple Gym East |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
15 Minute Massages |
Track |
We can't wait to celebrate with you! Email recreation@mtroyal.ca or speak with a member of our Customer Service Team if you have any questions.