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UPEI ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time is an opportunity for UPEI students to participate in recreational sports and activities on campus at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre gymnasiums.

How to Book ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time

Please email Angela Marchbank at amarchbank@upei.ca and provide your name, student ID number, and the group you represent.

Available facility times

Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre
Winter Semester (January 18 to April 1, 2026)

• Sundays, Gymnasium A: 6:00–9:30 pm
• Wednesdays, Gymnasium C: 6:00–9:00 pm

These times are reserved for ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time only, and do not have a fee attached.

GET ACTIVE WITH CAMPUS REC SUNDAYS!

UPEI Campus Life Program and the UPEI ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Union are teaming up to bring you weekly Campus Rec programming—exclusively for UPEI students! Join us every Sunday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 pm in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre's Gymnasiums B and C for fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Whether you're looking to stay active, meet new people, or just unwind before the week begins, there's something for everyone!

Guidelines for Booking ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time Space

To ensure fair and organized access to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time, please review the following guidelines:

• Advance booking required: All space requests must be submitted at least one month in advance.
• UPEI student access only: ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time is reserved exclusively for UPEI full-time students.
• Eligible groups: Bookings must be made by recognized campus groups such as the Business Society, Residence Life, AVC and Engineering student groups, Campus Life programs, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Union clubs and similar student-led organizations.
• Fair use guidelines: No group may monopolize space or booking times. If your group is seeking additional time beyond what’s available through ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec, you may contact Stephanie Knickle, Manager of Campus and Community Recreation at sknickle@upei.ca to rent facility space.
• Note for varsity teams and clubs: Varsity sport teams and clubs are not eligible to book ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time, as they already have designated facility access.

Let’s keep ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time fair, inclusive, and fun for all UPEI students!

Schedule

• Sunday, January 18, 6:00–8:45 pm — Gym A — ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Union Volleyball Club
• Wednesday, January 21, 6:00–8:00 pm — Gym C — AVC ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´s
• Wednesday, January 21, 8:00–9:00 pm — Gym C — Badminton Drop in
• Wednesday, January 28, 6:00–9:00 pm — Gym C — Badminton Drop in
• Sunday, February 1, 6:00–8:15 pm — Gym A — AVC ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´s
• Sunday, February 8, 6:00–8:45 pm — Gym A — ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Union Volleyball Club
• Wednesday, February 18, 6:00–9:00 pm — Gym C — ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Union Volleyball Club
• Wednesday, January 25, 6:00–9:00 pm — Gym C — Badminton Drop in
• Sunday, March 1, 6:00–8:45 pm — Gym A — ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Union Volleyball Club
• Sunday, March 15, 6:00–8:15 pm — Gym A — AVC ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´s
• Wednesday, March 18, 6:00–9:00 pm — Gym C — Badminton Drop in
• Sunday, March 29, 6:00–8:45 pm — Gym A — ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Union Volleyball Club

What activities can and cannot be played on certain courts in the main gymnasium

• No badminton or pickleball in Gymnasium A or B (main court) because there are no lines or hole posts available.
• There is no indoor hockey or field hockey in Gymnasium A or B (main court) due to possible damage to the main court floor.
• There is no indoor cricket in Gymnasium A, B, or C due to possible damage to the floor.
• Any other facility booking requests will cost a fee and will need to be booked by contacting Stephanie Knickle, Manager; Campus and Community Recreation - sknickle@upei.ca.
  Guidelines for facility spaces and behaviour and conduct
• All participants must abide by the rules and policies of the facility. Failure to comply can result in suspension from facility and programs.
• Allowing someone else to use your identification to gain access to the UPEI ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Rec Time will result in suspension as well as notification to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Services as a violation of the UPEI ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Code of Conduct. Providing your university identification to another student for their unauthorized access to a university building is a violation of:
  • Section 7.3 (o): unauthorized entry or access to any part of campus or willingly allowing others to do so.
  • Section 7.3 (q): forgery, misuse, or alteration of any University document or record.
• We will have a gym monitor present to help set up the necessary equipment, but no officials or referees will run activities or sports.  

Equipment we have

Athletics and Recreation has the following equipment for use in the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre and the UPEI Turf. Basketball balls, outdoor soccer balls, indoor soccer balls (futsal), volleyballs, pickleball racquets and balls; ultimate frisbees; Spikeball; dodgeballs, badminton racquets and shuttles.

• Miscellaneous items including pylons and pinnies.
• Nets and poles for:  
  • full court volleyball
  • small court volleyball (use a badminton court with taller poles)
  • badminton
  • pickleball

Committee

Representatives on the Committee include 

• Angela Marchbank and Jonathan Lane from UPEI Athletics and Recreation
• Caitlyn Sallavo, Vice-President, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Life (UPEI’s ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Union)
• Jonathan Hewitt and Inara Bhalesha from UPEI Campus Life
• Kelton Thomason from Ancillary Services and UPEI Residence

The Committee meets quarterly to determine the activity schedule, respond to requests from the student population, and listen to feedback.