Open recreation

UNB & REDS Recreation are pleased to offer members and full-time students opportunities to use the sporting facilities on campus for different recreational activities.

Check the schedule to find out what spaces or activities are taking place.

Gym schedule

Open recreation activities

Looking to use the facilities to shoot hoops, play table tennis or can’t make badminton nights work with your schedule. Members and Full-Time Students can access this space during the open rec times booked on the schedule.

See the recreation gym schedule to find out what times are set aside for open recreation. The schedule varies according to events and other bookings.

Equipment that can be signed out includes the following:

  • Basketballs
  • Soccer balls
  • Table tennis paddles
  • Badminton rackets
  • Skipping ropes
  • Volleyballs
  • Boxing gloves
  • Pickle ball equipment
  • Spike ball equipment

You'll need to sign out equipment at the front desk and bring it back when you're done with it.


Welcome to REDS Recreation Badminton, we offer badminton to members and full time Students every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. (Additional Sundays will be offered depending on the recreation gym schedule)

Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, 1st floor

  • Monday – 5 - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday – 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Friday – 5 - 10 p.m.
  • Sunday – 12 - 2 p.m. (Varies according to bookings)

Come Join REDS Recreation at the Open Skate every Tuesday & Thursday at noon. All members and full-time students are welcome. Location: Aitken University Centre (AUC)

  • Oct. 25 – March 30
  • 12 - 1:15 p.m.

Note: There'll be no Open Skate during Reading Week (March 4 - 8) and the two weeks following due to the U Sports/CCAA Curling Championships and Curling Canada Mixed Doubles Curling Championship (March 11 - 22) taking place at the Aitken Centre.

Our final open skate sessions on March 26 and 28.


Members and full-time students have access to drop-in squash courts located at the Lady Beaverbrook Gym.

Users can inquire at the LB Gym front desk to borrow rackets or purchase squash balls.


REDS Recreation is pleased to have partnered with Student Services to offer a bike rental program to members and full-time students.

This program takes place from May 1 until Oct. 30.


Practice your swing on the range

From Feb. 5 - April 19, practice your swing on the range inside the BMO Centre Dome.

  • Wednesdays & Fridays (11:00 am - 2:00 pm)
  • BMO Centre Dome

Fees

  • Drop in (30 minutes): $20
  • Drop in (60 minutes): $30

*Payable in-person at the BMO Centre Dome or CURRIE CENTER, online or over the phone (506) 453-4579.

Register now

For more information contact the Client Services desk in the Richard J. CURRIE CENTER, (506) 453.4579, redsrec@unb.ca.


From Feb. 7 - April 20, join us for soccer inside the BMO dome. 

  • 12 - 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
  • BMO dome

Fees

  • Winter Pass (20 sessions) - $100
  • 10 Session Pass - $65
  • Drop In - $8
  • This includes HST

Register online or in-person at the BMO dome.

Register now

For more information or to book a session, email dsaad@unb.ca or equip@unb.ca.


Summer boat rentals for REDS Recreation members

REDS Recreation has partnered with Second Nature Outdoors to provide members with access to the popular summer boat rental program. Get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful Saint John River!

  • REDS Rec members receive a 50% discount off all rentals.
  • Rentals are available Wednesday to Saturday (June 5 until seasonal closure in September) from 12 noon until 8 p.m.*
  • Online reservations are required and need to be made in advance of rental time. Please select "REDS Rec MEMBER" as customer type during reservation. Rental availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Rentals are available at all Second Nature Outdoors locations; both the Fredericton Small Craft Aquatic Centre (63 Brunswick St.) & the Oromocto Small Craft Centre (992 Onondaga St.) are included. 
  • Choose from any inventory available (kayak, canoe, stand up paddle board, bikes, etc.).*

Members must present their REDS Recreation ID card (or UNB UCard) at the time of rental in order to receive the discount or will be required to pay the full price.

*All rentals times are subject to weather. Rock wall is excluded from availabilty. All rentals are subject to the policies of Second Nature Outdoors.


Registration for faculty/staff summer softball is now open! Registration costs $110 per team.

Leagues will be starting June 14. Games will take place Tuesdays to Fridays from 12 - 1 p.m. at the Queens Square ball fields.

Contact Ben Law for further details and registration information.