Owen Sound Fitness Centre Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
The Fitness Centre on the Georgian College Owen Sound Campus has been completely re-developed and is now open for students and staff.
It was a monumental day that will have a huge impact for years to come at the Georgian College Owen Sound campus.
The Fitness Centre has undergone a massive state-of-the-art re-development that will better serve the students and staff at the Owen Sound campus.
To start, the new Fitness Centre has more than doubled in size and the area has grown to 4,247 square feet, allowing for more and new equipment to be featured.
There are new technological improvements as well with an integrated audio/video system that features 17 televisions, free wifi and LED lighting throughout the centre. A new access control system provides advanced security features for safety to members and visitors.
In addition to the re-development, operating hours have extended which gives expanded access to fitness members and provides more on-campus jobs for students.
The funding for the project came from a portion of the $7.2 million donation made last year to the college by the Georgian College Students' Association, which was the largest donation the college has ever received.
"Georgian College students lead busy lives with varied schedules, and we wanted more options to enhance our student experience," said Ryder Christensen, President of the Georgian College Student Association at the Owen Sound Campus.
"Our job at the GCSA is to do what's best for all students and to look ahead to all the possibilities. Just as we have reaped the benefits of projects invested in by past councils, so do we believe it's important to leave a legacy for future students."
The Fitness Centre celebrated its grand re-opening on Nov. 28 and offers memberships to students, staff and members of the community. Come on out and check out what we have to offer.
Official ribbon cutting ceremony (L to R): Catherine Drea (Vice President, Academic & Student Engagement), Ryder Christensen (President, Georgian College Student Association - Owen Sound Campus), Ciera Beresford (Member of the Georgian Grizzlies women's volleyball team), Sheona Morrison (Student Life Advisor - Owen Sound Campus).
