The most dreaded time of the year is once again upon us, as final assignments and exams pile up, so is student stress. Here are active ways students can de-stress on campus during the coming weeks.
The Zone
Brock’s fitness centre (a.k.a. The Zone) is the perfect place for students to clear their minds in between extensive studying sessions.
Whether seeking a strength-building workout or an intensive cardio session, The Zone has machines suited for everyone’s fitness needs. The Zone has everything from Olympic-style weightlifting racks, benches, cables, a plethora of cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, stair master, spin bikes, indoor rower) and so much more.
Brock Recreation is also running free spin classes in the Spin Studio, located on the second level of The Zone, aimed at targeting lower body muscles while providing a zealous sweat for all participants. From April 8th to 30th, classes will run Monday evenings at 6:10 p.m, Tuesdays at 5:10 p.m and Thursdays at 12:10 and 6:10 p.m.
Drop-In Sports
Canada Games Park (CGP) located across from the main campus beside Zone 2 parking, is another great place to relieve exam anxiety and have fun with friends in a sporting environment.
Are you a volleyball player or a basketball star? Brock’s drop-in sports are suited for you. From April 10th to 14th and 17th to 21st, students can partake in these drop-in sports at CGP free of charge. Open recreation runs from 12 to 3 p.m from Monday to Thursday, and 10:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m on Fridays.
Students also have access to both running tracks, one indoor and one outdoor. Whether you want to channel your inner Usain Bolt or go for a casual jog to clear your mind, the track is a great place to stretch your legs in a social environment.
Outdoor Spaces
With the weather getting increasingly nicer, students can also enjoy the many outdoor amenities that Brock has to offer.
On the west side of campus is Alumni Field and the multiple grassy areas available for use. Students can play soccer, football, spikeball and whatever other sports indulge them, so long as the space isn’t being used by one of Brock’s many teams.
There are also four tennis courts and two basketball nets located outdoors, as students can rent equipment from the Central Equipment Room (a.k.a. the cage), to satisfy all their sporting needs.
Trails
Not up for a sport but still wanting to move around outside? A hike on one of the many trails surrounding Brock University is meant for you.
Brock, located atop the Niagara Escarpment, is surrounded by beautiful scenic trails that provide an escape from dreaded exams and final assignments.
The Decew Falls Loop is a highly popular trail which leads to an exquisite waterfall in the Thorold region. Approximately 2.3 km long and about 31 minutes in walking length, the loop provides students with a change of scenery and sensory, listening to the birds chirping and water dropping, instead of repeating the same quadratic formula in their heads over and over again.
For more information on Brock Recreation activities and events, head to brocku.ca.