Gyms to re-open at Sask Polytechnic but the move is temporary
Students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses, including Prince Albert, are happy the institution has decided to re-open their gyms August 8, but the student union is still concerned about the long-term future of the health and recreational facilities.
There was anger and frustration among students following the controversial closure of the gyms in early June as part of the polytechnic’s review into the future of physical activity on campus. That review is spearheading a move towards what the college has called a ‘wellness strategy’ incorporating body, mind, life and community, and no longer including competitive sports.
“Students are excited about the gym’s re-opening,” Justin Skwark, the president of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Student Association, told paNOW. “But we note the college saying this re-opening is a ‘temporary solution’ as it works towards their wellness strategy.”
Skwark said as students prepare for the new academic year they wanted to know for sure what sort of facilities they’ll be able to enjoy on campus ‘the sooner the better,” and there was still uncertainty.