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When you become a CARSA member, you have access to our world-class facility for all abilities, including an impressive range of top-of-the-line equipment, access to the fieldhouse for drop-in sports, the CARSA squash courts and much more.
In addition to the memberships offered below, short-term and drop-in options are available.
Memberships can be purchased online or in person at CARSA Membership Services. For questions about memberships, passes and services please read our FAQ or contact the CARSA Membership Services Desk at 250-472-4000.
Please review our policies before participating any of our programs and sport offerings.
Check out our promotions and special deals on memberships and programs. Currently running promotions: Vikes Fit + Group Trial Membership, Family Fun Pass, Spinning in a Winter Wonderland.
The Alumni Association Bursary for Active, Healthy Living supports undergraduate students with financial need by providing at least $200 towards CARSA memberships. To apply, students must access the scholarship and bursary section of UVic's Online tools (Full instructions here). Deadlines for application are October 15 and June 1.
UVic students who have paid the Athletics and Recreation fees with their tuition automatically receive these base benefits:
†additional fees apply ‡based on availability
The perfect membership option to keep you moving and groovin’ during the term.
With Fit you get all the base benefits plus:
Stretch, strength, serenity, flexibility and fun.
With Yoga you get:
Note: Yoga membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
Only interested in climbing and bouldering? This is the membership for you.
With Climb you get all the base benefits plus:
Get access to our group fitness classes only. A wide selection of dynamic classes to match your fitness goals.
With Group Fitness you get:
Note: Group Fitness membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
Even more options to help with your fitness and wellness goals.
With Fit ﹢ Group Fitness you get all the base benefits plus:
Add some spice along side your flexibility and serenity.
With Fit ﹢ Yoga you get all the base benefits plus:
Note: Yoga membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
A super-keener? Want to do it all? Get almost everything we offer, with Fit ﹢ Group Fitness ﹢ Climb —all the base benefits plus:
*A term is defined as one of the following periods: September 1–December 31, January 1–April 30 or May 1–August 31.
Note: Student memberships are not pro-rated and are active on the first day of the start of term as defined above regardless of date of purchase.
All membership levels (except Yoga and Group Fitness) receive these base benefits.
†additional fees apply ‡based on availability
UVic staff can pay for memberships using payroll deductions. More info and how to register.
The perfect membership option to keep you moving and groovin’ during the year.
With Fit you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $258
Or 12 months for $329 (save ~15%)
Or 8 months for $466
Or 12 months for $594 (save ~15%)
Stretch, strength, serenity, flexibility and fun.
With Yoga you get:
Note: Yoga membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
Only interested in climbing and bouldering? This is the membership for you.
With Climb you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $258
Or 12 months for $329 (save ~15%)
Or 8 months for $466
Or 12 months for $594 (save ~15%)
Get access to our group fitness classes only. A wide selection of dynamic classes to match your fitness goals.
With Group Fitness you get:
Note: Group Fitness membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
Even more options to help with your fitness and wellness goals.
With Fit ﹢ Group Fitness you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $0
Or 12 months for $431 (save ~15%)
Or 8 months for $546
Or 12 months for $696 (save ~15%)
Add some spice along side your flexibility and serenity.
With Fit ﹢ Yoga you get all the base benefits plus:
Note: Yoga membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
A super-keener? Want to do it all? Get almost everything we offer, with Fit ﹢ Group Fitness ﹢ Climb —all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $398
Or 12 months for $507 (save ~15%)
Or 8 months for $606
Or 12 months for $773 (save ~15%)
All membership levels (except Yoga and Group Fitness) receive these base benefits.
†additional fees apply ‡based on availability
Vikes for Life Alumni Membership. UVic Alumni can get an annual membership at a reduced rate*. In addition a portion of your membership fee supports UVic Alumni Association’s Bursary for Active Healthy Living.
The perfect membership option to keep you moving and groovin’ during the year.
With Fit you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $258
Or 12 months for $329 (save ~15%)
Stretch, strength, serenity, flexibility and fun.
With Yoga you get:
Note: Yoga membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
Only interested in climbing and bouldering? This is the membership for you.
With Climb you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $258
Or 12 months for $329 (save ~15%)
Get access to our group fitness classes only. A wide selection of dynamic classes to match your fitness goals.
With Group Fitness you get:
Note: Group Fitness membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
Even more options to help with your fitness and wellness goals.
With Fit ﹢ Group Fitness you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $338
Or 12 months for $431 (save ~15%)
Add some spice along side your flexibility and serenity.
With Fit ﹢ Yoga you get all the base benefits plus:
Note: Yoga membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
A super-keener? Want to do it all? Get almost everything we offer, with Fit ﹢ Group Fitness ﹢ Climb —all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $398
Or 12 months for $507 (save ~15%)
*To qualify for this offer you must have a valid UVic Alumni Association ONECard. Visit uvic.ca/onecard for more information.
All membership levels (except Yoga and Group Fitness) receive these base benefits.
†additional fees apply ‡based on availability
The perfect membership option to keep you moving and groovin’ during the year.
With Fit you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $384
Or 12 months for $490 (save ~15%)
Stretch, strength, serenity, flexibility and fun.
With Yoga you get:
Note: Yoga membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
Only interested in climbing and bouldering? This is the membership for you.
With Climb you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $384
Or 12 months for $490 (save ~15%)
Get access to our group fitness classes only. A wide selection of dynamic classes to match your fitness goals.
With Group Fitness you get:
Note: Group Fitness membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
Even more options to help with your fitness and wellness goals.
With Fit ﹢ Group Fitness you get all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $464
Or 12 months for $592 (save ~15%)
Add some spice along side your flexibility and serenity.
With Fit ﹢ Yoga you get all the base benefits plus:
Note: Yoga membership only available by term (Sep.1–Dec. 31 or Jan. 1–Apr. 30)
A super-keener? Want to do it all? Get almost everything we offer, with Fit ﹢ Group Fitness ﹢ Climb —all the base benefits plus:
Or 8 months for $524
Or 12 months for $668 (save ~15%)
We have options available for children under 14 years to enjoy CARSA's facilities.
Enjoy CARSA facilities and activities!
Or 8 months for $196
Or 12 months for $250 (save ~15%)
Get your kids climbing! Enjoy base benefits and:
Or 8 months for $292
Or 12 months for $394 (save ~15%)
**Must complete the Fitness Weight Centre Youth Orientation program.
We understand—it can be hard to choose. To help make it a bit easier, we invite you to try us out for seven days at a low price and sample what is available at Vikes Recreation.
Vikes Recreation offers a number of services including locker and towel service to patrons using our facilities.
Our app lets you connect to all the programs, offerings and facilities we offer via your phone: check schedules, reserve squash courts, register for classes, check facility hours and more!
More detailsNeed a shorter membership for our facilities? We have you covered with our one-month option or drop-in pass.
Drop-in lets you try our facilities and fitness programs without a membership, or try different parts of our facilities and programs if you already have a membership. Additionally there are scheduled Vikes Recreation drop-in activities available like squash, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, ping pong and more. (The activities listed on the drop-in page are free for UVic students, staff & faculty and any CARSA membership.)
Bring the whole family to CARSA to participate in drop-in activities (Does not include CARSA Fitness Weight Centre).
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) drop-in pass | $30 |
| Youth (age 14–18) drop-in pass | $10 |
| Child (age 6–13) drop-in pass | $7 |
| Child (5 and under) drop-in pass | Free |
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or for more info.
Scale new heights! Come and climb at CARSA with our short-term options!
| One-month membership | $75 |
| Drop-in pass (Member) | $10 |
| Drop-in pass (Non-member) | $15 |
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or for more info.
Come to the CARSA Fitness Weight Centre for a workout!
| One-month membership | $75 |
| Drop-in pass (Member) | $10 |
| Drop-in pass (Non-member) | $15 |
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or for more info.
We offer drop-in for our Group Fitness programs.
| One-month membership | $75 |
| Drop-in pass (Member) | $15 |
| Drop-in pass (Non-member) | $20 |
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or more info.
Want to join an intramural sport? Grab your membership!
| Community Intramural Access | $95 |
Note: This option is for community members, UVic alumni, UVic retirees, UVic staff, and non-assessed UVic students in order to participate in Vikes Intramurals.
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or for more info.
View intramural info, programs and schedule and registration.
Interested in playing pickleball? Play at CARSA with our one-month membership or drop-in pass!
| One-month membership | $65 |
| Drop-in pass (per person) | $7.50 |
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or for more info.
We offer drop-in for selected Registered Fitness programs.
| Drop-in pass (Member) | $15 |
| Drop-in pass (Non-member) | $20 |
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or more info.
Interested in playing squash? Come and play at CARSA with our one-month squash membership!
| One-month membership | $65 |
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or for more info.
We offer drop-in for selected Yoga programs.
| One-month membership | $100 |
| Drop-in pass (Member) | $15 |
| Drop-in pass (Non-member) | $20 |
Or visit CARSA Membership Services to purchase or more info.
Prices effective as of August 19, 2024. All membership prices include GST.
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