Horns Recreation November Newsletter
What's Happening
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November 2 - First day of Winter 2023 Registration
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November 4 - Pronghorns Basketball vs. University of Victoria @ 6:00pm (Women) & 8:00pm (Men)
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November 5 - Pronghorns Basketball vs. University of Victoria @ 5:00pm (Women) & 7:00pm (Men)
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November 18 - 20 - Mantas Lifesaving Sport Competition
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November 25 - Pronghorns Basketball vs. Thompson Rivers University @ 6:00pm (Women) & 8:00pm (Men)
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November 26 - Pronghorns Basketball vs. Thompson Rivers University @ 5:00pm (Women) & 7:00pm (Men)
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November 25 - 27 - Canada West Swim Championships
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO DO THIS WINTER
Castle Mountain Ski Resort
A ski and snowboard resort only 90 minutes away! Opening day is December 2nd.
Crowsnest Pass Cross Country Ski Association
A non-profit group dedicated to promoting cross-country skiing at the Allison Chinook cross country ski area. From December 1 - March 31.
Snowshoeing Trails in Lethbridge
There are many popular snowshoeing trails located in Scenic Heights Park, Indian Battle Park, and Nicholas Sheran Park.
Ice Climbing
Waterton is a great location to enjoy some ice climbing this winter. Popular climbs include Compound Gullies, Quick and Dirty, Lineham Falls, and more!
Ice Skating
Public skate is available in Lethbridge at the ATB Centre, Henderson Arena, and Nicholas Sheran Area. View the online schedules to know when public skate is available!
Winter Camping
Pass Creek Day Use Area located at the park entrance of Waterton. The facilities include a kitchen shelter, wood stove, and toilets.
Testimonials from the Herd
I have been bringing my kids to swim lessons at the University for years. Instructors are amazing and I am so happy with the progress that they make every year! Sean H.
Meet our Staff
Hans Conrad
Maintenance/Operations Staff
What is one of your favourite quotes?
"Sometimes it's more important to be human, than to have good taste." - Bertolt Brecht
Would you rather be the funniest or smartest person in the room?
"I'd rather be the funniest! The smiles and laughter of others never fails to bring me joy."
How would you react if you were transformed into a fish?
"I'd be ecstatic as I love swimming and the ocean! I like them so much in fact, some days I wake up wishing I was a fish!"
Teddy Neufeld
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
What is your favourite form of exercise?
"I really enjoy running, biking, or just playing any sport for the exercise!"
What songs are included on the soundtrack of your life?
"Flowers" by Sweepe (especially the last two minutes) and "Honest 2 God" by Andy Mineo.
If you could have unlimited supply of one thing, what would it be?
"Energy, then I could have 24 hours a day to do whatever I wanted without ever having to sleep!"
Cody Krooshoop
Maintenance/Operations Staff
What is one of your favourite quotes?
"Before I do anything I ask myself, 'Would an idiot do that?' And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
What is your favourite form of exercise?
"My favourite form of exercise is mountain biking."
What's something you're planning on doing in the next year that you've never done?
"One of the thing I plan on doing in the next year that I have never done is to run a full marathon."
Jesse Wellsch
Fitness Centre Staff
What is your favourite form of exercise?
"Mountain Biking."
What are 3 words to describe yourself?
"Out-going, lactose intolerant (that's technically 3?)"
What is one of your favourite quotes?
"If you ain't first you're last."