Students’ Union Okanagan of UBC

Functional Fitness Workshop
2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
An introduction to crossfit and a practical application led by an instructor. Tickets through Rubric.

Bench Press and Deadlift Workshop
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
An introduction to bench press and deadlift with a practical aspect led by a trained instructor.
Online Tickets

Squat Seminar
2025-10-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
An intro to squat presented by a trained instructor at temenos gym.
Online Tickets through Rubric

Girls Who Lift Skating Event
2025-01-15 18:30 - 19:00 | Stuart Park, 1430 Water St, Kelowna, B.C, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Our first community activity at the outdoor rink downtown Kelowna where we will be meeting up with club members (no membership required) to skate together.
Location: Stuart Park (Downtown Kelowna)

Membership Sale
2025-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Arts Building, UBCO Campus, 1147 Research Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
A chance for prospective members to meet the exec team, meet with members, and sign up.
Location: ART 112

Nutrition Workshop
2024-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Supplement World representative Rachel will be leading a class in meal planning for specific goals, how to eat intuitively, core supplements, and building habits around being consistent with eating.
Location: EME 1202

Lift and Learn - Squatting
2024-10-17 18:45 - 20:15 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
This is the final event in our Lift and Learn series: deadlifting and squatting! This event will focus on teaching the proper form and techniques of deadlifting and squatting. It will go over how to properly and safely do these variations of lifts while giving you the confidence to continue to grow your skillset. This event will also be run by the professionals at Temenos Athletics. We will start by warming up, then move into deadlifting and barbell squats, and finally end with protein shakes provided by Supplement World! Online tickets for sale soon!
Location: Temenos Athletics

Bench Press & Deadlift
2024-10-03 18:45 - 20:15 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Come learn to bench press and deadlift like a pro at this event! This workshop will be coached by personal trainers at Temenos Athletics, where you will learn the basics, improve your form and confidence, and get to meet other people interested in working out! This event is open to all women, non-binary, gender non-conforming and genderqueer people! We’re excited to lift with you!
Find your tickets on Rubric!
Location: Temenos Athletics

Lift and Learn - Bench Pressing & Deadlifting
2024-10-03 18:45 - 19:45 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Our second event in our Lift and Learn series is bench pressing! This event will focus on teaching the form and technique of bench pressing or improving your current skills. The event will be run by the professionals at Temenos Athletics. We will start by warming up, then benching, and after, incorporating accessory movements!
Location: Temenos Athletics

Lift and Learn - Intro to Barbell
2024-09-19 18:45 - 20:15 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Community event with lifting workshop, learn multiple movements using a barbell at Temenos Athletics! Get a workout and protein treats from Supplement World. Whether you have never touched a barbell or you are an expert, this workshop is for people of all levels. Online ticket options coming soon!
Location: Temenos Athletics

Membership Sale
2024-09-06 16:30 - 18:00 | UBCO Campus, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come buy a membership to Girls Who Lift SUO! Each membership includes a phone wallet, a sticker, a GWL shaker cup, discounts to our events, as well as a free member-only event! Each membership costs $15. We will be in the commons field; you’ll see us with the purple table where we will have games!

Location: Commons Field

Introduction to Dumbbells + Shy Girl Workout
2024-02-29 13:15 - 14:30 | UBCO Campus, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Join us for an introductory session to free weights, to learn the basics and how to perform an optimal workout with minimal equipment. We will also go through a full body dumbbell workout after the workshop.
Location: UBCO Studio 2

Introduction to Bodyweight Strength + Calistenics
2024-02-08 18:45 - 20:15 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Join us for an introductory session to body weight strength, to learn the basics of bodyweight movements like push ups, pull ups and hand stands, and how to perform an optimal workout with minimal equipment.
Get your tickets here!
Location: Temenos Athletics, 1155 St. Paul St

GWL: Lift n Learn Community Event
2024-02-01 18:45 - 20:45 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Join us for an evening of strength training and educational seminars, in collaboration with Supplement World and Temenos Athletics. The evening will include:
-> A pull-up seminar
-> An upper body workout
-> A supplement seminar
-> Free protein shakes from Supplement World
-> TBD: On-site photographer to take pictures
Note: please DM us the flavour of shake you’d like + any dietary specifications once you purchase your ticket. Menu can be found on our Instagram post for the event.

Location: Temenos Athletics, 1155 St. Paul St

Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting Series
2024-01-25 18:45 - 20:15 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Join us to learn the basics of the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. The workshops will cover the foundational movements of the Snatch and the Clean. No prior experience required.
Snatch: January 25th, 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm. Get tickets here!
Clean: March 7th, 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm. Get tickets here!

Location: Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St.

GWL: Climbing Social
2024-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Beyond The Crux Climbing Gym, 685 Finns Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1X 5B7
Join us for an evening of indoor climbing and meeting fellow GWL members!
Get tickets here!
Location: Beyond The Crux, 685 Finns Rd.

GWL Membership Sale
2024-01-12 16:30 - 17:30 | EME Building, UBCO Campus, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Come by to purchase a Girls Who Lift membership and meet our executives! 🙂
Location: EME0252 – Global Collegium

Intro to Powerlifting: The Deadlift
2023-11-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Join us for the third and final workshop in our 3-part Intro to Powerlifting series! This 90-minute session will cover the basics of the deadlift, the hinge movement pattern, and allow you to practice a barbell deadlift in the presence of certified professionals. The workshop will be facilitated by our friends at Temenos Athletics, on November 2nd from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm, at their Downtown Kelowna location.

Cost: $10 for non-members $7 for members. Purchase tickets from Eventbrite.

Intro to Powerlifting: The Bench
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Join us for the second workshop in our 3-part Intro to Powerlifting series! This 90-minute session will cover the basics of the bench press, the movement pattern, and allow you to practice a barbell bench press in the presence of certified professionals. The workshop will be facilitated by our friends at Temenos Athletics, on October 19th from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm, at their Downtown Kelowna location.

Cost: $10 for non-members $7 for members. Purchase tickets from Eventbrite.

Spin & Strength Free Class
2023-10-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Hangar, UBCO Campus, 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Please join us for a free, members-only Spin & Strength class on campus. The class will be held in Studio 3 at the Hangar Fitness Centre (lower-level). It will be a 60-minute class, with equal parts spin and strength training. The event is only open to GWL members; attendees will have to show their card at the door.

RSVP will be required via a Google form we will share on our Instagram.

Location: Studio 3 in the Hangar

Intro to Strongman & Strongwoman
2023-10-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Community Athletics, 1940 Kirschner Road, Kelowna, B.C, V1Y4N6
Join us at Community Athletics to learn the basics of Strongman and Strongwoman sports, in collaboration with Kelowna’s Strongest. All proceeds go to the Community Athletics team 🙂

$10 tickets for all (as proceeds will go to Community Athletics in whole, there will be no member-pricing for this event). Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite

Location: Community Athletics, 1940 Kirschner Road

Connect with your Core
2023-10-05 13:30 - 14:30 | Hangar, UBCO Campus, 3211 Athletics Court, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 1V7, Canada
Join us for an on-campus workshop, facilitated by Kayshia MacIsaac of TWP Fitness. The workshop will focus on core strengthening, breathing techniques, and bracing for strength-specific movements.
Register through Eventbrite!

Location: Hangar, Studio 1

Intro to Powerlifting: The Squat
2023-09-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Join us for the first workshop in our 3-part Intro to Powerlifting series! This 90-minute session will cover the basics of the squat, the movement pattern, and allow you to practice a barbell back squat in the presence of certified professionals. The workshop will be facilitated by our friends at Temenos Athletics, on September 28th from 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm, at their Downtown Kelowna location.

Cost: $10 tickets for non-members $7 for members
* Members will need to show proof of membership.
Register at Eventbrite
Location: Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna

Mission Creek Hike & Discussion on Body Image
2023-09-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Mission Creek Regional Park, 2363 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, B.C, V1X 7N7, Canada
Join the Girls Who Lift club and The Clarity Project for a hike Mission Creek, and a discussion on mental health and body image, facilitated by TCP. This is a free event (RSVP required) on September 23rd from 10:30 am to 12 pm. Snacks will be provided.
Location: Mission Creek Regional Park

Fitness Class: Lower Body Barbell
2023-09-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Join the Girls Who Lift club for a 60-minute, barbell-based, lower body workout. The session will be hosted by our friends at Temenos Athletics (Downtown Kelowna) and focus on compound strength movements for a dynamic and empowering workout! The class will run from 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm. Members get discounted prices!

Cost: $10 for non-members $7 for members
*Members will be required to present their card at the door as proof of membership.
Register on Eventbrite
Location: Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna

Community Meet & Greet
2023-09-08 16:30 - 18:00 | UBCO University Centre, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, B.C, V1V 1V7
Join us at our Meet & Greet to find gym buddies, get free snacks and purchase a membership to our club. Memberships are $10 and valid until 31st August 2024. They provide you with 15% discounts at our partner businesses (Supplement World Kelowna, BLKBox Kelowna and Temenos Athletics) and discounted prices to events, as well as exclusive merchandise.

Location: UNC 335

End-of-Year Lifting Party
2023-03-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Join us at Temenos Athletics to celebrate the end of the semester by lifting some weights, meeting new people and entering the win some prizes!

Located: Temenos Athletics

Workshop: Intro to Olympic Weightlifting
2023-02-09 18:45 - 20:15 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
With this workshop, members will learn the basics of Olympic Weightlifting: the Snatch and Clean & Jerk and practice movement patterns with Temenos Athletics.

Workshop: Intro to Powerlifting
2023-01-29 15:00 - 16:30 | TWP Fitness, 109 - 1851 Kirschner Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 4N7, Canada
With this workshop, members will learn the basics of powerlifting, the Squat, Bench and Deadlift and practice movement patterns with Laura J Evans of TWP Fitness.

Intro to Lifting: Learn to Deadlift
2023-01-19 18:45 - 19:45 | Temenos Athletics, 1155 St Paul St, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1Y 2C6, Canada
Girls Who Lift @ UBCO presents our first workshop of the semester in collaboration with Temenos Athletics. With this movement-based workshop, members will learn the basics of the deadlift, both conventional and sumo style, practice their movement and test their maxes at the end!
