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1. Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre

   Take a virtual tour of our state-of-the-art athletic centre!

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   1. Welcome to the Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre!

      From its humble beginnings in 2001, the Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre has undergone major renovations, making the 51 000 square foot centre one of the most modern, state of the art facilities in Ontario.

   2. Gymnasium B and C

      AC102 and AC103
      

      The Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre has one main gymnasium, which can be divided in half to form Gym C and Gym B. The main gym has nearly 17,000 square feet of space and a seating capacity of approximately 1,200 people. The space features two main volleyball and basketball courts as well as eight badminton courts and is equipped with five high-definition cameras and an 11 x 17 foot video board. The main gym is used for academic classes and Lakers varsity basketball and volleyball games.

   3. gd2go

      gd2go is an eatery that focuses on healthier alternatives. They provide vegetarian, vegan, paleo, lean, high-protein, low-fat, and low-sodium options and many of their ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. Students can purchase a separate meal plan through gd2go, which comes with additional benefits and can be used at the Robert J. Surtees Athletic Centre or the downtown North Bay location. 

   4. Lakers Shop

      If you're trying to find the perfect outfit that shows your Lakers pride, then look no further than the Lakers Shop! The Lakers Shop carries all of the Lakers-branded items needed to showcase your love of the blue and green.

   5. Gymnasium A

      AC106
      

      Gym A is used for intramural sports, academic classes, and special events. The gymnasium features three volleyball courts (one main, two side), four badminton courts, and three basketball courts (one main, two side).

      
      

   6. Squash Courts

      The Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre has two international-sized squash courts. The squash courts and equipment can be signed out at the Athletic Centre front desk. 

   7. Living Wall

      The Living Wall is a vertical hydroponic green wall containing a wide range of flowering plants and foliage. On top of enhancing the aesthetics and the physical environment of the Robert J Surtees Student Athletics Centre, the Living wall also improves indoor air quality, acoustics, health, and wellness.

   8. Weight Room

      AC140
      The Weight Room is fully equipped with free weights, benches, three squat racks, and power lifting plates. Use the two full wall mirrors to perfect your form or take the ideal gym selfie.

   9. Fitness Room #3

      AC212
      

      The Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre has three fitness studios that are used for a variety of fitness classes such as Zumba, yoga, boot camp, and our spin classes. The studios are also equipped with televisions and iPod docking stations complete with state of the art sound systems. Check out the fitness class schedule for class times and locations!

   10. Cardio/Weight Room

       AC215
       Our cardio section features top of the line TRUE fitness equipment. We have 12 CS800 treadmills, 8 CS800 Ellipticals, and 3 LC 900 recumbent bikes. All equipment includes a 15” LCD monitor with touch screen technology and advanced iPod® compatibility, which allows users to easily watch TV and listen to their playlist while simultaneously monitoring their workout performance. Our weight section boasts a variety of Paramount machines and a large selection of free weights.