The George Leach Centre

The George Leach Centre

2012 Program Guide Opened in September 1992, the 39,000 square foot George Leach Centre (GLC) provides a wide range of facilities for athletics, fitness and recreation. Access to the GLC is available to students of Algoma University as well as the broader community.

The George Leach Centre is also the home of Algoma University's varsity basketball teams and other intercity and intramural sports. Click here for more information about Athletics and Recreation at Algoma University.

 

Monthly Newsletter

To download the February, 2012 GLC Newsletter, please click here. (PDF)

 

Hours of Operations

 

Hours of Operation
Monday 6:30am to 10:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am to 10:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am to 10:30pm
Thursday 6:30am to 10:30pm
Friday 6:30am to 10:30pm
Saturday 7:30am to 8:00pm
Sunday 8:30am to 6:00pm

 


GLC Facilities

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The centre's gymnasium features three regulation court surfaces, which accommodate a wide rage of athletic activities such as badminton, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. One court has been specially designed with a "dimple" surface for better tennis play. The gym areas is surrounded by a 1/9th mile indoor walk/jog track.

In addition, the GLC offers the following facilities:

Fitness testing and exercise prescription is available through a certified kinesiologist.Athletics and fitness activities focus on the development of a healthy lifestyle for students. Instructional programmes include bosu training, ballroom dance, pilates, Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan, tennis, golf, yoga,  zumba and much more.  Intercity sports participation includes a men's and women's indoor soccer as well as men's league hockey teams. Tournaments are held throughout the year for many of these activities. In addition, a registered massage therapist is available on-site.

For further details on the facility or services call (705) 949-2301, ext. 4500 or email glcdesk@algomau.ca.

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Who Was George Leach?

George Leach served as Athletics Director at Algoma University College from 1972 until 1986. George, who was dedicated to Algoma U students and their success, pioneered Algoma U's athletic program and promoted the philosophy that everyone should be encouraged to participate in athletics.