Students’ Association
Algonquin Students’ Association
The Algonquin Students’ Association (SA) is the heart of student life at Algonquin College.
We create opportunities for students to connect, find support, and shape their college experience. That means programming, services, and events designed for everyone. From fitness and recreation to clubs and live events, the SA is where the fun lives at Algonquin.
A student-led, not-for-profit corporation, our team works for you! If you’re looking to get involved, try something new, make new friends, or find your rhythm on campus… you’re in the right place. The SA will help you find your Part of the Pack.
The SA was established in 1970 with offices at both Algonquin College campuses. The Pembroke office is located in Room 100.
Services your SA provides:
- Board of Directors: Our student Board is your voice at the College!
- Colour printing (30 pages per semester)
- Events: Check out the SA events calendar!
- Food Cupboard: Are you experiencing food insecurity? We can help.
- Grad Photos
- Health Plan: discover your health and dental plan.
- Save With Us student discount program
- Student Advocacy: Become a Class Rep!
- Plus, we also work with the College to offer student employment and volunteering opportunities on campus
Loggersports Varsity Team and Athletics
One of our key mandates is to plan events and sporting activities for students. Activities include comedy, live entertainment, free student BBQs, trips to football and hockey games, and an annual student-staff hockey game. The SA also funds the Wolves Loggersports team with our students participating in at least two major offsite tournaments each year. We also offer an intramural sports program that utilizes our new gymnasium at our waterfront campus. Fitness Zone memberships are free for all fee-paying students; memberships can be purchased by alumni and staff.
To make your experience at the Pembroke Campus the best it can be, we encourage you to get involved with your Students’ Association. We welcome feedback and enjoy working with students to plan fun activities. We invest in programs and facilities that support students.
Who is your SA Team?
- Bobby Ford, Interim Manager, Pembroke Operations
- Sherry Ethier, Operations Assistant
If you have any ideas or requests for activities, drop into the office. We are working for you, the students, to help ensure your time here at Algonquin is enjoyable and rewarding. All services can be accessed through room 100, beside the Student Commons. Stop by and find out what the SA can do for you!
To learn more about the Students’ Association, visit our official website.
Athletics
Sports and Athletics are an important part of many students’ college experience. Our Pembroke Campus includes a gymnasium, fitness centre, and rock climbing wall. We also partner with the City of Pembroke to access municipal facilities to broaden the opportunity for our students to play sports.
Sports and Athletics are an important part of many students’ college experience. Our Pembroke Campus includes a gymnasium, fitness zone, and climbing wall. We also partner with the City of Pembroke to access municipal facilities to broaden the opportunity for our students to play sports.
The Algonquin Students’ Association manages the operation of our athletic facilities and also coordinates off-site sporting events. Our intramural sports are open to all women and men and are sometimes offered as a co-ed activity. All intramural sports are offered based on student demand.
- Fitness Zone is a 1300 square foot, state-of-the-art Fitness Facility with a full circuit of Precor C-Line sectorized machines, TKO urethane dumbbells, Precor treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals.
- Intramural sports offered in our gymnasium include basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball, floor hockey and much more
- Intramural Outdoor soccer, touch football, ultimate frisbee and softball at nearby Riverside Park, a large municipal facility that is within walking distance of the campus
- Intramural hockey at the nearby Pembroke Memorial Centre, across the street from the campus
- Algonquin Wolves Varsity Loggersports for both men and women. Participation in Loggersports includes the opportunity to travel to other colleges and universities to compete in tournaments. The campus includes an outdoor training centre for the Algonquin Loggersports team.
- All students are Wolves and Part of the Pack. Learn about our Wolves logo and the animal’s significance to local Indigenous communities.
The location of our Pembroke Waterfront Campus is also advantageous for track and field activities such as running and walking. The two-kilometre long Kiwanis Walkway is literally at the doorstep of the campus and runs adjacent to the shoreline of the Ottawa River, creating a picturesque vista for students to enjoy while they run.
Public docking is also available for kayak and canoe enthusiasts at the nearby Pembroke Marina, a short walk from the College.
Hours
Main Office
Located in Room 100, the main office is where you can find SA staff and get information about services offered. Students can access services such as the health plan, colour printing, food cupboard, funding, event information, and more.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
The Landing
The Landing is a fully licensed lounge featuring a cozy atmosphere, televisions, gaming systems (Xbox, Nintendo Switch) and more. The Landing offers food and beverage service only at select events (it does not offer regular daytime service). A wide variety of entertainment and events are scheduled throughout the year. Check out our Events page for details.
Climbing Wall
The climbing wall can be found inside the gymnasium. Beginners can learn how to climb and be introduced to the sport. Skilled climbers can build on existing skills and work on their technique. The wall is free for all students to use, and students can drop-in anytime during the hours of operation. Students must sign a waiver and watch a safety video prior to their first climb. Climbing Wall routes are reset on a monthly basis to keep the wall exciting and challenging.
The waiver and video can be found on the Students’ Association website or here.
Hours of operation
Monday to Friday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
Fitness Zone
Located above the Students’Association office on the second floor overlooking the gymnasium and climbing wall, the Algonquin College Students’Association is pleased to provide the Pembroke Campus with a 1300 square foot, state-of-the art Fitness Facility. Work out with a full circuit of Precor C-Line selectorized machines, or use the new TKO urethane dumbbells to add variety to your routine. Users of all ability levels will love the Precor treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals with the added benefit of watching your own television. Be inspired by the open concept cardio area that overlooks the gymnasium. Free to use for all fee-paying students in good standing.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 9:00pm
Gymnasium
The gymnasium is a great place for students to sign out equipment, shoot a basketball, kick a soccer ball around, and enjoy our group classes. We host work-it circuits, boxing classes, climbing wall 101, yoga, and more. De-stress by spending time with your friends doing some physical activity.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Contact
To connect with the Students’ Association visit www.algonquinsa.com or call 613-735-4700, ext. 2758.