Fitness Centre

Established 2014

Through the years, the Society has proudly supported local community groups and organizations through a variety of financial / in-kind contributions. These include:

Through the vision, leadership, and fundraising efforts of members of the Society, and with the strong support of community and local businesses, we opened the Rankin Inlet Fitness Centre on March 1, 2014. Since it first opened, membership in the fitness centre has grown to over 300 members. This clean, comfortable facility offers a variety of strength training and cardiovascular equipment to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. The Society also takes pride in being able to offer employment opportunities to local Inuit youth, who are hired to supervise the facility during operating hours.

Fundraising is an important part of the Society’s activities to help us further our goals and to keep operating the fitness centre. Fundraising activities, like radio bingos and licensed community events or dances, help generate capital and operating funds. We appreciate the support of local businesses who generously donated a front desk, filing cabinets, extra equipment, fans, a TV and cable service, water jugs for the opening of the fitness centre. Support from government agencies, corporations, local athletic associations, and the community, along with the user fees and small profits generated from our retail merchandise, help cover operating expenses. We are grateful to the community of Rankin Inlet for their continued support on all our projects and activities.