A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place as part of the grand opening of the Brock Functional Inclusive Training (Bfit) Centre. From left, David Ditor, Professor of Kinesiology and Director of Bfit's Power Cord program; Kimberley Gammage, Professor of Kinesiology and Director of Bfit's SeniorFit program; Lesley Rigg, President and Vice-Chancellor, Brock University; Deborah O'Leary, Bfit Centre Director, Director of Bfit's Heart Strong program and Acting Associate Vice-President, Research, Brock University; Daisy Wai, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibilities; and Peter Tiidus, Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.
The popular Brock Functional Inclusive Training (Bfit) Centre, which offers exercise programs aimed at improving the health and quality of life of older adults and those experiencing a wide range of health situations, officially opened its new, state-of-the-art facility Wednesday.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony held for the Centre, previously known as the Brock-Niagara Centre for Health and Well-Being, was attended by industry and community partners, Brock employees and student volunteers, Bfit Centre members and representatives from all levels of government.
Bfit moved from its previous location on Lockhart Drive to the new space at the Walker Sports and Abilities Centre at Canada Games Park one year ago this month. Bfit's state-of-the-art, 13,000-square-foot facility includes modern equipment and space for the Centre's supervised community exercise programs that help to improve the health and quality of life in older adults, cancer patients and survivors, cardiac patients and individuals living with multiple sclerosis, amputations, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury.
Brock President and Vice-Chancellor Lesley Rigg, who was one of several speakers at the event, emphasized the University's long-standing connection and service to the Niagara community.
