She Moves: Goldring Open House - A women-only takeover to discover movement, fitness and community!
Women-identifying U of T students, staff, faculty and Sport & Rec members are invited to drop in and explore our physical activity spaces on the upper levels of Goldring Centre in a women-only setting.
Explore and participate in the following activities in each space:
- Join one of our orientation sessions to get confident and comfortable using our spaces and equipment!
- Sessions happen simultaneously and start at 4:15pm, 5:15pm, and 6:15pm. Choose one of the following sessions to participate in:
- A) General Space Orientation - Get to know the layout of the gym and available equipment.
- B) Squat Rack Basics - Learn to set up and use a squat rack safely, and try out some foundational lifts.
- C) Intro to Free Weights - Lean how to safely get started with dumbbells, kettlebells, medballs and the Keiser machine.
- D) Cardio Equipment - Learn to use our various cardio equipment machines, including rowers, bikes, treadmills, and versa climbers.
- Orientation Session schedule and meeting spots below.
- Sessions happen simultaneously and start at 4:15pm, 5:15pm, and 6:15pm. Choose one of the following sessions to participate in:
- Experience Group Fitness classes: Taking place in the Fitness Studio, try out classes like barre, cardio dance party, and yoga. Group Fitness class schedule below.
- Give Group Resistance Training a try: Take a class such as Olympic Weightlifting or Impact Training, or — if you’re not quite ready to commit to a full session — try a HIIT sampler class to get a feel for group resistance training in action. Group Resistance Training schedule below.
- Group activities not your thing? Enjoy a self-guided workout experience.
- Staff will be available in our spaces to help orient participants, help to use weights and equipment, answer questions, etc. as needed.
Schedules:
Orientation Session Schedule
Time | Orientation | Location |
4:15 p.m - 4:40pm | A) General Space Orientation B) Squat Rack Orientation C) Free Weight Orientation D) Cardio Equipment Orientation | A) Meet by third floor elevators B) Tier 4 A C) TIer 4 C D) Tier 2 |
5:15-5:40pm | A) General Space Orientation B) Squat Rack Orientation C) Free Weight Orientation D) Cardio Equipment Orientation | A) Meet by third floor elevators B) Tier 4 A C) TIer 4 C D) Tier 2 |
6:15-6:40pm | A) General Space Orientation B) Squat Rack Orientation C) Free Weight Orientation D) Cardio Equipment Orientation | A) Meet by third floor elevators B) Tier 4 A C) TIer 4 C D) Tier 2 |
Group Fitness Schedule
Time | Class | Instructor | Location |
4:15 p.m. | Yoga | Abby Gaskin | Fitness Studio |
5 p.m. | Barre | Claudia Turner | Fitness Studio |
5:45 p.m. | Cardio Dance Party | Danielle Meade | Fitness Studio |
6:30 p.m. | Yoga | Suzi Oliveria de Lima | Fitness Studio |
Participation in fitness classes will be subject to capacity and is not guaranteed. Fitness classes will run on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Resistance Training Schedule
Time | Class | Instructor | Location |
4:30pm (45 minutes) | Intro to Olympic Weightlifting | Vanessa | SPC |
| 4:45pm (20 minutes) | HIIT Sampler | TBD | T1 BC/T2 C (Meet at T1 BC) |
5:30pm (45 minutes) | IMPACT Training Session | TBD | T4C |
| 5:45pm (20 minutes) | HIIT Sampler | TBD | T1 BC/T2 C (Meet at T1 BC) |
6pm (45 minutes) | Intro to Olympic Weightlifting | Vanessa | SPC |
| 6:40pm (20 minutes) | HIIT Sampler | TBD | T1 BC/T2 C (Meet at T1 BC) |
How to join:
DROP IN on November 14 between 4-7 p.m. to attend our open house.
Participants can register to enter the event on the spot - no advance registration needed!
REGISTER IN ADVANCE for a faster check-in.
Looking for a quicker entry into this event? Register in advance and pre-sign your waiver for a faster check-in when you arrive.
What to bring?
- T-Card or Sport & Rec Membership Card (required for building access)
- A lock
- Reusable water bottle
- Comfortable clothing for movement
- Indoor running shoes
Lockers are available for use in the changerooms on the second floor.
Please lock away your belongings; coats, outdoor shoes, bags, etc. are not permitted in our physical activity spaces.
Q&A
What kind of spaces and equipment do you have?
- The Strength Conditioning Centre (SCC) is a 4-tier physical activity space, spanning the second and third floor of Goldring Centre, with equipment such as squat racks, free weights, strength and cardio equipment, and a turf lane. The SCC will be open to explore and exercise, with certain areas reserved for our resistance training classes.
- The Speed and Power Centre (SPC), located on the third floor of Goldring Centre, and/or on the top tier of the SCC, hosts some Olympic weightlifting equipment and platforms. For this event, this space will host our Olympic Weightlifting classes, and be available for drop-in use around those scheduled class times. Regularily, this space is available for drop-in use when not booked by a class or program.
- The Fitness Studio (FS), also located on the third floor of Goldring Centre, and/or on the top tier of the SCC, is a multi-purpose studio, designed for dance, yoga, and other indoor activities. For this event, this space will host our Fitness Classes. Regularily, this space is available for drop-in use when not booked by a class or program.
What do the locations mean?
The "SCC" or "Strength and Conditioning Centre" is what we call our main fitness space. It spans the second and third floor of Goldring Centre, and we call each level a "tier" or "T". There are four tiers, with Tier One (T1) being the bottom tier equal to the second floor, and Tier Four (T4) being the highest tier on the third floor. Tier 2 and 3 (T2 and T3) lie somewhere inbetween.
Each Tier is then further split up into quadrants, or four parts, that we label A, B, C and D. A is the end closest to the elevator, and D is the furthest end close to the opposite wall.
So for example, when you see T4A, that means the fouth tier (top tier, third floor) in the area closest to the elevators. Or when you see T1 BC, that means tier one (bottoms tier, second floor), in the middle two quadrants.
Our space is split into Tiers, we label them "T". "T1" is the first tier on the second floor, and each level up is another tier, all the way up to T4 on the third floor. Each tier is then furhter split into A B and C, A being closest to the elevators, and C being furhest to the opposite wall. So "T1 BC" is the first (lowest) tier, from about the middle of it to the far wall, whereas T4C is the fourth, or highest, tier closest to the elevators.
SPC (Speed and Power Centre) is on the third floor/T4 of Goldring, about mid-way down the tier, past the first couple squat racks. Look for an (open) glass entrance door, or a break in the mirrors. There's usually a white board out-front of the space too!
The Fitness Studio is also on the third floor/T4, right across from the elevators (and a shimmy to the left). Glass encased room with a wooden floor.
If you're ever unsure, ask a staff member! They'll happily show you to the right place.
Questions? Email moveucrew@utoronto.ca.
If you require accommodation(s) in order to participate, please e-mail sportandrec@utoronto.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
Please note, the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport has large windows overlooking the street, and window coverings are not possible. While this event is women-only, the area is visible to outsiders.