A high intensity game of speed and agility, Squash is a fantastic workout for both the novice and advanced player.
Sign-Up May Be Required
The Athletic Centre has a total of nine squash courts, four American (courts 4 to 7) and five English (courts 8 to 12).
Courts 6 to 10 are available for drop-in play on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please note that courts may be unavailable during scheduled programs, including instructional classes, varsity practices, rentals, and other activities. Please check the below schedules before arriving to see which courts are available for drop-in play.
Courts 4, 5, 11 and 12 can be booked online in advance through the recreation platform by current UofT students and members. Squash Court bookings are limited to ONE per day. You may not book more than one court at the same time.
- Bookings are available up to 72 hours in advance
- All individuals must sign in for their court booking at the turnstiles. Please inform the staff working the desk you need to sign in for a court booking prior to scanning your card and then follow their instructions to ensure you are signed in. Failure to check in for a court booking will be considered a no-show.
- Please check in within 15 minutes of your reserved court time. After that, the court will be released for drop-in use.
- Learn more about the Racquet Sport Court Booking Procedure.
Notice: Use of Rental Court Spaces
When renting a squash court, the rental space includes access from the white door of the rented court all the way into the court itself for the time period of the rental. Note that for courts 11 and 12, the space outside the glass backed court is within the rented space. Shared spaces to stretch, warm up or cool down are in the hallway outside of the rented courts or in the Bruce Kidd Field House, which is located on the 3rd Floor of the Athletic Centre. Please be mindful of other students and members in the space.
Schedules
Please note: All drop-in schedules are subject to change. Check the facility schedules for the most up to date schedule.
Athletic centre - SQUASH COURTS 6 to 10 (drop-in only, no advance booking)
2026 Fall Schedule - September 8 to December 6
- Courts 6 to 10 are available for drop-in play on a first-come, first-served basis, during the times listed below. Please check "Schedule Adjustments" for any exceptions.
- There will be no drop-in programming Monday, October 12 due to university Thanksgiving closure.
Mondays
| Court 6 | Court 7 | Court 8 | Court 9 | Court 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7:00am-4:50pm (except Oct. 12) | 7:00am-4:50pm (except Oct. 12) | 7:00am-6:50pm (except Oct. 12) | 7:00am-6:50pm (except Oct. 12) | 7:00am-4:50pm (except Oct. 12) |
| 4:50pm-7:00pm *until Sep. 21 | 4:50pm-7:00pm *until Sep. 21 | 6:50pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 21 | 6:50pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 21 | 4:50pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 21 |
Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | Unavailable from 7:00pm-9:00pm | Unavailable from 7:00pm-9:00pm | Unavailable from 5:00pm-9:00pm |
| 7:00pm-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) | 7:00pm-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) | 9:00pm-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) | 9:00pm-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) | 9:00pm-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) |
Tuesdays
| Court 6 | Court 7 | Court 8 | Court 9 | Court 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-4:50pm | 7:00am-5:30pm | 7:00am-4:50pm | 7:00am-5:30pm | 7:00am-5:30pm |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm *until Sep. 22 | Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | 5:30pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 22 | 5:30pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 22 | |
Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | Unavailable from 5:30pm-7:00pm | 7:00pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 22 | Unavailable from 5:30pm-9:00pm | Unavailable from 5:00pm-9:00pm |
Unavailable from 7:00pm-9:00pm | ||||
| 7:00pm-10:45pm | 7:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm |
Wednesdays
| Court 6 | Court 7 | Court 8 | Court 9 | Court 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-5:00pm | 7:00am-5:00pm | 7:00am-6:50pm | 7:00am-6:50pm | 7:00am-5:00pm |
| 5:00pm-7:00pm *until Sep. 23 | 5:00pm-7:00pm *until Sep. 23 | 6:50pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 23 | 6:50pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 23 | 5:00pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 23 |
| Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm (starting Sep. 30) | Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm (starting Sep. 30) | Unavailable from 7:00pm-9:00pm | Unavailable from 7:00pm-9:00pm | Unavailable from 5:00pm-9:00pm (starting Sep. 30) |
| 7:00pm-10:45pm | 7:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm |
Thursdays
| Court 6 | Court 7 | Court 8 | Court 9 | Court 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-5:30pm | 7:00am-6:50pm | 7:00am-5:30pm | 7:00am-5:30pm |
| 5:30pm-7:00pm *until Sep. 24 | 6:50pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 24 | 5:30pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 24 | 5:30pm-9:00pm *until Sep. 24 | |
| Unavailable from 5:30pm-7:00pm (starting Oct. 1) | Unavailable from 7:00pm-9:00pm | Unavailable from 5:30pm-9:00pm | Unavailable from 5:30pm-9:00pm | |
| 7:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm |
Fridays
| Court 6 | Court 7 | Court 8 | Court 9 | Court 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-2:50pm | 7:00am-2:50pm | 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-5:00pm |
Unavailable from 3:00pm-5:00pm | Unavailable from 3:00pm-5:00pm | 5:00pm-7:00pm (only Sep. 18 & 25) | ||
| 5:00pm-7:00pm (only Sep. 18 & 25) | 5:00pm-7:00pm (only Sep. 18 & 25) | Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | ||
Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | 7:00pm-10:45pm | ||
| 7:00pm-10:45pm | 7:00pm-10:45pm |
Saturdays
| Court 6 | Court 7 | Court 8 | Court 9 | Court 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm |
Sundays
| Court 6 | Court 7 | Court 8 | Court 9 | Court 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm |
Athletic centre - SQUASH COURTS 4, 5, 11, and 12 (available for booking)
2026 Fall Schedule - September 8 to December 6
- Courts 4, 5, 11 and 12 can be booked online up to 72 hours in advance through the recreation platform by current UofT students and members. Please visit the booking page for available booking times.
- There will be no drop-in programming Monday, October 12 due to university Thanksgiving closure.
Mondays
| Court 4 | Court 5 | Court 11 | Court 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) | 7:00am-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) | 7:00am-4:55pm (except Oct. 12) | 7:00am-6:55pm (except Oct. 12) |
| 5:00pm-8:55pm *until Sep. 21 | 7:00pm-8:55pm *until Sep. 21 | ||
Unavailable from 5:00pm-9:00pm | Unavailable from 7:00pm-9:00pm | ||
| 9:00pm-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) | 9:00pm-10:45pm (except Oct. 12) |
Tuesdays
| Court 4 | Court 5 | Court 11 | Court 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-4:50pm | 7:00am-4:50pm | 7:00am-4:55pm | 7:00am-10:45pm |
| 5:00pm-8:55pm *until Sep. 22 | |||
Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | Unavailable from 5:00pm-9:00pm | |
| 7:00pm-10:45pm | 7:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm |
Wednesdays
| Court 4 | Court 5 | Court 11 | Court 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-4:55pm | 7:00am-6:55pm |
| 5:00pm-8:55pm *until Sep. 23 | 7:00pm-8:55pm *until Sep. 23 | ||
| Unavailable from 5:00pm-9:00pm (starting Sep. 30) | Unavailable from 7:00pm-9:00pm (starting Sep. 30) | ||
| 9:00pm-10:45pm | 9:00pm-10:45pm |
Thursdays
| Court 4 | Court 5 | Court 11 | Court 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-4:55pm | 7:00am-10:45pm |
| 5:00pm-8:55pm *until Sep. 24 | |||
Unavailable from 5:30pm-9:00pm | |||
| 9:00pm-10:45pm |
Fridays
| Court 4 | Court 5 | Court 11 | Court 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00am-2:50pm | 7:00am-2:50pm | 7:00am-4:55pm | 7:00am-10:45pm |
| 5:00pm-6:55pm (only Sep. 18 & 25) | |||
Unavailable from 3:00pm-5:00pm | Unavailable from 3:00pm-5:00pm | Unavailable from 5:00pm-7:00pm | |
| 5:00pm-10:45pm | 5:00pm-10:45pm | 7:00pm-10:45pm |
Saturdays
| Court 4 | Court 5 | Court 11 | Court 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-12:55pm | 9:00am-12:55pm |
| 1:00pm-2:55pm *until Sep. 26 | 1:00pm-2:55pm *until Sep. 26 | ||
Unavailable from 1:00pm-3:00pm | Unavailable from 1:00pm-3:00pm | ||
| 3:00pm-4:45pm | 3:00pm-4:45pm |
Sundays
| Court 4 | Court 5 | Court 11 | Court 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm | 9:00am-4:45pm |
Schedule Adjustments
Upcoming Schedule Adjustments
Upcoming adjustments to this drop-in schedule will be listed below:
- Monday, October 12: No drop-in programming due to Thanksgiving Holiday closure.
Important Information
Who can participate?
- Students: Current students paying incidental fees can access this programming at no additional cost.
- Members: Anyone with an active Sport & Rec Membership can access this programming at no additional cost.
- Day Pass users are not eligible to book a court in advance but may participate on a drop-in basis, subject to space availability.
What to wear/What to bring
Participants are asked to wear comfortable athletic attire while joining in drop-in activities. Athletic shoes with non-marking soles are required in all drop-in activity areas.
- Closed-toed, activity-appropriate footwear is required. Please make sure shoes are free of debris before entering the facility.
- Socks, barefoot and back-less shoes will not be allowed at anytime.
- A shirt, tank top or sports bra is required during all drop-in activities.
- Jeans and dress pants are not permitted.
- Sport & Rec staff has final say in determining appropriate clothing.
We recommend participants bring a lock to lock away their belongings in the changerooms. Bags, jackets, additional shoes, and other personal items not required for the activity are not permitted in our physical activity spaces.
Equipment Rentals
- Squash racquets and balls will be available to rent for $2.50 + HST from the Athletic Centre equipment counter - but must first be purchased from the Main Office. A valid TCard or membership is required.
- Individuals are limited to 2 racquet rentals at once and must be rented just before your booking, used during your booking in our facility, and returned immediately afterward.
- All rented or borrowed equipment must remain within the facility from which it was rented or borrowed and may not be taken off the premises.
- Lost or damaged equipment will be subject to a replacement fee, charged to the individual who rented it.
Rules/Etiquette
- Maximum of four individuals per squash court.
- Players may not change clothing on the court surface.
- A single bag, for the purpose of carrying racquet and required sport equipment is allowed, and is to be kept along the court wall to keep the play area clear and safe.
- Outdoor shoes, jackets, bags (non-racquet specific), or personal items not required for the activity are not allowed in our physical activity spaces and should be locked away in the changeroom lockers.
- For courts 11 and 12 only: Provided that all items are clean and dry, they may be kept in the glass back area of the court during your booking, provided that it is not being used as a movement space. Changing is not permitted in this space. Please do not bring wet footwear or outerwear onto the courts or surrounding areas (including the hallway).
For court bookings:
- Players may only book one court at a time for a maximum of one booking per day.
- Players should only enter the court at the time of their scheduled booking - unless the court is vacant before your time.
- Please remember to sign in for your court booking at the turnstiles. Sign in is available up to 30 minutes before your booking. Please inform the staff working the desk you need to sign in for a court booking prior to scanning your card, and then follow their instructions to ensure you are signed in.
- If you do not arrive by 15 minutes past your booking slot your court may be given away.
- When your booking ends, please vacate the court and surrounding court area so the next user can begin their booking on time.
- For courts 11 and 12 only: The space outside a glass-backed court is considered part of the court and is reserved for the booked user during their booking time. Please use the hallway or Field House periphery on Floor 3 for stretching and cool-downs after your booking.
- Learn more about the Racquet Sport Court Booking Guidelines.
Please review the Athletic Centre Field House Rights and Responsibilities, KPE Guest Policies and the Student and Member Code of Conduct before participating in drop-in programs