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Learn more about Women Only Hours and Programming
- Please note: all drop-in schedules are subject to change. Check the program registration page via links below for the most up to date schedule and available time slots
The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education strives to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all students and members in all our facilities. Women-only hours reflect the mission of the Faculty and its commitment to education, research, leadership, and the provision of opportunity. Women-only hours are one of several strategies implemented by the Faculty to optimize participation, reduce barriers to being active, and foster inclusivity across culture, religion and ability level.
In the Strength & Conditioning Centre,
In the pool,
In the gyms and arena and dome, the activities are open only to women participants and are staffed, where possible, by women. These spaces are
Women-only hours is a targeted needs-based program designed to ensure equitable participation in physical activity. Established by the Faculty’s Council of Athletics and Recreation, the program is aligned with University policies,
While women currently constitute over half of U of T’s student body, they continue to be under-represented in most forms of physical activity. Our usage statistics show that while female participation in particular facility spaces is low during regular hours, it increases notably during times schedule for women only. Women-only hours are therefore one of
The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education strives to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all students and members in all our facilities. Women-only hours reflect the mission of the Faculty and its commitment to education, research, leadership, and the provision of opportunity.
Questions? Contact Beth Ali, Executive Director, Co-Curricular Athletics and Physical Activity Programs.
open gym |
lane swimming |
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Women-only Lane Swimming is available during specified times in the Athletic Centre, Benson (25yd) Pool for those who identify as a woman. During women-only swimming hours:
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Women's Only Open Gym Schedule @ Athletic Centre:Monday: 12 - 1 p.m. Tuesday: 5 - 6 p.m. Wednesday: 12 - 1 p.m. Thursday: 5 - 6 p.m. Friday: 1 - 2 p.m. Saturday: 9 - 10 a.m. Sunday: 12 - 1 p.m. |
Women's Only Lane Swimming Schedule @ Athletic CentreMonday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tuesday: 6 - 7 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursday: N/A Friday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday: N/A Sunday: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |