Want to try something new but you don’t know where to start? We’ll teach you! Join us for the “Learn to Move” series, where our instructors, coaches, MoveU crew and physical activity facilitators will lead you through a new activity - on the court, in the pool, or in the gym! Take a beginner level swimming class, learn a new sport, or get oriented with our weight lifting spaces. These sessions are geared towards the beginner level student looking to learn something new. This program is for U of T students only.
- 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.
SIGN-UP REQUIRED
This program requires registration to participate in the sport offerings, details below. Register at recreation.utoronto.ca. Registration is FREE for incidental fee-paying students enrolled in Fall/Winter courses at U of T.
Registration opens in January for most offerings.
Key program information
Location(s)
Athletic Centre (55 Harbord Street) - Benson Pool, Field House, Strength & Conditioning Centre and Squash Courts
Varsity Centre (299 Bloor Street West) - Arena (enter through the Varsity Centre Pavilion off Devonshire Place south of the field)
Eligibility
Students: Current students paying incidental fees can access this programming at no additional cost.
Current Programming
- View and register for our current offerings. Registration opens in January for most offerings.
- Registered participants will receive an email with information prior to the session on what to expect. For each session, please meet our staff in pink MoveU T-shirts in the main lobby of the facility 15 minutes prior to the program start time (30 minutes for learn to skate).
- Questions? Email moveucrew@utoronto.ca
| Learn to... | Date | Time | Meeting Place | Address |
| Tennis | Monday, January 26th | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Athletic Centre Lobby | 55 Harbord Street |
| Pickleball | Wednesday, January 28th | 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. | Athletic Centre Lobby | 55 Harbord Street |
| Swim to Survive (Women-Only) | Wednesday, February 4th | 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Athletic Centre Lobby | 55 Harbord Street |
| Squash | Friday, February 6th | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Athletic Centre Lobby | 55 Harbord Street |
| Lift Weights | TBC (week of February 9th) | TBC | Athletic Centre Lobby | 55 Harbord Street |
| Ice Skate | TBC (week of February 9th) | TBC | Varsity Pavilion Lobby | 299 Bloor Street West (entrance on Devonshire Place) |
| Volleyball | Wednesday, February 25th | 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. | Athletic Centre Lobby | 55 Harbord Street |
| Swim to Survive | Friday, February 27th | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Athletic Centre Lobby | 55 Harbord Street |
| Swim (Beginner Level 1 & 2 - Women-Only) | Sunday, March 8th | 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Athletic Centre Lobby | 55 Harbord Street |
Important Information
Equipment and What to Wear
- Sport equipment (e.g. racquets, balls, skates, etc.) will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment as well.
- Participants are asked to wear comfortable and appropriate athletic attire while joining in drop-in activities.
- Closed-toed, activity-appropriate footwear is required. Athletic shoes with non-marking soles are required in all indoor drop-in activity areas. 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 is required during all drop-in activities. Jeans and dress pants are not permitted.
- Sport & Rec staff has final say in determining appropriate clothing
Rules and Etiquiette
- Please review the Athletic Centre Field House Rights and Responsibilities, the Kimel Family Field House Rights and Responsibilities, and/or the Varsity Centre Arena Rights and Responsibilities before participating in drop-in programs.
On the ice (skating):
- Participants must stay clear of the ice until the Zamboni doors are closed.
- Participants must clear the ice at the end of scheduled time or as directed by arena monitor.
- No food, drinks, or gum on the ice.