Women-Only Hours & Programs

Please note: All Drop-In schedules are subject to change. Check the program registration page via the 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. 


Women-Only Programming Schedule

Open Gym

Two women planking while smiling

Women-Only Open Gym is available during specified times at the Athletic Centre (55 Harbord St., Toronto) Strength & Conditioning Centre (SCC).

  • Women-Only Open Gym offers the chance for women to work out safely and comfortably.
  • Only women staff will be in attendance.

Women-Only Open Gym Schedule in the Athletic Centre:

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
12-1 p.m. (SCC)5-6 p.m. (SCC)12-1 p.m. (SCC) 5-6 p.m. (SCC)1-2 p.m. (SCC)9-10 a.m. (SCC) 12-1 p.m. (SCC)
12-1 p.m. (WLZ) 12-1 p.m. (WLZ) 1-2 p.m. (WLZ) 12-1 p.m. (WLZ)
Lane Swimming

Woman swimming in the pool

Women-Only Lane Swimming is available during specified times in the Athletic Centre, Benson (25yd) Pool

  • Windows and doors are completely covered.
  • Only women staff members are on deck.
  • An enclosed shower space is available immediately outside the pool.
  • Women can change into bathing attire in accessible, private washrooms, adjacent to the pool deck so that they do not need to go through public spaces in bathing attire.

Women-Only Lane Swimming Schedule in the Athletic Centre:

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
10:40-11:55 a.m.6:10-7:25 p.m.10:40-11:55 a.m.N/A10:40-11:55 a.m.N/A10:40-11:55 a.m.
Swim to Survive
Female swimmer in a black bathing suit under water and kicking toward the surface.

Women-Only Swim to Survive is available during specified times in the Athletic Centre, Benson (25yd) Pool

  • Learn the minimum skills needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water, an important first step to being safe around water.

Women-Only Swim to Survive Schedule in the Athletic Centre:

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A9:50-10:35 a.m.
Stick N' Puck

Stick and Puck

Women-Only Stick n' Puck is available during specified times at Varsity Centre Arena (299 Bloor St. W)

  • Skate rentals and helmets are available for loan during Stick 'n Puck times for a fee of $3.00 +HST for U of T students and $5.00 + HST for non-U of T Students. Skate sharpening is available for a fee $5.00 + HST for UofT students and $8.00+HST for non-UofT students. 
  • Participants must wear a CSA-approved helmet and bring their own stick.

Women-Only Stick n' Puck in the Varsity Arena:

Starts January 6

MonTueWedThufRIsATsUN
N/AN/AN/A11-11:55 a.m.N/AN/AN/A
Field Sports

Women high-fiving at the Back-Campus fields

Women-Only Field Sports are available during specified times at Varsity Centre Arena (299 Bloor St. W)

  • Come out for a variety of fun field sports with our Physical Activity Facilitators. Sports will be determined on-site and range from drop-in soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, etc.

Winter only:  Women-Only Field Sports in the Varsity Dome:

Will resume in January 2025

MonTueWedThufRIsATsUN
N/A12:30pm-1:55pmN/A2:30pm-3:55pmN/AN/AN/A
Volleyball

Athletic Centre Sports Gym - NORTH: WINTER 2025 SCHEDULE - TBD

Starts January 6

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
2:30pm-3:55pm  12:00pm-1:55pm6:15pm-7:40pm 12:30pm-1:55pm
Basketball

Women playing basketball while dribbling the ball

Women-Only Basketball is available during specified times in the Athletic Centre Field House (55 Harbord Street, Toronto).Women-Only 

Athletic Centre Sports Gym - South: WINTER 2025 SCHEDULE - TBD

Starts January 6

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
2:30pm-3:55pm  12:00pm-1:55pm6:15pm-7:40pm 12:30pm-1:55pm