A high intensity game of speed and agility, Squash is a fantastic workout for both the novice and advanced player.
NOTE:
- 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
Current U of T students and members may book pickleball court online at the recreation platform. Court bookings are only available online. Court bookings are limited to two per day. You may not book more than one court at the same time.
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.
Learn more about the Racquet Sport Court Booking Procedure.
Notice: Use of Rental Court Spaces
The Athletic Centre has a total of nine squash courts, five English and four American style. Please note that international (English) court availability is limited and courts book up quickly. Typically, more court space is available in September, December, January and April through June.
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.
Schedule & Important Information
WINTER 2025 SCHEDULE - january 6 to April 30
Athletic Centre - Squash Courts
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-10:45pm | 7:00am-10:45pm | 9:15am-4:45pm | 9:15am-4:45pm |
Spring 2025 SCHEDULE - May 1 to June 30
Athletic Centre - Squash Courts
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| 7:00am-8:55pm | 7:00am-8:55pm | 7:00am-8:55pm | 7:00am-8:55pm | 7:00am-8:55pm | 9:00am-4:55pm | 9:00am-4:55pm |
Schedule adjustments
- Friday, May 16: No programming due to Victoria Day closure.
- Monday, May 19: No Programming due to Presidential Day closure.
Reduced court availabilities (Winter Term):
- 7:00pm-9:00pm Tuesday and Thursday, but one English court will always remain open
- 5:00pm-7:00pm on Fridays
- 1:00pm-3:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays
- No English court availability from 7:00pm-9:00pm on Monday and Wednesday, but American Courts will remain open
Location(s)
Athletic Centre (55 Harbord St., Toronto) - Squash Courts
Eligibility
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 passes are excluded for court bookings.
Equipment/ What To Wear
- Participants are asked to wear comfortable and appropriate 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.
Racquet Rentals:
- Squash racquets and balls will be available to rent for $2.00 + HST from the Athletic Centre equipment counter - but purchased from the Main Office.
- Individuals are limited to 2 racquet rentals at once and must be rented just before your booking, used during your booking in our facility, and returned immediately afterwards.
- Lost racquets will result in a 45$ charge for the individual who rented it.
Rules/Etiquette
- When your court booking is finished please vacate the court completely. Stretching/cool downs may be done in the hallway or in the Field House periphery on floor 3 – the space outside a glass backed court is part of the court rented by the next individual.
- Racquet specific bags are allowed, and are to be kept along a court wall to keep the play area clear and safe.
- Outdoor shoes, jackets, and bags (non-raquet specific) are not allowed in the squash/table tennis courts and should be locked away in the lockers in the changerooms.
- Players may not change clothing on the court surface.
- 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.
- Learn more about the Racquet Sport Court Booking Guidelines.
- Please review the Athletic Centre Field House Rights and Responsibilities before participating in drop-in programs.