Interested in trying intramural sports? Build the confidence with Women's Learn to Play! These women's sports workshops will help you learn to play new sports or brush up on your skills with familiar ones.
These workshops are catered towards beginner level students, looking to learn something new or improve on their skills.
After each session, pizza will be served to participants - an opportunity to connect with other participants and coaches, ask questions, and learn more about how you can get involved in recreational sport!
Please note, this program is for women-identifying U of T students only.
Looking for a similar program open to all genders? Check out Learn to Move!
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.
Schedules
Please note all schedules are subject to change. Check the program registration page for the most up to date schedule and available time slots.
Schedule Legend (locations):
- AC = Athletic Centre (55 Harbord Street)
- BC = Back Campus Fields (20 Tower Road)
- VC = Varsity Centre & Arena (299 Bloor Street West - enter via Devonshire Place)
| Activity | Date | Time | location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball | Monday, September 14 | 7:30pm-9:30pm | AC - Field House Court 4 |
| Flag Football | Monday, September 21 | 7:00pm-8:30pm | VC - Field |
| Ultimate | Monday, September 21 | 8:30pm-10:00pm | VC - Field |
| Volleyball | Tuesday, September 22 | 7:30pm-9:30pm | AC - Sports Gym |
| Soccer | Wednesday, September 23 | 7:45pm-9:15pm | BC - West Field |
| Table Tennis | Thursday, September 24 | 7:00pm-9:00pm | AC - Squash Courts 1/3 |
| Tennis | Monday, September 28 | 7:00pm-9:00pm | AC - Field House Courts 2/3/4 |
| Badminton | Tuesday, September 29 | 7:30pm-9:00pm | AC - Upper Gym |
| Ice Hockey | Wednesday, September 30 | 7:15pm-8:45pm | VC - Arena |
| Basketball | Thursday, October 1 | 7:30pm-9:00pm | AC - Field House Courts 2/3 |
Schedule Adjustments
Upcoming Schedule Adjustments
No upcoming schedule adjustments.
Important Information
Who can participate?
- This program is for women-identifying U of T students only. Participation is free, but participants are asked to register in advance.
What to wear/What to bring
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.
- Cleats are not permitted on our turf fields.
- Socks, barefoot and back-less shoes will not be allowed at any time.
- 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.
For programs in the Athletic Centre, 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
For programs at Varsity Centre and Back Campus, please note there are no lockers onsite. We recommend leaving valuables at home and bringing only what you need for your activity. Nearest lockers are located down the street at Goldring Centre.
Equipment
- Sport equipment will be provided for all participants (ex. balls, sticks, skate, frisbees, etc.), although participants are welcome to bring their own equipment if they desire.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, please reach out to julia.esterhammer@utoronto.ca. Any common questions we receive will be added to this Q&A drop-down.
Will we get more information on sign up?
Yes! Registered participants will receive a pre-session email the day before the session, with any reminders, session-specific information, and a meeting place. If you have any questions prior to the session (or afterwards), please shoot us an email.
Rules and Etiquiette
- Please keep in mind that these sessions are instruction-based. You will work with a coach to progress your skills safely, for safety reasons participants must follow the class outline and outside skills that are not part of the outline will not be permitted.
- Please review KPE Guest Policies and the Student and Member Code of Conduct before participating in drop-in programs. For programs at the Athletic Centre, please review the Athletic Centre Field House Rights and Responsibilities.