Closures and Cancellations:
It is mandatory to reserve all time slots/workout blocks in advance prior to accessing the Fitness Centre, NRG Group Fitness Classes and Recreation Activities.
Recreation (formerly Drop-in Rec)
At this time, access to the Athletics Centre & services are ONLY available to current U of G Students & Athletics Members. You are an Athletics Member if you are a registered full or part-time undergraduate or a full-time graduate student of the University of Guelph (Athletics Base Membership paid within your academic fees) or if you have purchased an Athletics Base Membership
The Provincial Government has introduced a new COVID-19 framework. To find out how this will affect you and our programs, please click here to visit gryphons.ca/What’s New. Everyone is required to complete the U of G COVID-19 Screening Form prior to every visit > uoguel.ph/COVID19screening
In CONNECT, the Wish list function allows you to 'bookmark' certain activities specifically of interest to you prior to when registration is open.
*Please ensure you are Signed in to CONNECT to use this tool for quick and easy access & do not mistake this function for Wait list or registration. You must Sign-in once registration is open to complete your transaction.
Varsity Athletes in a return to train scenario are still considered varsity athletes and continue to be ineligible for intramural sports of the same sport they play.
Varsity players may NOT take part in Intramural competition in the sport they play intercollegiate, players who quit or have left the intercollegiate team are not allowed in their respective sports until the FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR after they have quit or their eligibility expires.
At this time, access to the Athletics Centre & services are ONLY available to current U of G Students & Athletics Members. You are an Athletics Member if you are a registered full or part-time undergraduate or a full-time graduate student of the University of Guelph (Athletics Base Membership paid within your academic fees) or if you have purchased an Athletics Base Membership
GGAC COVID-19 Reservation Policies:
To view Recreation (formerly Drop-in Rec), go to gryphons.ca, then click Fitness & Recreation. On the Fitness & Recreation home page, you will see "Drop-in Rec Happening Today" red banner (see image below). You can narrow your search by using the Calendar Filter - can choose a date, can choose type by selecting from the drop down menu: e.g. Swimming, then click 'Filter' button. Drop-in Recreation is posted for the current week only (updated every Tuesday afternoon).
You can also view a monthly calendar by going to Sports & Clubs, then click on the Recreation Calendar heading https://fitandrec.gryphons.ca/sports-clubs/recreation
The calendar can be filtered by type of Recreation, by morning, afternoon, evening, or ALL day (by default it will filter to include ALL types of recreation and to the current week and time of day). Specific Sport Recreation details listed below calendar. View Daily Access Pass details on the Membership page.
At this time, access to the Athletics Centre & services are ONLY available to current U of G Students & Athletics Members. Therefore, Daily Access Passes are not available. It is mandatory to reserve all time slots/workout blocks in advance prior to accessing the Fitness Centre, NRG Group Fitness Classes and Recreation Activities.
GGAC COVID-19 Reservation Policies:
Athletics is committed to providing a safe, inviting recreation experience for the University of Guelph community. There is no access to Guelph Gryphon Athletics Facilities and/or Programs without a membership, paid registration fee, day pass, event ticket or rental permit. Please see Client Services for more information.
Please assist us by adhering to the following guidelines (below are standard guidelines outside of COVID-19 Re-opening Phases).
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from facility and/or loss of access privileges.
We have several recreation swims each day for users. Visit the Recreation page for details.
Gold Pool – 25 metre lap pool
Red Pool - 25 yard Recreation pool with diving board
Hot Tub – Located on Gold Pool deck.
There will be limited viewing seats available for guardians based on Swim Admission Standards. View Swim Admission Standards Diagram here. Seating will also be available for support persons of registered swimmers. Seating will
be clearly marked.
Yes. Lifejackets will be available, along with a limited amount of flutter boards. All used equipment will be disinfected and dried prior to being re-stocked for customer use.
Length Swim - One person per lane per time period
Rec Swim - Up to a maximum of 15 people per time period
All Swim Admission Standards still apply, click here to view Pool Admission Standards.
Length Swim: 90 minute sessions in either Gold Pool or Red Pool. Sessions are for lap swimming only. Water
Running/Water Workouts will not be permitted. One Person, per lane, per time period.
Rec Swim: 60 minute sessions in Red Pool. Sessions are for open recreation swimming. A single lane will be
available for water running. Up to a maximum of 15 people per time period.
All Swim Admission Standards apply.
No. At this time the hot tub remains closed to assist with encouraging social distancing.
Steam Rooms remain closed based on current recommendations by the Government of Ontario, as they are deemed a high-risk location.
All members will be required to wear a face covering at all times while in any Department of Athletics building. A face covering may only be removed when physical activity starts and must be put back on as soon as the activity ends. Face coverings must be stored in a clean bag or pouch so it may be clean and ready to be put back on when activity ends.
We will have new reduced capacities throughout the building. These capacities are based on government regulations and the goal of maintaining physical distancing throughout the building. Our fitness centre will now only have a capacity of 50 people per workout block.
Yes! Any UofG student can access our fitness facilities. We are also open for community/staff/faculty memberships.
Rec Swims - All Family members attending will need to be listed - in-person and phone-in requests will not be taken.
For more details about 'How does the Pre-Booking Process work? see FAQ
We are not offering tours of Athletics, self-guided or otherwise, this fall. Please visit us virtually: https://admission.uoguelph.ca/visit-u-g-virtually
The guardian must be 16 years of age or older and be comfortable in shallow water. Guardian must be in proper swim attire and prepared to actively assist with holding/supporting their child in the water during the lesson.
For a Visual Explanation of Pool Admission Standards Click here
* All recreation swim participants must enter the facility through the front doors of the Athletics Centre.
* Children 7 years of age or older are required to use the change room designated for their gender. Universal/Non-Gender change rooms available for families and individuals looking for a non-gender specific space.
* Please refrain from entering the pools and remain in the change room area until a lifeguard is on duty.
* Street shoes are not permitted on the deck
* Children 15 years of age and under are not permitted in the Steam Room or Hot Tub unless accompanied by an adult.
For a Visual Explanation of Pool Admission Standards Click here
* Children 5 years of age and under must be directly supervised (within arm’s reach), regardless of swimming ability, by a guardian 16 years of age or older. Maximum of 2 children per guardian.
* Children 6-9 years of age, who cannot swim 2 uninterrupted widths of the Red Pool, must be supervised by a guardian 16 years of age or older. Guardian must be present at the time of the swim test. Maximum of 4 children per guardian.
* The ratio of guardians to swimmers 6-9 years of age, who cannot complete the facility swim test, may be increased to a maximum of 8 bathers to one guardian if approved personal flotation devices are worn by all non-swimmers in their care.
* Those with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.
Fall 2020 Withdrawals/Refunds for registered Fitness & Recreation Activities (other than Certifications) can be made anytime by visiting Client Services or calling 519-824-4120 Ext. 56253. Refund amounts will be prorated for the classes that have already taken place and the $10 Withdrawal Fee will be waived for requests made due to illness or COVID-19 concerns. If you suspect you have been infected with COVID-19 please notify Public Health for contact tracing and environmental cleaning/disinfection purposes. Refunds placed back onto accounts will remain there for 365 days.
*Refunds for Certification courses must be requested no later than 3 business days prior to the start date by visiting Client Services or calling 519-824-4120 Ext. 56253. The $10 Withdrawal Fee will be waived for requests made due to illness or COVID-19 concerns. No refunds after this date.
*Refunds for NRG Passes & Personal Training Sessions can be requested at Client Services but must be done so no later than 10 days from the time of purchase to receive a full refund. After the 10-day cooling off period, requests can be made by contacting the Fitness Supervisor and will be approved on a case by case basis. You will be required to provide documentation.
We reserve the right to cancel any activity that does not have sufficient registration. In this case, participants will receive a full refund and notification prior to the start of the activity. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information (phone, email, mailing address) is current.
If the Department of Athletics is required to close due to changing circumstances: Individuals will be contacted and automatically withdrawn from Fitness & Recreation Activities. Refunds will be prorated for classes that have already taken place and the credit will be placed back to the original payment method. For original payments made by cash or debit, refunds will be placed onto accounts and once the facility can safely re-open to the public, individuals will be able to contact Client Services in order to process the refund from their account. NRG Pass Members will be contacted and will receive a coupon for the pro-rated value of the membership. This coupon code can be used for the following memberships: Student NRG Pass, Student NRG Plus, NRG Plus upgrade, Student Towel Membership, and Locker Rentals. Each code is only good for a one-time use, does not expire, and can be used when registering online or in person (lockers must be done in person). When registering online, simply look for the 'Enter coupon code' box during registration. It will typically be on the 'Membership Detail' page during the registration process under 'fees/discounts'.
Goggles and swim caps are available for purchase at Gryph's Locker.
To remain consistent and to be fair to all participants, other forms of photo ID are NOT accepted. It is the only way we can truly know that you are a valid University of Guelph or Department of Athletics member paying membership fees. Requiring valid IDs is consistent to gain access to the Athletics Centre, Library and Guelph Transit. We are trying to stay CONSISTENT by enforcing the same procedures in all areas.
3-Pitch - 8 Players (4 Males and 4 Females) – temporarily suspended.
Lobball – 7 – temporarily suspended.
Dodgeball - 6 Players (3 Males and 3 Females) – 6v6 format open format.
Badminton - 1 (Singles) or 2 (1 Male/Female for Mixed Doubles) – 2v2 open format.
Pickleball - 1 (Singles) or 2 (1 Male/Female for Mixed Doubles) – 2v2 open format.
Flag Football/Snow Flag Football - 5 (Minimum 2 of each gender) – temporarily suspended.
Hockey - 6 (for coed 3 Males and 3 Females). – temporarily suspended.
Floor Hockey - 4 (for coed 2 Males and 2 Females)/ 3 (for Men’s League) – temporarily suspended.
Indoor Soccer - 4 (for coed 2 Males and 2 Females) – temporarily suspended.
Outdoor Soccer - 7 (Equal M/F ration on field – does not include the goalie)
Ultimate Frisbee - 5 (Equal M/F ratio at all times, odd player of either sex) – temporarily suspended.
Volleyball - 4 (for coed 2 Males and 2 Females) – 4v4 format open format .
Beach Volleyball 2s – 2 – temporarily suspended.
Beach Volleyball 4s – 4 (at least 2 Males and 2 Females) – temporarily suspended.
Innertube Waterpolo - 4 (2 Males and 2 Females) – temporarily suspended.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, Grace Passes and ‘Ok to Play’ Passes will not be issued. University of Guelph ID and any government issued photo ID will be accepted to sign into your games. Although no eligibility will be collected due to the suspension of competitive leagues, players are still required to sign into games to verify identities from a contact tracing perspective. Player’s will not be permitted to play an Intramural game if their name is not printed on the scorecard.
You MUST provide 48 hours’ notice to cancel. You can request a cancellation by contacting the Intramural Office by email at iplayim@uoguelph.ca. Due to COVID-19 we will temporarily not be accepting any rescheduling requests.
Please note, if you are cancelling a Sunday game, you must notify the Intramural office by Friday at noon.
Teams may cancel their first games without penalty to their bond. If you cannot attend your first game and you do not cancel your first game, you will lose your ENTIRE bond and you will be REMOVED from the league.
CANCELLATION PROCEDURE:
The following steps need to be completed at least 48 HOURS prior to the scheduled game:
1. The team with the cancellation request MUST e-mail iplayim@uoguelph.ca with the request.
2. IM staff will confirm the cancellation with BOTH teams.
3. SUNDAY games must be cancelled by FRIDAY at 2:00 pm.
You cannot opt out of Athletics and Recreation fees. These fees support services that the Government of Ontario has deemed essential for the health and safety of the campus and those services that provide academic support to students.
All registered full and part-time undergraduate students and full-time graduate students have paid their Athletics Base Membership within their academic registration fees. The Base Membership includes access to the facilities for Drop-in Recreation & gets you in to all regular season varsity games. Get access to the Fitness Centre & NRG Classes by purchasing the NRG Pass (additional fee applicable). Visit Membership page for details.
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE PAID THE ATHLETIC'S FEE by being either a full-time student, or part-time undergraduate student, or purchasing an Athletics Base Membership or an Intramural Membership Card for the current semester (Intramural Membership Cards are only available to the following people: students, faculty and staff of the University, out- of-course students, or spouses of the above, or adult (over 18) children of any of the above.
Bad Weather Ahead? Be prepared and sign up for U of G Alert to receive alerts by email, phone or text message from our Emergency Notification System.
Click here to find info on University of Guelph Closures https://news.uoguelph.ca/2018/11/bad-weather-ahead-know-where-to-get-info-on-university-closures/
When the University of Guelph is closed during inclement weather, the Department of Athletics will be closed and all programming will be cancelled. As with academic programming, Athletics programming cancelled due to such a closure is not re-scheduled or credited. To check if the University is closed during inclement weather, visit www.uoguelph.ca or call 519-824-4120 and listen to the general update or sign up for the U of G Alert.
EACH PARTICIPANT MUST HAVE PAID THE ATHLETIC'S FEE by being either a full-time student, or part-time undergraduate student, or purchasing a monthly base Athletics membership for the current semester.
To link directly to CONNECT and login into your account, go to Useful Links on the bottom of the Fitness & Recreation home page. Go directly to Connect to login.
Users must first sync their Central Login Password by using the password change tool, and can then use the JoinNow tool to configure the wireless network for their devices. Visit Computing & Communication Services for more details, https://www.uoguelph.ca/ccs/securewireless
There are TWO steps when registering an Intramural Team.
FIRST – Team captains must pay for the Intramural team on uoguelph.ca/connect or in person at Client Services in the Athletics Centre. Team captains pay the bond for the team ($250 for Ice Hockey and $75 for all other sports). The bond is returned in full if no fines are applied to the account. A team can be fined if they default a game, forget to submit their roster on time, player misconduct, or lost or damaged jersey/equipment.
SECOND – Team captains must register their team roster at IM Leagues (opens in new tab). View FAQ “How do I create a roster and apply players to my roster?” for instructions.
There are TWO steps when registering as an Individual/Free Agent.
FIRST – You must pay to register on connect (uoguelph.ca/connect) or in person at Client Services in the Athletics Centre. The fee to play as a free agent is $20 for Ice Hockey and $10 for all other sports.
SECOND – You must log on to IM Leagues (imleagues.com/Guelph) and create an account. The Intramural Office can then add you to the X’s/Free Agent team you signed up for in Connect. All free agent teams are made up of individual players and the teams have an X in front of the team name (e.g. X-Lightning).
For the protection of all guests, the use of photographic equipment such as cameras and video equipment is prohibited in change rooms, washrooms, and program areas. This includes cell phones and iPods with photographic capabilities.
A limited number of hours are available for pool and ice rentals.
Contact the Facilities Office: athfacility.booking@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 ext. 53790.
Once your captains has created a team on IM leagues, you can sign in and join the team. Our online video slideshow explains how to create your IM Leagues account and how you join a roster on IM Leagues.
To join a Roster on IM Leagues:
First Game Default - Ice Hockey ($250.00), Other Sports ($75.00) *and removal from league
Regular Season/Playoff Game Default - Ice Hockey ($125.00), Other Sports ($37.50)
These are some other fines that may occur:
Unfortunately this happens from time to time. It is best to contact the Intramural Office as soon as you notice an error. The Intramural Office can be contacted by email at iplayim@uoguelph.ca or by phone at 519-824-4120 ex. 56137. The Intramural Office will look into the error and make amendments online when necessary.
When you register or join a team on IM Leagues, you will have accepted the waiver.
Every division in our competitive brackets have playoffs.
Teams - Every team in the league makes playoffs REGARDLESS of standing in the regular season.
Individual Players - Players must participate in at least ONE THIRD (2 OF 6) of their team's regular season games to be eligible to compete in the playoffs (special eligibility rules apply for Ice Hockey leagues).
Come to the IM Office and we will sort out the reason why you are not appearing on the scorecard. If you are eligible to play for the team, you will be given an OK TO PLAY slip.
Team schedules will be posted on the IMLeagues website. These schedules will be posted shortly after late registration closes in the Fall and Winter semester. These schedules will tell you where your games will be played, who you will be playing, and the time of your game.
The Protests and Appeals (P&A) committee deals with suspensions, ineligible players and any other misconducts or incidents that occur during intramural games. Meetings are held EVERY TUESDAY AT 6:30pm IN THE IM OFFICE. You MUST attend a P&A before you are allowed to play again.
Yes, you can play on more than one intramural team if your teams are playing in a variety of sports. You can play on more than one team in the same sport, however, only on one co-ed team and one male or female team. You cannot play for 2 co-ed, 2 male, or 2 female teams of different divisions (A,B,C). Ice hockey is the exception. You can only play on ONE Ice Hockey Team, regardless of division or gender.
Once your team is paid in Connect, each player will need to create an account in IM Leagues. If players already have an account from a previous year they need to login and join the team. Our online video slideshow explains how to create your roster on IM Leagues and how your teammates can join your roster on IM Leagues.
To create a new Roster on IM Leagues:
There are TWO steps when registering an Intramural Team.
FIRST – Team captains must pay for the Intramural team on uoguelph.ca/connect or in person at Client Services in the Athletics Centre. Team captains pay the bond for the team ($250 for Ice Hockey and $75 for all other sports). The bond is returned in full if no fines are applied to the account. A team can be fined if they default a game, forget to submit their roster on time, player misconduct, or lost or damaged jersey/equipment.
second – team captains must register their team roster at im leagues (imleagues.com/guelph). view FAQ “how do I create a roster and apply players to my roster?” for instructions.
When you register or join a team on IM Leagues, you will have accepted the waiver.
Every division in our competitive brackets have playoffs.
Teams - Every team in the league makes playoffs REGARDLESS of standing in the regular season.
Individual Players - Players must participate in at least ONE THIRD (2 OF 6) of their team's regular season games to be eligible to compete in the playoffs (special eligibility rules apply for Ice Hockey leagues).
Varsity players may NOT take part in Intramural competition in the sport they play intercollegiate, players who quit or have left the intercollegiate team are not allowed in their respective sports until the FOLLOWING ACADEMIC YEAR after they have quit or their eligibility expires.
Please ensure your child wears warm clothing and approved skates and a skate or multi-purpose helmet are mandatory. Skates should fit well & be properly tied. Clothing should allow for movement and also provide some protection from falls.
1:9 ratio for the highest skill level. As the skill level decreases, the ratio gets smaller.
As a parent/caregiver of a Starfish, Duck participant, you will be expected to join your child in the pool. Parents do not join the class for all other swim lessons.
Fees vary depending on the length of the class, number of classes, and instructor/child ratios.
Conducting or soliciting for any form of business within the facility (i.e. private lessons, personal training, and sales) is strictly prohibited.
Centre lanes are for faster, continuous swimming.
*Please circle swim unless agreed upon with lane-mates to swim side by side. Slower, lap swimming on each side of fast lanes. Outer lanes for slow/beginner swimmers, and water workouts.
$10 fee will be applied for anyone requiring a new membership card.
Please ensure you print your confirmation/receipt once you’ve completed your online registration and keep for your records and income tax purposes. Read all Activity and Membership confirmations! Confirmations contain important information regarding Activity dates, proper attire, required equipment, and date cancellations due to holidays or special events.
It is strongly recommended to register for all activities you are interested in, even those that are full. Your name will be added to a waiting list and if a space becomes available you will be contacted by email to confirm your registration. Waiting lists are carefully monitored and activities are often added if there is sufficient demand.
Space permitting, you can transfer into another activity. Transfers can be requested at Client Services. *Transfers are now available online up to 7 days prior to start date.
Discounts, refunds, or make up classes will not be issued for missed classes. If a Fitness/Wellness or Skill Development Activity class is cancelled due to an unforeseen circumstance such as instructor illness, the class will be re-scheduled if possible. If this is not possible, participants will be credited for the cancelled class.
We reserve the right to cancel any activity that does not have sufficient registration. In this case, participants will receive a full refund and notification prior to the start of the activity. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contact information (phone, email, mailing address) is current.
Fees include 13% tax. Taxes are not applicable to Kids programming.