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Winter feeling endless? Same.
If the semester grind and grey skies are getting to you, this is your sign to get out, move a little, and do something fun between classes. Athletics and the GEM Program are hosting a FREE skating event just for UofG students—no experience required, just good vibes.

Join us Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. at the Gryphon Centre Arena for an easy, drop-in skate session. Whether you’re carving laps, wobbling along the boards, or just there for the snacks, it’s a perfect way to break up your day.

Bring your student card for access at the door. Bring your own skates, or book ahead for free skate rentals from Gryph’s Locker.
And yes—hot chocolate and cookies will be waiting for you. 

Skate Rentals:

The University of Guelph Athletics Department will be sponsoring FREE skate rentals for UofG students. There will be two sessions for renting skates – 11am-11:50am, and 12pm-12:50pm.

Rentals will be reserved on a first-come-first-serve basis. Reservations can be made by emailing gryphs.locker@uoguelph.ca
. Please include your name, student number, and the size you would like to reserve.

Skate sizes offered are 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 – ie. Half sizes are not available.

Note – for estimating your skate size the general rule of thumb is as follows:

Male – size down 1-1.5 sizes from shoe size. Eg. Size 10.5 shoe would use a size 9 skate

Female – size down 2-2.5 sizes from shoe size. Eg. Size 7.5 shoe would use a size 5 skate

Sizes and quantities are limited.

For 11am rentals: to ensure a fair and positive experience, please be mindful of the time, and make sure you return your skates by 11:50am. There will be reservations waiting at 12pm.