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The Department of Athletics will be providing some recreational opportunities in June for current registered U of G students who have paid Athletic Fees for the spring/summer semester. We are still slowly phasing in what services we can offer according to the stages of reopening through the Province of Ontario. As capacities and restrictions change, we will see what we can adapt and make available. *Note: we will not be selling Day Passes, so all of the below opportunities are for current students only*.  The Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre will remain closed, therefore there will be NO access to changerooms, washrooms or water fountains during these activities. *  Read more...

April 26, 2021 - Gryphon Summer Camps has been a tradition for the Guelph community. Last year, we saw many community youth participate in our online Clubhouse camp program. For Summer 2021, we are planning to deliver a hybrid model of both in-person and online day camp programs.

The Provincial Government of Ontario has extended the current stay-at-home order and will now last until at least June 2.

April 1, 2021 – Guelph, Ont. - The University of Guelph, Department of Athletics will be closed effective end of day Friday April 2, as Ontario has implemented a province-wide emergency brake shut down, effective 12:01 am on Saturday April 3, 2021....

Updated protocols and limitations

The ARC awards were held virtually this year to an attendance of 77.

An update to our current operations

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Thank you for trusting us as a place you feel comfortable being active. Your health and safety is our top priority and we thank you for your continued support in following our policies and procedures. 

Gryphon Athletics partners with Student Wellness for SHINE Week!  

As of February 16, 2021 (Guelph, Ont.) - The region of Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin moved to the strengthened measures of Red - Control after a province wide stay at home order was lifted. The University of Guelph, Department of Athletics is ready to safely welcome you back into our facilities as of February 16th at 7am.

New & improved pre-booking reservations for Recreation time slots, Fitness Centre workout blocks & NRG Class time slots ....more details

Please be aware that the Guelph Gryphon Athletics Centre will be closed from Wednesday December 23rd to Sunday January 3rd, 2021 (with the exception of current Rental Permits).  For a full list of hours, please visit Hours of Operation  

Join us this Holiday season from the comfort of your own home.  Click for more details.

   Get moving with our On-Demand Fitness Classes for your chance to win!

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Due to the recent small explosion that took place last week the Gryphon Centre Arena will remain closed for repairs...more details

Complete 30 mins of physical activity per day from October 1st-30^th. 2020.

University of Guelph’s Athletics has found a way to keep competition alive despite COVID-19 physical distancing measures by launching eSport tournaments. Read more...

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (GUELPH, Ont.) - The University of Guelph, Department of Athletics announced their employee awards today online. In recent years, the ARC award banquet has become a bright spot on the annual calendar celebrating the hard work and dedication of all 675 part-time staff that contribute to the success of the Department of Athletics. Unfortunately this year, due to concerns about COVID-19 and with the goal of increasing social distancing, the ARC awards banquet was canceled and the awards were instead announced online.

March 30, 2020 – (GUELPH, Ont.) - The Gryphon Cheerleading and Equestrian teams were named the major award winners of the year for the University of Guelph Athletic Clubs after sensational campaigns this past year.

 

Checking to see if classes are cancelled or the facility is closed due to bad weather? The only time the Department of Athletics will cancel programming due to inclement weather is if the University of Guelph decides to close the whole campus.
When the University of Guelph is closed during inclement weather, the Department of Athletics will be closed, and all programming will be cancelled.  Click for more details.

NRG PLUS Pass now includes our new Hydro Massage Lounger...read more