Field/Outdoor Sports

Drop-in Rec Protocols

• If you are sick or do not feel well, please stay home
• All users must enter through the appropriate entrances: Larry Pearson/Gryphon Centre Arena/Gryphon Field House main doors
• Everyone must check-in upon arrival at Client Services/with Rink Attendant/Field House Info Desk
• Children (Ages 5-12) must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (16+), that must be within eyesight of the child at all times.  The parent/guardian is required to purchase a membership if they are participating with the child, but are not required if only watching.  Waiver must be signed by parent/guardian (18+).  View more details about Child & Youth Memberships here

There is NO Access to Athletics facilities & programs without a registered program,  membership, Day Pass, Ticket or Rental Permit, otherwise you will be trespassing, and the Campus Safety Office will be contacted. 

Equipment Rental

A selection of equipment is available for loan to U of G Students/Athletics Members during Recreation times. Fees may apply for some items, click here for Equipment Lending details.

Please assist us by adhering to the following Facility Guidelines:

• All users must enter via the front entrance. University of Guelph Students/Members are required to swipe in with their Student/Membership card.  Fitness Centre users will be required to swipe again at the Fitness Centre Desk
• Non-Members can purchase a Day Pass or Monthly Recreation Membership online or in-person at Client Services
• DO NOT SHARE your membership card.  This will result in loss of privileges
• All children (individuals 12 years of age or younger) must always be accompanied by an adult while in the building
• 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
• Athletic clothing appropriate to the activity must be worn
• Clean athletic footwear with non-marking soles must be worn on all surfaces
• Programming space is to be shared appropriately with all participants
• Food or glass bottles are not permitted in the gymnasiums or program rooms
• Bicycles are not to be brought inside University buildings and stored in corridors, stairwells, or personal offices as tires track in dirt and the fabric of the structures inevitably gets damaged (scratched or punctured walls, oil and grease on floors and carpets etc.). Outside bicycle racks are provided. Unobstructed egress from University buildings is essential for safe emergency evacuations
• Inappropriate behavior such as swearing, physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated and may result in loss of building access privileges and/or immediate removal from facility
• Users must recognize and accept the risks inherent in any Activity
• Users are responsible for their own personal health and safety
• All programming ends 30-60 minutes prior to the building closing.  All equipment must be returned by that time
• Change rooms will be inspected by a Client Services Representative upon building closure

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from facility and/or loss of access privileges.