Gym 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.

Skate Rentals are available at Gryph's Locker in the arena (Gryph's Locker Hours here). $10 per rental. Adult sizing only. See more info here.

Basketball

• Available to rent out basketballs at Equipment Lending for those with active Recreation or NRG Memberships, or Active UoG Students only
• No full court games are permitted during drop-in recreation basketball times
• Basketball rental not available to Day Pass or Week Pass users

Rec Basketball refers to drop‐in time where participants play basketball in an “open play” format: pick-up games, multiple players, possibly some more informal competitive play, but still within the constraints of facility policies. 

Skills Only – Basketball Time is designated specifically for drills, individual skill development (shooting, dribbling, footwork), rather than team games or full court scrimmages. This might mean fewer people and no full games, within the constraints of facility policies. It is reserved for players who want to work on their own or with a small group on skills, rather than competitive play. This was created out of a request from females and our youth who just wanted to shoot on the net and were being kicked off the courts in rec basketball time. 

Key differences: 

Purpose: Skills only = skill development, drills, individual or small group work; Rec Basketball = more general play, pick-up games, open use. 

Format/regulation: Skills restrict full court, restrict number of players, restrict competitive games; Rec Basketball may allow more players, more game-type play. 

Organized practice/coaching: For both, personal coaching / organized practice is not permitted during drop-in times. “Skills Only” is considered drop-in and the same restriction applies.   Personal business cannot be conducted in any facilities. 

Walking Track (GGAC) 

• Track is only open during scheduled Rec Gym Sports - Walking Track times in the GGAC Event Centre
• 200m, 3 lanes 
• Only clean, indoor shoes permitted on the track
• Spiked shoes not permitted
• Please follow posted daily directional and lane signage
• For running & sprinting options, refer to Field/Outdoor Sports - Running Track in the Field House

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
• No personal coaching or organized practices are permitted during any drop-in recreation time.
• Conducting or soliciting for any form of business within the facility (i.e. private lessons, personal training, and sales) is prohibited.
• 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 (starting at a minimum of a 4-month suspension and can be set as a longer suspension depending on the severity of the incident).