The Department of Athletics & Recreation welcomes you to the Athletics Centre!
The Athletics Centre is one of the hubs of activity on campus and a gathering place for those pursuing a healthy active lifestyle.
Fostering a Welcome and Inclusive Environment
Trent Athletics & Recreation is committed to creating a safe, accessible and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. As members of the Trent community, we each share the responsibility of encouraging constructive behaviour and addressing any harmful or disruptive actions. The standards we collectively uphold have a significant impact on our ability to foster an inclusive environment and maintain the high value of education at Trent. The university is intended to be a collegial space characterized by mutual respect.
Registered Programs
Our fall programs are currently underway. Registration for Winter 2025 programs opens on Tuesday November 26th at 7am. In the meantime, click the link below to get information on our popular youth, adult and aquatic programs (including swimming lessons!).
Fall 2024 Group Fitness Schedule
Our group fitness schedule offers a range of engaging classes designed to suit a variety of different fitness levels, while promoting physical and mental well-being. All classes are drop-in, with no registration required, and are FREE and open to all Trent students and members with an active Athletics Centre membership. Try out a class today and Find Your Fit!
View our full schedule of classes
Fall 2024 Pool Schedule
Our six-lane, 25 metre competitive pool offers recreational swimming opportunities, aquafit, swim lessons for various age groups, and women's only swim programs. Trent students, members, or individuals who purchase a day pass have access to lane swims, open swims and aquafit classes. Visit our pool schedule to see which aquatic program fits your schedule.
Click here to view the pool schedule
Open Gym
Have fun, be active and meet new people. Drop-in sports are open to all Trent students, individuals with an Athletics Centre Membership, or those who have purchased a day pass.
There are two types of drop-in:
Drop-in/Open Gym Time: Scheduled times open for casual sports games, based on a first-come, first-served basis. Equipment is available for sign-out with your TrentU or Athletics Centre membership card.
Organized Drop-in: Recreation staff are on site to organize casual games and monitor the facilities. Most organized drop-in sports have an Intramural league options available, if you wish to commit to weekly games.
How to participate
- All participants are required to be Trent students, have an active Athletics Centre membership or purchase a day pass.
- All drop-in sports are first-come-first-serve.
- For some organized drop-in sports, there be a staff on hand to help arrange teams and sign participants in.
- Only water bottles are permitted, no outside food or drink.
