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.
Happy Holidays from the Trent Athletics Centre!
We hope you have a safe, restful season and can't wait to see you in the new year as you work towards new goals!
Our facilities will be operating on an adjusted schedule over the holidays. Please check our website and our social media for any updates.
Our Drop-In Fitness Class schedule is now over for the remainder of 2024. A new schedule will begin on January 6, 2025 and can be viewed here. The Allan Marshall Pool will remain closed through December 29, 2024 and reopen with a limited holiday schedule on December 30, with a full schedule to resume the week of January 6. Visit the aquatics page for schedules.
Holiday Hours
Saturday, Dec. 21: 8am - 4pm
Sunday, Dec. 22: 8am - 4pm
Monday, Dec. 23: 8am - 4pm
Tuesday, Dec. 24: CLOSED
Wednesday, Dec. 25: CLOSED
Thursday, Dec. 26: CLOSED
Friday, Dec. 27: 8am - 4pm
Saturday, Dec. 28: 8am - 4pm
Sunday, Dec. 29: 8am - 12pm
Monday, Dec. 30: 8am - 12pm
Tuesday, Dec. 31: CLOSED
Wednesday, Jan. 1: CLOSED
Thursday, Jan. 2: 8am - 8pm
Friday, Jan. 3: 8am - 8pm
Saturday, Jan. 4: 8am - 8pm
Sunday, Jan. 5: 8am - 8pm
*There will be no women's only hours during the holiday hours.
Regular hours will resume on Monday, January 6.
Registered Programs
Registration for our Winter 2025 Programs is open now. Click the link below to register now!
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!
No classes will run over the holiday break. A new schedule will begin on January 6, 2025.
View our full schedule of classes
Allan Marshall Pool Closed December 14- 29, 2024
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. An updated schedule is available at the link below for December 2 - 13.
The Allan Marshall Pool will be closed from December 14 at 10:00 a.m. through December 29 for scheduled maintenance. The pool will reopen with a limited holiday schedule on December 30, with full schedule to resume the week of January 6.
Click here to view the pool schedule
Open Gym
Our gymnasium is currently closed to the public as Trent Students complete their final exams. The rest of our facilities are open.
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. Please note that the gym will be closed December 4th-20th to accommodate exams.
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.