U of G Fitness & Recreation Offerings for Staff and Faculty
Welcome to Fitness & Recreation at U of G!
Housed in the Guelph Gryphons Athletic Centre, Fitness & Recreation offers U of G staff and faculty access to top-tier fitness facilities, including swimming pools, a jogging track, and a variety of programs designed to keep you active and engaged. With subsidized membership rates, you can enjoy everything from drop-in recreation and fitness classes to specialized areas like the NRG Zone and the 22,000 sq/ft Fitness Centre.
Memberships
All staff and faculty have access to a subsidized rate to access on-campus athletics and recreation facilities. Memberships are monthly and can be purchased at any time.
- Recreation Membership - The Recreation Membership includes limited access to the building for a variety of Drop-in Rec including swimming.
- NRG Membership - The NRG membership gives you access to the Fitness centre, NRG Zone and classes and includes the Recreation Membership.
Schedules
Drop-In Rec Schedule: Includes access to a variety of recreational facilities and activities.
Fitness Classes - NRG Schedule: Your NRG Fitness Membership gives you access to classes within the NRG Schedule such as yoga, pilates, cycle, Zumba, Aquafit & more.
Fitness Centre Hours: This 22,000 sq/ft state of the art Fitness Centre Gym has a wide variety of cardio and strength equipment. In addition, there is the Connexus functional training station, open/free space, stretch machines, core mats, and small equipment available for lend at the Fitness Centre desk.
NRG Zone
NRG Zone Hours: The NRG Zone is a reduced sensory room offering a range of equipment and includes staff and faculty hours.
Pickleball Recess League
Pickleball Recess Leagues are open to U of G Staff & Faculty only.
- When: Games are held on Wednesdays or Thursdays during lunchtime.
- Duration: Each game lasts for 30 minutes.
- Format: Players are paired with a different, random partner each week, ensuring a mix of interaction and camaraderie.
- Competitive Division: For those seeking a higher level of play, the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre offers a competitive division that still prioritizes fun.
Attend a Varsity Game
Attend a varsity game and show off your Gryphon spirit! Gryphon Athletics has 38 Varsity Sports that compete here in Guelph. All U of G staff and faculty receive a %50 discount to ticketed Gryphon games. Before attending please login using your single sign on before purchasing your ticket on gryphons.ca/tickets. You will need to create an account if this is your first time using the system.
Kids Programming and Camps
Register your children for kids' programming including skills development, swimming lessons, and camps.
Want to learn more?
Athletics & Recreations offers monthly alternating tours and Q&As on the second Monday of each month through Wellness@Work. View the monthly calendar to register for the next offering.
Email questions to Jennifer O'Neill at jennifer.oneill@uoguelph.ca.