The AC offers open recreation time for families and children.
Membership
All adults (18 years and over) entering the facility must be members of the Athletic Centre. Children may only participate in the activities listed here, and Junior Blues programs; they may not participate in other open recreation activities.
Parents/guardians are responsible for their children at all times. Children 12 years and under must be directly supervised by an adult at all times. Some facilities have their own supervision requirements; please ask if you have any questions.
Family Swim
Children of members (accompanied by the member parent) are welcome to use the Fun Swim.
Family Skate
Athletic Centre members and their children are welcome to skate together Sundays from 3:10 to 5:00 p.m. at Varsity Arena during skating season.
Family Sport
On Saturdays and Sundays, Field House Court 4 is available at specific times for family recreation. A variety of sports will be played, including basketball, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey and soccer. All equipment will be supplied, and there is no outside equipment permitted. The track, weight and cardio machines are not available to children. Check the bulletin boards by the main entrance for the monthly schedule.
Family Squash
On Saturdays and Sundays, family squash is available from noon to 2 p.m. in the squash courts. Goggles are mandatory for children. Book a squash court.
Cancellations
Due to special events, programming in these facilities may be cancelled on some dates. Notices are posted as far in advance as possible or please check with the Main Office for cancellations at 416-978-3436.
Parents/Guardians with infants
Parents/guardians can access certain AC facilities and programs with infants who are not yet mobile (not able to crawl, roll or climb). For safety reasons infants are not permitted in the Strength and Conditioning Centre, steam room and squash courts. Supervise your infant carefully in other activity areas with projectile objects, such as volleyball, basketball and water polo.
Parents/guardians are solely responsible for the behaviour and well-being of their infants and are asked to take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and constant supervision of their infant, and to be considerate of other users. If at all possible, please try to avoid peak participation times (noon - 2 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m.) when safety concerns are increased due to the high volume of members using the facilities. We ask that you never leave your child unattended while in the shower, washroom facilities or steam room.
Change Rooms
Children who are 6 years old and up are required to use the appropriate gender change rooms. Privacy change rooms, located across from the 50m pool office, are available for programs at the Athletic Centre. Bathing attire is required for the open showers. Space is limited, especially at peak times (weekdays from 4 - 7 p.m., and weekends). Please use the main change rooms if possible. Children are not permitted to use the steam rooms. Change tables are available in the men’s and women’s locker rooms.