The Department of Recreation, Athletics and Wellness is committed to providing sports opportunities for UTM students that positively impact their overall student experience. Our UTM Learn to Play program will teach the basic fundamentals and rules of the sport to gain experience and confidence for each student. This will hopefully lead to giving students the confidence to sign up for further sports programs such as Drop-in and UTM Intramural leagues & tournaments. We aim to have participants create friendships and bonds with others while learning and getting involved at their own pace.
Winter 2023 Learn to Play Programs
Learn to Play: Badminton
Join us for 7-weeks of Learn to Play Badminton, offered by a skilled badminton instructors at the RAWC. Players will be introduced to the proper technique for forehand, backhand, serves, and other basic fundamentals in a beginner-friendly environment. UTM students with active memberships can participate in one of the following options:
Day of the Week: Mondays
Time: 5:30PM - 7:00PM OR 7:15PM - 8:45PM (Choose 1 time slot)
Duration/Commitment: January 23rd to March 13th, 2023 (7-week commitment- No session on reading week - Feb.20th)
Location: RAWC Gym C
Please Note: This program is for novice/new players only. A novice/new player is someone who may or may not have played badminton before and has not played at a competitive level previously.
Spots are limited so be sure to secure your spot!
Register Here for Learn to Play Badminton
*Registration Opens January 2nd 2023
Learn to Play: Volleyball
Want to learn the basics of volleyball? This Winter, join us for 7-weeks of volleyball lessons offered by a skilled volleyball instructors. Players will be introduced to the proper technique for volleys, bumps, serves, and other basic fundamentals in a beginner-friendly environment. UTM students with active memberships can participate in the following:
Day of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM
Duration/Commitment: January 26th to March 16th, 2023 (7-week commitment- No session on reading week - Feb.23)
Location: RAWC Gym A/B
Please Note: This program is for novice/new players only. A novice/new player is someone who may or may not have played volleyball before and has not played at a competitive level previously.
Spots are limited so be sure to secure your spot!
Register Here for Learn to Play Volleyball
*Registration Opens January 2nd 2023
Learn to Play: Tennis (Indoors)
Ever wanted to learn the basic skills of tennis or never had the chance to pick up this amazing sport? Join us this Winter semester indoors for Learn to Play Tennis. Players will be introduced to the proper technique for volleys, serves, forehand and backhand groundstrokes. UTM students with active memberships can participate in one of the time slots:
Option #1
Day of Week: Friday
Time: 7:00PM - 7:55PM OR 8:00PM - 8:55PM (Choose 1 time slot)
Duration/Commitment: January 27th to March 17th, 2023 (7-week commitment - No session on reading week - Feb 24th)
Location: RAWC Gym C
Option #2
Day of Week: Saturday
Time: 10:00AM - 10:55AM OR 11:00AM - 11:55AM (Choose 1 time slot)
Duration/Commitment: January 28th to March 18th, 2023 (7-week commitment - No session on reading week - Feb.20th)
Location: RAWC Gym C
Please Note: This program is for novice/new players only. A novice/new player can rally a ball up to 6 times consecutively or less. (1.0-2.0 rating)
Spots are limited so be sure to secure your spot!
Register Here for Learn to Play Tennis
*Registration Opens January 2nd 2023
Learn to Play: Squash
New this winter semester is to Learn to Play Squash! Players will be introduced to the proper techniques to play the game, in addition to the basic rules of the game. UTM students with active memberships can participate in one of the time slots:
Option #1
Day of Week: Thursday
Time: 6:00PM - 6:55PM OR 7:00PM - 7:55PM (Choose 1 time slot)
Duration/Commitment: January 26th to March 16th, 2023 (7-week commitment - No session on reading week - Feb 23rd)
Location: RAWC Squash Courts
Option #2
Day of Week: Friday
Time: 5:00PM - 5:55PM OR 6:00PM - 6:55PM (Choose 1 time slot)
Duration/Commitment: January 27th to March 17th, 2023 (7-week commitment - No session on reading week - Feb 24th)
Location: RAWC Squash Courts
Spots are limited so be sure to secure your spot!
Register Here for Learn to Play Squash
*Registration Opens January 2nd 2023
For more information regarding our Learn to Play programs, please email utm.eagles@utoronto.ca