Always wanted to try a specific sport? Want to learn the fundamentals and be active on the UTM campus? Try the weekly Learn to Play program for a variety of sports. Sport Instructors will lead weekly sessions that will teach the basic fundamentals and rules of a sport. These sessions are designed for beginner level participants looking to fine tune their skills or those who are considering in trying a sport they never played before.
Check out what is going this semester and get involved in the 2026 Winter Weekly Learn to Play Program, see the quick links below:
Table Tennis
Mondays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM or 6:15PM-7:45PM
Explore the exciting sport of table tennis that develops racquet control, serving and returning techniques, match play strategies, and improves hand-eye coordination through engaging drills and games.
Volleyball
Mondays, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball, including serving, passing, setting, hitting, and positioning, while improving coordination, teamwork, and confidence through fun, hands-on games led by Sport Staff
Badminton
Wednesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Jump into badminton with this fun program that introduces the basics through engaging games, simple skill-building activities, and plenty of opportunities to play and enjoy.
Squash
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Introduction to squash that teaches fundamental skills, rules, movement, and safety while building confidence and enjoyment of this fast-paced racquet sport.
Professor Pickleball
Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Discover the exciting sport of pickleball with Professor Pickleball here at UTM. Professor Gerlai program aims to develop paddle skills, serving and returning techniques, court positioning, and game strategies through engaging drills and play.
Futsal
Wednesdays, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dive into futsal, the fast-paced indoor version of soccer, that introduces basic skills, rules, and movement through engaging games and play-based activities.
Table Tennis
Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM or 6:15PM-7:45PM
Explore the exciting sport of table tennis that develops racquet control, serving and returning techniques, match play strategies, and improves hand-eye coordination through engaging drills and games.
Cricket
Fridays, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Players will be introduced to the proper technique for bowling, batting, defensive play and scoring! A terrific opportunity to learn the basics of this sport in a beginner friendly environment.
Basketball
Fridays, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Players will be introduced to the proper techniques for dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, and more, while developing teamwork, game awareness, and basic basketball strategies through fun, engaging drills and activities.
Try-It Series
Varies
Participants will get a hands-on introduction to a new sport or activity in this Learn-to-Play Try-It event, exploring basic skills, rules, and strategies through fun, engaging games designed to build confidence and a love for trying something new.
For more information or inquiries regarding our Learn to Play programs, visit our FAQ's webpage or email us utm.eagles@utoronto.ca
