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 2023 Fall Weekly Learn to Play Program, see the quick links below:
Spots are limited so be sure to secure your spot!
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: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM or 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Choose 1 time slot)
Duration/Commitment: September 27th to November 8th, 2023 (6 week commitment; no session October 11th - Reading Week)
Location: RAWC Gym C
Learn to Play: Baseball/Softball
Learn to Play Baseball/Softball introduces you to the fundamentals of the sport with a mix of fun, easy to learn format. Players will be introduced to the proper technique for throwing, receiving, hitting, base running and other fundamentals. UTM students with active memberships can participate in the following:
Day of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 19th to October 24th, 2023 (5 week commitment; no session October 10th - Reading Week)
Location: North Field
Learn to Play Squash program will introduce proper technique for holding the racquet, serving, receiving, footwork in addition to learning the rules of the game. UTM students with active memberships can participate in one of the following:
Option #1
Day of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 26th to November 7th, 2023 (6 week commitment; no session October 10th - Reading Week)
Location: UTM Squash Court
Option #2
Day of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 26th to November 7th, 2023 (6 week commitment; no session October 10th - Reading Week)
Location: UTM Squash Court
Option #3
Day of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 28th to November 9th, 2023 (6 week commitment; no session October 10th - Reading Week)
Location: UTM Squash Court
Option #4
Day of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00PM
Duration/Commitment: September 28th to November 9th, 2023 (6 week commitment; no session October 10th - Reading Week)
Location: UTM Squash Court
Ever wanted to learn the basic skills of tennis or never had the chance to pick up this amazing sport? This semester participants 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 following:
Option #1
Day of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 19th to October 24th, 2023 (5 week commitment; no session October 10th - Reading Week)
Location: UTM Tennis Courts
Option #2
Day of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 19th to October 24th, 2023 (5 week commitment; no session October 10th - Reading Week)
Location: UTM Tennis Courts
Option #3
Day of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 21st to October 26th, 2023 (5 week commitment; no session October 12th - Reading Week)
Location: UTM Tennis Courts
Option #4
Day of the Week: Thursdays
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 21st to October 26th, 2023 (5 week commitment; no session October 12th - Reading Week)
Location: UTM Tennis Courts
Join the Learn to Play Volleyball program this semester. Participants 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 one of the following:
Option #1
Day of the Week: Fridays
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 29th to November 17th, 2023 (6 week commitment; no session October 13th - Reading Week, and November 10th)
Location: RAWC Gym A/B
Option #2
Day of the Week: Fridays
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 21st to October 26th, 2023 (5 week commitment; no session October 13th - Reading Week and November 10th)
Location: RAWC Gym A/B
Jump in with us for our Learn to Play Water Sports here at the UTM Pool. Each week participants will be involved in a variety of water games including, volleyball, water polo & water basketball. Participants will be involved with a series of activities to help learn the rules game all while participating in fun exercises. Don’t delay on the fun in the pool this semester. You will have a splash!
Day of the Week: Tuesdays
Time: 5:00 PM to 5:50 PM
Duration/Commitment: September 26th to November 21st, 2023 (7 week commitment; no session October 10th - Reading Week and October 31st)
Location: RAWC UTM Pool
Please Note: All Learn to Play Programs are for novice/new players only. A novice/new player is someone who may or may not have played the sport before or has not played at a competitive level previously.
For more information regarding our Learn to Play programs, please email utm.eagles@utoronto.ca
