Sports Frequently Asked Questions

‎ Check-in at the RAWC Welcome Desk with your T-Card before participating in the programming. T-Cards are required for participation in any sport programs at the RAWC.

Enter the RAWC change rooms to lock up your belonging in the lockers, which are available for 3 hours. You are required to have your T-Card to access the change rooms/lockers. We recommend bringing a lock to ensure your belongings are kept safe and secure in the locker.

You are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you prefer (racquets, balls, etc.) The RAWC also has equipment to rent/borrow that you can sign out using your T-Card. Once you are done using the equipment, return it to the RAWC Welcome Desk.

If equipment is borrowed and not returned, you may be charged a replacement fee. Please ensure that you return items to the Welcome Desk once you have finished. 

Wear comfortable athletic attire and closed-toed athletic shoes with non-marking soles (for indoor sports). No need to bring any other equipment as it will all be provided by the programming.

Drop-In Sports are flexible, unstructured, no commitment sessions offered for a variety of sports, including but not limited to basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, etc. Participants can show up at anytime during the session with no registration required.

Drop-in sessions are designed for all levels: "no standings, no stats, no commitment." Still, participants should be inclusive, respectful, share space and equipment, and be open to welcoming others regardless of skill level.

Inclusive sports are activities designed and tailored so that everyone, of all abilities, skill levels, gender, and backgrounds can participate in a welcoming, safe, inviting environment. Here at the RAWC we offer inclusive sport programming such as Women's Only, BIPOC, PRIDE, and Accessible Sports.

Yes, inclusive sports offer a space where all are welcome and encourages to participate including both members of specific communities as well as their allies.

Our UTM Learn to Play Program will teach the basic fundaments and rules of the sport, helping students gain experience and confidence.

We aim to have participants create friendships and bonds with others while learning and getting involved at their own pace.

Previous participants of the Learn to Play Program sign up for further sport programs such as Drop-in and UTM Intramurals leagues and tournaments.

The program is designed for beginners (little to no experience in the sport). No formal prerequisites or experience are required?

All registered UofT students who have paid their incidental fees will be able to register and participate in any of our Learn to Play program offerings.

All current UTM students who pay their UTM Athletics ancillary fee can participate in the UTM Intramurals program. Please refer to the Eligibility section in the UTM Intramurals Handbook for more information.

Yes! Faculty and Staff at UTM can participate in UTM Intramurals program by purchasing a RAWC membership.

Individual players can register as Free Agents on IM Leagues and send their registration information via email to utm.intramurals@utoronto.ca, outlining the league(s) they wish to join. It is strongly recommended that you attend the Virtual League meeting(s) introducing yourself to teams and expressing interest to join.

Please Note: UTM Intramurals staff will do their best to assist Free Agents in finding a team, but cannot guarantee placement.

Tri-Campus sports is a league in which consist of UofT students representing their campus/division and competing in competitive sport leagues.

Students have the opportunity to take part in weekly team practices which are led by qualified coaches and compete in friendly competition.

Students are required to take part in tryouts at the start of the fall semester. Registration is required. See the full details in our Tryouts Information page.

Games are played on all three campuses, depending on the sport.

Teams will play a game once a week, depending on the sport.

Team practices will take place once per week, working together as a team and developing sports skills led by coaches.

The UTM Tri-Campus teams are reserved for all current UTM students that are either full or part-time undergraduate and graduate students.