University of Toronto Sport and Rec Year in Review 2022-23 by U of T Kinesiology & Physical Education

2022 I 2023

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WELCOME PAGE HEADLINE

Sport & Recreation resides within the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education and offers sport, recreation and physical activity programs, services and facilities to the entire University of Toronto community.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ��1 Sport & Rec Program Overview ��2 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging ��4 MoveU ��6 Drop-In Programming ��8 Fitness & Performance ��10 Intramurals, Clubs & Tri-Campus Sports ��12 Varsity Blues & High Performance Sport ��14 Governance ��20 Employment & Leadership ��22 Facilities ��24

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FINDING YOUR FIT, BUILDING A COMMUNITY Welcome to the University of Toronto Sport & Rec Year in Review. This report showcases highlights from our 2022–23 programming for students, guided by the values of equity and inclusivity for all members of the U of T community. At Sport & Rec, we are committed to enriching the student experience by providing state-of-the-art facilities, services and programs for sport, recreation and physical activity. Whether you’re a novice player or an advanced athlete, Sport & Rec lets you find your fit – from recreation and dropin programming to fitness training and competing in your favourite sport. Sport & Rec is privileged to benefit from the cutting-edge research of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education – and the science is clear: sport, recreation and physical activity enhance physical and mental wellness and build community – all important contributors to student academic success. Moreover, the skills and competencies students develop while engaged in sport, recreation and physical activity will help them thrive post-university. As we continue to evolve our programs to best serve the needs of our diverse student body, we look forward to collaborating with the outstanding students who make U of T the incredible community that it is. Whether it’s by creating roles for students in the governance process, hiring students to lead and support our programs, funding grants for student-led initiatives or delivering innovative programming, we recognize students as our top priority in everything we do. We hope you enjoy the stories shared in this report, and we thank you for helping us create them.

Beth Ali executive director,

Athletics and Physical Activity

Gretchen Kerr dean,

Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education

PAGE HEADLINE SPORT & REC PROGRAM OVERVIEW Sport & Rec is committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We understand the value of student diversity and recognize individual differences in the creation of opportunities within our programs and services. We acknowledge that disparities in opportunities within education, sport and recreation are rooted in historical and contemporary injustices related to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, socio-economic status, ability and age. Through a continuous strategic effort, we work to create meaningful opportunities and experiences for equity-deserving communities. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & COMMITMENT STATEMENT We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years, it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island, and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land. As part of an institution complicit in contributing to colonial processes, we are committed to reconciliation by building relationships with Indigenous communities in order to learn about the diversity of Indigenous Nations, create Indigenous spaces and enact anti-colonial practices.

2022–23 BY THE NUMBERS Participants/ Visits

Year over Year

Student visits to Sport & Rec facilities

627,128

+37%

Unique student visits to Sport & Rec facilities

49,208

+57%

Drop-in sports activities

132,819

+15%

Lane swim visits

57,379

+43%

21,529

+14%

15,400

+29%

MoveU participants

6,049

+19%

Group fitness program participants

5,403

+25%

Competitive club participants

1,200

+87%

Student employment

1,166

+10%

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging events

998

+72%

Intercollegiate student-athletes

886

−2%*

Academic excellence student-athletes

247

−22%*

Student-led governance boards

Activity spaces

• Sport courts / gyms

• Fields

• Pools

• Tracks

• Studios

• Strength and conditioning centres

• Arenas

David L. MacIntosh client services performed Intramurals and Tri-Campus League participants

+24%**

* U of T returned to in-person learning in 2022–23. Intercollegiate program returned to lower roster sizes in 2022–23. ** Two sport court spaces were added through a partnership with University of Toronto Schools.

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SPORT & REC PROGRAM OFFERINGS Open Recreation • Basketball • Soccer • Bocci Ball • Volleyball • Badminton • Table Tennis • Cricket • Dodgeball • Skating • Stick ’n Puck • Diving • Golf • Ultimate • Tennis • Squash • Jogging • Walking • Strength and Conditioning

Intramurals • Basketball • Soccer • Flag Football • Volleyball • Badminton • Table Tennis • Cricket • Dodgeball • Ice Hockey • Field Hockey • Inner Tube Water Polo • Ultimate • Tennis • Spikeball • Leagues and Tournaments Group Fitness • Barre • Big HIIT • Weightlifting • No Contact Boxing • Mindful Moments Yoga • Cardio Dance

Dance • Cardio Dance Party • Pow Wow Dance • Vogue • Dance for Everybody Fitness & Performance • IMPACT • Nutrition • Personal and Small Group Training • Rehabilitation and Recovery Instruction • Aquatics • Fencing • Golf • Badminton • Gymnastics • Skating • Olympic Weightlifting • Tennis • Squash

Tri-Campus League • Basketball • Hockey • Soccer Clubs • Artistic Swimming • Cheerleading • Dance Team • Fencing • Karate • Kendo • Masters Swim • Nordic Ski • Pom • Triathlon Aquatics • Lane Swim • Fun Swim • Trans Swim • Learn to Swim • Spring Board Diving • Aquatic Certifications

Intercollegiate • Badminton • Baseball • Basketball • Curling • Fencing • Field Hockey • Figure Skating • Football • Golf • Hockey • Lacrosse • Rowing • Rugby • Soccer • Softball • Squash • Swim • Tennis • Track and Field • Cross Country • Volleyball • Water Polo • Wrestling

PAGE HEADLINE EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING Undergraduate and graduate students from across all campuses make up our highly engaged Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) team. This six-person team plans and implements student-led initiatives that promote equity, diversity, inclusivity and holistic health.

PARTICIPATION IN EDIB PROGRAMS UP BY

72%

REDESIGN CONFERENCE This year’s Redesign Conference, All About the Pool, was co-hosted with the Indigeneity, Diaspora, Equity and Anti-racism in Sport (IDEAS) research lab. It featured: • Discussions about redesigning more equitable and inclusive pool spaces • Dr. Ornella Nzindukiyimana on “What Does the Social History of Swimming Mean for Black People in the 21st Century?” PARTICIPANTS • A panel that included storytellers from the University of Toronto and Variety Village • An arts-based, creative workshop on redesigning space

“I participated in the weekly trans beginner swim lessons. I have wanted to know how to swim all my life, but due to barriers regarding gender and access, I had never been able to/comfortable enough to learn. I found that the gym space that had previously terrified me was extremely welcoming. I have a new appreciation for exercise and plan to continue swimming for years. It was so nice to have a space dedicated to trans swimmers where we could feel safe and comfortable.” Ollie, 5th year, Human Biology

INDIGENOUS HISTORY OF LACROSSE WORKSHOP In partnership with the Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse Program, the EDIB team celebrated National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day with an interactive workshop on Haudenosaunee stick-and-ball games. Ten students learned about the Haudenosaunee history of stick-andball games and tried out the games. Participants included Varsity Blues lacrosse team members as well as some people with no previous connection to stick-and-ball games. MOVE WITH CULTURE SERIES The EDIB team hosted four Move with Culture workshops: Pow Wow Hip Hop, Afro-Caribbean Dance, Capoeira and Métis Jigging. The Move with Culture series offers students a positive and safer space to learn and participate in culturally relevant physical activity. MOVE WITH PRIDE SERIES The EDIB team hosted two Move with Pride events: a skate night and a circus workshop. The Move with Pride series offers events and workshops exclusively for the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

PARTICIPANTS

148

PARTICIPANTS

BLACK EXCELLENCE KIKI BALL In partnership with the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance, the Black Excellence Kiki Ball returned in person for the first time since 2019, attracting more than 190 attendees.

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ICCAN GAMES DAY In partnership with Inclusive Communities Canada (ICCAN), the EDIB team hosted an adapted sports tournament featuring indoor sledge hockey, wheelchair basketball, goal ball and seated volleyball. The tournament brought in 18 students.

329

VISITS TO TRANS POOL HOURS TRANS POOL HOURS In a continuing effort to make the program more inclusive for and exclusive to the trans community, Trans-positive Swim was renamed to Trans Pool Hours. It is an inclusive swim time for trans, non-binary, gender nonconforming and Two-Spirit students. ANNUAL PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG RAISING In partnership with the Sexual & Gender Diversity Office, the Progress Pride flag was raised at Varsity Stadium for Pride Month. More than 100 students, staff and faculty attended the ceremony in June 2023. LET’S HIKE T.O. In an ongoing partnership with Let’s Hike T.O., the EDIB team offered nine hikes, engaging more than 150 participants. Let’s Hike T.O. is a hiking community open to everyone, with a special focus on engaging people of colour, newcomers and young adults (20–40 years of age).

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Students who participated in movement breaks reported feeling better able to focus and better primed for academic success.

SHE MOVES For International Women’s Day, the MoveU Crew held its annual She Moves: A Conference in Motion. Women-identifying participants cycled through three of six physical activity options, followed by a healthy dinner and a panel of conference speakers including Alex Boross-Harmer, founder of ABH Movement Inc., registered kinesiologist and social work graduate student, and Katie Jessop, registered dietician and sport nutritionist for the Varsity Blues. The event attracted more than 110 participants. MOBILE MOVEU In partnership with Hart House, the MoveU Crew provided fitness instructors who ran drop-in fitness classes on request in student spaces across the University. Each faculty or college was offered up to four free sessions. In 2022–23, the program offered 13 classes, with participation by 1,045 students.

BRAIN BREAK At exam time in both semesters, the MoveU Crew held Brain Break events in Robarts Library to give students a break from studying. Participants were offered free food and a chance to win Under Armour prizes. The two events attracted a total of 547 students over four days.

MOVEU SKATE SERIES The MoveU Crew hosted six themed skate nights this year, attracting 824 participants from faculties and colleges around campus. LEARN TO PLAY & MOVE WITH US The MoveU Crew piloted two new beginnerfocused programs in 2022–23 to introduce students to new types of physical activity. Learn to Play is a drop-in sport program open to all students, while Move with Us is a womenonly program based in weightlifting spaces funded by the Women’s Athletic Association. Learn to Play attracted 61 students, while Move with Us attracted 58 students. Next year, the two will combine into a single program open to all students.

PLAY DAY The MoveU Crew hosted its annual Play Day event to welcome students back to campus. Students participated in outdoor drop-in sports and fitness classes, won prizes and learned more about the physical activity programming available to them. There were 73 participants. PARTNER EVENTS The MoveU Crew co-hosted 35 events with campus groups and residences, engaging 874 students. TOURS & BOOTHS The MoveU Crew ran Sport & Rec facility tours and booths to answer questions and promote the available programming at Sport & Rec. The MoveU Crew ran eight tours, taking 70 people around our facilities and speaking to 177 people at our booths.

“At Sport & Rec, there is a place for everyone, even if you don’t consider yourself particularly sporty.” Alyssa,

2nd year, Master of Art, Child Study and Education

DROP-IN PROGRAMMING “I found swimming very exciting. The instructors are very friendly and welcoming and give valuable feedback!” Akbota, 1st Year, Master of Science Drop-in programs are the first experience many U of T students have with the physical activity programs offered on campus. The Sport & Rec team is committed to increasing opportunities to access expert-led programs that are offered at no extra cost to students. In 2022–23, students engaged in drop-in activities 132,819 times. Participants enjoyed their favourite sports and activities, including table tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton, ice-skating, stick ’n puck, hockey, figure skating, soccer and field sports. In the pools, swimmers took advantage of lane swims and open rec swimming 57,379 times. 2022–23 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION STUDENT VISITS TERM

Drop-in Sports

Lane Swims

Fall 2022

50,986

13,098

Winter 2023

61,691

16,024

Spring–Summer 2023

20,142

28,257

Total

132,819

57,379

REGISTERED SPORT PROGRAMS Registered sports programming allows students to learn new sports and improve their skills. For the first time since winter 2020, there was a full complement of instruction activities, including golf, badminton, squash and the most popular programs: Olympic Weightlifting, tennis, Learn to Skate and aquatics. TERM

PROGRAMS

PARTICIPANTS

Fall 2022

542

Winter 2023

694

Spring–Summer 2023

598

Total

219

1,834

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132,819 VISITS TO DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

57,379 VISITS TO LANE SWIMS AND OPEN REC SWIMMING

FITNESS & PERFORMANCE

144

PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGES SERVICED

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5,403 Fitness & Performance (F&P) offers comprehensive and integrated physical activity and fitness training experiences at the Athletic Centre, Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport and Varsity Centre at the St. George campus. As an industry leader in wellness, physical activity and high performance training, the F&P team offers diverse opportunities to move well via the integration of research, practice and experiential learning to meet the needs of a broad range of participants and their fitness goals. F&P serves U of T students, staff and faculty, student-athletes, high performance athletes, youth sports teams and community members. The F&P team continues to develop and implement innovative programs and services that emphasize individual learning and enhance physical and mental wellness, contribute to academic success and create a foundation for members to live healthy and active lives at the University and beyond. Moving into the fall 2022 term, the F&P team was thrilled to expand program offerings on-campus and provide more opportunities for U of T members to move in ways that felt best for them. Delivering 55+ instructor/coach-led recreational program sessions plus 60+ coach-led intercollegiate training sessions, in addition to providing supervision support of 200+ “open gym” hours across two strength and conditioning centres each week, the F&P team is proud to be able to actively contribute to the Faculty’s vision by creating spaces and opportunities for inclusive movement.

“I really enjoyed attending the BIG HIIT classes! I was able to build my endurance and strength under great guidance from the instructors. It is a great break in between all the stress and work load from academic and work duties. It is a great way to socialize while staying fit!” Muskan, 3rd year, Master of Architecture PROGRAM & SERVICES HIGHLIGHTS Olympic Weightlifting and IMPACT Proud joined the roster of recreational program offerings in 2022–23. Both programs were created in collaboration with experienced student-coaches. Olympic Weightlifting This instructional registered program provides an opportunity to enhance strength, speed and power performance training in the gym. In the Athletic Centre’s popular new Weightlifting Zone, the Olympic Weightlifting program became a favourite for novice and intermediate-level participants. The winter season closed off with an unofficial lifting competition, requested by participants to test and apply their knowledge and strength throughout a series of learned lifts. This program promises to become a staple!

IMPACT Proud Complementing the popular IMPACT Training group, IMPACT Proud is an exercise training program specifically and carefully designed for trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit people. The program starts with a community agreement and uses the same training principles applied within IMPACT Training with an added emphasis on inclusion and belonging. It is a detailed training program and personalized coaching experience led by members of the trans, nonbinary, Two-Spirit and 2SLGBTQ+ community. This program is a great first step for the F&P team to further offer diverse programming to equity-deserving groups.

GROUP FITNESS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS +25% OVER PREVIOUS YEAR

178 69 IMPACT Training Pass Membership Add-On Participants

Big HIIT Pass Membership Add-On Participants

INTRAMURALS, CLUBS & TRI-CAMPUS SPORTS Intramural leagues play a fundamental role in students’ university experience. One of the largest in Canada, U of T’s intramural program offers sports and activities at varying levels of play. The program benefits students’ physical and mental health and builds a sense of community and belonging. In 2022–23, more than 15,000 students participated in the intramural program, up 29 per cent from last year. There are many opportunities for students to stay active and engaged in sport as players, officials and staff.

“Leading my table tennis teams to two consecutive championship wins was incredibly fulfilling. In-person activities were not just physically invigorating but also a fantastic way to meet new friends outside my academic program.” Ah Jin (Angela), 4th year, Life Sciences Program

FALL 2022–SUMMER 2023 INTRAMURALS PARTICIPATION

LEAGUES

830 TEAMS

2,283 15,400 GAMES

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PARTICIPANTS

FALL 2022 Fall term sports included basketball, soccer, volleyball and dodgeball. We expanded capacity by using off-site gymnasium space, allowing more than 8,000 students to play in more than 44 leagues. More than 400 teams registered. WINTER 2023 The winter term featured field hockey, lacrosse and ice hockey with extremely strong participation in each, and inner tube water polo continued to thrive as a mixed sport. There were more than 7,000 participants, more than 400 teams and more than 50 leagues. SPRING–SUMMER 2023 Students on campus during the summer months can play soccer, spikeball, ultimate and volleyball. There were almost 30 teams and more than 400 participants.

COMPETITIVE CLUBS Club sports offer a competitive club environment for the U of T community. In 2022–23, 1,200 students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members participated in 10 clubs, ranging from recreational to competitive. This is an 87 per cent increase over the previous year. Artistic Swimming Club Cheerleading Team • Dance Team • Fencing Club • Karate Club • Kendo Club • Masters Swim Club • Nordic Ski Team • Pom Team • Triathlon Club • •

Awards: The cheerleading team won the PCA National Championships in the Collegiate Advanced Division and placed first at Canadian Cheer Winterfest in the Collegiate Advanced Division.

TRI-CAMPUS SPORTS OFFERED • Basketball (Men & Women) • Ice Hockey (Men) • Soccer (Men & Women) • Volleyball (Men & Women)

TRI-CAMPUS LEAGUE The Tri-Campus League is the highest level of competition in intramurals. Participants from all three campuses develop their sport skills with help from coaches, scheduled practices and competitive play with officiated games. Men’s hockey returned in 2022–23, and women’s hockey will return in 2023–24.

VARSITY BLUES & HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT THE VARSITY BLUES PROGRAM IS THE LARGEST INTERCOLLEGIATE PROGRAM IN CANADA

42 135 WOMEN 112 MEN 23 886 TEAMS

SPORTS

VARSITY BLUES ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE In 2022–23, 247 student-athletes in the Varsity Blues program attained academic excellence award standing by achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 – that’s 27 per cent of Varsity athletes. Among women, 33 per cent achieved honours standing.

Thanks in part to its targeted orientation sessions for athletes and its dedicated Student-Athlete Services office, the intercollegiate program can proudly boast of having a 92 per cent graduation rate.

STUDENT-ATHLETE AFFILIATIONS

12% OTHER

ATHLETES

383 WOMEN / 473 MEN

(30 PREFERRED NOT TO ANSWER)

350

15%

48%

ARTS & SCIENCE

15% 10%

COACHES & SUPPORT STAFF

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APPLIED SCIENCE & ENGINEERING KINESIOLOGY & PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADUATE STUDIES & OTHER SECOND ENTRY

247

VARSITY ATHLETES ACHIEVED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

CHAMPIONSHIPS The Varsity Blues won 8 championships in 2022–23:

7 1

Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championships U SPORTS championship

VARSITY BLUES & HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT

The Sport & Rec team contributes significantly to the high performance sport system within Ontario and Canada through our High Performance Mandate. For U of T student-athletes, this includes access to enhanced strength and conditioning programs and coaches, training facilities, sports medicine and academic support within the University.

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Varsity Blues athletes who won medals and/or competed at international competitions in 2022–23: 2022 World Aquatics Championships Kylie Masse 2T1* Kinesiology Swimming, three bronze medals 2023 FISU World University Games (Winter) Céline Frappier 2T3* Master of Education Ice Hockey, gold medal with Team Canada 2023 FIH Indoor World Cup Deepi Gill Criminology Field Hockey Molly Koop Life Sciences Field Hockey Sam McCrory 2T3* Kinesiology Field Hockey

2023 Junior Pan American Championships McKinley Kennedy Life Sciences Field Hockey Harnoor Malhi Human Biology Field Hockey Molly Koop Life Sciences Field Hockey Kirsten D’Silva Life Sciences Field Hockey 2023 Pan American Championships Rachel Jaffe 2T0 and 2T3* Master of Science Water Polo

Emily Ziraldo 2T3* Master of Management of Innovation Field Hockey

2023 U23 Rowing World Championships Jack Pankratz Peace, Conflict & Justice Studies Rowing, bronze medal

Katie Lynes 2T2* Commerce Field Hockey

Katrina Miehlbradt Life Sciences Rowing

Alison Lee 1T7* Kinesiology Field Hockey Jessica Aun 1T3 Psychology Field Hockey *

2023 NACAC U23 Championships David Adeleye Kinesiology 110m Hurdles Aiden Grout Environmental and Human Geography High Jump

2023 World Aquatics Championships Kylie Masse 2T1* Kinesiology Swimming, bronze medal Aleksa Gold Global Health and Environmental Studies Swimming Rachel Jaffe 2T0 and 2T3* Master of Science Water Polo 2023 Women’s Pan-American Volleyball Cup Julia Murmann Arts & Science Volleyball 2023 Men’s Pan-American Volleyball Cup Evan Falardeau 2T3* Political Science Volleyball, gold medal with Team Canada 2023 World Athletics Championships Jazz Shukla 2T1* Neuroscience 800m Lucia Stafford 2T1* Civil Engineering 1500m Maddy Kelly 1T8* Anthropology and English 800m Sasha Gollish 1T8* PhD Engineering Education Marathon

* Graduated / Alumni

VARSITY BLUES & HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT THESE VARSITY BLUES COACHES HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED OVER THE PAST YEAR Inducted into Athletics Ontario Hall of Fame Carl Georgievski Varsity Blues Track & Field, head coach Inducted into Canadian Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame Byron MacDonald Varsity Blues Swimming, head coach

Named to Team Canada coaching staff at the 2023 FISU World University Games (Winter) Ryan Medel Varsity Blues Men’s Hockey, head coach, gold medal with Team Canada

Named to Team Canada coaching staff at the 2023 Pan-American Championships Christi Bardecki Varsity Blues Women’s Water Polo, assistant coach

Named to Team Canada coaching staff at the 2023 FIH Indoor World Cup Louis Mendonca Varsity Blues Field Hockey, assistant coach

Inducted into Toronto Sport Hall of Honour Byron MacDonald Varsity Blues Swimming, head coach

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Named to Team Canada coaching staff at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships Linda Keifer Varsity Blues Swimming, assistant head coach

Named to Team Canada coaching staff at the 2023 Women’s Pan-American Volleyball Cup Vincenzo Mallia Varsity Blues Women’s Volleyball, assistant coach

Named to Team Canada coaching staff at the 2023 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup Tamara Tatham Varsity Blues Women’s Basketball, head coach

Inducted into Water Polo Canada Hall of Fame Paul Pottier Varsity Blues Women’s Water Polo, consultant coach

GOVERNANCE

Alexandra Lee

4th year, Molecular Genetics/Environmental Science

Mathieu Clavet 3rd year, Life Sciences

Owen Taylor 3rd year, Commerce

Mahaylia Datars 4th year, Life Sciences

Hannah Chown 4th year, Humanities

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Sport & Rec plays an important role in providing students with opportunities to be a part of the University’s governance process. By participating in committees, boards, reviews and councils, students can share their insights and experiences. Their involvement helps Sport & Rec evolve our programs and policies to better meet the needs of U of T’s diverse student community, while students develop leadership skills that will serve them well post-university. COUNCIL OF ATHLETICS AND RECREATION The Council of Athletics and Recreation (CAR) provides feedback and ideas for the co-curricular programs offered through the Faculty on the St. George campus as well as for university-wide programs, including intercollegiate sports, intramurals and the Tri-Campus League. CAR is responsible for overall athletics and recreation policy and annually reviews and approves the co-curricular budget. INTRAMURAL SPORT COUNCIL The Intramural Sport Council (ISC) includes student representatives from UTM, UTSC and all colleges, faculties and divisions of the St. George campus. It provides input into the procedures and policies of the intramural program, selects annual award recipients and represents intramural students on CAR. VARSITY BOARD The Varsity Board is made up of student representatives from each of the 42 varsity teams along with staff and a coach representative. It provides input into the operation of the intercollegiate program. The Board determines the winners within the annual awards program and represents student-athletes on CAR. CO-CURRICULAR RECORD The Co-Curricular Record (CCR) documents student activity beyond the classroom. The CCR officially recognizes the skills and competencies learned in sport and recreation settings and how these skills contribute to students’ overall educational experiences and personal development. Many of the jobs and volunteer opportunities offered by the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, including Sport & Rec, are CCR-validated.

“As co-chair of the Council of Athletics and Recreation (CAR), I am afforded the unique opportunity to collaborate with students, staff, faculty and alumni to help strengthen the Sport & Rec community through governance. As an active member of athletics and recreation through my former and current roles as a student-athlete, leader in governance, and active mentor and tutor, I recognize the value of student advocacy and participation in governance. CAR has allowed me to advocate for student interests, all while learning about processes that are crucial for the success of the programs offered. Guided by outstanding faculty leaders, my experience on the Council has been indispensable to my professional and personal development while teaching me about the inner workings of the department and unique aspects of Sport & Rec. Serving as co-chair has allowed me to flourish into a passionate leader and problem-solver who enjoys contributing to critical decisions by collaborating with the Council and exercising creative thinking.” Jessica Muha, 2022–23 CAR Co-Chair; 2nd year, Master of Medical Science; former Varsity Blues basketball player

EMPLOYMENT & LEADERSHIP Anyone who has registered for a Sport & Rec class, played a game of intramurals, or filled out a customer experience survey has likely met one of our student employees. Sport & Rec is the largest employer of students at U of T, providing opportunities to students from all faculties and colleges on all three campuses.

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CAMP U OF T Camp U of T offers programs designed to promote healthy, active lifestyles for children ages four to 17 years. Counsellors and staff, most being U of T students, are committed to providing campers with the experience of a lifetime. We hosted 3,486 campers over the course of the summer, employing 124 staff. Counsellors received training to offer the highest quality of instruction. JUNIOR BLUES Junior Blues programs provide year-round employment opportunities for U of T students. There were 13 different programs offered in the 2022–23 season, including recreational and competitive track, gymnastics, basketball, badminton, mini-sport, multi-sport skating, soccer and swimming. These programs engaged 3,404 participants and provided 233 employment leadership opportunities. Staff help these children improve their competence and confidence in how they move. Junior Blues programs provide an important community service for children and youth while training and developing student leaders.

INTRAMURALS The intramural program, one of the largest in Canada, is supported by 107 student staff members who are responsible for officiating, game management, promotion and safety. The Intramural Sport Council (ISC) is a student-led governance team of 42 members representing U of T colleges and faculties. These students are instrumental to this large program. They support policy development and implementation, discipline and promotion of the intramural program across the three U of T campuses. INTERCOLLEGIATE EVENTS & PROGRAMS The Varsity Blues enlists 35 part-time casual staff to oversee various aspects of game operations, ranging from ticketing and event co-ordination to photography and videography. Annually, this dedicated team orchestrates home events spanning seven venues on the St. George and U of T Scarborough campuses. As student staff members evolve during their tenure at U of T, they can embrace leadership positions as student co-ordinators or venuespecific sport leads. Members of the dedicated media team have gone on to work for the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Argonauts, Canada Soccer and Toronto FC.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FACILITATORS (PAFs) The students who work as PAFs at Sport & Rec are the backbone of our recreation program. They are responsible for ensuring the safety of participants in physical activity and drop-in “Supporting U of T student-athletes has sports. More importantly, they act as a built-in been such a rewarding experience. It buddy so students can come solo to our programs inspires me to do whatever I can to and enjoy the camaraderie and support of the make sure that [athletes] are set up for staff. The 257 physical activity facilitators success on game days.” hired in 2022–23 supported more than 132,000 student participation opportunities. Jonathan, 4th year, Molecular Biology

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“My experience working at Camp U of T has been very positive and rewarding. I have seen exponential development of my leadership and collaborative skills, and I’ve gained many valuable connections.” Femi, 2023 graduate, Kinesiology

FACILITIES The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) and the Sport and Rec team operate a wide range of activity spaces for sport and recreation, including the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport (Goldring Centre), Back Campus Fields, Varsity Centre and Arena, Athletic Centre, as well as the playing fields on Front Campus and Robert Street. Complimentary day lockers at the Goldring Centre and Athletic Centre make physical activity as convenient as possible. These facilities welcome students, academic program and research participants, children and community members. They are home to a wide range of programs including intramurals, intercollegiate sports, drop-in sports and recreation and registered programs. Student and community groups frequently rent space in these facilities for special events.

DAVID L. MACINTOSH SPORT MEDICINE CLINIC Located at the Goldring Centre The clinic provides sports medicine services to U of T students, student-athletes and community members. The team includes sports medicine physicians, an orthopaedic surgeon, physiotherapists, certified athletic therapists, sports massage therapists and a registered dietician. The MacIntosh Clinic is integral to supporting curricular and co-curricular programming. In 2022–23, the MacIntosh Clinic provided curricular clinical placements for 87 U of T students and supported and facilitated research initiatives within KPE and U of T, directly contributing to 20 peer-reviewed publications. • O perates 50 weeks per year, 2,700 hours per year • P erformed 21,529 client services in 2022–23, a 14 per cent increase from 2021–22 Features: • P reventative, diagnostic and therapeutic sport physician consultations and interventions • U ltrasound-guided injections • E vidence-based rehabilitation, including active exercise interventions, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), laser, acupuncture, ultrasound and bracing • C omprehensive concussion management and C3 Logix testing FIND YOUR FIT | SPORT & REC YEAR IN REVIEW | 2022–23

ATHLETIC CENTRE Home to the Varsity Blues sports teams, intramural leagues and sport and fitness opportunities, the Athletic Centre (AC) is the University’s most-used sporting facility. The AC provides students and the community with a worldclass sporting facility in the heart of Toronto. Features: • A n indoor 200m track and four multi-purpose courts • A large, modern strength and conditioning centre • F ree, convenient day lockers • O ne 50m pool • O ne 25yd pool • O ne teach pool • O ne double-court gymnasium • O ne single-court gymnasium • O ne dedicated gymnastics gymnasium • N ine squash courts (two dedicated to table tennis) • O ne dance studio • C ardio machines • W eightlifting Zone

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GOLDRING CENTRE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT Since its opening in 2014, the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport has continually increased the University’s capacity to provide recreation, physical activity and sport for all students. Staff provide orientations and work to create a welcoming, positive environment. The Field House offers drop-in basketball and volleyball as well as intercollegiate, Tri-Campus Development League and intramural programming.

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Features: • A 5,000-seat stadium • A 400m eight-lane track • A n artificial turf field with a dome for winter use that provides additional space for intramurals, drop-in sports and a driving range • A 4,000-seat arena BACK CAMPUS FIELDS The Back Campus Fields (BCF) are available for individuals and groups to use for physical activity and sport. The fields are comprised of two synthetic turf fields and provide stateof-the-art outdoor facilities on our downtown campus. Features: • T wo all-weather turf fields RENTALS AND EQUIPMENT LENDING We encourage students to get active by providing drop-in equipment rentals. This makes sport and recreation both affordable and convenient.

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