Find Your Fit at the Athletics Centre (AC)!
Whether you're a first-year student stepping onto campus for the first time or returning to start another exciting year, the AC is your go-to destination for staying active, making friends, and having fun.
Membership to the Athletics Centre is included in tuition fees for Trent students whose home campus is the Peterborough Symons Campus. You must bring your TrentU card with you to access the Athletics Centre.
IMPORTANT: Before your TrentU card will scan at the Athletics Centre, you need to sign an Athletics participation waiver. Click here for detailed instructions on how to sign the waiver from your mobile device or computer.
What's waiting for you?
- State-of-the-art Fitness Centre: Crush your goals with top-tier equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training options.
- Intramural Sports: From dodgeball to soccer, join a team or start your own -- no experienced needed!
- Drop-in Group Fitness Classes: We’ve got an incredible lineup of drop-in group fitness classes — and the best part? They’re totally free for Trent students and you can attend as many as you want!
- 25m Indoor Swimming Pool: Take a refreshing break in our 25m pool -- perfect for lane swims, aquatic workouts, or just floating your stress away.
- Indoor Rock Climbing Wall: Challenge yourself on our rock climbing wall, where you can build strength, confidence, and community.
- Squash: Grab a racquet and hit the courts! Our squash courts are open for friendly matches, solo practice, or competitive play.
- Open Gym: Want to shoot hoops, kick a ball, or play a casual game with friends? Our Open Gym times are scheduled for first-come, first-served access to courts and equipment. Just bring your TrentU or Athletics Centre membership card to sign out gear and jump into the action.
- Varsity Athletics: Cheer on your Trent Excalibur varsity teams in Justin Chiu Stadium and the AC Gymnasium!
Group Fitness
Looking to spice up your fitness routine? Our fun and motivational group fitness classes may be just what you need! Led by our certified instructors, we offer a wide range of classes to suit all fitness levels and interests. Whether you're into Yoga and meditation or prefer the intensity of Bootcamp and HIIT, we've got something for everyone.
Check out our full schedule of classes and class descriptions
Campus Recreation
If you're looking to stay fit, meet new friends and have fun, this is where it all begins! We have a wide variety of sports and recreation programming to suit your interests and desired level of competition. Trent’s Campus Recreation team looks to provide opportunities for students to participate in semester or yearlong leagues, registered or free drop-in programming, as well as many other event-style opportunities for you to get active and involved!
Make a splash in our 25m pool!
Our six-lane, 25 metre competitive pool offers recreational swimming opportunities for Trent students, including lane swim, open swim, aquafit, and women's only swim programs. Visit our pool schedule to see which aquatic program fits your schedule. We also offer swim lessons for all ages and abilities! Visit the Aquatics page to learn more.