Athletics & Fitness
Varsity Athletics
As a University of Guelph-Humber student, you can either play for the Humber Hawks in the Ontario Collegiate Athletic Association (OCAA) or the Guelph Gryphons in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA).
Humber Hawks
The Humber Hawks compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics as a charter member of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA). Humber fields 20 varsity teams with approximately 250 student-athletes supported by 11 full-time staff on the campus of Humber College in Etobicoke, Ontario.
The Hawks Nest is our home base. Become a Humber Hawk for one of these championship teams:
| M | W | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | Badminton |
| ✓ | Baseball | |
| ✓ | ✓ | Basketball |
| ✓ | ✓ | Cross-Country |
| ✓ | ✓ | Curling |
| ✓ | ✓ | Golf |
| ✓ | ✓ | Rugby |
| ✓ | ✓ | Soccer, Indoor |
| ✓ | ✓ | Soccer, Outdoor |
| ✓ | Softball | |
| ✓ | ✓ | Volleyball |
Guelph Gryphons
Represent the University of Guelph and compete as a Guelph Gryphons in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) conference in U Sports. Play on U of G's campus for one of these championship teams:
| M | W | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | Badminton |
| ✓ | Baseball | |
| ✓ | ✓ | Basketball |
| ✓ | ✓ | Cross-Country |
| ✓ | ✓ | Curling |
| ✓ | ✓ | Fencing |
| ✓ | Field Hockey | |
| ✓ | ✓ | Figure Skating |
| ✓ | Football | |
| ✓ | ✓ | Golf |
| ✓ | ✓ | Hockey |
| ✓ | ✓ | Lacrosse |
| ✓ | ✓ | Nordic Skiing |
| ✓ | ✓ | Rowing |
| ✓ | ✓ | Rugby |
| ✓ | ✓ | Soccer |
| ✓ | ✓ | Squash |
| ✓ | ✓ | Swimming |
| ✓ | ✓ | Track & Field |
| ✓ | ✓ | Volleyball |
| ✓ | ✓ | Wrestling |
Fitness & Recreation
Whether it’s team sports you’re after or doing stuff on your own, you can find your fit for active recreation. Humber's Athletic Centre is where you’ll head for fitness classes, intramural and extramural leagues and other casual recreational activities. You’ll meet students from both UofGH and Humber.
Extramural Sports
Looking to play sports, but don’t have the time commitment for varsity athletics? Extramural sports are a level below varsity, allowing you to compete on a team against other schools without the rigorous time commitment that varsity athletes face. You must tryout to play on an extramural team.
- Men's Basketball
- Men's Hockey
- Men's Indoor Cricket
- Mixed Dodgeball
- Mixed Flag Football
- Mixed Indoor Soccer
- Mixed Powerlifting
- Mixed Ultimate Frisbee
- Mixed Unified Basketball
- Mixed Volleyball
- Women's Basketball
- Women's Hockey
Intramural Leagues & Drop In Sports
Intramural sports & drop-in programs keep the action on campus and are designed to give participants an opportunity to learn & play various sports, earn campus recreation rewards & network with other participants while enhancing their overall campus experience regardless of skill level and experience.
Programs are offered at various times and may be schedule during the daytime, evening & on weekends. Both indoor and outdoor sports may be planned (weather permitting). Pre-registration is required for all league & tournament programs, either as a team entry or as an individual. The opportunity to earn participation gifts & championship prizes is available in all programs.
Indoor:
- Basketball
- Badminton
- Dodgeball
- Floor Hockey
- Indoor Cricket
- Indoor Soccer
- Pickleball
- Volleyball
Outdoor:
- Cricket
- Cornhole
- Crossnet
- Flag Football
- Garden Games
- Soccer
- Spikeball
- Ultimate Frisbee
Join Humber Intramurals Find Drop-in Times
Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation
By removing attitudinal, administrative, architectural and programmatic barriers to participation, Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber provide an inclusive environment for all students who are interested in recreational sports.
- Audible Indoor Soccer/Goalball
- Floor Curling
- Sitting Volleyball
- Wheelchair Sport/Boccia
Other activities
If team sports isn't an interest, there are other things to get involved with. Look into what the Athletic Centre has to offer each year, which can include:
- Aerobic Studios
- Pool
- Gymnasiums
- Weight Room
- Cardio Room
- Fitness classes
- Certified Personal Trainers
- Horseback Riding
- Rock Climbing
- Treetop Trekking
Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology
Take a break from class and city life by stepping into Toronto’s hidden gem, the Humber Arboretum.
Explore more than 100 hectares of walking trails, forests and gardens. Discover stunning horticultural designs, rivers, ponds and wildlife a two-minute walk from the UofGH building.