Whatever your skill level, we have something for you!

Adult Leagues

Rec Leagues in Ottawa

Looking for Rec Leagues in Ottawa? The Ravens Adult Leagues are open to everyone, whether you are a Carleton student or not!

The leagues are a great opportunity to take advantage of the facilities here at Carleton Athletics and are a great choice for:

• Recreational sports teams and individuals
• Alumni
• Summer students

See our sports offered below. Contact Leagues@carleton.ca or call 613-520-2600 x 7804 for more information.

Intramurals

We offer Carleton University students, staff and Faculty an opportunity to compete in a wide range of sports with other Carleton students. Carleton Intramurals are exclusively for Carleton students, staff, faculty and gym members. Continue to play a sport that you already enjoy or try something new. It’s a great place for you to get fit, meet new people and have some fun. View full schedule

Open Recreation

Not interested in organized sports? Don’t have time to commit to a team? Open Rec is the solution. Regardless of your skill level, Carleton Athletics has something for you. Carleton students, staff, faculty and community members can drop in during designated times to play their favourite sports. From badminton to volleyball, you can find activities to enjoy all through the school year.

Badminton

• Players are asked to bring their own racquets.  A limited supply of racquets will be available for rent at the Ice House Welcome Center Desk.

Badminton Changes to Regular Schedule

• Friday, February  17, 2017 Cancelled
• Monday, February 20, 2017 – half gym only
• Friday, February 24, 2017 – half gym only
• Monday, March 13, 2017 Cancelled
• Friday, March 17, 2017 Cancelled

Basketball

• Proper footwear and attire is required. No food or drink permitted in the Ravens’ Nest. Must bring proper student/staff/faculty/membership ID

Basketball Changes to Regular Schedule

• Monday, 13 March  to Friday, 17 March Cancelled due to March Break
• NEW! THURSDAY, 23 MARCH 2017 CANCELLED due to Dodgeball Tournament.
• Thursday, 30 March 2017 – time change: 11:30am – 1:30pm
• Friday, 31 March 2017 Cancelled

Indoor Running & Jogging

• Track may close occasionally due to special events in the Fieldhouse. Contact us to verify availability.
• UPDATE: Indoor Track use will be limited to: 11:30am to 12:30pm and after 6:00pm Monday, March 13^th to Friday, March 17^th due to March Break Camps.

Pick-up Hockey

• Full equipment is mandatory, including a full face shield.
• Open Recreation staff have the authority to stop any activity that may create maintenance or safety concerns
• Maximum of 22 participants on a first come, first serve basis.
• Cost:
  • Free for students.
  • $10.00 + GST per session for the public.

Field House Times

• Proper footwear and attire is required. Must bring proper student/staff/faculty/membership ID.
• NEW FOR 2016/2017: All non-Open Rec Fieldhouse access can be granted to students on a day-of booking basis (only if field is available).  All users must sign-in and students are permitted to sign-in one external user. External members pay $5.  Fieldhouse usage is based on 1 hour at a time.  Groups no larger than 15 people with a maximum of 40 individuals on the field at one time.  If it is observed that individuals are trespassing into the Fieldhouse the entire field will be cleared.

Field House changes to regular schedule

• NOTE: Starting Monday, January 16, 2017 Open Rec times from 9am-12pm will be available for 1/2 of the Fieldhouse only.  Also, starting January 18, 2017 the Wednesday time slot for Open Recreation will be 1pm to 3pm.  The full Fieldhouse will be available at this time.
• Monday, 13  March  to Thursday, 16 March Cancelled due to March Break

Advanced Skate

Advanced Skating is cancelled Monday, February 20, 2017.

Open Skating

Open Rec Skating has been cancelled for the following:

• Wednesday, April 12, 2017
• Wednesday, April 19, 2017
• Wednesday, April 26, 2017

• Open for free to students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Figure skating practice is permitted during advanced open skate time slots
• Open Recreation staff have the authority to stop any activity that may create maintenance or safety concerns
• Skating direction is at the discretion of staff on duty
• No pucks or sticks are permitted on the ice during open skate times
• CSA-approved hockey helmets and full face-masks are strongly recommended for all recreation skates and are MANDATORY when using skate aids and accessibility devices on the ice.
• Children under ten (10) years of age must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian fourteen (14) years of age or older. Proof of age (I.D.) may be requested.

Squash

• Squash courts are open to students, subject to availability from rental groups, leagues and classes.
• Racquets ($2.00 plus GST) and balls can be rented at the Welcome Centre.
• Students must book a court in advance at the Welcome Centre.

Tennis

• Carleton students may walk on and use open courts that are not reserved by other members; no advanced bookings available.

Volleyball

• Proper footwear and attire is required. Must bring proper student/staff/faculty/membership ID

Volleyball changes to regular schedule

• Friday, 17 February 2017 Cancelled
• Monday, February 20, 2017 – half gym only
• Friday, February 24, 2017 – half gym only
• Monday, 13 March 2017 Cancelled
• Friday, 17 March 2017 Cancelled
• Friday, 31 March 2017 Cancelled

Open Swim

Recreational Swim is available all year, please check the pool schedule for more detailed information. The Carleton Athletics Pool is available for Lane Swim, Recreational Swim and Women’s Only Swim throughout the week.Community members also have access to Open Swim Hours at the following rates:

• Children (under 14): $ 3.50
• Adults: $ 4.85 (HST incl.)
• Family Rate: $15.60 (HST incl.) up to (4) children, (2) adults

View Fall Pool Schedule