Tait McKenzie Centre

Tait McKenzie Centre

Tait McKenzie Centre is a multi-purpose sports centre at York University in Toronto. The facilities at the centre include 3 gymnasiums, 6 training/practice studios, 6 indoor squash courts, a 25-metre, 6-lane swimming pool, 5 outdoor tennis courts, 4 turf fields and 2 softball fields. Among the disciplines and sports that can be played at this complex are volleyball, basketball, swimming, squash, tennis, softball and field/lawn sports.

Key Features & Amenities

• Gym
• 3 indoor gyms for basketball, volleyball, badminton and indoor sports.
• Studios/Workout Spaces
• 6 squash courts
• 25-meter pool with 6 lanes
• 5 outdoor tennis courts, 4 grass fields, 2 softball fields and space for outdoor sports activities.
• Locker Rooms and Showers: The locker rooms and bathroom/shower facilities have been renovated with a toilet and shower.
• Locker

Programs & Activities

• Classes include Yoga, Muay Thai, Zumba, Bootcamp / HIIT, Dance, Afro-Dance, Latin, Bollywood, Jazz Funk, Hip-Hop Dance, Spin, Meditation, Mobility / Movement and possibly aquatic classes (such as AquaFit).
• There are also “Leagues / Open Sports / Drop-in & Intramural” held in the gyms — for example, basketball, badminton, squash, futsal / indoor soccer and other indoor sports.
• There are also a range of classes and programs for children: for example, summer camps and sports training for younger age groups (camps such as Little Lions Camp) with activities including swimming, games, sports and various exercises.

How to book

1. If you want to practice on the court in question, you must log in to the online booking portal.
2. After logging in with your student account, you can select “New Booking” and choose and book the desired time from options such as Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, Studio 3, Pickleball, Table Tennis, etc.
3. Reservations are usually limited: for example, for some studios, you can only book up to X days in advance.
4. When visiting, you must bring your membership or student card (YU card) and “check-in” at the reception.

Location & Accessibility & Contact 

• Address: 1 Thompson Road, North York, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
• Telephone: (416) 736-5185
• General email for inquiries: [email protected]
• Hours:
• Monday to Thursday: Approximately 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM
• Friday: Usually open until approximately 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
• Saturday and Sunday: Usually 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM in some reports)

FAQs

Is a membership required to use the gyms?

Yes, most facilities require a membership or student ID.

Are there facilities for children and teenagers?

Yes, there are camps and sports classes for younger age groups.