The University of Ottawa’s traditional colours have long been garnet and grey. Before the team had an official nickname, sports teams were often referred by their team colours. The Ottawa sports media began calling the team by the colours’ initials, “GG”. A Gee-Gee is also the lead horse in a race.
Athletics and recreation
We are excited to welcome students to our sports facilities. We have implemented a number of new procedures in order to ensure the safety of all users. Please be sure to read the procedures before visiting our facilities.
About us
COVID-19 update
We are excited to welcome students to our sports facilities. Please check our COVID-19 page for offerings, restrictions and protocols.
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Activities
Drop-in activities
The following programs consist of free drop-in activities available with most memberships or incidental fees.
Services
5,000+
participants (students and alumni)
93,4%
of participants said intramurals are an important part of their student experience
55+
leagues available per semester
Gee-Gees camps are back!
We look forward to our 2022 season! Summer Camps Registrations will be open starting February 7th, 2022. All summer program information is beginning to be updated, email us to be added to our mailing list or follow our Facebook page for ongoing news and updates on all things Gee-Gees Camps.
Stories and news
Top 5 Reasons to Sign up for Intramurals
Intramural season is finally upon us and we’re as excited as ever to see our gyms filled with active and enthusiastic Gee Gees! With such an exciting roster of intramural sports being offered, the only question at the top of our minds is - how many do we sign up for?
Get Back in Stride with Registered Activities
Attention all Gee-Gees, in-person fitness is back with a bang!
More for you
Certifications
Looking to acquire some important lifesaving skills? If you have any of these needs then look no further, Sports Services has the right certification courses for you!
Healthy and Active campus
A Healthy and Active Campus is an employee initiative to support efforts by Human Resources, Sports Services and Food Services to organize and promote on-campus activities that allow employees to stay healthy and active.
Varsity
Even though they can’t hear us cheering them on right now, our Gee-Gees student athletes are preparing to return to the fray. We can’t wait to see them in action and we wish them well in their off-season training!
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Get in touch
Client services
Montpetit
Monday - Friday: 7:00-23:00
Saturday - Sunday: 8:30-20:00
613 562-5800 ext 4327
Fax:613 562-5152
[email protected]
uOttawa Minto Sports Complex
Monday - Friday: 7:00-22:00
Saturday - Sunday: 7:00-22:00
613 562-5789
Fax:613 562-5496
[email protected]
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Fitness centres
Montpetit
Monday - Friday: TBD
Saturday - Sunday: TBD
613 562-5800 ext 4077
Fax:613 562-5152
Room 047 Montpetit Hall
uOttawa Minto Sports Complex
Monday - Friday: 8:00-19:15
Saturday - Sunday: 8:00-19:15
613 562-5662
Fax:613 562-5496
Room N-100 Minto Sports Complex
Intramurals and Camps
613 562-5800 ext 4477
Fax:613 562-5151
Room 102 Montpetit Hall
[email protected] and [email protected]
Aquatic Centre
613 562-5800 ext 4327
[email protected]