Athletic Amenities

ATHLETIC AMENITIES

Explore our Indoor, Outdoor and tennis Facilities

Havergal College is a leading independent girls’ school, dedicated to championing women in sport and fostering a culture of excellence, wellness and community. As part of this commitment, we continue to invest in world-class athletic facilities that support student-athletes in reaching their full potential. Outside of school hours, these exceptional spaces are also made available to the public through rentals and memberships, creating opportunities for the broader community to engage in sport, recreation and wellness.

Havergal has 24/7 security and is generally available for external rentals from 5 pm to midnight on weekdays and 6 am to midnight on weekends.

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Indoor Spaces

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Indoor Spaces

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Gym A/B

Gym A/B is a spacious hardwood double gymnasium equipped with a full-size FIBA-regulation basketball and volleyball court. The facility features bleacher seating, making it ideal for games, tournaments and spectators. A retractable divider curtain allows the space to be split for simultaneous activities, with the capability to accommodate two full volleyball courts or up to six badminton courts. In total, the gym includes ten basketball nets, supporting a wide range of training and recreational programming.

Gym C

Gym C is a versatile hardwood single gymnasium that accommodates a regulation-size volleyball court, three badminton courts and a slightly modified FIBA basketball court. The space can also be configured to support two non-regulation volleyball courts, providing flexibility for training and recreational use. A rock climbing wall is available as an additional feature, subject to rental approval for groups that have completed the required training and possess appropriate certifications.

Pool

The Havergal College Pool is a Class A, six-lane, 25-metre pool designed for both instructional and competitive use. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the facility offers sweeping views of the Junior School Playscape, Lower Pitch, Tennis Courts, and the scenic Burke Brook Ravine. The pool ranges in depth from 3.5 ft. at the shallow end to 12 ft. at the deep end, and can accommodate up to 157 bathers at a time. A second-floor viewing gallery overlooks the pool and offers seating for up to 50 spectators, making it an ideal venue for swim meets, lessons and community programming.

Junior School Gym

The Junior School gym features a regulation-size volleyball court, three badminton courts and a modified FIBA basketball court—all atop an Elastiplus Seamless Multisport surface that delivers unrivalled shock absorption, fast play, reduced fatigue and minimized skin abrasion.

When versatility is key, the layout adapts to offer two additional non-regulation volleyball courts and abundant basketball nets strategically positioned throughout the space—ideal for skill-building sessions or impromptu matches. For gatherings beyond sports, the gym is fully equipped with a projector, screen, microphone and speakers, making it an inviting venue for assemblies, performances or presentations.

Whether it’s training, recreation or community events, the Junior School gym stands as a hallmark of comfort, safety and high-performance flexibility—where every activity comes alive.

Multipurpose Room

Bathed in natural light with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the scenic Burke Brook Ravine, the Multipurpose Room is a versatile 1,500 sq. ft. space designed to bring people together. Featuring maple hardwood flooring installed to MFMA standards, the room combines elegance with durability—creating an inviting environment for movement, learning and collaboration.

Equipped with a projector and whiteboards, the space is ideal for presentations, workshops and seminars. Its open layout also makes it the perfect setting for yoga, dance, mindfulness sessions, group fitness or community gatherings. Whether for intellectual engagement or physical wellness, the Multipurpose Room adapts seamlessly to meet the needs of any event.

Outdoor Spaces

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Ratcliffe Field & Cohen Field

Ratcliffe Field (1451 Avenue Rd.) and Cohen Field (460 Rosewell Ave.) are 300 ft. by 150 ft. natural grass fields, which are exclusively available to permit for youth soccer programming for ages 5 to 10. The fields are equipped with 11v11 goals, ready for use during rentals. Groups are required to bring and remove any additional equipment to suit their training or game needs. Washrooms and changerooms are accessible through the Athletic Centre entrance for Ratcliffe Field and through the Junior School Main Entrance for Cohen Field.

Lower Pitch

Lower Pitch is an 180 ft. by 120 ft. natural grass field, which is available to permit for youth programming. Groups are required to bring and remove any additional equipment to suit their training or game needs. Washrooms and changerooms are accessible through the Alternative Pool Entrance.

Turf & Dome – Coming Soon!

Havergal’s turf field and seasonal dome provides a premier athletic facility located in central Toronto. Designed to accommodate a wide range of sports and recreation activities, the facility includes a full-size synthetic turf field that is covered by an air-supported dome from late fall through early spring ensuring year-round usability.

Small Sided Field Dimensions: 150 x 100 ft. (x3)
Full Field Dimensions: 300 x 150 ft.

Tennis Facilities

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Courts

The newly renovated Havergal College Tennis Courts offer a premier playing experience with six regulation-size courts, complete with lighting for evening use. Designed for both recreational and competitive play, this state-of-the-art facility provides members with a high-quality tennis environment in the heart of the community.

Access to the courts is available through membership in the Havergal Tennis Club, which offers opportunities for players of all levels to enjoy the game, improve skills and connect with fellow tennis enthusiasts.

For details on membership, programming and court availability, please visit CourtReserve for more information.

Availability & Booking

Spot Rentals

If you would like to book a spot rental in the coming two weeks, please visit CatchCorner.

Long-term Rentals

We are currently accepting requests for long-term bookings. If you are interested in long-term bookings, please contact us. Returning user groups receive first right of refusal for their time slots from the previous season. New requests for the upcoming Fall/Winter/Spring season (September 1 to June 30) are confirmed at the end of July. New requests for the upcoming Summer season (July 1 to August 30) are confirmed in February.

Policies

Lightning Policy

Havergal College adheres to the Canadian Soccer Association’s Policy regarding lightning safety and severe weather. All user groups must abide by this policy. If you’re using the outdoor fields and you hear thunder, you must clear the fields and go to an indoor space accessible by the Athletic Centre entrance, alternative pool entrance or Junior School main entrance for at least thirty (30) minutes after the last rumble of thunder is heard.

View the Canadian Soccer Association’s Lightning Policy.

Portable Goals Policy

Havergal College adheres to the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association’s (ORFA) Policy regarding safer use and storage of portable soccer goalposts. All user groups must abide by this policy.

Serious injury can occur as a result of improper use of goals. Goals must be anchored at all times, and only Havergal College staff are allowed to move the goals. All user groups must ensure that sandbags are properly in place on portable soccer goalposts. No hanging on the goals at any time.

View ORFA’s Portable Goals Policy.

Liability Insurance

Payment Policy

Accepted methods of payment include bank transfer and cheques. Havergal College does not accept cash. Cheques are to be made payable to: “Havergal College“.

Spot Rentals (single use or short term rentals) require payment at time of booking to confirm the rental.

Long Term Contract Rentals (long term or seasonal rentals) require a deposit of 25%. Payment for the remainder of the contract rental will be specified in the facility permit.

For payments returned due to non-sufficient funds (NSF), there shall be an administrative charge of $50 and subsequent payments must be made by credit card or certified cheque/money order.

Cancellation Policy

The College accepts no responsibility for cancellations due to inclement weather or an event of Force Majeure. An event reservation, though confirmed, may be canceled by the College due to unforeseen contagious/infectious outbreaks, mechanical failures, special events, scheduling conflicts and other unforeseen circumstances.

Please note: Rental fees shall not be reduced if the permit holder fails or elects not to use any portion of the time specified on the permit. In the event the permit holder asks to give back rental time, Havergal College will do its best to re-rent the time, however, any financial shortfall will be the responsibility of the original permit holder.

Facility Rental Policy

The User assumes responsibility for the cleanliness of the Rental Facilities. A refundable damage deposit of $500 may be required prior to commencement of the Term to confirm the booking of the Rental Facilities at the Property. Once it has been determined that damages have not been incurred, or additional cleaning is required, the deposit will be refunded to the User.

The User must sign in with Security before access is granted into any Rental Facilities.

Room Capacity for any Rental Facilities must be adhered to by the User and cannot exceed the limit.

The College and all areas of the Property are a smoke and vape free facility in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. This includes smoking/vaping in parking lots, grounds and in personal vehicles on the Property.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the Property unless there is prior consent from the College and the User obtains the appropriate permit(s).

Catering is restricted to the College’s on-site food service provider Chartwells.

Parking is available at the Property for the duration of the Term only. There are parking spaces designated for individuals with Accessibility permits issued by the Ministry of Transportation.

The User is responsible to supply their own equipment, such as office supplies, printing capability and audio visual equipment, unless there is prior consent from the College, which may be subject to a further fee payable by the User to the College.

Temporary signage must be pre-approved by the College in terms of content and location. Signage can only be displayed on stands and cannot be affixed to walls by any means.

The College promotes a scent-safe environment. Scented products should not be worn and scented items should not be brought to the Property.

The College reserves the right to revise the outdoor spaces (field or gym) assigned to the User.

All rental hours are 55 minutes in length.