Racquet Centre Hours
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Racquet Centre
Get your booking in early.
Court bookings open 7 days in advance. Reserve early for the best selection of times.
Try UCalgary Racquet Centre
The Racquet Centre is home to seven Squash courts and three Racquetball/Handball courts, all international size, as well as Pickleball courts (play in a racquetball court with modified dimensions).
UCalgary students and Active Living members can use the facility. Non-members can purchase a day pass.
Players must check in with their Unicard at Active Living Client Services to receive a wristband prior to accessing the court facilities. Any players without a wristband will be asked to leave the court.
Book a racquet court
You must pre-book a court to play. Outdoor courts are available April-Sept.
How to book your court for Squash, Racquetball/Handball/Pickleball or Tennis (outdoor):
CURRENT HOURS
Fall & Winter Hours (September - April)
- Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
- Friday: 6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Spring & Summer Hours (May - August)
- Monday – Thursday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Friday: 6 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
2026 HOLIDAY HOURS
- February 16: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- April 3: Closed
- April 6: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- May 18: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- July 1: Closed
- August 3: Closed
- September 7: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- September 30: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- October 12: 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
- November 11: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- December 24: 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- December 25-26: Closed
- December 27-30: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- December 31: Closed
- January 1: Closed
Racquet Centre Rules
UCALGARY STUDENTS AND ACTIVE LIVING MEMBERS
- Every player MUST check in with a University of Calgary ID card at Active Living Client Services (KNA 104) prior to accessing the court facilities. Any players without a wristband or day pass will be asked to leave the court area.
- Court reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance.
- Students and members can book one court per day for Squash, Racquetball/Handball/Pickleball and/or Tennis.
- Students and members may hold up to three active court bookings at a time.
- Cancellations must be made at least 18 hours before your court time.
- Failure to check-in or cancel a court will result in a no-show. After three no-shows, users cannot book courts until a penalty fee (day pass fee) is paid at the Active Living Client Services desk.
- If player does not show up for their court time, it will be given away after 15 minutes
- Players must play on their court number.
- No sports activities can be played on the Squash and Racquetball courts other than Squash or Racquetball/Handball/Pickleball.
- Players must book a court — no drop-ins.
- All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 17.
- Only Active Living instructors permitted to teach.
- Eyeguards are protective equipment designed to protect the eyes from the impact of ball or racquet. It is strongly recommended that all players wear suitable eye protection. Approved eyeguards are mandatory for youth participants (under 18).
- Squash, Tennis, Racquetball and Badminton racquets, Pickleball paddles, eyewear, and Badminton nets are available to rent for members at the Active Living Client Services desk for a fee and UCID must be exchanged for equipment. Non-members must leave a $40 cash deposit for rental. All rentals must be returned at the end of your court booking.
- Customers must supply their own balls or badminton shuttles. These items can be purchased at Active Living Client Services.
NON-MEMBERS
- The Racquet Centre facilities are available for Non-Members. To purchase a day pass and book a Squash, Racquetball/Handball/Pickleball, Tennis (outdoor courts open from April-September), and/or Badminton court, stop by the Active Living Client Services desk in the Dr. Roger Jackson Kinesiology Complex (Block A) located by the Red/Gold Gyms (KNA 104).
- A day pass must be purchased prior to accessing the Racquet Centre court facilities. Same-day booking only.
- No phone-in bookings for non-members.