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UOttawa Sports Clubs

Looking to get active or try something new? Check out all the sports clubs at uOttawa!

University of Ottawa Dragon Boat Club

The uOttawa Dragon Boat Team is a fun team that does weekly workouts and competes in summer regattas. Anyone is welcome and no experience is required! Come have fun, stay fit and make new friends.

Brazily Fitness is a dynamic and empowering fitness program that combines the vibrant energy of Brazilian music, dance, and culture with transformative fitness experiences. Designed to ignite confidence and embrace sensuality, Brazily Fitness offers a variety of programs catering to individuals of all skill levels. From beginners to experienced dancers, these programs aim to inspire participants to unleash their potential, boost self-esteem, and achieve their fitness goals while having fun. At the core of Brazily Fitness is Brazily Dance, a unique dance workout that integrates Brazil’s rich musical heritage and diverse dance styles. Whether through online classes, in-person sessions, or instructor certifications, Brazily Fitness transforms lives by blending fitness, culture, and joy, proving that dance can be a powerful tool for physical, emotional, and social well-being. We host FREE campus fitness classes and provide leadership opportunities for students.

Email: amahd046@uottawa.ca

Francophone club: No

Email: uottawadboat@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

Brazily Fitness

UoPilates

Welcome to uoPILATES! A University of Ottawa Club dedicated to enhancing student well-being through the transformative practice of Pilates! Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students can improve both their physical and mental health. Pilates is a unique form of exercise that combines strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, making it an ideal practice for university students seeking balance and resilience in their lives.

Email: uopilates@outlook.com

Francophone club: Yes

The uOttawa GeeGees Fencing Team exists to promote, facilitate, and grow the sport of fencing at the University of Ottawa. Team members get to be involved in a dynamic, competitive team that represents the University of Ottawa in various fencing tournaments across the province including the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championships. We train and compete in all three modern fencing disciplines (Foil, Epée, Sabre) and accept athletes of any gender. The uOttawa GeeGees Fencing Team accepts fencers of all levels.

Email: ggfenc@uottawa.ca

Francophone club: No

UOttawa Geegees Fencing

uOttawa Wrestling Club

The uOttawa Wrestling Club is a volunteer-led club that offers professional wrestling training at the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Campus. Our mission is to help students fall in love with wrestling, improve their athletic abilities, and foster a supportive community of sportsmanship. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced wrestler, you'll find a welcoming space to sharpen your technique, boost up your fitness, and achieve your personal goals.

Email: uottawawrestlingclub@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

The GymBro is a bodybuilding club at the University of Ottawa that aims to promote and assist students in achieving their ideal physical fitness goals. Our primary vision is to encourage students to adopt a healthy lifestyle by providing them with support and resources in the field of bodybuilding. The GymBro offers various resources in the field of bodybuilding, such as training sessions, workshops, and bodybuilding competitions held within the University of Ottawa community. These activities are organized by students for students. Additionally, the GymBro facilitates connections between students and their peers, experts, and coaches in the field of bodybuilding, offering assistance to enhance their physical lifestyle.

Email: info.gymbro2023@gmail.com

Francophone club: Yes

The GymBro

University of Ottawa Boxing Club (UOBC)

The University of Ottawa Boxing Club aims to share the discipline of boxing with students of ever skill level. Our operations include conditional and technical training as well as sparring. The goal of this club is foster teamwork, respect, confidence and to give all of a member's an amazing workout.

Email: uottawabox@gmail.com

Francophone club: Yes

The goal of the University of Ottawa Curling Club is to provide students of all curling skill levels with the opportunity to curl with and against their peers in a friendly, welcoming and inclusive environment. For beginners, the Club will endeavor to provide the opportunity to learn the basis of curling and to improve their skills. Those who wish to play at a more competitive level and/or offer more commitment to the Club may join the Club’s competitive team. The competitive team will participate in events outside the Club in order to further develop their curling skills.

Email: universityofottawacurling@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

University of Ottawa Curling Club

We Sport

A women-only sports club. The majority of athletic and sports activities offered on campus are mixed. We sport offers a wide range of activities, with professional coaching, in a comfortable and fully bilingual environment for women. For all those who don't feel comfortable joining mixed teams, or feel a lack of physical strength with other athletes, or even can't find the sport that interests them. We offer different sports, for different levels. We offer a sports-loving community whose members support each other, and play sports for better physical and mental health. Our club is also very open to collaboration between clubs, which will enable other clubs to offer activities and events for women.

Email: we.sport.oui.sport@gmail.com

Francophone club: Yes

The purpose of the UOttawa Women’s Flag Football Club is to provide a competitive flag football experience for female-identifying athletes through skill development, instruction from coaches, and game play. The club will focus on the following areas; 1) football knowledge and strategy, 2) physical strength and agility required to improve football skill development, and 3) a supportive community that encourages leadership development and companionship.

Email: uottawawomensffb@outlook.com

Francophone club: No

UOttawa Women’s Flag Football Club

uOttawa Table Tennis Club

Our mission is to create a lively and inclusive environment where table tennis enthusiasts of all skill levels can come together to share their passion for the game. The core goal is to make table tennis an enjoyable and accessible activity for everyone involved. Key Objectives: Joyful Experience: Emphasizing the sheer pleasure of playing table tennis, we aim to foster a positive and upbeat atmosphere within the club. Casual players and serious competitors alike will find a welcoming space to enjoy the sport. Inclusivity: The club will be open to individuals of all ages and skill levels. We believe that by providing a supportive and inclusive environment, we can encourage more people to take up table tennis and build a diverse community of players. Skill Development: While the primary focus is on enjoyment, we recognize that skill development adds to the overall satisfaction of the game. playing with higher skill will support and help members improve their techniques and elevate their playing abilities. Community Building: Social events, friendly matches, and collaborative activities will be organized regularly to strengthen the sense of community among our members. We believe that building connections and friendships is a crucial aspect of a thriving table tennis club.

Email: uottawatabletennis@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

We are a student-led recreational club aimed at promoting climbing on campus. We introduce peers to climbing each year and support their development through club nights and events. We also offer gear rentals to allow climbers of all levels and experiences to explore all types of climbing.

Email: Uottawarockclimbers@gmail.com

Francophone club: Yes

UOttawa Rock Climbers

UOttawa Quadball Club

UOttawa Quadball club participates in a co-ed, full contact interuniversity league with competitions across Canada. Our team has won several Regional and National Championships, and we look forward to another year of fun!

Email: uo.quadball@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

We are a year-round mountain biking club that loves having fun riding our bikes and especially love those after ride beers. The club is most active on weekends in the Ottawa and Gatineau regions. We offer cross country rides, downhill and fatbiking on a weekly basis. With our large variety of trails, we welcome all riders (beginner to expert). The club also hosts a cross country race for all university students of skill level intermediate and above to participate in as well as joins other race hosts by other universities. Join us for a fun ride and a drink!

Email: uottawamtb@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

uOttawa Mountain Biking Club

uOttawa Health & Fitness Society

The uOttawa Health Promotion and Fitness society, our goal is to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and provide students with a platform to motivate and inspire each other along their fitness journeys. Incorporating exercise and healthy eating into a student’s busy schedule can be challenging; however, we aim to provide students with strategies to overcome these hurdles and help them thrive both physically and mentally. Members will have the opportunity to create media (blog posts, social media posts, or short videos), sharing how they incorporate their favorite modes of physical activity into their daily routine. Our platform will also contain content relating to a variety of wellness topics, including diet and mindset. Those with a passion for science and fitness will also be encouraged to contribute short pieces on effective, science-based fitness and wellness techniques. At the uOttawa Health Promotion and Fitness Society, we aim to bring students together.

Email: uohpfs@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

uOttawa Gymnastics is a place where new, returning, or experienced gymnasts can come together and train at their own paces, and experience a new and fun way to stay active during the school semester. With trained coaches, uOttawa Gymnastics hopes to give students a unique opportunity to stay active, and maybe even compete in online or in-person competitions at their own skill level. This club aims to inspire students to try something new, or to rekindle an old passion. As a club, we hope to collaborate with students as well as other universities, to hopefully create a fun, safe, and supportive gymnastics community country-wide. We can't wait to have you here!

Email: uottawagymnastics@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

uOttawa Gymnastics

uOttaRun

uOttaRun is a student running club that strives to make running a social, welcoming, and inclusive experience for all students at the University of Ottawa. We understand that a sport like running has a lot of different experience levels, as well as a lot of different back stories. Some runners may be training for a marathon, some runners run for their mental health, and some runners haven’t run since they were kids. Whatever the case may be, uOttaRun acknowledges that every runner is valid, and anyone is welcome to be a part of our community.

Email: uottarun@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

The University of Ottawa Triathlon Club promotes the sport of triathlon within the university community. We offer weekly practices in running, swimming, and cycling, catering to athletes of all levels. Additionally, we host several events throughout the winter and fall semesters, including time trials, hot-chocolate runs, social gatherings, and more. Our goal is to create a supportive community of athletes who develop their skills in triathlon while making connections to other students attending the university of Ottawa.

Email: uotriclub@gmail.com

Francophone club: Bilingual

University of Ottawa Triathlon Club

University of Ottawa Tennis Club

The University of Ottawa Tennis Club (UOTC) is the bilingual tennis club of the University of Ottawa. We are open to all current students of the University of Ottawa. Never picked up a tennis racket before? Worried you’re not good enough to join? No problem! The UOTC is composed of three divisions tailored to different players’ tennis levels; Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3. We hold semester-based tryouts for new students where our dedicated coaching staff will observe your tennis game and determine which division best suits your level of play. “Our mission is to promote the sport of tennis by getting people to pick up a tennis racket and learn to play the sport we love. With a thriving and passionate tennis community, we are committed to supporting students in their journey to discover and embrace the game of tennis

Email: universityofottawatennis@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

The Squash Club is a for-fun group of squash enthusiasts who regularly hold events at the Minto Sports Complex. We have free and paid events to encourage the most amount of squash. We have drop-in days, leagues, and ladders. The Squash Club has an informal relationship with community squash organizations such as the Ottawa & District Squash Association. Where they inform us of upcoming tournaments so that we can advertise more competitive events to members who wish to participate.

Email: uosquashclub@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

University of Ottawa Squash Club

University of Ottawa Muslimah Basketball (uOMB)

Muslimah Basketball is a vibrant and welcoming space for Muslim girls at uOttawa who enjoy playing basketball in a comfortable and supportive environment. By organizing private gym bookings, the club allows students to stay active while observing their hijab and maintaining their values. It’s a great way to have fun, unwind, and build friendships with others who share a love for the sport. The club is mainly for Muslim girls, but friends are welcome too—everyone brings something unique to the court!

Email: uomb.mbuo@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

This club, uOttawa Figure Skating Club, hopes to serve as a group with which fellow figure skaters can identify with and participate in; organize ice time dedicated to figure skating; to gather for figure skating related group activities; to encourage fitness both on and off the ice; and to promote a figure skating community on campus.

Email: uofigureskating@gmail.com

Francophone club: No

University of Ottawa Figure Skating Club

University of Ottawa Field Hockey Club

The University of Ottawa Field Hockey Club strives to provide opportunities for members to experience personal development, create social connections, live an active lifestyle, and have fun through the sport of field hockey. We value sportsmanship, fitness and health, integrity, inclusion, and community. This club is open to all skill levels. Founded in 2013, our club offers the opportunity for men and women to enjoy the sport of field hockey. Our players are students from the University of Ottawa or alumni. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, we welcome you on our team! In the fall, practices are held at Springhurst park in Sandy Hill. Frequent games and tournaments are organized against other universities and local teams. Once winter and the snow comes, the field hockey team holds indoor practices and games at Carleton University Fieldhouse or Norm Fenn Gym.

Email: uottawafieldhockey@gmail.com

Francophone club: No