Pick Up & Play - Sports & Recreational Equipment Loans (NEW ADDITIONS!)

Pick Up and Play Sports and Rec Equipment Loans

Pick Up & Play is a sports and recreational equipment lending program that launched in Spring 2024. As part of the Gerstein Science Information Centre's ongoing commitment to supporting student wellness, a collection of outdoor games and sports equipment is available to borrow: 

View the collection in LibrarySearch. 

various sports equipment displayed on the grass field in front of University College

Items include:  

  • Badminton set (NEW!)
  • Ball pump
  • Football
  • Frisbees
  • Ladder ball set
  • Soccer ball
  • Scoop ball set (NEW!)
  • Toss and Catch set (NEW!)
  • Volleyball  

Where:  Short Term Loan Desk, Main floor

Who:  Available to all current U of T students, staff, and faculty 

Borrowing Policy:  

  • Items can be borrowed for up to 5 hours. No renewals are permitted.  Items should be returned promptly so other borrowers can benefit from them.
  • Items cannot be reserved ahead of time.
  • Items must be returned to the Short Term Loans Desk, Gerstein Science Information Centre, during opening hours.
  • Items must be returned clean and free of dirt/mud.
  • We reserve the right to charge a replacement fee, if an item is lost or appears to be damaged. No fee will be charged if the damage is beyond your control.  

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