The Toldo Lancer Centre was designed with accessibility as the top priority, ensuring that fitness and recreation are accessible to everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, age, ethnicity, race, religion, status, or ability. This commitment is evident throughout the building design and programming.
Programming
In partnership with Adapted physical exercise (APEX) Research Group in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Living Essex County, the APEX program provides adults with an intellectual disability inclusive, barrier-free participation in physical activity and sport. In the APEX program, participants enhance overall health and quality of life through bi-weekly, one-to-one personal training sessions of adapted physical exercise programming with an undergraduate Human Kinetics student for a series of 13 weeks.
The Toldo Lancer Centre (TLC) is committed to ensuring that all members feel comfortable during their visit. TLC offers various dedicated and private programming to give women the opportunity to get active in a safe and comfortable environment. During women’s only programming you can expect:
- In the pool, during women’s only swim, the space is open only to members who self-identify as women. The doors are closed, blinds are drawn, and all lifeguards on duty are knowledgeable staff who also identify as women.
- During women’s only fitness classes, the space is open only to participants who self-identify as women and are staffed by instructors who also identify as women. The doors are closed during the women-only designated times.
For programming, please visit our registration website.
The Toldo Lancer Centre is committed to ensuring that all members feel comfortable during their visit. TLC offers various dedicated and private programming to 2SLGBTQIA+ community and its allies to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and welcomed.
- During 2SLGBTQIA+ programming you can expect: In the pool, during 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive swim, the space is open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies.
- During 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive fitness classes, the space is open to all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies.
For programming, please visit our registration website.
The Toldo Lancer Centre is committed to ensuring that all members feel comfortable during their visit. TLC offers various programming using low impact movements to allow visitors with mobility limitations and joint complications the opportunity to get active.
For programming, please visit our registration website.
Facility + Amenities
- Accessible signage with directions and information
- Braille signage
- Large universal symbols/icons to promote and communicate accessibility features, rooms, programs and activities
- Two elevators offer access to both levels of the facility and are located past the Dr. Richard Peddie Lancer Commons seating area towards the pool
- Automatic and accessible entryways located on the north and south side of the building
- All restrooms in the Toldo Lancer Centre are wheelchair accessible
- Automatic, touchless faucets
- Three universal restrooms located on the first level by the pool and the Triple Gymnasium
- All universal washrooms are equipped with an adjustable adult change table to assist with client/user transport
- One universal change area is located on the main Level
- Trained service animals as defined by the Ontario government are welcome at the Toldo Lancer Centre
- Support persons accompanying a person with a disability will be allowed to access the facility free of charge
- Accessible water fountains and hydration stations are available throughout the Toldo Lancer Centre
- Fragrance-free facility
- Wheelchair accessible ramps
- Wave to open accessible doors
- Accessible ramp from main reception area to the Dr. Richard Peddie Lancer Commons
- Several seating areas and type of furniture for various seating height accommodations and/or seating arrangements
- Auditorium seating with wheelchair accessible seating sections
- Large window and LED lights to illuminate light and accommodate visitors with visual impairments
- Accessible reception and service counters Starbucks kiosk with dairy-free and lactose-free options
The Toldo Lancer Centre Pool is a fully wheelchair-accessible space. The facility has the following accessibility features:
- Accessible entrances
- A zero-entry ramp to allow visitors with a disability or mobility limitations greater access
- Water wheelchairs for accessible entry
- Large and spacious gendered and universal change areas
- Each change area is features an accessible shower, equipped with seating and hand-held mobile faucets
- Accessible washrooms in all three change areas (universal- 3, men’s-1, women’s-1)
- Universal change area is equipped with three adjustable adult change tables to assist with client/user transport
- Retractable solar screens to accommodate modesty requirements and discretion during designated swim times
- Acoustic paneling for sound dampening during busy swim times for visitors with hearing impairments and/or sensory sensitivities
- Ambient lighting to illuminate the pool
- Water temperature is variable between 85-87 degrees fahrenheit
The Toldo Lancer Centre Fitness Centre is a fully accessible space. The facility has the following accessibility features:
- Open concept design with accessible pathways
- Wide entrance with automatic gates to accommodate wheelchair accessibility
- Elevator from the main level of the Fitness Centre to the second level where various strength and cardio machines are located
- Large and spacious gendered and universal washrooms located past the Fitness Centre
- Each change area features an accessible shower, equipped with seating and hand-held mobile faucets
- Accessible washrooms in all three change areas (universal- 3, men’s-1, women’s-1)
- Universal change area is equipped with three adjustable adult change tables to assist with client/user transport
- Onsite trainer, available during business hours, to assist individuals with spotting, technique, etc.
- Accessible fitness equipment includes:
- Matrix Krankcycle provides an accessible option for upper body cardio and strength training
- Cable unit systems to provide accessible cable training options that can adjust to any height
- Recumbent bikes allow visitors with mobility limitations greater access to cardiovascular equipment
- Modifying strength and conditioning equipment
- Ambient lighting to illuminate machines and equipment
- Ambient lighting to illuminate entire room and equipment
- No mirrors to boost inclusivity (exception of Large Multipurpose Room)
- Concept 2 Ski Erg to provides accessible upper body cardio and strength training
- Matrix Connexus units to allow for a wide range of activity for all abilities and ages
- Automatic doors to access the Triple Gymnasium
- Bleacher entrance located on the second level and can be accessed by stairs or elevator
- Concession stand is accessible to guests with disabilities
- Wheelchair accessible seating on the court during varsity games
- Four scoreboards on all corners of the triple gym with large LED-video board to accommodate visitors with visual impairments
- Accessible sidewalks or walkways support the diverse needs of people of all abilities
- Six accessible parking spaces available in front of the Toldo Lancer Centre grand entrance (includes two accessible van parking spots)
- Drop-off and pickup location near grand entrance
- Pedestrian crossover with flashing signal lights and accessible pedestrian signals, to alert pedestrians and vehicles of crossing from the Human Kinetics parking lot on College Avenue to the Toldo Lancer Centre
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committees
General Objective: To facilitate a safe, productive, educational environment for all faculty, students and staff in the Faculty of Human Kinetics, through practices designed to eliminate discriminatory barriers regardless of gender, sexuality, age, ethnicity, race, religion, status and ability. For more information, visit the Human Kinetics website.
The mission of Lancer Recreation is to support student well-being by engaging them in recreation and leadership opportunities, fostering a lifelong commitment to personal development. We champion inclusivity and strive to make our space increasingly equitable. Guided by a grassroots and intersectional approach, our committee is entirely student-led.
2024 Chair of the Committee:
Fei Qin (they/them), Student Supervisor of EDI & Fitness Staff
2024 Committee Members:
- Madusha Gamage (she/her), Fitness Staff
- Alyssa Hua (they/them), Intramurals & Challenge Course Supervisor
- Lauren Mlacak (she/her), Lifeguard Staff
- Natalie Whitten (she/her), Front Desk Staff
- Paige Jimmerfield (she/her), Lifeguard Staff
- KayCyn Hernandez (she/her), Facilities Staff
If you are a Toldo Lancer Centre student staff member interested in joining, please email lancercentre@uwindsor.ca for further information.
Resources
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An Exploration of Pronouns by the UWindsor 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
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University of Windsor Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility (OHREA)
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University of Windsor Office of the Vice-President of People, Equity, and Inclusion
Contact
Questions or feedback on how we can make our programs more inclusive, please contact lancercentre@uwindsor.ca. Our dedicated Lancer Recreation Student Supervisor of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is available to address any specific inquiries.