The Project Planning Committee – which had broad representation from University leadership, student governments, the Council of Athletics and Recreation, and alumni– began meeting regularly in November 2004 and, in early 2005, sought input from the broader community in a series of public forums. After an extensive consultative process, the plan was approved by U of T Governing Council on June 29, 2005.  The final plans for Phase II, which includes the multi-storey Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport, received Governing Council Approval on June 25, 2007.

With Phase I now complete, the Implementation Committee is moving forward with plans for Phase II.  Committee members include:

Bruce Kidd, Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Health; Co-chair
Elizabeth Sisam, Assistant Vice-President, Space and Facilities Planning; Co-chair
Liz Hoffman, Assistant Dean, Co-curricular Education, Faculty of Physical Education and Health
Masha Sidorova, Student and Co-Chair, Council of Athletics and Recreation
Adam Pomper, Student and Co-Chair, Council of Athletics and Recreation
Larry O’Brecht, Project Manager
Nick Zouravlioff, Acting Chief, Capital Projects
Lisa Neidrauer, Planner, Campus and Facilities Planning
Don Gedge, Project Coordinator, Varsity Centre
Julian Binks, Manager, Capital Projects

Key players in the Varsity Centre project include:

• Vivek Goel, Vice-President and Provost, who has supported the project from the very beginning and has provided wise counsel throughout.
• Bruce Kidd, Dean of the Faculty of Physical Education and Health, is spearheading the overall planning and development of Varsity Centre
• Liz Hoffman, Assistant Dean of Co-Curricular Education and Athletic Director, is overseeing the development of policies and the operational plan for Varsity Centre
• Robin Campbell, Executive Director, Advancement, is leading the capital campaign for Varsity Centre