Within the mezzanine, all sprint starts, hurdle work, horizontal and vertical jumps work and throws take place. The area is equipped with everything needed to successfully do these events, except for a sand pit. There are two free weight areas and one area where five universal weight stations are located. The weight rooms are functional and have everything a track and field athlete would need to use. Weight programs are provided and supervised whenever possible.
Time is taken to make sure all rookies know how to use the equipment and lift safely.
The bikes in the climate controlled cardiovascular area and the pool are regularly used as alternative forms of conditioning to alleviate the training stresses placed on the athlete. Competitive Schedule Athletes are encouraged to consult with their event coach to arrive at a competitive schedule that meets both the team's and the individual's needs. The 1997-98 season was a hugely successful one for the Golden Gaels. The cross country women finished second at OUA's and sixth at CIAU's despite losing two time team MVP, Seanna Robinson to injury. The cross country men were fifth at OUA's and twelfth at CIAU's.