Sports & Recreation
Play your favourite sports and games, or try something new. From kids to adults, we’ve got something for everyone.
Our ultimate goal is for children, youth and families to embrace fun, healthy habits that become a lifelong practice. With an emphasis on total health in spirit, mind and body, YMCA programs promote values of caring, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, responsibility and belonging.
Our staff will get youth moving and grooving in the gym playing different games and sports with an emphasis on good sportsmanship. Activities vary week to week.
Age groups are specified on schedule. Play singles or doubles in a sport that requires and can improve aerobic stamina, agility, strength, speed and precision. Use our equipment or bring your own.
Age groups are specified on schedule. Basketball is a fast-paced sport where teams aim to score by shooting a ball through a hoop. Invented by Dr. James Naismith in December 1891 at a YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts, it began as an indoor game using peach baskets as goals.
Look on the schedule for special programs like Jr NBA!
Spend family time being active at the Y! Preschool climbers, a variety of bikes, balls and other fun toys are laid out for you to play with. An adult must accompany and directly supervise children at all times.
Age groups are specified on schedule. Join us in the gym for fun, staff-led hockey drills and mini games. Each class starts with a 10 minute skill drill and then moves into game play. Goalie equipment is provided and goalie masks are required for safety purposes.
Youth can participate with dry, indoor shoes only. Bare feet will not be acceptable due to safety concerns.
Coming in for a work out? Busy taking one of your children to swim lessons? Your child(ren) can enjoy Fun Zone and meet new friends. We have loads of toys to play with, stories to read and games to play! Parent must remain in building.
Meet your friends at the Y on Friday nights for sports, crafts and games. Children ages 8-12 will also enjoy a swim (4-7 year olds and those who do not pass the swim test will get all their energy out in the gym before heading home to bed). Give parents a couple hours off while you spend time with our staff having fun! Children will be separated into age categories during the program in order to meet age-specific needs.
Program requires parent to sign children in and out. This program is included free for YMCA members, but carries the cost for non-members, to be paid at the Welcome Desk or on Active NET each visit.
Children must be signed in by 6:15 p.m.
Kung Fu is a practical, traditional form of martial arts that not only educates an efficient style of self defense but also history, philosophy and ethics. Join us in learning the basics of this art form from SiFu, Trevor Uitvlugt.
Join Y staff every week to get messy while making crafts or doing science activities. Activities may include things such a ice cube painting, slime, water based science activities and more! Infant siblings welcome.
A fun racquet sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. The speed of the ball and the size of the court make this game accessible to a wider range of players. Beginner, Recreational and Competitive options available and noted on the Program Schedule.
Beginner Pickleball is for those who are new to the game. Learn the basics in a fun, supportive environment. Build your skills and confidence while connecting with others! Experienced players may attend to provide instruction if requested and space is available.
Recreational Pickleball is for players with some experience who are looking to improve their skills in a relaxed, social setting. Enjoy friendly matches as you improve your skills and build connections in a welcoming community.
Competitive Pickleball is intended for more experienced players who have a strong understanding of rules and strategy and are looking to fully express their ability to play the game at a higher level.
All Pickleball options are casual play, and will not be monitored, refereed or evaluated by YMCA staff. Participants are responsible to self-govern rules, and to ensure everybody is included and receives fair court time.
Equipment is available for use; you may bring your own. To ensure safety, players waiting for their turn are asked to wait in the lounge area.
Age groups are specified on schedule. Coordination, scrimmages, sportsmanship and teamwork. Supervision is provided for all programs under 10 years old.
Program is called “Little Kickers” for children 3-6 years old.
Age groups specified on schedule. Also known as ping pong, this fast-paced game is played on a small table with a net in the middle. Players use small paddles to hit a lightweight ball back and forth, aiming to score points by making the ball bounce twice on the opponent’s side.