YMCA Sports, Recreation & Youth
Build confidence, grow your skills, and connect with others in a supportive, welcoming community. Whether you’re returning to a sport you love or trying something new, there’s something here for every age and ability to enjoy.
YMCA sports and recreation activities bring people together, creating connections through play, teamwork, and active living.
All Ages
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.
Check the schedule for special programs like Jr NBA!
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.
Youth
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.
Spend family time being active at the Y! This open playtime is packed with fun. Preschool climbers, a variety of bikes, balls and other engaging toys set the stage for active play and big smiles. It’s the perfect way to burn energy, build skills, and make memories. Children must be accompanied and actively supervised by an adult at all times.
Come to our Stay ‘n’ Play Room for some play time with your child(ren) in a safe and secure setting. There will be crafts, toys, puzzles, colouring, and more! This program requires parent attendance and supervision.
Join us in the gym for fast-paced fun and friendly competition. Our staff-led floor hockey sessions include a quick 10-minute skill drill to warm up, followed by exciting mini games where everyone gets a chance to shine. Goalie equipment is provided and goalie masks are required for safety purposes.
Youth must wear clean, dry indoor shoes to participate. Bare feet are not acceptable due to safety concerns. Age groups are specified on the schedule.
Fun for kids, convenient for parents. While you focus on your workout or support another child at swim lessons, your little one can stay active and engaged in Fun Zone. With plenty of toys, games, and stories to enjoy, it’s a great way for kids to play, explore, and make new friends, all in a safe, supervised space.
Parents must remain in the building during their child’s visit.
Meet your friends at the Y on Friday nights for sports, crafts and games. Youth 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). Participants will be separated into age categories during the program.
This popular program is included with a YMCA membership and often fills up quickly. Public participants are welcome, space permitting, with a drop-in fee payable at the Welcome Desk. Program requires parent to sign youth in and out.
Participants 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.
Age groups are specified on schedule. Coordination, scrimmages, sportsmanship and teamwork. Supervision is provided for all programs under 10 years old.