Sport Hub: Community sport lessons
Sport Hub: Community sport lessons
Sport Hub offers a variety of sport lessons for 5-18 year olds in targeted Calgary neighbourhoods and local community spaces. Lessons are led by experienced coaches from sport organizations, ensuring participants have safe and inclusive opportunities close to home.
Benefits for participants
Access to quality sport lessons that match age, ability and comfort level
Free/low-cost programs with Recreation Fee Assistance available
Offered in spaces like community halls, athletic parks and local courts
All equipment is provided
Can try a wide variety of sports led by sport organizations
Builds confidence, friendships and stay active for life
Types of paid and free lessons
Sport Hub lessons are available year-round with ongoing registration. Lessons are free or low-cost thanks to contributions from funding partners.
A Live and Play account is needed to register for lessons. Create an account.
New lessons will be added regularly. Check back to find a program that’s right for you.
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic badminton skills like serving and returning. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 13 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Teens will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling and shooting through drills and practice games. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Teens will learn basic skills needed to play cricket like bowling and batting through drills and practice games. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn the basic skills needed to for flag rugby skills like throwing and kicking the ball. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic tennis skills like serving and volleys. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 13 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Through drills and practice games, teens will learn basic netball skills like passing, shooting and footwork to help their team get the ball through a high goal ring with no backboard. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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On an outdoor arena or field, teens will learn basic lacrosse skills like passing and shooting through non-contact drills and practice games. This is a non-contact program focused on fun, teamwork and skill development. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 13 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Teens will be led through drills and practice games to learn basic soccer skills. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic tennis skills like serving and volleys. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Teens will be led through drills and practice games by expert coaches to learn basic volleyball skills. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
Sport Hub coaches
Sport Hub lessons are delivered by sport organizations and their experienced coaches. Coaches are:
- Experienced in teaching kids and teens
- Certified with Intermediate First Aid, CPR and AED Level C
- Required to have a valid Police Information Check
- Certified in Safe Sport training
What to expect
Participants will be introduced to different sports in a fun way, helping them learn new skills through games, drills and practice matches. Instructors encourage participants to learn, play and grow in a non-competitive setting.
- Classes run for 75 minutes, twice a week, for four weeks.
- Programs take place in convenient community locations such as community halls, public courts and gymnasiums.
Come prepared
Please bring
- Comfortable athletic clothing
- A water bottle
- Running shoes (please bring indoor shoes for indoor programs)
- Weather appropriate clothing for outdoor programs
- Sunscreen for outdoor programs