Sports lessons
Sports lessons
Our sports lessons are active, fun, and engaging activities for kids. We offer a variety of lessons such as badminton, basketball and multisport.
Benefits of our sports lessons
Our lessons aim to building basic skills so everyone can have fun and feel comfortable while playing sports. In our lessons you will:
- Build confidence.
- Improve mass and fine motor skills.
- Develop sport-specific competencies.
- Learn teamwork and communication.
- Prepare for school sport tryouts.
- Have fun.
- Make new friends.
2024 spring & summer registration dates
Registration for spring & summer programs, classes and day camps:
- Summer day camp registration is open
- Program and class registration is open
- Certification registration registration is open
Ensure your Live and Play account is ready on registration day by logging in and verifying your information is up to date. Get ready to register.
Registration will open:
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.).
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1).
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility.
Upcoming facility closures
Programs, classes and swimming lessons will not be offered at the following facilities while they undergo repairs:
- Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this spring and summer.
- Canyon Meadows Aquatic & Fitness Centre: closed this summer.
- Sir Winston Churchill Aquatic & Recreation Centre: closed this summer.
Types of sports lessons
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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You will learn the rules of badminton and gain confidence in skills such as serving, footwork and smash shots. Each class will end in a scrimmage to practice the skills learned. Equipment will be provided.
Ages: 6 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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Through drills and scrimmages, you will gain an understanding of the rules of basketball. You will learn to dribble, pass and shoot a basketball, in a fun environment. Equipment will be provided.
Ages: 5 - 8 years and 9 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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Girls At Bat is a game-changing baseball initiative breaking down barriers for girls in sports. The program uses baseball as a tool to empower girls through sports, fostering confidence and camaraderie. Open to anyone who identifies as female.
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Learn to play team sports such as soccer, basketball, badminton, volleyball and floor hockey. Your will improve your physical health, coordination and have fun in a team setting. Please bring clean, indoor shoes and a water bottle.
Ages: 6 - 8 years and 9 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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This unique outdoor program will introduce participants to a variety of sports, nature activities and outdoor survival skills. This is an interactive learning experience in the great outdoors!
Ages: 5 - 8 years, 9 - 12 years and 13 - 15 yrs
Prerequisite: None
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Through drills and scrimmages, you will gain an understanding of the rules of basketball. you will learn to dribble, pass and shoot a basketball, in a fun environment. Equipment will be provided. Open to anyone who identifies as female.
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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Immerse yourself in the excitement of indoor soccer! Elevate your confidence, master soccer fundamentals, and hone essential movement skills Through dynamic games in our supportive environment. All Equipment is provided for an action-packed experience.
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
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Perfect for beginners in wallyball and volleyball, this program offers a comprehensive exploration of basic skills for wallyball, with a unique focus on cultivating abilities directly transferable to the volleyball court. Dive into a diverse curriculum covering rules, serving, hits, positioning, and engage in skill-building activities, and games for a dynamic learning experience.
Ages: 5 - 12 years
Prerequisite: None
About our instructors
Our trained and knowledgeable instructors have experience teaching kids. We foster a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
All staff are Certified with Intermediate First Aid, CPR and AED Level C.
What are sports lessons like?
Our sport lessons focus on skill development through fun games, drills and scrimmages.
Instructors identify individual needs, encouraging and supporting participants as they develop new skills and improve existing ones.
Classes typically run 45 - 60 minutes.
Come prepared
Proper attire must be worn. Please bring:
- Clean, indoor athletic shoes that have not been worn outdoors.
- Clean active-wear.
- Closed-top water bottle.
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