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.

 

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Registration on each date begins at:
 
  • 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

Types of sports lessons

You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.

  • Field sports - kids

    Each lesson, kids will work on improving their physical health, coordination and teamwork skills while learning a new team field sport. Equipment will be provided.

    Age: 6 – 12

    Prerequisite: None

  • Girls At Bat baseball - kids

    Girls at Bat aims to break down barriers for girls in sports. Anyone who identifies as female can join this program and grow their confidence, while tackling issues like sports being too competitive, perceived lack of skill and limited access to opportunities. Equipment will be provided.

    Age: 8 - 12 years

    Prerequisite: None

  • Girls indoor soccer: beginner - kids

    Girls will participate in drills and scrimmages to gain an understanding of the rules and skills needed to play soccer. This sport lesson will take place on an indoor field. Open to anyone who identifies as female.

    Age: 9 – 12 years

    Prerequisite: None

  • Indoor soccer: beginner - kids

    Kids will take part in soccer drills and scrimmages on an indoor field while learning the rules and skills needed for the game. Equipment will be provided.

    Age: 6 - 12 years

    Prerequisite: None

  • Outdoor basketball: beginner - kids

    Kids will learn the rules and basic skills like shooting and passing on an outdoor court. They will take part in drills and scrimmages to learn the game. Equipment will be provided.

    Age: 6 - 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.

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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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