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Whether you're looking to register your child in a program or play a game of pickleball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, or squash, there's something for everyone at your Y's gymnasium or specialty court. Try the Y today!
January – June Registration Information
Upcoming programming sessions:
- Spring Session II: May 2 – June 26 (8 weeks)
northernalberta.ymca.ca/Register! Registration is now open at New to registration at the Y? Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/AccountHelp to learn about our registration portal!
Adult Sports & Recreation
NEW SPRING PROGRAMS: Golf Conditioning and Functional Fitness for Older Adults
Golf Conditioning: Get ready to improve your golf swing and avoid injury through a conditioning program that focuses on bodyweight exercises, core strengthening, balance and agility training. Registration for this new sports and recreation program is now open!
Functional Fitness for Older Adults: This functional fitness class is focused on teaching older adults how exercise improves their ability to perform daily activities by working on balance, flexibility and stability.
January – June Registration Information
Upcoming programming sessions:
- Spring Session II: May 2 – June 26 (8 weeks)
northernalberta.ymca.ca/Register! Registration is now open at New to registration at the Y? Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/AccountHelp to learn about our registration portal!
Childrens' Sports & Recreation (Registered)
Children’s sports and recreation programs focus on developing fundamental movement skills and age-appropriate activity and game practice. Our programs provide opportunities for children to increase competence and confidence in a fun, safe and welcoming environment.
Programs offered typically include basketball, Creative Expressions, floor hockey, Kids in the Kitchen, multi-sport, Science Explorers, soccer and volleyball!
Adult Sports & Recreation
From pickleball and badminton to basketball and volleyball, Northside Community Centre YMCA in Red Deer hosts sports and recreation activities for everyone from the seasoned pro to newbies!
- Northside Community Centre YMCA has drop-in pickleball, table tennis and basketball! Learn more at northernalberta.ymca.ca/NCC.
- Did you know we can rent space in our gymnasium? Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/NCCRentals for more details!
January – June Registration Information
Upcoming programming sessions:
- Spring Session II: May 2 – June 26 (8 weeks)
northernalberta.ymca.ca/Register! Registration is now open at New to registration at the Y? Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/AccountHelp to learn about our registration portal!
Childrens' Sports & Recreation (Registered)
3rd Street Beat
NEW PROGRAM: Hip Hop Dance presented byGet ready to find your groove, build confidence and have a ton of fun! Participants will learn a variety of skills in our Funky Tots Hip Hop (4-6yrs), Fresh Kidz Hip Hop (7-9yrs) and Kool Katz Hip Hop (10-12yrs) programming by 3rd Street Beat, including the latest funky moves, rhythm, coordination, and style development with a clear focus on teamwork and confidence building.
Children’s sports and recreation programs focus on developing fundamental movement skills and age-appropriate activity and game practice. Our programs provide opportunities for children to increase competence and confidence in a fun, safe and welcoming environment.
Programs offered typically include basketball, floor hockey, multi-sport, soccer, Judo and volleyball.
Adult Sports & Recreation
NEW PROGRAM: Hip Hop Dance presented by 3rd Street Beat
Get ready to find your groove, build confidence and have a ton of fun in our Adult Hip Hop Fitness Class presented by 3rd Street Beat! Relive the golden age of music and dance in a high-intensity format, with the focus on burning off the pounds and bringing out your best shape. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
From pickleball and badminton to basketball, volleyball and open gym, YMCA Health and Wellness Centres in Edmonton can host sports and recreation activities for everyone from the seasoned pro to newbies!
We have gymnasium and court spaces available at our Castle Downs, Don Wheaton, Jamie Platz and William Lutsky Family YMCAs and Boyle Street Plaza*! Visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/Register to book your court time online.
- *Boyle Street Plaza offers drop-in badminton on Sundays from 2–5pm starting in January 2022! Drop-in fee is $5. Bring your own equipment or you can borrow on-site!
Sports offerings can vary by centre, but typically include basketball, volleyball, soccer, badminton, floor hockey, squash*, racquetball* and pickleball.
- *Squash/Racquetball: Our Castle Downs, Jamie Platz and William Lutsky Family YMCAs in Edmonton are outfitted with squash courts.
- To book with our Boyle Street Plaza, visit northernalberta.ymca.ca/Pickleball.
Questions
Questions?
To learn more about what a YMCA Health and Wellness Centre offers, find a Y near you or email our YMCA Experience team at ContactCentre@northernalberta.ymca.ca.
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