Program Descriptions

All specific sport programs are for individuals 8 years and older. For interested participants age 2-7, please view information on our Young Athletes programs

2018-2019 PROGRAM INFORMATION

SPORTS (age 8 and older)

5 PIN BOWLING Cost: $140

These programs are designed to teach bowling skills from beginner to advanced levels. Instruction includes bowling techniques, coordination improvement, concentration enhancement, rules and etiquette.

Times

NORTH
BOWLING DEPOT #146, 5255 McCall Way NE
Saturdays: October 13, 2018 – March 16, 2019                             12:00pm – 2:00pm

SOUTH
PARADISE LANES, 3411-17 Ave SE
Saturdays: October 13, 2018 – March 16, 2019                           1:00pm – 3:00pm


CHINOOK
CHINOOK I
Saturdays: October 13, 2018 – March 16, 2019                       11:00am – 1:00pm
Chinkook Mall Bowladrome, 6455 MacLeod Trail South

CHINOOK II (Youth 8-17 yrs)
Saturdays: October 13, 2018 – March 16, 2019                         1:30pm – 3:30pm
Chinook Mall Bowladrome, 6455 MacLeod Trail South

Please note: Only the Bowling Depot location is wheelchair accessible. Other locations all involve stairs

10 PIN BOWLING Cost: $100

This program is designed to teach bowling skills from beginner to advanced levels. Instruction includes bowling techniques, coordination improvement, concentration enhancement, rules and etiquette. The program runs 2-3 times per month as per schedule in program calendar

Times
Varying Saturdays: September 29, 2018 – March 23, 2019
Let’s 10 Pin Bowlarama, 2916 – 5 Ave NE 10:00am – 12:00pm

2018-2019 Scheduled dates
September 29th
October 13th
October 20th
November 17th
November 24th
December 1st
December 8th
December 15th
January 5th
January 12th
January 19th
February 2nd
February 23rd
March 2nd
March 9th
March 16th
March 23rd

ALPINE SKIING

This program is designed to teach downhill skiing through the development, intermediate and advanced levels. Dryland training is a mandatory part of this program and concentrates on improving cardio, strength and flexibility in preparation for the on-snow activity.

Development Cost: $100

Dryland:
Mondays: October 15, 2018 – November 26, 2018 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 – 90 Ave SW

Skiing:
Sundays: December 2, 2018 – February 24, 2019 9:30am – 11:30am
Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW

Intermediate/Advanced Cost: $130

Dryland:
Mondays: October 15, 2018 – November 26, 2018 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 – 90 Ave SW

Skiing:
Sundays: December 2, 2018 – February 24, 2019 9:30am – 1:00pm
Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW

Please Note: There is no where to store equipment at the ski hill.
Skis must be brought to each program or rented at facility.
Canada Olympic Park is not accessible through city transit

ATHLETICS Cost: $40

This program is designed to teach all levels (novice/intermediate/advanced) basic track and field skills. Instruction on sprinting, distance running, high jump, long jump and shot put is offered in this program.

Times

Novice/Intermediate:
Indoor: Huntington Hills Community Association, 520 78 Ave NW
Mondays: April 8-29, 2019 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Outdoor: Calgary Rotary Challenger Park, 3688 – 48 Ave NE
Mondays: May 6, 2019 – June 24, 2019 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Please Note: The Rotary Challenger Park is not accessible through city transit

Advanced:
Indoor: Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 – 90 Ave SW 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Mondays: March 4, 2018 – April 29, 2019
Outdoor: Glenmore Athletic Park, 5300-19^thSt SW 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Mondays: May 6, 2019 – June 24, 2019

BASKETBALL Cost: Development & Novice $40

Cost: Intermediate & Advanced $50

This program is designed to teach basketball skills from the development - advanced levels. Instruction on passing, catching, shooting and dribbling are provided through both drills and scrimmage.

Times
Development
Wednesdays: April 3, 2019 - June 5, 2019    6:30pm - 8:00pm
King George School - 2108 10 St NW

Novice
Wednesdays: April 3, 2019 - June 5, 2019    6:30pm - 8:00pm
Chief Justice Milvain School, 3428 - 42 St NE

Intermediate:
Wednesdays: March 13, 2019 - June 19, 2019    7:00pm - 8:30pm
Don Hartman North East Sportsplex, 5206 – 68 Street NE

Advanced:
Tuesdays: March 5, 2019 – June 25, 2019 6:30pm - 8:00pm
TBD

BOCCE Cost: $30

This program teaches the basic rules and skills needed to play Bocce. Program will be open to all levels of abilities and only available as an outdoor program.

Times
Saturdays: April 20, 2019 – June 29, 2019 10:00 am – 11:30am
Tuxedo Park Community Centre, 202 29^th Avenue NE

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Cost: $60

This program is designed to teach cross country skills from beginner to advanced levels. Skiing techniques/skills, as well as safety, fitting of equipment, dryland practice and on-snow instruction will be incorporated into the program. Dry land training is mandatory. Ski rentals are not included.

Times
Dry land Training:
Saturdays: October 20, 2018 – November 24, 2018 9:00am – 10:30am
Foothills Academy, 745 - 37 Street NW

Skiing:
Saturdays: December 1, 2018 – February 23, 2019 9:30am - 11:30am
Confederation Park Golf Course, 3204 Collingwood Dr NW

Please Note: Ski rentals are not included

CURLING Cost: $30

This program is designed to introduce athletes to the basic fundamentals associated with curling. Emphasis will be placed on rock throwing and sweeping techniques as well as rules and strategies. Athletes will have the opportunity to develop their skills through individual instruction and game situations. Athletes should dress warmly as the curling rink is not heated.

DEVELOPMENT
Athletes enrolled in this program will learn the basics of curling.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
This level is for athletes who have a good understanding of the rules and aspects of curling, and can participate in game play without coach assistance.

Times
Sundays: October 14, 2018 – February 24, 2019 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Calgary Winter Club, 4611-14 St NW

FIGURE SKATING

This program is designed to teach all levels of basic figure skating skills. Given demonstration and practice will allow athletes to advance to figures, pairs and dance, as well as team precision skating.

Recreational (Learn to skate) Cost: $100

Competitive Cost: $130
The competitive level includes Skate Canada membership. This level is for those that want to enter competitions

Sundays: October 14, 2018 – March 17, 2019 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Olympic Oval, 288 Collegiate Blvd NW

FLOOR HOCKEY Cost: $90

When athletes register for the floor hockey program they will be required to attend a skills assessment. From that they will be placed in the appropriate division based on the athletes ability level. If an athlete has not played floor hockey before, they are encouraged to register in development. Athletes will be able to move among divisions based on the coaches assessment.

The floor hockey program provides the opportunity to develop skills through both drills and scrimmage. Novice and intermediate levels may involve some body contact during play. Development level: body contact and slap shots are not allowed.

Please note: athletes must provide their own helmet that has full face protection, shin guards – soccer shin guards are acceptable, gloves and clean indoor shoes, which are required at all practices and games.

Floor Hockey Assessment night for athletes new to the sport or returning athletes wanting to change levels:
Wednesday, September 25th (goalies)
Thursday, September 26th (foward & defense)

Youth: (8-17)
Wednesdays: October 3, 2018 – February 27, 2019 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 – 90 Ave SW

Development:
Wednesdays: October 3, 2018 – February 27, 2019 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 – 90 Ave SW

Novice:
Wednesdays: October 3, 2018 – February 27, 2019 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Don Hartman North East Sportsplex, 5206 – 68 Street NE
AND Cecil Swanson Elementary School, 4820 Rundlewood Dr NE

Novice Schedule

Intermediate:
Wednesdays: October 3, 2018 – February 27, 2019
Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre, 1320 – 5 Ave NW 7:00pm – 8:30pm
AND Foothills Academy, 745 – 37 Street NW 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Intermediate Schedule

GOLF

GOLF LESSONS

This program is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of golf: driving, chipping and putting, as well as introduce the participant to the rules and etiquette of the game. Equipment will be provided. Athletes can only sign up for one of the lesson times.

Lessons 1: Tuesdays    Cost: $30
May 7, 2019 – May 28, 2019    7:00pm -8:30pm
Eaglequest Golf Dome at Fox Hollow, 1025 32 Ave NE

Lessons 2: Tuesdays Cost: $30
June 4, 2019 – June 25, 2019 7:00pm -8:30pm
Eaglequest Golf Dome at Fox Hollow, 1025 32 Ave NE

GOLF PROGRAM

This program is designed to give athletes hands on experience on the course developing and strengthening their driving, chipping and putting techniques. Golf experience is necessary and evaluations will take place to ensure this is an appropriate level for the athlete.

Youth: (8-17)                                                                                            Cost: $70
Tuesdays: May 7, 2019 – June 25, 2019    7:00pm -8:30pm
Eaglequest Golf Dome at Fox Hollow, 1025 32 Ave NE

Intermediate:    Cost: $70
Tuesdays: May 7, 2019 – June 25, 2019    7:00pm -8:30pm
Eaglequest Golf Dome at Fox Hollow, 1025 32 Ave NE
AND TBD

Advanced: Cost: $70
Tuesdays: May 7, 2019 – June 25, 2019    7:00pm - 8:30pm
McKenzie Meadows Golf Club, 17215 McKenzie Meadows Dr SE
AND TBD

POWERLIFTING Cost: $85

Athletes will be training not only to perform the three associated lifts in powerlifting; deadlift, bench press and squat, but athletes will learn the benefits of being physically active and will see the benefits of weight training.

*Note: Athletes should wear gym clothing as they will be working out. Running shoes, shorts/track pant, and a shirt will allow them to move comfortably. Coaches may make suggestions for any additional attire etc. Athletes that have tested positive for Atlanto –Axial Dislocation CANNOT compete in the SQUAT event.

Times
Wednesdays: March 6, 2019 – June 26, 2019 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Renegade Training Company, 232 - 2880 45 Ave SE

Please Note: There are two sessions running in this time frame. Athletes will be placed into one, 1 hour and 15 min session.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Cost: $50

This program is designed to teach all levels of basic rhythmic gymnastics skills as well as individual and group routines. Instruction on hoop, ribbon, club and ball techniques are included.

Times
Wednesdays: March 6, 2019 - June 26, 2019 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 90 Ave SW

Please Note: There are two sessions running in this time frame. Athletes will be divided into seperate sessions.

SNOWSHOEING Cost: $40

This program is designed to teach basic snowshoeing skills from beginner to intermediate levels. Techniques, as well as safety, fitting of equipment, dryland training and on-snow instruction is offered. Equipment is provided.

Times
Sundays: October 28, 2018 – February 24, 2019 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Glenmore Athletic Park, 5300 19 St SW

SOCCER Cost: $50

This program offers four levels of play: youth, development, novice, intermediate and advanced. Instruction is provided to teach kicking, passing and ball handling techniques, as well as teamwork and game rules. The program will include indoor training before moving outside.

YOUTH (8-17)
DEVELOPMENT
NOVICE
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED

Times:
Thursdays: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Indoor: location TBD
April 4, 2019 - April 25, 2019

Outdoor: Huntington Hills soccer field – closest drop off 320-64 Ave NW click here to see map
May 2, 2019 - June 27, 2019

Further program information will be sent to registered athletes before the program starts

SOFTBALL Cost: $60

This program is designed to develop throwing, catching and hitting skills. Athletes will gain knowledge of rules of the game through both drills and scrimmage. Athletes new to slopitch are encouraged to start at the development level and based on the skill level will move among divisions based on the coaches assessment.

Development (T-Ball):
Indoor: Absolute Baseball Academy, 2221 Crowchild Trail NW
      Sundays: April 7, 2019 – May 12, 2019 10:00am – 11:30am
Outdoor: Bridgeland Riverside Diamond, McDougall Road & 11 St NE
      Sundays: May 26, 2019 – June 30, 2019 10:00am – 11:30am

Novice:
Indoor: Absolute Baseball Academy, 2221 Crowchild Trail NW
      Sundays: April 7, 2019 – May 12, 2019 10:00am – 12:00pm
Outdoor: Huntington Hills Community Centre, 520 78 Ave NW
     Sundays: May 26, 2019 – July 21, 2019 9:30am – 11:15am

Intermediate:
Indoor: Absolute Baseball Academy, 2221 Crowchild Trail NW
     Sundays: April 7, 2019 – May 12, 2019    12:00pm – 2:00pm
Outdoor: Huntington Hills Community Centre, 520 78 Ave NW
     Sundays: May 26, 2019 – July 28, 2019 11:30am – 1:15pm

Advanced:
Indoor: Absolute Baseball Academy, 2221 Crowchild Trail NW
     Sundays: April 7, 2019 – May 12, 2019 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Outdoor: Bridgeland-Riverside Diamond, McDougall Road & 11th St NE
May 26, 2019 – July 28, 2019

Note: The Advanced program may run on either Saturday or Sunday depending on schedule.

SPEED SKATING Cost: $125

This program is designed to teach speed skating techniques. Emphasis is placed on improving coordination, agility and conditioning to increase overall speed.

NOTE: These are not skating lessons. Athletes must be able to skate on speed skates - no rentals available

Times
Mondays: October 15, 2018 – February 11, 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rocky Ridge YMCA, 11300 Rocky Ridge Rd NW

SWIMMING

This program is focused from learning and developing skills needed to swim all the way to competitive stroke development. Athletes will be assessed and placed in the appropriate ability level.

** Program offered is NOT Red Cross or Lifesaving Society certified swim lessons.

Times

YOUTH (8-12yrs):
Tuesdays: November 6, 2018 – March 26, 2019 7:00pm - 8:30pm Cost: $85
Vecova Recreation Centre, 3304 – 33^rd St NW

Novice:
Tuesdays: November 6, 2018 – March 26, 2019 6:30pm – 8:00pm Cost: $85
Inglewood Pool, 1527 17 Ave SE

Please Note: These are not swimming lessons. Athletes must be able to do a front and a back glide for 10m

Intermediate:
   Tuesdays: November 6, 2018 – April 16, 2019    6:30pm – 8:30pm   Cost: $100
       SAIT Pool, 1301 – 16 Ave NW

Please Note: Athletes must be able to swim a minimum 25m
                   There are two sessions running in this time frame. Athletes will be placed into one 1 hour session.

Advanced:
   Thursdays: November 8, 2018 – April 18, 2019 6:30pm – 8:30pm Cost: $100
       SAIT Pool, 1301 – 16 Ave NW

Please Note: Athletes must be able to swim a minimum 50m
                   There are two sessions running in this time frame. Athletes will be placed into one 1 hour session.

YOUNG ATHLETES

This family centered program is focused on introducing young athletes to the elements of an active lifestyle! It develops sport related motor skills along with training and competition while improving development of physical, cognitive and social abilities. Information surrounding nutrition, physical fitness and the importance of family support in developing a healthy and active lifestyle is also incorporated.

ACTIVE START (Age 2-5) and FUNDAMENTALS (Ages 6-8)
Due to registration numbers, the Active Start and FUNDAMENTALS programs have been combined to run the same timeframe. Participants will be split up in groups within the program based on age.

One Session only

Sundays, February 3, 2019 – May 12, 2019 10:00am – 11:30am Fee: $50
Renfrew Educational Services, 2050 – 21 St NE

MASTERS (40+)

TBD

UNIFIED

Team sports bring people together. Special Olympics Unified Sport teams do that, too, and much more. More than 1.2 million people globally take part in Unified Sport, breaking down stereotypes about people with an intellectual disability in a fun way. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding. In Unified Sports, teams are made up of people of similar age and ability. That makes practices more fun and games more challenging and exciting for all.

Learn more here

TBD

HEALTH & WELLNESS

This program is designed for both the recreational individual looking to improve their overall health, as well as for the more competitive individual who is looking to challenge themselves to build on and improve their current fitness level. The Fitness program provides the opportunity to be exposed to new fitness activities and challenges in a group exercise format, consistently working on improving ones overall health in a fun and supportive environment.

This is a group based exercise setting and not a one on one coach to athlete format.

Please note: This program is split into two different groups throughout the year.

Times
Session 1: Fitness Cost: $30

Weekly Fitness themes will provide individuals the opportunity to improve physical strength, aerobic endurance, balance, flexibility and health habits. Registered individuals will take part in a fitness assessment in the first week, and then be placed in either the Active for Life or Learning to Train group based on their ability. Both groups train at the same time and location.

Thursdays: November 15, 2018 – March 21, 2019 6:30pm - 8:00pm
ATB Financial Corporate Campus, 3699 - 63 Ave NE

Session 2: Walk/Run Club Cost: $30

This program is designed for athletes who are interested in increasing their overall fitness level through cardio training. Athletes will have the choice to walk or run, practice stretching exercises, learn proper technique, and develop speed and endurance over the course of the program. This program will run outdoors, and is designed to improve the physical fitness, health and well-being of each athlete.

Tuesdays: April 16, 2019 - June 18, 2019 6:30pm-8:00pm
Calgary Curling Club, 720 - 3 St NW