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COMMUNITY RECREATION
E-NEWSLETTER
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Greetings!
The Community Recreation E-Newsletter provides you ways to get active and have fun safely this spring. Prince George offers an abundance of natural beauty in all seasons. In this edition, you'll find a variety of indoor and outdoor activities from the City and non-profit organizations to keep your mind and body active.
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AQUAFIT SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE |
Take up Aquafit and get a full body workout at the pool - in an aquatic environment that’s also easy on joints.
These water-based aerobics classes combine cardio and strength training. Get a fitness pass and view the schedule.. |
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AQUATIC LEADERSHIP TRAINING |
Would you like to upgrade your safety training or become a swimming instructor or certified professional lifeguard?
The Prince George Aquatic Centre will offer advanced aquatic and leadership training in 2022.
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AFFORDABLE RECREATION FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AVAILABLE
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The Leisure Access Program (LAP) provides opportunities for residents with limited income to participate in a variety of recreational activities. Leisure Access participants receive complimentary swimming or skating admissions, discounts on lessons, and free transit for children 12 and under (accompanied by adult) on weekends. |
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COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAMS |
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In the City's Community Recreation E-Newsletter, you'll also find a variety of programs from local non-profit groups and community associations across many neighbourhoods in Prince George. |
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RACQUETS, BASKETS or RELAX IT - YOU CHOOSE
West Bowl Community Association
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The West Bowl Community Association is offering programs in basketball and badminton for adults at all skill levels. However, if you want to slow down and relax, yoga may be you thing (yoga is drop-in only).
The Community Association is also looking for coaches for their spring T-ball and soccer programs for children ages 5-8. Please email Tianna before March 30 if you are interested.
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LEARN TO PADDLE (ages 7-18)
Youth Canoe and Kayak Programs
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Kids 7-18 can learn to paddle with this all-inclusive paddling program. All equipment is provided including lifejackets, paddles, boats, and safety equipment. Paddlers can choose from:
- a one hour Learn to Paddle program for new paddlers
- a weekly Saturday Paddle program
- a one week summer paddle day-camps, or
- a one-time adventure paddle with friends.
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EVERYTHING SPORT FOR EVERYONE
Try a variety of sports for all skill levels
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Engage Sport North offers programming for all ages and stages:
-Preschool children can attend free Active Star drop-in program at the NSC,
-Older children can explore local sport opportunities through the Try-it Events.
Already have a sport you love? Register for Strength and Conditioning to train for
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SPRING BREAK CREATIVITY CAMPS ARE HERE
Grade 1-7 children can explore Irish culture through art
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Join Two Rivers Gallery for a week of fun art inspired by Irish history or examine homes, shelters, lifestyles through art for the upcoming spring break. Sign up for one, or both, of our week long Creativity Camps! |
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LADIES: GET READY TO DRAGON BOAT
NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Team
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This is on-going preparation for the summer season of dragon boating, including pre-season paddling at the pool, leading to early season lake paddling. The team is open to all adult ladies, and practice days and times vary according to the activity. Come out and enjoy the support, comradery and fun of dragon boating. |
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ATHLETICS FOR ALL AGES
Prince George Track and Field - Outdoor Track Season
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All track and field events for ages 6 to 106 (Track Rascals to Masters). Certified coaches for competitive and non-competitive activities at Masich Place Stadium. Spring season begins April - June and Summer July - August. |
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BC OLD TIME FIDDLERS - PG BRANCH
Weekly Jams, Group Lessons, Monthly dances, Community Playouts
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Come and play the fiddle with us. We welcome beginner to advanced players at our weekly jamming and group lessons. We play for seniors’ residences and community events, and host monthly dances and annual Jamborees. It’s a great place to learn, listen, make new friends. We follow all provincial health regulations so our activity schedule does vary. Check out the website for updates |
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP SKILLS (ages 12-18)
Sea Cadets - 157 Grizzly
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Join other youth ages12-18 years old to learn skills in a variety of areas, including citizenship, seamanship, leadership, First Aid, marksmanship, music, and more!
Visit the Sea Cadets headquarters at the Connaught Youth Centre located at 1491 17th Avenue in Prince George.
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Flowerbeds at Connaught Hill Park |
PARKS AND TRAILS
Get outside and enjoy Prince George's parks and trails
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Getting outside makes you happy and healthy. Check out the website for a complete listing of parks, trails, sport fields, dog parks, playgrounds and much more. Parks are open and welcome public use on a first come, first serve basis. Although not required, you can secure a sport for a private event at popular park locations by reserving in advance. Please note these sites are not monitored. Check out our new ONLINE booking system.
When you enjoy the parks and trails please remember to:
• Obey all signage and respect other users.
• Keep an eye out for natural hazards and uneven surfaces.
• Please leash and clean up after your pet and remember pets are not allowed in playgrounds or on sport fields.
• Please be bear aware, travel in groups and make lots of noise.
• Please yield to maintenance crews working to make your parks and trails beautiful.
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NEW BEACH VOLLEYBALL COURTS
Enjoy the sand and the sun
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The City has finished building four new beach volleyball courts in Carrie Jane Gray park at 2122 Del Laverdure Way across from Masich Place Stadium for the BC Summer Games to be held in Prince George July 20 – 24th, 2022.
The courts are generally open and nets installed seasonally from May through September, weather permitting. The use of the courts is available to users during normal park hours (7 am – 9 pm). Please note they are open and welcome public use on a first come, first serve basis. These spaces, along with all court surfaces, are not ‘bookable’ and cannot be reserved. Please be courteous and if groups are waiting adjust use accordingly.
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Aerial view of Masich Place Stadium |
MASICH PLACE STADIUM
Prince George's premier outdoor sporting facility.
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The newly renovated stadium offers something for everyone and hosts many different user groups for booked practices and games on the synthetic infield, rubber track and throws facilities. The Stadium proudly offers a safe, accessible walking experience on the 8 lane rubber track through the Public Walking program all season long.
Public Walking Hours
April 7 am – 8 pm (Masich opening is weather dependent)
May to August 6 am – 9 pm
Sept. to Nov. 7 am – 8 pm
Please note the track may be closed due to weather, user group bookings and ticketed events. The stadium is closed on all statutory holidays and times are subject to change. Please visit our online events calendar to get the most up to date walking times. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE CITY CALENDAR |
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Date: Various dates and times.
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Date: Friday, March 25 - Saturday, April 2
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Date: March 19 - 27, 2022
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1100 Patricia Blvd, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9, Canada,
Email: 311@princegeorge.ca | Telephone: dial 3-1-1 or call 250-561-7600
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