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Get Active at the Pomeroy Sport Center
National Health Day
Date: June 6
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Did you know that June 6th has been officially proclaimed "National Health and Fitness Day" in Canada? The City of Fort St. John is celebrating this occasion by offering free fitness classes, educational segments, and the opportunity for all to find out how you can live a healthy lifestyle in our city. All events will take place at the Pomeroy Sport Centre and a schedule of events will be available very soon. This event is entirely free so be sure take advantage of this great opportunity.
2015/2016 Indoor Field (KAFH) Allocation Meeting
Date: June 16
Time: 7:00pm
Location: First Floor Meeting Room
The Community Services Department invites indoor field user groups interested in booking the Kids Arena Field House (KAFH) from Sept 2015 to April 2016 to attend the allocation meeting on Tuesday June 16, 2015 at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
User groups should email a copy of their requests to reservations@fortstjohn.ca by June 2nd. If you have not received your allocation package via email, please request a package to complete and send in.
Each group is required to send two (2) representatives with the authority to negotiate and make decisions on behalf of the group.
Please bring to the meeting:
- Copy of insurance
- Society registration number (if applicable)
Further inquiries may be directed to: Kylah Bryde, Recreation Manager. 250.794.3271 or email kbryde@fortstjohn.ca
Drop In Ball Hockey
Date: Now until July 10
Location: West Dry Floor
Cost: Adults - $3, Kids (17 and under) - $2 - Please pay at the Visitor Centre prior to playing.
Times:
Ages 6-11 - Fridays from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Ages 12-15 - Fridays 7:00pm-8:30pm
Adults (ages 15+) - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:30am-1:30pm
Adults (ages 15+) - Saturdays 7:00pm-8:30pm
All Ages/Families - Saturdays 6:00pm-7:00pm
Drop in Ball hockey is for the hockey enthusiasts who are missing the ice already. This program requires indoor running shoes and a hockey stick (without tape on the end). We strongly recommend equipment but it is optional. Goalies wishing to play must have FULL equipment and check in at the front desk, otherwise shooter tooters will be set up for each noon hour. As this is drop in programming there will be no coach or instructor onsite.
Boots, Scoots & Boards
Date: Now until July 10
Location: Second Floor Oval
Cost: Adults - $3, Kids (17 and under) - $2 - Please pay at the Visitor Centre prior to playing.
Times:
Daily Sessions run Monday - Friday from 11:30am - 1:30pm
Evening sessions run Thursdays & Sundays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Boots, Scoots & Boards is an all ages program that is for the entire family! Roller blades/rollerskates, scooters, longboard/skateboards are all welcome. Rollerbladers/Rollerskaters are to use the inside of the oval and slower users, such as longboards and scooters are to use the outside of the oval. Helmets are required for kids 12 years and younger and recommended for everyone. Please ensure to wipe and clean wheels before entering the oval. This use is strictly for casual use only, and not for completing tricks and stunts. Strollers are also welcome with the use of roller blades/skates. No hockey equipment allowed on the oval (sticks, pucks/balls etc). All children 8 and under are to be accompanied by an adult or person(s) 16 years or older. No bikes.
Learn To Ride
Date: Now until July 9
Location: Second Floor Oval
Times: Thursdays & Sundays from 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cost: Adults - $3, Kids (17 and under) - $2 - Please pay at the Visitor Centre prior to playing.
Learn to Ride is an all ages event however, it is recommended for kids 2 - 8 years old with parent/guardian participation. Bring your scooter, skateboard, bike with training wheels, strider, or roller blades down to enjoy a kid friendly atmosphere to help teach your beginners the basics of riding/blading in a safe place. Helmets are required for kids 12 years and younger and recommended for everyone. Please ensure to wipe and clean wheels before entering the oval. This use is strictly for learning purposes only, not for experienced sport enthusiasts, no stunts permitted. There will be no teachers/aids on site and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend and participate. No hockey equipment allowed on the oval (sticks, pucks/balls, etc). All children must be accompanied by an adult or person(s) 16 years or older.
Adult Multi-Sport League
Date: July 8 - August 12
Location: North Peace Arena
Times: Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $40/6 weeks
Ages 18+ only. Get ready for this exciting new program at the North Peace Arena! Each week there will be a new sport to challenge your team. Soccer, floor hockey, dodgeball, handball, and lacrosse will all be featured in this fun and social sports league.
Games will take place on Wednesday nights and will be scheduled in 1 hour time slots (including a warm up). A Recreation Attendant will supervise games, run the clock, and provide first aid if necessary.
Registration is done as singles but players are encouraged to sign up in couples or small groups and request to be placed on the same team. Requests will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. You can register at the Visitor Center, the North Peace Leisure Pool, or by phone by calling 250-785-3033. This program has a participant sign up limit so sign up today. Participants will be supplied with a team roster, game schedule, and rules before their first week of play.
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