Recreation Programs and Events
Sport Programs and Fitness Classes
Annapolis Royal Recreation offers and supports a number of weekly sport and fitness opportunities for residents and visitors.
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two to four players use solid paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net.
| groups | days | times | cost |
| Advanced
(3.6 & above) (No Drop Ins) |
sun, wed, fri | 10 am to 12 pm | $80 + $5 ball fee |
| Beginner
(<3) (REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL) (No Drop Ins) |
mon, wed, fri | 12 pm to 2 pm | $80 + $5 ball fee |
| Intermediate
(3 to 3.5) (REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL) (No Drop Ins) |
mon, wed, fri | 2 pm to 4 pm | $80 + $5 ball fee |
| Afternoon Open Play
(all skills) |
mon, wed | 4 pm to 6 pm | $60 + $5 ball fee |
| Evening Open Play
(all skills) |
tues | 6 pm to 8 pm | $50 + $5 ball fee |
Which group do I play in?
In order to help determine which time slot would be best for your level of play, we ask that you refer to the Pickleball Nova Scotia Self-Assessment Guide located at:
https://pickleballnovascotia.com/self-assessment-guidelines
NOTE: In order to register in Advanced (skill level: 3.6 & above), players must be a registered member of Pickleball Nova Scotia and have been officially assessed by this organization at 3.6 & above skill level player. Please bring your Pickleball NS assessment upon registration to the Advanced group.
NO preregistration, first come first served at 9 am on Sept 8th.
There are no in-person registrations; to register, you must call 902-955-1205 or email alc@annapolisroyal.com
Space is limited, and please do not leave a voicemail to register, calls will be answered ASAP! Email registrations received before this time will not be honored.
Payment and paperwork will be required within the first week. Cheques can be made out to “Town of Annapolis Royal”, and cash is accepted, but sorry, no e-transfer or credit card payments are available at this time.
2nd membership
Drop Ins
The Following Fall 2023/Winter 2024 will be starting in late September, please stay tuned for details. These are paid up front for the whole season and can be joined at any time upon the first session you attend. A prorated rate will be made available for those who join as the season progresses.
Indoor Soccer (age 14+) @ the Community Hub Gym – Starts TBA – Early October
Leader: Hector Lopez
Wednesdays 7:00-9PM, Fridays 5-7PM
Cost: $120/year. Join anytime, prorated rates available as the season progresses.
Adult Volleyball (18+) Starts September 17
Leader: Daniele Carriere
Sunday 7-9PM, Adults 16+,
Cost: $100/year, join anytime
Coed youth volleyball – Ages 14-16 – Starts September 17
Beginner to intermediate youth players are invited to participate in just for fun scrimmages with coed teams. Bring water, indoor sneakers and a positive attitude to play some fun volleyball and improve game play.
**Pre-registration is required for this program, please email Daniele at daniele_34@hotmail.com
Leader: Daniele Carriere
Sunday 5-7PM, Youth 14-16,
Cost: $50/year, join anytime
Recreational Table Tennis (18+) @ the Community Hub Gym Starts TBA – October
Leader: Rita Ernestsons
Thursday 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $100/year
Monday Night Adult (18+) Basketball – Fall/Winter Session Starts Monday, Starts TBA
Leader: Sam Anson
Monday 8-9:30PM
Cost: $100/Year
Leaders: Sam Anson and Anna Kate Newman
Cost: $50/yr
Friday Night Youth Basketball (ages 12-18) Starts TBA
Leader: Ryan Scranton
Fridays 7:00PM Starting October 21, 2022
Cost: Free! thanks to After School Program Funding provided by AVRCE and Town of Annapolis Royal
*Please call 902-955-1205 before joining/attending this basketball program, as program/leader/gym availability may vary during school sports seasons.
Tai Chi Group – Tuesday and Thursdays at 10AM Starts October 24, 2023
Join this Tues & Thurs AM Tai Chi group and start your day off right! Learn as you go, all experience levels welcome.
Leader: Lorna McLagan
Tuesday & Thursday 9AM-9:45
Cost: $80/year, join anytime
If the costs associated with any programs are a barrier to participation, please contact Annapolis Royal Recreation to discuss options – alc@annapolisroyal.com or 902-955-1205
This fall, Annapolis Valley Dance Company is back and offering dance lessons at the Community Hub Gym! Saturday, Sept 23, there is a Salsa Dance Party from 7-9PM which includes a 1 hr lesson, then starting September 30 they are offering Latin and Ballroom lessons on Saturdays from 11AM-1PM. All skill levels and abilities welcome, see below for details!
Please note: Annapolis Royal Recreation and Town of Annapolis Royal are a zero tolerance workplace. Staff reserves the right to remove program participants from programs at any time based on violent, aggressive, or inappropriate behavior, and players will not be refunded. The Town of Annapolis Royal’s Anti Violence in the Workplace Policy can be viewed here:
https://annapolisroyal.com/anti-violence-in-the-workplace/
Tennis in Annapolis Royal
Club Play Times – Senior Play Times (65 yrs and older) M-W-F mornings from 10- 12
Regular Club Times – Tues. and Thurs. 5pm – Dusk Sundays from 2pm till 5pm
For up to the minute information on gym availability saved on your web browser or phone, please use this link:
For more information please contact Noah Scanlan at 902-955-1205, or email alc@annapolisroyal.com
Annapolis Royal Recreation on Facebook
Annapolis Royal Recreation has its’ own Facebook page featuring ongoing updates about recreation opportunities in Annapolis Royal, as well as fun tips and strategies for for staying healthy, fit, and happy. Please click here to visit this page, “like”, and join this group!
The Academy Loft Climbing Gym
The Annapolis Valley Climbing Club’s new indoor rock climbing gym located at the Academy Gym. For a complete list of their programming please find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/annapolisvalleyclimbingclub/, or email annapolisvalleyclimbingclub@gmail.com for information on events or becoming an AVCC member.
Walk Annapolis Royal
Annapolis Royal offers a number of different walking paths and routes for both recreation and to incorporate “active transportation” into your daily routine, all outlined in our handy map.
Walking_Map as Pdf
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