Recreation Programs and Events
Annapolis Royal Recreation’s official mascot, “Sammy” Champlain!
Sport Programs and Fitness Classes
Annapolis Royal Recreation offers and supports a number of weekly sport and fitness opportunities for residents and visitors.
A few things to remember before registering for a program:
- Masks are highly recommended.
- Please sanitize your hands upon entry and exit.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home until you are better!
Adult Pickleball (Age 18+) @ The Community Hub Gym, Annapolis Royal
***Please note, both Beginner and Intermediate Pickleball programs are now full. If you’d like to be placed on a waiting list to join, please email alc@annapolisroyal.com***
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.
There will be 2 sessions:
1st session – Oct 17, 2022 TO Feb 10, 2023 (registration in Oct 2022), cost $80
2nd session – Feb 13, 2023 TO Jun 1, 2023 (registration in Feb 2023), cost $80
**This year, we will be shifting the language from Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced/ “Pro” to a Pickleball Nova Scotia rating format to help you find your best match for pickleball play. We want everyone to have several options and hope that these sessions will be a good balance to provide everyone with enjoyable pickleball play.
A player may register for a different skill level session in the subsequent session should their play level develop and space permits. Due to demand, players are limited to 2 hrs of play/day within the group they register for.
In order to help determine which time slot would be best for your level of play, we ask that you take a look at the Pickleball Nova Scotia Self-Assessment Guide located at:
https://pickleballnovascotia.com/self-assessment-guidelines
Beginners, New Players & Recreational Play (skill level: up to 2.9)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1-3PM
Cost: $80 October 17, 2022 to February 10, 2023
Leader: Sandra Sexton
Intermediate (skill level: 3.0 to 3.5)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3-5PM
Cost: $80 October 17, 2022 to February 10, 2023
Leader: Sandra Sexton
Advanced (skill level: 3.6 & above)
** To register and participate in this session, 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.
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 10AM-noon
Cost: $80 October 1, 2022 to February 10, 2023
Leader: Mike Scott
Please bring your Pickleball NS assessment upon registration.
A 2-visit pass for the afternoon sessions is available at a cost of $10 (2 visits at two hrs each).
Registration for the 1st session opens Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 9AM, and is open until Friday, October 14, 2022 at 3PM (registration for 2nd session TBA in the new year).
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, and registration is first come, first served. Payment and paperwork will be required on the first session that is participated in or by Oct 31, 2022, whichever is first. 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.
The Following sport programs run October 2022-June 1, 2023. 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 October 5, 2022
Leader: Hector Lopez
Wednesdays 7:00-9PM, Fridays 5-7PM
Cost: $120/year, October 5, 2022-> June 1, 2023. Join anytime, prorated rates available as the season progresses.
Adult Volleyball (18+) Starts October 2, 2022
Leader: Daniele Carriere
Sunday 630-830PM, Adults 16+,
Cost: $100/year, join anytime
Evening Table Tennis (age 14+) @ the Community Hub Gym, Starts October 11, 2022
Leader: Steve Kilb
Tuesday 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $100/Year
Recreational Table Tennis (18+) @ the Community Hub Gym Starts October 6, 2022
Leader: Rita Ernestsons
Thursday 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $100/year
Monday Night Adult ($18+) Basketball – Fall/Winter Session Starts Monday, Oct 17, 2022
Leader: Sam Anson
Monday 8-9:30PM
Cost: $100/Year
Monday Night Junior Hoops (Grades 3-5)! Starts Oct 17, 2022
***Please note: as of October 12, this program is full and pre-registration is now closed***
Pre-Registration Opens Oct 6 – call 902-955-1205 or email alc@annapolisroyal.com to pre-register!
Leaders: Sam Anson and Anna Kate Newman
Cost: $50/yr
Friday Night Youth Basketball (ages 12-18)
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.
Zumba with Wendy – Coming soon!
Tai Chi Group – Tuesday and Thursdays at 10AM
Leader: Lorna M
Tuesday & Thursday 10AM-10:45AM
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
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 Royals Anti Violence in the Workplace Policy can be viewed here:
https://annapolisroyal.com/anti-violence-in-the-workplace/
Tennis in Annapolis Royal
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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