Drop-In Recreation Programs
Please Note: As the City works to slow the spread of COVID-19, drop-in recreation programs will be adjusted following provincial orders. With Provincial direction of a province-wide shutdown, the City has closed all recreation facilities to the public, effective on Dec. 26, 2020.
Enjoy the City's various drop-in recreation programs.
Basketball - Open Gym
Open gym is a drop-in recreational basketball program. The players are responsible for making their own pick-up teams. Pick-up rules can be found posted on the wall in the gymnasium in case players are not familiar with the process. City staff will be onsite in the gym at all times to enforce fair play rules and to ensure that all participants act in a manner which is safe and fun. Parents are also welcome - make it a family night. No pre-registration required as this is a drop-in program. Proper indoor non-marking shoes required.
Fee:
Harriet Tubman Public School - Thursday and Friday
Winter 2020 Session Dates: Starting Jan 9 and Jan 10
Exclusion Dates: Jan. 17 and Feb. 14, 2020
Thursday: (15+ years) 9:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Friday:
- Youth (11-14 year olds) 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
- Teens (15-17 year olds) 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Table Tennis
All-age program. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.
Russell Avenue Community Centre
- Mondays: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m
Fee:
- Adults: $4.25 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $42.50
- Children/Youth: $2.90 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $29
- Family: $11.80 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $118
- Older Adults: Free with the City of St. Catharines Older Adult Centre membership or $3.40 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $34
- Lost clip cards are not replaceable.
Pickleball
City staff are on site to enforce etiquette, inclusivity and ensure fair playing time.
Non-marking indoor shoes only.
Harriet Tubman Public School
Winter Session 2020 Dates: Starting Jan. 6, 2020
- Great way for all players to enjoy the game!
- Mondays: 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. 1 court
- Mondays: 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. 3 courts
- Tuesdays: 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. 3 court
Port Weller Community Centre
- Tuesdays: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1 court
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to noon 1 court
- Thursdays: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1 court
Dunlop Drive Older Adult Centre
- Mondays: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 1 court
- Tuesdays: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. 1court
- Thursdays: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 1 court
Fee:
- Adults: $4.25 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $42.50
- Older Adults: Free with City of St. Catharines Older Adult Centre Membership or $3.40 er visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $34
- Lost clip cards are not replaceable.
Learn to Pickleball Programs are now available. See www.stcatharines.ca/eplay
Outdoor Pickleball Courts are located at Lester B. Pearson and East Port Parks.
Indoor Soccer
Harriet Tubman Public School
Winter Session Dates: Starting Jan. 8, 2020
Ages 15 and up.
- Wednesdays: 8:15 to 10:15 p.m.
Fee:
- Youth: (15 - 17 years) Free
- Adult: $4.25 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $42.50
- Older Adults: $2.10 with a City of St. Catharines Older Adult Membership or $3.40 per visit or purchase a clip card for $34
- Lost clip cards are not replaceable
Groove Dance
Russell Avenue Community Centre
Winter Session Dates: Starting Jan. 8, 2020
Ages 18 and up.
- Wednesday: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Fee:
- Adults: $4.25 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $42.50
- Older Adults: $2.10 with a City of St. Catharines Older Adult Centre Membership or $3.40 per visit or purchase a 12-visit clip card for $34
- Lost clip cards are not replaceable