Learn New Skills & TechniquesSessional ProgramsTake advantage of a variety of fitness & recreation programs offered at Dakota CC.All Activities|August 19 - 23|Fall 2024|Summer 2024|Winter 2024|Floor CurlingJanuary 7 – March 25, 2025 9:30AM - 1:30PMTuesdays*This is a modified version of curling that’s played indoors using rocks that have bearings that allow smooth delivery down the sheet. The players use push sticks to deliver their stones allowing people of all ability to play. Stay active, have fun and socialize. We provide the equipment and no experience is necessary. Location: Event Hall Cost: $85+GSTRegisterGolf Swing Basics1:15PM - 2:45PMWednesdaysIn this four-week series led by Barry Gibson, a PGA of Canada Golf Professional, you will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing including: correct setup, posture, proper sequence of motion, and error correction for common swing faults. It will also include easy to implement practice drills that you can do at home or at the range to improve your swing. This series, designed and delivered by Over50Golf, is geared to the mature adult golfer (although there are no age requirements to participate) and is appropriate for all skill levels. Help improve your ability to play better golf and enjoy your time out on the course this winter! Stay tuned for our Spring/Summer Golf program details!Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $170+GSTRegisterPainting1:00PM - 3:00PMThursdaysThrough a multi-project approach, this class will help participants learn different acrylic painting techniques, colour theory and mixing, composition, image transfer, and much more! A great class for beginner or intermediate painters to develop the fundamental skills to create their own works of art. (Please note: a minimum number of registrants is required for this class to proceed.) Stay tuned for our Spring/Summer Painting program details!Location: Health & Wellness Cost: $150+GSTRegisterIntro to Resistance Training10:00AM - 11:00AMWednesdaysParticipants learn the fundamentals of resistance training including proper form, correct posture and appropriate intensity based on fitness levels and goals. Participants will be introduced to selectorized equipment, dumbbells and body weight exercises each week. This program will help people new to resistance training feel more confident using the equipment and safely expanding their work-out options.Join us for one of these sessions:January 8 – 29, 2025February 5 – 26, 2025March 5 – 26, 2025Location: Dakota Fitness Centre (Track) Cost: $65+GSTRegisterTai ChiJanuary 9 – March 27, 2025 2:00PM - 3:00PMThursdaysExplore and deepen your health and wellness through the gentle and restorative practices of Qigong and Taijiquan from the Yang Family lineage of Tai Chi. Each class will include a full-body warm-up to loosen the joint systems and relax, stretch and strengthen the muscles and tendons to facilitate the flow of vital Qi through the body. Emphasis will be placed on alignment to develop strong balance and posture.Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $110+GSTRegisterPickleball ProgramsLearn to play and develop the fundamental skills to play one of the fastest growing sports in the world.All Activities|August 19 - 23|Fall 2024|Summer 2024|Winter 2024|Learn To Play Pickleball - Advanced12:00PM - 2:00PMThursdaysThis advanced clinic is designed for experienced players to improve dinking, serving, volleying and lobbing skills. Singles and doubles strategy will be explored helping you put your opponents on the defense. Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 5th - 19th*February 6th – 27thMarch 6th – 27th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegisterLearn To Play Pickleball - Beginner (Friday)12:00PM - 2:00PMFridaysIn our introductory Learn to Play Pickleball Program, you will learn the fundamental skills to play one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This program will teach you the skills, techniques and basics of game play so you can have fun and feel confident on the court.Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 6th - 20th*January 10th – 31stFebruary 7th – 28thMarch 7th – 28th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegisterLearn To Play Pickleball - Beginner (Monday)12:00PM - 2:00PMMondaysIn our introductory Learn to Play Pickleball Program, you will learn the fundamental skills to play one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This program will teach you the skills, techniques and basics of game play so you can have fun and feel confident on the court. Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 2nd - 23rdJanuary 6th – 27thMarch 3rd – 24th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegisterLearn To Play Pickleball - Beginner (Tuesday)12:00PM - 2:00PMTuesdaysIn our introductory Learn to Play Pickleball Program, you will learn the fundamental skills to play one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This program will teach you the skills, techniques and basics of game play so you can have fun and feel confident on the court. Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 3rd - 17th*January 7th – 28thFebruary 4th – 25th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegisterLearn To Play Pickleball - Intermediate12:00PM - 2:00PMWednesdaysTime to elevate your game! This intermediate program is designed specifically for players who have already completed a beginner program or have a solid foundation in Pickleball fundamentals. Learn new techniques to improve your serve, net play and blocking. Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 4th - 18th*January 8th – 29thFebruary 5th – 26thMarch 5th – 26th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegisterProgram Ideas?Your creativity fuels our community! We invite all participants and instructors to share their innovative ideas for activities. Let’s collaborate to make our programs more dynamic and engaging for everyone involved.Get In Touch
Floor CurlingJanuary 7 – March 25, 2025 9:30AM - 1:30PMTuesdays*This is a modified version of curling that’s played indoors using rocks that have bearings that allow smooth delivery down the sheet. The players use push sticks to deliver their stones allowing people of all ability to play. Stay active, have fun and socialize. We provide the equipment and no experience is necessary. Location: Event Hall Cost: $85+GSTRegister
Golf Swing Basics1:15PM - 2:45PMWednesdaysIn this four-week series led by Barry Gibson, a PGA of Canada Golf Professional, you will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing including: correct setup, posture, proper sequence of motion, and error correction for common swing faults. It will also include easy to implement practice drills that you can do at home or at the range to improve your swing. This series, designed and delivered by Over50Golf, is geared to the mature adult golfer (although there are no age requirements to participate) and is appropriate for all skill levels. Help improve your ability to play better golf and enjoy your time out on the course this winter! Stay tuned for our Spring/Summer Golf program details!Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $170+GSTRegister
Painting1:00PM - 3:00PMThursdaysThrough a multi-project approach, this class will help participants learn different acrylic painting techniques, colour theory and mixing, composition, image transfer, and much more! A great class for beginner or intermediate painters to develop the fundamental skills to create their own works of art. (Please note: a minimum number of registrants is required for this class to proceed.) Stay tuned for our Spring/Summer Painting program details!Location: Health & Wellness Cost: $150+GSTRegister
Intro to Resistance Training10:00AM - 11:00AMWednesdaysParticipants learn the fundamentals of resistance training including proper form, correct posture and appropriate intensity based on fitness levels and goals. Participants will be introduced to selectorized equipment, dumbbells and body weight exercises each week. This program will help people new to resistance training feel more confident using the equipment and safely expanding their work-out options.Join us for one of these sessions:January 8 – 29, 2025February 5 – 26, 2025March 5 – 26, 2025Location: Dakota Fitness Centre (Track) Cost: $65+GSTRegister
Tai ChiJanuary 9 – March 27, 2025 2:00PM - 3:00PMThursdaysExplore and deepen your health and wellness through the gentle and restorative practices of Qigong and Taijiquan from the Yang Family lineage of Tai Chi. Each class will include a full-body warm-up to loosen the joint systems and relax, stretch and strengthen the muscles and tendons to facilitate the flow of vital Qi through the body. Emphasis will be placed on alignment to develop strong balance and posture.Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $110+GSTRegister
Learn To Play Pickleball - Advanced12:00PM - 2:00PMThursdaysThis advanced clinic is designed for experienced players to improve dinking, serving, volleying and lobbing skills. Singles and doubles strategy will be explored helping you put your opponents on the defense. Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 5th - 19th*February 6th – 27thMarch 6th – 27th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegister
Learn To Play Pickleball - Beginner (Friday)12:00PM - 2:00PMFridaysIn our introductory Learn to Play Pickleball Program, you will learn the fundamental skills to play one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This program will teach you the skills, techniques and basics of game play so you can have fun and feel confident on the court.Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 6th - 20th*January 10th – 31stFebruary 7th – 28thMarch 7th – 28th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegister
Learn To Play Pickleball - Beginner (Monday)12:00PM - 2:00PMMondaysIn our introductory Learn to Play Pickleball Program, you will learn the fundamental skills to play one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This program will teach you the skills, techniques and basics of game play so you can have fun and feel confident on the court. Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 2nd - 23rdJanuary 6th – 27thMarch 3rd – 24th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegister
Learn To Play Pickleball - Beginner (Tuesday)12:00PM - 2:00PMTuesdaysIn our introductory Learn to Play Pickleball Program, you will learn the fundamental skills to play one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. This program will teach you the skills, techniques and basics of game play so you can have fun and feel confident on the court. Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 3rd - 17th*January 7th – 28thFebruary 4th – 25th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegister
Learn To Play Pickleball - Intermediate12:00PM - 2:00PMWednesdaysTime to elevate your game! This intermediate program is designed specifically for players who have already completed a beginner program or have a solid foundation in Pickleball fundamentals. Learn new techniques to improve your serve, net play and blocking. Join Us For One of These Sessions: December 4th - 18th*January 8th – 29thFebruary 5th – 26thMarch 5th – 26th * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegister