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 CurlingSeptember 30 - December 17, 2024 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. *Please Note: The first draw is on Monday, September 30th. Program resumes on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, October 8th.Location: Event Hall Cost: $85+GSTRegisterGolf Swing BasicsOctober 30 - November 20, 2024 1:15PM - 2:45PMWednesdaysSnow Birds, get ready fore golf season! In 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!Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $170+GSTRegisterPaintingOctober 24 - December 12, 2024 1:00PM - 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.)Location: Health & Wellness Cost: $150+GSTRegisterResistance TrainingOctober 2 - 23, 2024 10:00AM - 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.Location: Dakota Fitness Centre (Track) Cost: $65+GSTRegisterTai ChiSeptember 12 - November 28, 2024 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: November 7th - 28thDecember 5th - 19th* * 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: October 11th - 30th*November 8th - 29thDecember 6nd - 20th* * 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: November 4th - 25th*December 2nd - 23rd * 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: October 8th - 29thNovember 5th - 26th*December 3rd - 17th* * 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: October 9th - 30th*November 6th - 27thDecember 4th - 18th* * 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 CurlingSeptember 30 - December 17, 2024 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. *Please Note: The first draw is on Monday, September 30th. Program resumes on Tuesdays starting Tuesday, October 8th.Location: Event Hall Cost: $85+GSTRegister
Golf Swing BasicsOctober 30 - November 20, 2024 1:15PM - 2:45PMWednesdaysSnow Birds, get ready fore golf season! In 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!Location: Sportsplex Gym Cost: $170+GSTRegister
PaintingOctober 24 - December 12, 2024 1:00PM - 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.)Location: Health & Wellness Cost: $150+GSTRegister
Resistance TrainingOctober 2 - 23, 2024 10:00AM - 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.Location: Dakota Fitness Centre (Track) Cost: $65+GSTRegister
Tai ChiSeptember 12 - November 28, 2024 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: November 7th - 28thDecember 5th - 19th* * 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: October 11th - 30th*November 8th - 29thDecember 6nd - 20th* * 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: November 4th - 25th*December 2nd - 23rd * 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: October 8th - 29thNovember 5th - 26th*December 3rd - 17th* * 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: October 9th - 30th*November 6th - 27thDecember 4th - 18th* * Class dates have been adjusted, please check info prior to registration. Location: Fieldhouse Cost: $100+GSTRegister