City Wide Sports: Programs

General skating

• Roller-skating: Bring your own quad or inline skates. Helmets are required for skaters 10 years old and younger.
• Public skating: a leisure skating session for people of all ages.  All children 10 years of age and under must be actively supervised by one parent or guardian (age 14+) – on ice or as a spectator. Children 10 years and under are required to wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. We recommend that all skaters (especially new skaters) wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Bicycle, ski and snow sport helmets are not permitted.
• Family skating: Leisure session for parents, seniors and children. All children 10 years of age and under must be actively supervised by one parent or guardian (age 14+) – on ice or as a spectator.  Children 10 years and under are required to wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. We recommend that all skaters (especially new skaters) wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Bicycle, ski and snow sport helmets are not permitted for children 10 years of age and under.
• Skating 50+: Leisure session for adults 50 years and older.
• Adult skating: Leisure session for adults 18 years and older.

Ice sports

• Speed skating: Is for speed skaters who wish to practice individual technique. No instruction is provided and there are no mats along the boards, therefore high-speed drills are not allowed. Speed skates are mandatory as well as a CSA approved helmet and cut-resistant gloves are mandatory. Neck protector, knee pads and shin guards are highly recommended.
  • For skaters 6 years and older.
• Family hockey: Non-competitive recreational hockey session for parents, children, and seniors. Slapshots, body contact, and organized practices are not permitted. All children 10 years of age and under must be actively supervised by one parent of guardian (14+) – on ice or as a spectator. Children 10 years and under are required to wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. We recommend that all skaters (especially new skaters) wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet. Bicycle, ski and snow sport helmets are not permitted for children 10 years of age and under.
• Figure skating: Practice your recreational figure skating skills in a freestyle fashion. No instruction provided. No coaching permitted. Figure skates are mandatory. All skaters aged 10 and under, as well as new or weak skaters of any age, must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet. There may be a variance in skill levels on the ice.
  • For skaters 6 years and older.
• Pick up hockey: For adults 18 years and older, adults 35 years and older, and adults 50 years and older. Recreational and non-contact. With a maximum of 20 players and two goalies per session. It is mandatory for all players to wear full hockey equipment, including a CSA-approved hockey helmet. A full-face mask is recommended. Reservations may be required.
• Pick up hockey (child, youth): Recreational and non-contact. Staff will determine teams based on skills, referee the activity and encourage team play. New players will not be admitted once 25 minutes have passed as teams have been set and the games is in play. It is mandatory for all players to wear full hockey equipment, including a CSA-approved hockey helmet with full face mask. Reservations are required for players and goalies.
  • Child pick-up hockey (ages 6 to 12): a maximum of 24 players and 2 goalies per session.
  • Youth pick-up hockey (ages 13 to 17): a maximum of 20 players and 2 goalies per session.
• Ringette: A recreational drop-in session for children ages 10-14. Staff will organize teams and referee the activity. A maximum of 20 players and two goalies will be permitted for the session. All players are required to wear full ringette equipment, including a CSA-approved hockey helmet with a full ringette cage or visor. Ringette sticks are the only type of stick that will be permitted.
• Shinny hockey: Non-competition session for children and youth. It is mandatory for all players to wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet with full-face mask. Gloves, neck protectors and hockey sticks are also mandatory. Only foam pucks provided by the City are permitted. Staff will determine teams based on skills, referee the activity and encourage team play. New players will not be admitted once 25 minutes have passed as teams have been set and the game is in play.
  • Child shinny hockey (ages 6 to 12): a maximum of 24 players and four goalies per session.
  • Youth shinny hockey (ages 13 to 17): a maximum of 20 players and two goalies per session.
• Stick and Puck or Ring: A drop-in session to practice skating and stickhandling skills. Slap shots, scrimmages, body contact, organized practices, training aids and pylons are not permitted. All players are required to wear a CSA certified helmet with full face protection, skates and hockey gloves. Neck guard highly recommended. Bring your own puck or ring.
  • Preschool and Child: Parents/Guardians may supervise up to 2 children at a time. Any parent/guardian on the ice must wear skates and a CSA certified hockey helmet. Reservations are required for the children. Maximum capacity is 15 children.
    • Preschool: Ages 3 to 5. A parent/guardian must accompany their child on the ice.
    • Child: Ages 6 to 12. A parent/guardian may accompany their child on the ice or supervise from the boards.
  • Youth and Adult:  Reservations are required. Max capacity for Youth-Adult is 20.
    • Youth: Ages 13 to 17
    • Adult: Ages 18+

• Child hockey: Lessons geared towards first time hockey players. Learn individual skills including stick handling, shooting, and turning. Participants should have a solid skating base (forwards and stopping). Complete hockey equipment is mandatory. Ages 8 to 12.
• Child powerskating: Participants will work through specialized drills focusing on speed, agility and skating techniques. This is not a learn to skate program (participants must be able to skate forwards, backwards, and stop on their own). Full equipment is mandatory and sticks are used on the ice. Ringette players are welcome. Ages 8 to 12.
• Child powerskating level 2: Develop better balance, power, agility, speed, endurance, and overall skating technique. This is not a learn to skate program. Participants must be able to skate forwards, backwards, stop, pivot, and crossover. Full equipment is mandatory and sticks are used on the ice. Ringette players are welcome. Ages 8 to 12.
• Adult hockey: A beginner program emphasizing skating, stick handling, passing and team play. Must be able to skate forwards, backwards and stop. Full hockey equipment is mandatory including CSA-certified helmet, full face mask and shoulder pads.
• Adult level 2: Participants will develop better balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance as they improve skating technique. Full hockey equipment mandatory including CSA-certified helmet, a half-visor and shoulder pads.
• Adult hockey development: Participants will develop better balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance as they improve skating technique. Full hockey equipment mandatory including CSA-certified helmet, a half-visor and shoulder pads.
• Adult powerskating: Work on speed, agility and skating techniques. Must be able to skate forwards, backwards, and stop. Full hockey equipment is mandatory including CSA-certified helmet, full face mask and shoulder pads.
• Adult powerskating level 2: Participants will develop better balance, power, agility, speed, and endurance as they improve skating technique. Full hockey equipment mandatory including CSA-certified helmet, a half-visor and shoulder pads.
• Women hockey development: A beginner program emphasizing skating, stick handling, passing and team play. Must be able to skate forwards, backwards and stop. Full hockey equipment is mandatory including CSA-certified helmet, full face mask and shoulder pads.

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Basketball

• Girl's basketball introductory skills: Develop fundamental skills. Emphasis is on basic techniques, skills, and participation. Includes skill development and fun games. The first eight weeks will focus on skills and the last eight weeks will consist of 30 minutes of skills and warm-ups and a 30-minute game. Teams will be made onsite. Ages 8 to 17 years.
• Women's basketball - Never too Late: It’s never too late to try something new. Emphasis is on understanding the game, basic techniques, skills, and participation. Program includes skill development and gameplay. 
• Women's basketball - Level 2: Drills are geared to improving skill. Good skill level and understanding of the game required. Program includes skill development and fun games. 

Handball

• Girls Handball: Practice the techniques to improve your skills. Develop a better understanding of the sport. Program includes skill development and fun games. Ages 9 to 12 years.
• Women's Handball – Never too Late: It’s never too late to try something new. Emphasis is on understanding the game, basic techniques, skills, and participation. Program includes skill development and gameplay. 

Badminton

• Women's gameplay: Emphasis is on active participation and fun. Games are at a recreational level. 

Soccer

• Girl's soccer: Develop the fundamentals of soccer including dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, heading and strategies. Increase your skills while playing the game.  Ages 8 to 17 years.
• Women's soccer - Never too Late: It’s never too late to try something new. Emphasis is on understanding the game, basic techniques, skills, and participation. Program includes skill development and game play. 

Indoor volleyball 

• Girl's volleyball: develop fundamental skills. Emphasis is on basic techniques, skills, and participation. Includes skill development and fun games. The first eight weeks will focus on skills and the last eight weeks will consist of 30 minutes of skills and warm-ups and a 30-minute game. Teams will be made onsite. Age 8 to 17 years.
• Women's volleyball - Level 2: Drills are geared to improving skill. Good skill level and understanding of the game required. Program includes skill development and fun games. 
• Women's volleyball - Level 3: Drills are geared to improving skills like drop shots and smash. Good skill level and understanding of the game needed. Includes skill development and fun games. 
• Women's volleyball - Never too Late: It’s never too late to try something new. Emphasis is on understanding the game, basic techniques, skills, and participation. Program includes skill development and game play 
• Women's volleyball - Skills and drills: Program includes drills geared to improve skill development and fun games. Good skill level and understanding of the game required. 

Tennis

• Child tennis: Forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Learn the fundamental skills, develop a better understanding of the sport and play lots of games. Ages 6 to 14 years.
• Adult tennis: Forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Practice techniques to improve your skills and develop a better understanding of the game.

Pickleball

• Child's Pickleball: Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton and is enjoyed by all ages. Designed to teach the skills and rules of pickleball in a fun and friendly environment. Age 8 to 14 years.
• Adult pickleball: Pickleball is a combination of ping-pong, tennis, and badminton and is enjoyed by all ages. Designed to teach the skills and rules of pickleball in a fun and friendly environment. Age 15+ years.

Become more comfortable and confident on multi-use pathways, cycle tracks and the road, learning assertive cycling skills, traffic analysis, general bicycle maintenance, route planning and more. The City's cycling programs are conducted by certified instructors. Our programs are oriented toward recreational and utilitarian cycling.

Got a Bike Club? Sign your group up for a lesson.

See you on the road, the pathways and the cycle tracks!

Cycling courses

Child - Bike Rodeo (by community request)

City of Ottawa Bike Rodeos are offered to schools and community groups free of charge by the City of Ottawa Mobile Cycle Education Team. A Bike Rodeo is an interactive bicycle skills and safety event for children. Essential bicycle handling and traffic skills for young cyclists in a fun festival type atmosphere. Topics include helmet fitting, bicycle maintenance, handling, signalling, gears, braking, avoiding road hazards and more. Participants must know how to ride. Ages six to 10. Two hours.

Child - Learn to ride private lessons 

For children and youth who cannot ride a bike. Learn to Ride lessons will have adults and children riding confidently and safely in a very short time. Participants will learn to balance, start, stop and turn. Sessions are offered on a one-to-one basis. Participants must have a bicycle and helmet. Instructors will meet you at your local school parking lot. Ages 6 and up. One hour.

Adult - Learn to ride private lesson

For adults who cannot ride a bike. Learn to balance, start, stop and turn. One session, on a one-to-one basis. You must have a bicycle and helmet. One hour.

Registration

Contact City Wide Programs: 613-580-3575 or cycling@ottawa.ca