Program Descriptions

All sport specific programs are for individuals 8 years and older. For interested participants age 2-7, please view information on our Young Athletes programs
All dates, times and facilities are subject to change.
Programs will not be offered with less than 10 registered athletes or if there are not enough coaches to meet the required athlete to coach ratio.
Special Olympics Calgary cannot offer 1-1 support. It is the responsibility of the guardian to provide this support if required.

ATHLETE REGISTRATION HERE

VOLUNTEERS REGISTER HERE

2022-2023 PROGRAM INFORMATION

SPORTS (age 8 and older)

5 PIN BOWLING Cost: $150

These programs are designed to teach bowling skills from beginner to advanced levels. Instruction includes bowling techniques, coordination improvement, concentration enhancement, rules and etiquette.

NORTH
BOWLING DEPOT #146, 5255 McCall Way NE
Saturdays: October 15, 2022 – March 18, 2023 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

SOUTH
TOPPLER BOWL 7640 Fairmount Dr SE
CANCELLED

CHINOOK
CHINOOK I Adult
Saturdays: October 15, 2022 – March 18, 2023 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Chinkook Mall Bowladrome, 6455 MacLeod Trail South

CHINOOK II (Youth 8-17 yrs)
Saturdays: October 15, 2022 – March 18, 2023 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Chinook Mall Bowladrome, 6455 MacLeod Trail South

NOTE: Only the Bowling Depot location is wheelchair accessible. Other locations all involve stairs

10 PIN BOWLING Cost: $140

This program is designed to teach bowling skills from beginner to advanced levels. Instruction includes bowling techniques, coordination improvement, concentration enhancement, rules and etiquette.

Times
Saturdays: October 15, 2022 – March 18, 2023
Let’s 10 Pin Bowlarama, 2916 – 5 Ave NE 10:00am – 12:00pm

ALPINE SKIING

This program is designed to teach downhill skiing through the development, intermediate and advanced levels. Dryland training is a mandatory part of this program and concentrates on improving cardio, strength and flexibility in preparation for the on-snow activity.

DEVELOPMENT Cost: $200

Dryland:
Mondays: October 24, 2022 – November 28, 2022 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 – 90 Ave SW

Skiing:
Sundays: December 4, 2022 – February 5, 2023 9:30am – 11:30am
Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED Cost: $200

Dryland:
Mondays: October 24, 2022 – November 28, 2022 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 – 90 Ave SW

Skiing:
Sundays: December 4, 2022 – February 5, 2023 9:30am – 1:00pm
Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd SW

NOTES:

There is no where to store equipment at the ski hill.
Skis must be brought to each program or rented at facility.
Canada Olympic Park is not accessible through city transit
Athletes MUST have proper Ski Helmet

ATHLETICS (Track and Field) Cost: $75

This program is designed to teach all levels (novice/intermediate/advanced) basic track and field skills. Instruction on sprinting, distance running, high jump, long jump and shot put is offered in this program.

Times

DEVELOPMENT/NOVICE

Indoor:
Sundays: March 19 - April 23, 2023 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Memorial High School, 5111 - 21 St SW

Outdoor:
Sundays: April 30, 2023 - June 25, 2023 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Glenmore Athletic Park, 5300 19th St SW

INTERMEDIATE

Indoor:
Sundays: March 19 - April 23, 2023 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Memorial High School, 5111 - 21 St SW

Outdoor:
Sundays: April 30, 2023 - June 25, 2023 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Glenmore Athletic Park, 5300 19th St SW

ADVANCED

Indoor:
Mondays: March 13 - April 24, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 90 Ave SW

Outdoor:
Mondays: May 1, 2023 - June 26, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Glenmore Athletic Park, 5300 19th St SW

BASKETBALL

This program is designed to teach basketball skills from the development - advanced levels. Instruction on passing, catching, shooting and dribbling are provided through both drills and scrimmage.

DEVELOPMENT Cost: $50
Wednesdays: April 12 - June 7, 2023 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Chief Justice Milvain School, 3428 42 St NE

NOVICE Cost: $50
Wednesday: April 12 - June 7, 2023 7:00pm - 8:30pm
King George School, 2108 10th St NW

INTERMEDIATE Cost: $75
Wednesdays: March 15 - June 14, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Don Hartman NE Sportsplex, 5206 68 St NE

ADVANCED BULLDOGS: Cost: $100
Mondays: March 6 - June 12, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saint Rosa of Lima Junior High School, 2419 50 St NE

ADVANCED TITANS: Cost: $100
Mondays: March 13 - June 12, 2023 6:30pm - 8:30pm
St. Helena Junior Highschool, 320 64 Ave NW

BOCCE Cost: $40

This program teaches the basic rules and skills needed to play Bocce. Program will be open to all levels of abilities and only available as an outdoor program.

Times
Saturdays: April 29 - June 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Huntington Hills Community Centre, 520 78 Ave NW

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Cost: $60

This program is designed to teach cross country skills from beginner to advanced levels. Skiing techniques/skills, as well as safety, fitting of equipment, dryland practice and on-snow instruction will be incorporated into the program. Dry land training is mandatory.

Times
Dry land Training:
Saturdays: October 22 – November 26, 2022 9:00am - 10:30am
Location: TBD

Skiing:
Saturdays: December 3, 2022 – March 4, 2023 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Maple Ridge Golf Course, 1240 Mapleglade Dr SE

NOTE: Athletes MUST have their own cross country skis and poles.

CURLING Cost: $60

This program is designed to introduce athletes to the basic fundamentals associated with curling. Emphasis will be placed on rock throwing and sweeping techniques as well as rules and strategies. Athletes will have the opportunity to develop their skills through individual instruction and game situations. Athletes should dress warmly as the curling rink is not heated.

DEVELOPMENT
Athletes enrolled in this program will learn the basics of curling.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
This level is for athletes who have a good understanding of the rules and aspects of curling, and can participate in game play without coach assistance.

Times
Sundays: October 16, 2022 – March 5, 2023 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Calgary Winter Club, 4611 14 St NW

NOTE: Athletes MUST have their own curling protective head gear.

FIGURE SKATING Cost: $150

This program is designed to teach all levels of basic figure skating skills. Given demonstration and practice will allow athletes to advance to figures, pairs and dance, as well as team precision skating.

Recreational (Learn to skate)

Sundays: October 16, 2022– February 26, 2023 11:00am - 12:30pm
Locations:
Markin MacPhail - 151 Canada Olympic Rd SW
Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Jim Starlight Centre - 19 Bullhead Rd, Tsuut'ina
Contact your head coach for the schedule as times vary each week.

Competitive
This level is for those that want to enter competitions

Sundays: October 16, 2022– February 26, 2023 10:30am - 12:30pm
Locations:
Markin MacPhail - 151 Canada Olympic Rd SW
Seven Chiefs Sportsplex & Jim Starlight Centre - 19 Bullhead Rd, Tsuut'ina
Contact your head coach for the schedule as times vary each week.

FLOOR HOCKEY Cost: $125

When athletes register for the floor hockey program they will be required to attend a skills assessment. From that they will be placed in the appropriate division based on the athletes ability level. If an athlete has not played floor hockey before, they are encouraged to register in development. Athletes will be able to move among divisions based on the coaches assessment.

The floor hockey program provides the opportunity to develop skills through both drills and scrimmage. Novice and intermediate levels may involve some body contact during play. Development level: body contact and slap shots are not allowed.

NOTE: athletes must provide their own helmet that has full face protection, shin guards – soccer shin guards are acceptable, gloves and clean indoor shoes, which are required at all practices and games.

Youth: (8-17)

Wednesdays: October 12, 2022 - February 22, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 90 Ave SW

Development:

Wednesdays: October 12, 2022 - February 22, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 90 Ave SW

Novice:

Wednesdays: October 12, 2022 - February 22, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Don Hartman North East Sportsplex, 5206 – 68 St NE

Intermediate:

Wednesdays: October 12, 2022 - February 22, 2023 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Hillhurst – Sunnyside Community Centre, 1320 – 5 Ave NW

AND

Tuesdays: October 11, 2022 - February 21, 2023 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 90 Ave SW

Contact your head coach for the schedule as times vary each week.

GOLF

GOLF PROGRAM

YOUTH (8-17) Cost: $75
Tuesdays: May 2 - June 27, 2023 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Eaglequest Golf Dome at Fox Hollow, 1025 32 Ave NE

INTERMEDIATE   Cost: $100
Athletes must have some experience playing golf on a course and proper golf skills.

Tuesdays: May 2 - June 27, 2023 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Eaglequest Golf Dome at Fox Hollow, 1025 32 Ave NE AND McCall Lake Golf Course, 1600 32 Ave NE

ADVANCED Cost: $200
Athletes must be able to play 9 holes of golf at a regular course pace unassisted. Athletes MUST have their own clubs.

ADVANCED - NORTH

Tuesdays: May 2 - June 27, 2023 6:00pm – 9:00pm
McCall Lake Golf Course, 1600 32 Ave NE

ADVANCED - SOUTH

Sundays: May 7 - June 25, 2023 6:00pm – 9:00pm
McKenzie Meadows Golf Club, 17215 McKenzie Meadows Dr SE

POWERLIFTING Cost: $100

Athletes will be training not only to perform the three associated lifts in powerlifting; deadlift, bench press and squat, but athletes will learn the benefits of being physically active and will see the benefits of weight training.

*Note: Athletes should wear gym clothing as they will be working out. Running shoes, shorts/track pant, and a shirt will allow them to move comfortably. Coaches may make suggestions for any additional attire etc. Athletes that have tested positive for Atlanto –Axial Dislocation CANNOT compete in the SQUAT event.

Times
Wednesdays: March 8 - June 28, 2023 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Evolve Strength, 125 2985 23 Ave NE

Note: Program is split into 2 groups for the timeframe.

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Cost: $75

This program is designed to teach all levels of basic rhythmic gymnastics skills as well as individual and group routines. Instruction on hoop, ribbon, club and ball techniques are included.

Times
Wednesdays: March 1 - June 28, 2023 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Calgary Jewish Centre, 1607 90 Ave SW

Note: Program is split into 2 groups for the timeframe.

SNOWSHOEING Cost: $60

This program is designed to teach basic snowshoeing skills from beginner to intermediate levels. Techniques, as well as safety, fitting of equipment, dryland training and on-snow instruction is offered. Equipment is provided.

Times
Sundays: October 16, 2022 – February 26, 2023 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Glenmore Athletic Park, 5300 19 St SW

SOCCER Cost: $75

This program offers four levels of play: youth, development, novice, intermediate and advanced. Instruction is provided to teach kicking, passing and ball handling techniques, as well as teamwork and game rules. The program will include indoor training before moving outside.

YOUTH (8-17)
DEVELOPMENT
NOVICE
INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED

Times:
Indoor:
Thursdays: April 6 - April 27, 2023 7:00pm - 8:30pm
TBD

Outdoor:
Thursdays: May 4 - June 29, 2023 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Huntington Hills Soccer Field, 320 64 Ave NW

NOTE: Assessments will be done during the first program session.

NOTE: Athletes must wear shin guards

SOFTBALL

This program is designed to develop throwing, catching and hitting skills. Athletes will gain knowledge of rules of the game through both drills and scrimmage. Athletes new to slopitch are encouraged to start at the development level and based on the skill level will move among divisions based on the coaches assessment.

NOTE: athletes must have thier own helmet

DEVELOPMENT (T-Ball)                                     Cost: $70
Indoor:
Sundays: April 23 - May 7, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Absolute Baseball Academy, 2221 Crowchild Trail NW

Outdoor:
Sundays: May 14 - June 25, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Bridgeland Riverside Diamond, McDougall Rd & 11 St NE

NOVICE    Cost: $80
Indoor:
Sundays: April 23 - May 7, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Absolute Baseball Academy, 2221 Crowchild Trail NW

Outdoor:
Sundays: May 14 - June 25, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am
Huntington Hills Community Centre, 520 78 Ave NW

INTERMEDIATE   Cost: $80
Indoor:
Sundays: April 23 - May 7, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Absolute Baseball Academy, 2221 Crowchild Trail NW

Outdoor:
Sundays: May 14 - June 25, 2023 11:45am - 1:15pm
Huntington Hills Community Centre, 520 78 Ave NW


ADVANCED Cost: $80
Indoor:
Sundays: April 23 - May 7, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Absolute Baseball Academy, 2221 Crowchild Trail NW

Outdoor:
Sundays: May 14 - July 25, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bridgeland Riverside Diamond, McDougall Rd & 11 St NE

NOTE: The Advanced program may run on either Saturday or Sunday.

SPEED SKATING Cost:

NOTE: Athletes must be officially registered with both SOCalgary and a local speed skating club. Fees are paid to the local speed skating club.

SWIMMING Cost: $150

This program is focused from learning and developing skills needed to swim all the way to competitive stroke development. Athletes will be assessed and placed in the appropriate ability level.

NOTE: Program offered is NOT Red Cross or Lifesaving Society certified swim lessons.

Times

YOUTH (8-12yrs)
Tuesdays: November 15, 2022 - March 28, 2023 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Vecova Recreation Centre, 33004 33 St NW

NOVICE
Athletes must be able to do a front and back glide for half a pool length - assisted.

Tuesdays: November 22, 2022 - March 28, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Inglewood Pool, 1527 17 Ave SE

INTERMEDIATE

Athletes must be able to do a front and a back glide for half the length of the pool - unassisted.
There are two sessions running in this time frame. Athletes will be placed into one 1 hour session.

Wednesdays: March 15 - June 28, 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Brookfield YMCA at Seton, 4995 Market St SE

ADVANCED

Athletes must be able to do a front and a back glide for the full length of the pool - unassisted.
There are two sessions running in this time frame. Athletes will be placed into one 1 hour session.

Thursdays: March 16 - June 29, 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Brookfield YMCA at Seton, 4995 Market St SE

YOUNG ATHLETES

Cost: $150

This family centered program is focused on introducing young athletes to the elements of an active lifestyle! It develops sport related motor skills along with training and competition while improving development of physical, cognitive and social abilities. Information surrounding nutrition, physical fitness and the importance of family support in developing a healthy and active lifestyle is also incorporated. An adult or caregiver must attend the session with the child.

ACTIVE START (Age 2-6)

Sundays: November 6, 2022 - Feb 12, 2023 9:30am - 10:30am
Renfrew Educational Services, 2050, 21 St NE

Priority: Active participation for fun, development of physical literacy
Objective: Develop play skills through movement and daily physical activity
Skills: Basic motor skills, ex: walking, running, jumping, balancing, etc.

FUNDAMENTALS (Ages 7-12)

Sundays: November 6, 2022 - Feb 12, 2023 10:45am - 12:00pm
Renfrew Educational Services, 2050, 21 St NE

Priority: Development of Fundamental Movement Skills
Objective: Physical Literacy
Skills: Basic Sport Movement Skills, ex: kicking, throwing, catching, etc.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

This program is designed for both the recreational individual looking to improve their overall health, as well as for the more competitive individual who is looking to challenge themselves to build on and improve their current fitness level. The Fitness program provides the opportunity to be exposed to new fitness activities and challenges in a group exercise format, consistently working on improving ones overall health in a fun and supportive environment.

This is a group based exercise setting and not a one on one coach to athlete format.

Please note: This program is split into two different groups throughout the year.

Session 1: FITNESS:

NOTE: we are unable to offer this program for the 2022-2023 season.

Session 2: WALK/RUN CLUB Cost: $40

Tuesdays: April 18 - June 20, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Calgary Curling Club, 720 3 St NW

DEMONSTRATION SPORT

BADMINTON

Sundays: April 16 - May 28, 2023 Cost: $40
Location: Gao Badminton Tao, 4839 47 St SE