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Drop-in Programs

Drop-in Programs

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 Interested in running a Drop-in Program?

The City of Yellowknife offers a variety of drop-in programming such as Lawn Bowling, Cricket, Volleyball, Tennis and Pickleball. We are currently seeking residents who share an interest or skill that would be interested in running sessions as available. Commitment can be as little as 90 minutes a week! New program suggestions are always welcome. For more information, email cs@yellowknife.ca.

 Admission Fees
The City is pleased to offer you a variety of admission and pass options. View our Consolidated Facilities Fees.
 Available Programs

 Drop-in Activities

 

Program Day Time Location Updates
         

Pickleball Noon hour

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu,
Fri

12pm-1:30pm

Multiplex Gym

 

May 12 to May 29 Cancelled: May 16, 23

 

Pickleball Evening Hour

Monday and Wednesday

5:30 pm- 7:15 Pm

Multiplex

Gym

January 8 to April 30

Cancelled: 

All STAT Holidays

Lawn Bowling

Tue

2-3pm

Fieldhouse

NWTel Field

October 8 to May 27

Cancelled: 

March 18, 25

 

Tennis

 

Wed-
Fri

12pm-

1:30pm

Fieldhouse

NWTel Field

October 16 to May 2

Cancelled:

March 14, 19, 20, 26, 27

All STAT Holidays

Climbing Wall

Mon-Fri

9am-

9pm

Fieldhouse

Cancelled:

August 26, 27, 28

September 27, October 25, November 1, 29 9:00am to 11am

  

Climbing Wall

Sat-Sun

9:30am- 6pm Fieldhouse  

Play Area

Mon-Fri

9am- 8pm

Fieldhouse

 

Play Area

Sat-Sun

9:30am-

6pm

 Fieldhouse  

Skating

 
Weekday Skating Schedule
ProgramDayTimeLocationUpdates

Parent and Tot

(Starting October 1)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena



Public Skate

(Starting August 27)

Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Ed Jeske Arena

 

Public Skate

(Starting September 25)

Wednesday and Saturday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:

February 22, March 8, April 5, 12, and 24

Public Skate

(Starting September 22)

Sunday 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:

February 23, March 9, April 6, 20, and 27

Family Skate

(Starting September 22)

Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:

February 23, March 9, April 6, 20, and 27

Adult Shinny

(Starting August 27)

Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:

April 18

*Skating Schedule last updated February 4, 2025

What to Expect

Registration and check-in

Upon arrival at the facility, please check-in with the front desk for payment. 

For Flag Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Pickleball, Lawn Bowling and Cricket

After checking in, go to your assigned player bench to change footwear and play.  After activity you have 10 minutes to leave the facility.

Please bring your own equipment, only Pickleball paddles are available for rent.

For Shiny

After checking in, go to your assigned dressing room no more than 15 minutes prior. After activity you have 15 minutes to leave the facility.

For Public Skates

After checking in, there are dressing rooms available.

For Public Swims

Regular pool operating hours will continue at this time with staff monitoring the water every hour. We ask residents who become ill to stay home and look after themselves and encourage those you know are sick to do the same. The main pool and hot tub facilities will be available for use.

 

 

 

 

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