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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

Cricket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6-9pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fieldhouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 4 to April 6

Dates that program runs at a different time:

November  18 7:30pm to 9:30pm

December 9 8-10pm


Cancelled: 
November 11, December 30, January 6, 13, February 10, March 2

Pickleball

 

 

 

 

 

Mon, Tue, Wed,
Fri

 

Thu

 

12-2pm

 

 

 

12pm-

1:30pm

Multiplex

Gym

 

 

 

 

October 12 to May 17

Cancelled:

December 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25, January 1, February 16

 

 

Volleyball

 

Sat

 

6-8pm

 

Multiplex

Gym

January 6 to April 27
Cancelled: 
January 20, 27,February 17,  March 16 and April 13

Lawn Bowling

Tue

2-3pm

Fieldhouse

NWTel Field

September 26 to June 25

Cancelled: December 27

Tennis

 

Mon-
Fri

12pm-

1:30pm

Fieldhouse

NWTel Field

October 10 to May 17

Cancelled:

December 25, January 4, April 26

Climbing Wall

Mon-Fri

9am-

9pm

Fieldhouse

Not available:

Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm- December 5, February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7

Saturdays 9am to 11:30am November 18 to December 9, February 3 to 24, April 6 to 27

 

Friday, November 24 9:30am to 10:30am  

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

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:
December 14, 21;
Public Skate Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Multiplex

Ed Jeske Arena

Cancelled on:
December 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 25; February 16;

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

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:
December 9, 13,16, 20;
February 10, 17;
March 30;
April 6, 27;
Public Skate Sunday 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:
December 10, 17, 24, 31;
February 11, 18;
March 31;
April 7, 28;
Family Skate Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:
December 10, 17; February 11, 18;
March 31;
April 7, 28;
Adult Shinny Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Multiplex

Shorty Brown Arena

Cancelled on:
December 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 25; February 16;

*Skating Schedule last updated November 21, 2023

What to Expect

Registration and check-in

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

For 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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