Sport Hub: Community sport lessons
Sport Hub: Community sport lessons
Sport Hub gives kids and teens a chance to try new sports, make friends and have fun. Our free and low-cost lessons are taught by qualified coaches from sport organizations right in your community. All necessary equipment, such as racquet, bats and balls, is included.
Benefits for participants
Access to quality sport lessons that match age, ability and comfort level
Free/low-cost programs with Recreation Fee Assistance available
Offered in spaces like community halls, athletic parks and local courts
All equipment is provided
Can try a wide variety of sports led by sport organizations
Builds confidence, friendships and stay active for life
Types of paid and free lessons
Sport Hub lessons are available year-round with new programs added regularly. Continue to check back often to find a program that’s right for you.
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Expert coaches will lead kids and teens through drills and practice games to learn basic badminton skills. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 17 years
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic badminton skills like serving and returning. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 13 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Kids will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling and shooting through drills and practice games. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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Teens will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling and shooting through drills and practice games. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Kids will take part in drills and practice games led by expert cricket coaches to learn skills needed for cricket like bowling and batting the ball. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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Teens will learn basic skills needed to play cricket like bowling and batting through drills and practice games. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Through non-contact drills and practice games, kids will learn flag rugby skills like throwing and kicking the ball. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn the basic skills needed to for flag rugby skills like throwing and kicking the ball. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Kids will be led through drills and practice games by expert coaches to learn basic volleyball skills. These lessons take place outdoors on a field. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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Expert coaches will lead kids through drills and practice games to learn basic soccer skills. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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Kids will learn basic lacrosse skills like passing and shooting through non-contact drills and practice games. This is a non-contact program focused on fun, teamwork and skill development. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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On an outdoor arena or field, teens will learn basic lacrosse skills like passing and shooting through non-contact drills and practice games. This is a non-contact program focused on fun, teamwork and skill development. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 13 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Expert coaches will lead kids through drills and practice games to learn basic soccer skills. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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Teens will be led through drills and practice games to learn basic soccer skills. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Kids will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic tennis skills like serving and volleys. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 12 years
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic tennis skills like serving and volleys. These lessons take place outdoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
Free lessons funded by United Way of Calgary and Area through Planet Youth Calgary
United Way Calgary and Area's initiative, Planet Youth Calgary, supports youth well-being across the community. Through their support, free Sport Hub lessons are available for teens.
Learn about Planet Youth
Sport Hub coaches
Sport Hub lessons are delivered by sport organizations and their experienced coaches. Coaches are:
- Experienced in teaching kids and teens
- Certified with Intermediate First Aid, CPR and AED Level C
- Required to have a valid Police Information Check
- Certified in Safe Sport training
What to expect
Kids and teens will be introduced to new sports in a fun, supportive way. These programs are designed to teach new skills and offer instruction that helps players learn and grow in a fun, non-competitive environment.
- Classes run for 45 or 60 minutes, either twice a week for four weeks or once a week for eight weeks.
- Programs take place in convenient community locations, like community halls, public courts, greenspaces and gymnasiums.
Come prepared
Please bring
- Comfortable athletic clothing
- A water bottle
- Running shoes (please bring indoor shoes for indoor programs)
- Weather appropriate clothing for outdoor programs
- Sunscreen for outdoor programs
You might be interested in
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If you’re a teacher looking to offer more sports options in your school, we can help connect you with sport organizations.
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We collaborate with sport organizations to deliver programming in schools and communities. Find out how your organization can get involved.