Sports: Sports Teams & Leagues
Aerobics Put on runners and shorts and head to one of the many aerobics clubs and gyms, including the "Y" locations or one of the Leisure Centres. Links to: Learn the sport Auto Racing You can watch auto racing in its various forms at the New Brunswick Interational Speedway, on Route 7 between Fredericton and Saint John (take Exit 29 at Geary to Route 660) 506-454-7223. Links to: Learn the sport Baseball/Softball This summer, you can watch or play in a baseball game, in one of several leagues. Contact the City of Fredericton Community Services Department Recreation Division each spring for the contact names. For all local leagues from T-ball; minor baseball through to adult competitive baseball phone (506) 460-2230. Yo can also contact the Fredericton Minor Baseball Association or Baseball New Brunswick (506) 622-4290. Links to: Learn the sport Basketball Basketball is a year-round sport. Contact Men's Masters Basketball (for 30+) Brian Rosborough, (506) 459-4541, the Fredericton Goodtimers Basketball Club (35+) Terry Dolan, (506) 450-9748, Fredericton Girls basketball Club (girls in grades 5 through 12, recreational) Andrew Clarkson, (506) 450-3013 (after 6, or Basketball New Brunswick (506) 849-4667. Links to: Learn the sport Bicycling There are biking pathways set aside along the Saint John River (part of which forms a section of the Trans-Canada Trail), along the Canada River on the northside, and around Odell Park. Links to: Learn the sport Bowling Bowling with family or friends is fun at the three bowling lanes around town. Kingswood Lanes (506) 444-9500, Nashwaaksis Bowl-A-Drome (506) 472-2361, Marysville Bowling Lanes (506) 472-7781. Enquire to join league play! Links to: Learn the sport Boxing Contact the NBABA (NB Amateur Boxing Association) - Raymond Dorion, (506) 852-3516 or the Fredericton Amateur Boxing Club - Aubrey MacLeod, (506) 357-2683 which operates from the Kinsmen Center on School St. (Tue./Thurs. 6-9:30pm & Sun. 3-6:30pm). Links to: Learn the sport Curling Fredericton's indoor curling arenas offer this Olympic sport year-round. Please contact the local curling clubs listed below for more information about instructional, recreational and competitive curling: Capital Winter Club (506) 452-0020, and the Fredericton Golf and Curling Club (506) 458-0003 Links to: Learn the sport Diving There are a number of great diving facilities in the Fredericton area, which is home to the Fredericton Diving Club, contact Terri Breen at (506)476-2922 Links to: Learn the sport Fencing Take a "stab" at the Olympic sport of swordsmanship! Call the New Brunswick Sport Fencing Association at (306) 555-1212 Fishing There are lots of good rivers and lakes to go fishing around Fredericton. Cotnact the Fredericton Fish and Game Association Frank Wilson, (506) 474-0458 or the the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy, Fish and Wildlife Branch (506)453-2440. Links to: Learn the sport Football Football leagues are hopping late summer into the fall. Contact the Capital Area Minor Football Association Terry McIntyre, Pres., (506) 458-0824 (day) (506) 459-8726 (evening) which is open to all children aged 6 and older who wish to play competitive or non competitive football. Links to: Learn the sport Golf Grab your clubs and head to the 70-odd public or semi-public golf courses around the province. (List and maps of golf courses. Take a class or enquire about one-on-one instruction from the golf pro. Links to: Learn the sport Gymnastics Gymnastics has a high media profile at the Olympics, and has the youngest entry (and retirement) ages. Here some good organizations: Gymnastics New Brunswick at (306) 780-9229 Links to: Learn the sport Hiking Hiking takes you into the world of nature. This city offers near-nature jaunts along Wascana Centre, part of which includes a wildlife sanctuary. There are a number of natural areas close-by as well. You should check out the Walking Club ("Volksmarch") in Oromocto (506)446-6979. Other organized groups to contact include the Outdoor Enthusiasts of Fredericton - Gretchen Gilbert, Pres., (506) 454-1707, Fredericton Foxes Orienteering Club Gary Daneff, (506) 457-2217. Links to: Learn the sport Hockey Skates and a hockey stick is all you need to play hockey. Check with city rinks listing for ice times. There are several leagues:
Horseback Riding New Brunswick is horse country. You can rent a horse or learn to ride at several ranches and stables around Fredericton . There are even some dude ranches for a total ranching experience. Serious riders can contact the New Brunswick Horse Federation at (306) 780-9244, which sponsors a magazine and a number of events. For Harness racing, you can bet on the horses at the Fredericton Raceway on the grounds of the Fredericton Echibition Grounds (FREX) on Smythe Street (506) 458-8819. Ice skating Fredericton offers ice skating year-round, plus winter-time outdoor rinks (city rinks listing). In the summer-time, cool of at the city's indoor rinks. Contact the Fredericton Amateur Speed Skating Club - Faith Laurie, (506) 458-5663 , Fredericton Figure Skating Club - David Embleton, (506) 451-9614, or the Nashwaaksis Skating Club - Diane Fillmore, (506) 472-4521. Links to: Learn the sport Martial Arts Learn to defend yourself at over 20 studios, where they train in both the mental and physical skills in the martial arts. Check with the Fredericton Judo Club - Fred Blaney, Chief Instructor, (506) 454-2080, NBABA (NB Amateur Boxing Association) at (506) 852-3516 or the Fredericton Amateur Boxing Club (506) 357-2683. Links to: Learn the sport Mini-golf Fredericton has a few places to putt around a mini-golf course:. Rock Climbing Rock climbing is so popular that several indoor climbing walls have opened up in the city. But you could also head to the Applachian Mountains. Links to: Learn the sport Rollerskating You can go inline blading on any of the city's bike paths.BR> Links to: Learn the sport Rugby Rugby is about as rough and tough as football. Its probably as much fun to watch as play! Check out the teams and leagues in Fredericton: Loyalist Rugby Club (506) 450-1570, Boys And Girls Rugby (506) 450-1570, Sr. Women's Rugby (506) 452-7280, or Sr. Men's Rugby (506) 450-4035. Links to: Learn the sport Running, Track & Field Run along any of this area's hundreds of miles of bike paths. Fredericton has over 60 kms of multi-purpose trails to explore on the south and north sides of the city. Fredericton's trail system connects with the greater Trans Canada Trail system, and visitors will find a Trans Canada Trail pavilion on The Green, in Downtown Fredericton. The city also features a unique trail bridge, which is the longest bridge in the trail system in New Brunswick! You can join organized groups like the Capital City Road Runners - Mike Richard, (506) 459-757. There are a number organized races, ranging from 1 mile to a triathlon, and several track & field meets each summer. Links to: Learn the sport Soccer Fredericton has several leagues for the world's most popular sport: Contact the Fredericton District Soccer Association Linda Tonks (506) 459-8913 or David Rouse (506) 454-3372. n BR> Links to: Learn the sport Skiing, Cross-Country Close to Fredericton are several cross-country ski venues. When there's snow on the ground, try any of the larger city parks. There are recreational pathways set aside along the Saint John River (part of which forms a section of the Trans-Canada Trail), along the Canada River on the northside, and around Odell Park. Contact the Wostawea X-Country Ski Club, Jack Rabbit-Bill MacKenzie, (506) 472-1296 Links to: Learn the sport Skiing, Downhill There are several ski hills close to Fredericton . Links to: Learn the sport Snowmobiling Close to Fredericton are several snowmobiling trails and venues. Fredericton Snowmobile Club (506) 472-SNOW (7669) or the NB Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Ross Antworth, (506) 325-1260 (O). Links to: Learn the sport Swimming Fredericton ha a number of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, not to mention great rivers and lakes. You might wish to contact the Fredericton Aquanaut Swim Team (FAST) (506) 454-7946, Silver Dolphins Swim Club Earle Lockerby, (506) 455-8149, or Fredericton Synchronized Swim Club (SMA) Nancy Ketch, (506) 455-1015. Links to: Learn the sport Volleyball Fredericton has year-round volleyball action, though ostly indoors in the winter. You can play either indoors or on the beach. Reds Volleyball Club - Steve Lanteigne (506) 458-5031
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