Sports: Sports Teams & Leagues
Here is a quick summary of how to get involved with sports by yourself or with a group. Find out how to join a team or league, and make new friends!
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.
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Baseball/Softball
This summer, you can watch or play in a baseball game, in one of several leagues. Contact Saskatchewan Baseball at (306) 737-3031 or Softball Saskatchewan at (306) 780-9235.
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Basketball
Basketball is a year-round sport. Try Saskatchewan Basketball Association (306) 780-9264
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Bicycling
Ride on the region's many bike paths.
There are biking areas set aside along the Wascana Creek and around Wascana Lake.
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Bowling
Bowling with family or friends is fun at the dozen bowling lanes around town. Enquire to join league play!
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Curling
Regina's indoor curling arenas offer this Olympic sport year-round. There are 14 curling rinks and clubs in the Lower Mainland. Contact Saskatchewan Curling Association at 306-374-7082
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Diving
There are a number of world class diving facilities in the Regina area, which is home to the Mount Royal Diving Club (306-543-0092). Call Saskatchewan Diving/Plongeon at 780-9405 and Swim Saskatchewan at (306) 780-9291.
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Fencing
Take a "stab" at the Olympic sport of swordsmanship! Call the Saskatchewan Sport Fencing Association at (306) 555-1212
Fishing
There are lots of good rivers and lakes to go fishing around Regina. Of course, there is very good fishing in the Canadian Shield in the northern part of the province.
Football
Football leagues are hopping late summer into the fall. Contact the Football Saskatchewan at (306) 780-9239
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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. Yo can also contact the Saskatchewan Golf Association at (306) 975-0850.
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Gymnastics
Gymnastics has a high media profile at the Olympics, and has the youngest entry (and retirement) ages. Here some good organizations: Gymnastics Saskatchewan at (306) 780-9229
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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.
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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: Saskatchewan Hockey Association at (306)789-5101 and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League at 789-7702.
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Horseback Riding
Saskatchewan is horse country. you can rent a horse or learn to ride at several ranches and stables around Regina . There are even some dude ranches for a total ranching experience. Serious riders can contact the Saskatchewan Horse Federation at (306) 780-9244, which sponsors a magazine and a number of events.
Ice skating
Regina 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 Saskatchewan Figure Skating Association at (306) 975-0838, or the Saskatchewan Speedskating Association at (306) 780-9400
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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 Saskatchewan Judo at (306) 975-0831 and Saskatchewan Karate at 555-1212. And the Global Tae Kwon Do Federation at 775-1805.
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Mini-golf
Regina 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 mountains or the Cypress Hills.
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Rollerskating
You can go inline blading on any of the city's bike paths. The flattest stretches are anywhere along the Wascana Creek, and around Wascana Lake.
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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 Regina : Contact the Saskatchewan Rugby Union at (306) 780-9409
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Running, Track & Field
Run along any of this area's hundreds of miles of bike paths. Scenic runs are around Wascana lake, and along Wascana Creek. There are a number organized races, ranging from 1 mile to a triathlon, and several track & field meets each summer. Contact Saskatchewan Athletics at (306) 664-6744 .
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Soccer
Regina has several leagues for the world's most popular sport: Contact the Saskatchewan Soccer Association at (306) 780-9225. You can
also contact Regina East Zone Youth Soccer at (306) 525-6407.
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Skiing, Cross-Country
Close to Regina are several cross-country ski venues. When there's snow on the ground, try any of the larger city parks. Contact the Saskatchewan Ski Association at (306) 780-9236.
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Skiing, Downhill
Contact the Saskatchewan Ski Association at (306) 780-9236 and Alpine Saskatchewan at 306-781-2517. There are several ski hills close to Regina .
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Volleyball
Regina has year-round volleyball action, though ostly indoors in the winter. You can play either indoors or on the beach. Contact the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association at (306) 780-9250.
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