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 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. Links to: Learn the sport Basketball Basketball is a year-round sport. Try Saskatchewan Basketball Association (306) 780-9264 Links to: Learn the sport Bicycling Ride on the region's many bike paths. There are biking areas set aside along the Wascana Creek and around Wascana Lake. Links to: Learn the sport Bowling Bowling with family or friends is fun at the dozen bowling lanes around town. Enquire to join league play! Links to: Learn the sport 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 Links to: Learn the sport 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. Links to: Learn the sport 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 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. Yo can also contact the Saskatchewan Golf Association at (306) 975-0850. 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 Saskatchewan 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. 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: Saskatchewan Hockey Association at (306)789-5101 and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League at 789-7702. Links to: Learn the sport 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 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 Saskatchewan Judo at (306) 975-0831 and Saskatchewan Karate at 555-1212. And the Global Tae Kwon Do Federation at 775-1805. Links to: Learn the sport 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. Links to: Learn the sport 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. 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 Regina : Contact the Saskatchewan Rugby Union at (306) 780-9409 Links to: Learn the sport 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 . Links to: Learn the sport 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. Links to: Learn the sport 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. Links to: Learn the sport 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 . Links to: Learn the sport 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.
Copyright 1999-2009 FoundLocally.com Media Inc (403) 245-2194 Contact FoundLocally |





