The Simon Fraser University Athletics programs’ success speaks for itself. As a six (6) time winner of the U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup for the top N.A.I.A. athletics program, SFU has placed many former and current student-athletes on Canadian National and Olympic teams. SFU is the only Canadian university represented in the U.S. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). This allows for SFU to compete against US colleges and universities and is a huge drawing card for student-athlete recruitment.

The SFU Clan Men’s Soccer program is regarded as one of the finest soccer programs in Canada and traditionally ranks highly amongst other universities in the NAIA. SFU has 19 appearances in the NAIA U.S. National Championships, with 3 national championships titles and 11 final four results including a record setting 2007 season (17 wins, 2 losses, 1 tie). Success has become a tradition for the SFU Soccer program, and it’s coaches and players are coming to Kelowna to share their success, knowledge and coaching skills with the youth players of the Central Okanagan, this Spring Break!

The SFU High Performance & Recreational Spring Break Soccer Camps are being held March 17-21 at the Capital News Centre Indoor Soccer Fields, for youth age 5 – 16. These camps will be indoor so weather is not a factor. Morning camps are for ages 5-11 and will focus on skill development and fun. Afternoon “High Performance” camp is for ages 12-16 and will give participants a taste of what it’s like to experience university level coaching and training camp drills and games. This camp will finish with a prospects game on the last day for coaches to evaluate players during game situations. This is a great opportunity for future university soccer players to be seen and evaluated directly by the SFU coaching staff. This camp also doubles as a recruitment opportunity for the Men’s Soccer program to become familiar with local and potentially future SFU Clan Soccer players! Space is limited in these camps so register today.

For more information and to register for this or any other of the many camps, tournaments leagues and programs, contact Sport & Rec. at 469-8800 (Parkinson Rec. Centre) or online at,

Sports and Recreation

With today’s busy schedules and increasing demands on your time, it is often difficult to dedicate a regular schedule to your health and well being through sport and recreation. A consistent league night or program time isn’t always an option. The City of Kelowna – Sport and Recreation addresses this issue with a number of ongoing drop-in sports programs for adults at various locations and facilities around Kelowna.

Indoor Soccer - with the popularity of Soccer on the rise, a number of Drop-In Indoor Soccer programs exist for the soccer enthusiast. The Capital News Centre is a top-class facility located on Gordon Dr. in the Mission (at Lequime Rd.) and is home to two field turf indoor soccer fields. Weekly Co-ed Drop-In Indoor Soccer sessions are held Mondays & Thursdays from 12 Noon – 1:15pm. Evening sessions are Tuesdays from 5:45 – 6:45pm, and for the Over 35 age group, Tuesdays from 6:45 – 7:45pm. Drop-in fees for all of these programs is $5.00 and space is limited.

Hockey – looking for that occasional game of “Shinny” or just learning the sport and looking for that beginner level fun game? Sport & Rec. offers 6 different Co-ed Drop-In Hockey times each week for all different ages and ability levels at Rutland & Memorial Arenas. These Drop-In sessions are “no slapshot” and “no contact” for everyone’s safety. Mondays from 11:30am – 1:00pm is for the Over 50’s. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 11:30am – 1:00pm is Open to all adult players. Wednesday nights from 9:00 – 10:15pm is the new “Ladies Only” Drop-In Hockey. Thursday nights from 9:00 – 10:15pm is for the Over 35 age group. Drop-in fees for the lunch hour sessions is $6, and it's $10 for the prime-time evening sessions.

Open Gym – Parkinson Rec. Centre offers a number of Open Gym times throughout the week for Basketball and other sports. Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 1:30pm are consistent open gym times weekly. For other times and fees, contact the Parkinson Rec. Centre at 469-8800

For those of you who would like to play every week at these times, registration is also available. By registering for each program, you reserve your spot each week and pay a reduced fee. Registration is available throughout the season and fees will also be prorated to reflect the number of sessions remaining. Age limits are in effect for some programs, so contact Sport & Recreation at 469-8800 or www.sportandreckelowna.ca for information on these and the hundreds of other programs being offered each season.

The City of Kelowna – Sport & Recreation is a large division of the city that encompasses many different programs, locations, events and user groups. The scope of Sport & Recreation is often underestimated so here are a few “Did you knows…” to help you become more familiar with your Sport & Recreation Services:

Did you know….

• Sport & Recreation is offering 734 direct programs this summer for the citizens and visitors of Kelowna. There are also many special events and drop-in activities in addition to this.
  
• Sport & Recreation is widely regarded as a leader in the province with original programming, facility development, athlete support and innovative sport and event development.
  
• Sport & Recreation has three office locations for recreation information and registration – Parkinson Rec. Centre, Sport Kelowna (at Rutland Arena) and the Kickstart Office (at Capri Centre Mall)
  Sport & Recreation offers programs, leagues and events at over 50 locations throughout the Kelowna during the year.
  
• Sport & Recreation partners with a number of local businesses and associations to offer a wider variety of recreation options with specialized instruction.
  
• Sport & Recreation has three ways to register for programs (in person, by phone, and online) and two websites for recreation information (www.sportandreckelowna.ca and www.sportkelowna.com )
  
• Sport & Recreation Co-ed Slo-Pitch League is the largest league in British Columbia with 148 teams and over 2100 players.
  
• The Sport & Recreation Seasonal Activity Guide is published four times per year and is a huge source of general community information as well as a catalog of recreation options and source of local sport association contacts.
  
• Interested in teaching a program or have an idea for a program? Contact Sport & Recreation and talk it over with us!
  
• Thinking of a career in Sports & Recreation? Job postings are listed at www.kelowna.ca for all departments of the City and updated weekly.

For more information on what Sport & Recreation has for you this summer and the upcoming Fall season, contact Parkinson Rec. Centre at 469-8800 or online.

Summer is almost here and it’s time to plan that Summer Recreation schedule for you and your family! Sports Camps for the kids? Evening Sports Leagues for yourself? Want to finally straighten out that Golf slice? Always thought you might like to try Windsurfing or Sailing but haven’t done it yet? How about a little Wake boarding this summer?

The Sports Development area of the City of Kelowna – Sport & Recreation Dept. is offering all of these programs and leagues as well as lots of other fun stuff this summer! Why not get your team together and be a part of one of Canada’s largest Co-ed Slo-Pitch Leagues? Leagues are available every weeknight and Sunday afternoons throughout the summer for all levels of play. Beach Volleyball is another popular sport with lots of leagues running Monday through Thursdays all summer! Sign up for either of these sports even if you are not yet on a team through our Singles Player registration options.

The Sport & Recreation Dept has also partnered with local businesses and associations to bring you Group Golf Lessons & Camps (at the Golf Centre), Wake board / Waterski Camps for Kids (with MWS Watersport Adventures), and Sailing, Windsurfing, and Catamaran Lessons (with the Central Okanagan Sailing Association). These partnerships allow Sport & Rec. to provide top quality programs with some of the highest qualified instructors in the business!

These and many other programs, leagues, tournaments and events are available through the City of Kelowna – Sport & Recreation Dept. this summer and registration begins Saturday, June 2. Leagues and Camps begin the first week in July

For more information and to register for any of these leagues, contact Sport & Rec. at 469-8800 (Parkinson Rec. Centre) or online