Recreation Programs

New in 2024

Scheduled to be played in May and June at the North Kawartha Community Centre.

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our Spring and Summer Youth Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-2438

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Schedule
Youth Basketball is played on Monday evenings from May 6th to June 17th, 2024 

U11
Ages 8 to 10 
6:00 to 7:00 pm

U14
Ages 11 to 13
7:00 to 8:00 pm

U18
Ages 14 to 17
8:00 - 9:00pm

Fees
The cost to play is $30 for each player.

Equipment
All players must wear running shoes. 

Ball Hockey is played in May and June, every year at the North Kawartha Community Centre.

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our 2024 Spring and Summer Youth Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Schedule
Youth Ball Hockey is played on Wednesday evenings May 8th to June 19th, 2024. 

U8
Age 7 and under
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm

U12
Ages 8 to 11
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

U15
Ages 12 to 14
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

U18
Ages 15 to 17
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Fees
The cost to play is $30 for each player. 

Equipment
All Players must wear a hockey helmet with cage, running shoes, hockey gloves, and have a hockey stick.

2024/25 Season
The North Kawartha Figure Skating Club prides itself on providing programs for the entire community. Come and learn to skate with us, where our skaters love the action, music, and fun. Then in March they get to display the results of all their hard work and dedication in a spectacular ice show. With many skill levels, we are able to assess your child's skating abilities and place them in the appropriate group. 

Figure skating lessons at the NKCC begin Tuesday, September 10, 2024 and end with the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club Annual Show on Saturday, March 29, 2025.  

Join the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club's Facebook page.  

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate coaches work with young skaters to develop balance and the basics of skating. Skaters work on forward and backwards skating.

With very young skaters one parent may assist with the child on ice, but the parent is required to wear skates and a mask, and a helmet is highly recommended.

Intermediate
Intermediate coaches work with skaters who have graduated our Learn to Skate program. Skaters start working on basic spins and jumps.

Senior
Senior coaches work with skaters who have graduated our Intermediate program. Skaters continue working on higher level jumps and spins.

Lesson Times and Fees

Intermediate Stages 5 & 6 - Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm - $350

Senior Advance Levels 1 & 2 - Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 pm to 5:50 pm - $350

Registration for the 2024/2025 Season

Registration Forms will also be available at the NKCC and must be completed and signed prior to the first class. So please arrive early to go over the details. You are also invited to attend our in-person "General Registration And Meet The Coach Night" on Monday, September 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

We offer an Adult Hockey League that plays at the NKCC from September to March, Thursday evenings 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. If you are interested in playing or putting a team in the League, please contact us at 705-656-4445.

Click here to view the schedule and statistics for the 2023/24 season.

AMHA games and practices take place at the NKCC from October to March. See Apsley Minor Hockey, or contact Apsley Minor Hockey for more details.

Are you ready for some fast-paced and fun hockey action? Join us for the 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament at the North Kawartha Community Centre during the March Break! This is a great opportunity to show off your skills, make new friends, and enjoy the game you love. 

This tournament is not your typical full-ice game. It is a skills-based, small area, half-ice tournament, where you will face more challenges, more puck touches, and more creativity. You will have to use your speed, agility, and teamwork to outsmart and outplay your opponents in a fast and fun environment. This is a great way to develop your hockey sense, decision making, and confidence on the ice. 

Schedule
The tournament is open to players ages 9-13 of all skill levels, and will run from March 11th to March 14th, 2024, with games scheduled between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm each day.

Fees
The registration fee is $60 (plus HST) per player, which includes a tournament jersey. Lunch will also be provided on Thursday, March 14th in the banquet hall, following the final games. Don't miss this chance to have some fun on the ice and compete for glory! Hurry, spots are limited and filling up fast

Registration
Please register in advance by downloading the March Break 3-on-3 Hockey Tournament Registration Form here, and dropping it off at the NKCC, or by scanning and emailing the form to us. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration forms will be dated as they are received. Payment can be made after Friday, March 8th at the NKCC by cash, debit, or cheque made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha

For additional information contact 705-656-2438.

Join the NK Hockey Skills Development Program at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre). These sessions offer a unique opportunity for players to enhance their skills, focusing on key aspects such as skating, passing, shooting, stickhandling, and strategic gameplay.

Led by experienced coach Shawn Tucker, participants can expect individual and team tactic-focused instruction, leading to higher on-ice performance. Whether you're a novice seeking fundamental improvement or an advanced player aiming for refinement, these skates provide a supportive environment for all skill levels.

Don't miss this chance to sharpen your hockey prowess in the vibrant hockey community of North Kawartha!

Schedule
First class: November 28
Last class: January 25

Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:00 am - 7 to 10 Years of age (Birth years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Thursdays 7:00 to 8:00 am - 11 to 13 Years of age (Birth years 2010, 2011, 2012) 

Notes 
Full equipment is required for all participants.
Group sizes will be limited to 16 skaters per session.

Fees
One weekly session per age group for eight weeks (excluding Christmas Break) $80.00 + HST

Registration
Please register in advance by downloading the NK Hockey Skills Development Registration Form here, and dropping it off at the NKCC, or by scanning and emailing the form to us. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration forms will be dated as they are received.

When you Register (or drop off the form) at the NKCC payment can be made by cash, debit, or cheque made payable to: Township of North Kawartha

For additional information contact 705-656-2438.

The Township of North Kawartha is pleased to be home to the North Kawartha Knights Junior C hockey franchise. The Knights' home games are played predominately on Saturday nights at the North Kawartha Community Centre.

Click here for the Knights' 2024/25 schedule, or visit the North Kawartha Knights' website to follow the Knights' games (both home and away) online, in real-time. Also get complete team and player stats, game recaps, complete schedules, sponsorship opportunities, and more! The Knights can also be reached on X, and on Facebook.

And as of October, 2023 you can watch the Knights games on-line in real-time or on-demand. Just go to http://pjhltv.ca and signup for an account. Subscriptions are free, for a limited time! 

The inaugural season for the Knights began in September 2014. By clicking the active links in this section, you can view the press conference, reports and interviews from September 16, 2014. And you might want  to check out the Knights 2020 playoff video, or the Knights 2022 Alumni video tribute. 

Go Knights Go!!"

Join the Buckhorn Oldtimers for some friendly competition (but it’s mainly just healthy exercise). This group is mostly 60+, playing pick-up/scrimmage hockey, and the goal is to have no more than 10 skaters aside. That means lots of ice time during our hour and a half time slot.

Want to get a feel for the pace? Come on out and give it a try. No pressure, just fun! At the NKCC from September to March, Tuesday and Friday mornings 9:30 am to 11:00 am. If you are interested, please contact 705-772-2132, or email buckhornsports@gmail.com.

Oldtimers Pick-up Hockey is played on Tuesday nights from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The cost is $10.00 per player, and full equipment is required. 

Youth Lacrosse is played in May and June, every year at the North Kawartha Community Centre.

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our 2024 Spring and Summer Youth Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Schedule
Youth Lacrosse is played on Tuesday evenings May 7th to June 17th, 2024. 

U9
Age 8 and under 
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

U15
Ages 9 to 14
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Fees
The cost to play is $30 for each player.

Equipment
All Players must wear a hockey/lacrosse helmet with cage, shorts, jock/jill, shoulder pads, elbow pads, running shoes and hockey/lacrosse gloves. Lacrosse sticks are available at the NKCC for League use. 

The double tennis courts at the Wilson Park Community Centre (66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0) will be active again this season! The courts are open from approximately the middle of May to the end of October. The courts can accommodate pickleball as well as traditional tennis. The pickleball lines are yellow, in order to differentiate them from the white tennis lines. 

New For 2024!
The courts will be free to use, with the exception of the reserved Club court times listed below. This means there are no longer court memberships (the courts are free). If you purchase a membership, it is a Club membership, so that you can play with other club members, during the reserved court times.

Please note: Outside of the reserved times the courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, please be courteous to others.

Club Reserved Court Times:
Tuesdays - The Wilson Park Pickleball Club
Wednesday Mornings - The Wilson Park Ladies’ Tennis Club
Wednesday Afternoons - The Wilson Park Men’s Tennis Club
Thursdays - Wilson Park Pickleball Club 

Benefits to joining a Club include like-minded people to play with, scheduled games, and reserved court time.

Club Membership Fees:
1. Seasonal Club membership: $50.00
2. Seasonal Club membership after August 16, 2024: $25.00 

Memberships may only be purchased at:
The North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC)
340 McFadden Road K0L 1A0
705-656-4445 ext. 251 or 252.

At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheques made out to: The Township of North Kawartha 

Wilson Park Pickleball Club
To enroll in the Wilson Park Pickleball Club, please contact Kim at 416-694-4764 wilsonparkpickleball@gmail.com
The Pickleball Club has the courts reserved on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Club arranges its own games and times. 

Wilson Park Ladies’ Tennis Club
To enroll in The Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club, you must contact Diane at 705-313-0550 drothnie2023@gmail.com
The Club has a reserved court time on Wednesday mornings. The Club arranges its own games and times.  

Wilson Park Men’s Tennis Club
To enroll in The Wilson Park Men’s Tennis Club, please contact Jim at wilsonparkmenstennis@gmail.com
The Club has a reserved court time on Wednesday afternoons. The Club arranges its own games and times.

Indoor Pickleball

Drop-in Indoor Adult Pickleball, for ages 18 and up, is played at the NKCC from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm every Monday, and on the first and third Thursdays of the month. For more information regarding this program, please contact Denise at 705-656-9535.

In addition, Indoor Pickleball is played at the NKCC on Wednesday afternoons as part of the ABC Seniors Group. You must be an ABC Seniors Group member in order to play. For more information about the ABC Seniors Group, see our Community Groups page.

Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: fun. It was designed to be easy to learn and play, whether you’re five, eighty-five, or somewhere in-between. It is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special pickleball paddles, made of wood or high-tech aerospace materials. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The wiffle ball and smaller court size allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle. 

Ping pong is played at the NKCC on Tuesdays 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm from September through July.

The cost to play is $1 per player, and players must have indoor running shoes.

For additional information regarding Ping Pong, please contact daphne.ingram650@gmail.com.

View Public Skating times on the Events Calendar, or download the Public Skating Schedule Poster.   

Helmets are strongly recommended for any type of Public Skating and in some cases are mandatory.

In addition, the dates and times for Public Skating are subject to change, and we often will have Public Skating on recognized Holidays or School PA days, so please check in advance for updated information. Holiday Schedule posters can be viewed here when available. 

Monday
7:00 am to 8:30 am - Figure Skating Ticket Ice ($3/person)
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Tuesday
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family).

Wednesday
7:00 am to 8:30 am - Figure Skating Ticket Ice ($3/person)
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)
3:30 pm to 5:30 pm - Children/Youth Loonie Skate** ($1/skater)

**During Children/Youth Loonie Skate adult supervision is required. Half the ice surface is for public skating, half is for playing shinny. Full equipment for shinny is strongly recommended, however at a minimum, hockey gloves, elbow pads, and a helmet with face protection are required. There is no contact, and the puck shall not be raised.

Thursday
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Friday
7:00 am to 8:30 am - Figure Skating Ticket Ice ($3/person)
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Saturday
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Sunday
10:00 am to 11:00 am - Pick-Up Hockey ($10/player) *Full equipment required.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Youth Soccer is played in May and June every year at at Lion's Park.

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our 2024 Spring and Summer Youth Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Schedule
Soccer is played on Thursday evenings May 9th to June 20th, 2024.

U7
Ages 3 to 6
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

U11
Ages 7 to 10
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

U15
Ages 11 to 14
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

U18
Ages 15 to 17
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Fees
The cost to play is $30 for each player. 

Equipment
Running shoes, shin pads recommended.

Registration
You can register in advance by downloading the 2024 Spring and Summer Youth Sports Registration Form and dropping it off at the NKCC, or by scanning and emailing the form to us. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration forms will be dated as they are received.

To sign up for most programs, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where, not only are the Registration Forms available, but we can answer your questions, and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

Swimming instruction for youths aged 3 to 18, as part of the Lifesaving Society's accredited programs, will be offered again this year at Chandos Beach, Quarry Bay Beach and on Jack Lake, at Anchorage Marina (1031 Jack Lake Road).

Swim Lessons are 30 minutes in length. Lifesaving Society Bronze Program lessons are 45 to 60 minutes in length.

Please note: The times listed below are approximate, and subject to change, dependent upon enrollment. All sessions run every weekday, Monday through Friday, inclusive. Exceptions are the first Monday of each session (last-minute enrollment day), holidays (Civic Holiday) and for weather-related issues such as thunderstorms when lightning is present.

The Peterborough Public Health website has lots of valuable information pertaining to swimming and public beaches, including current test results.