Recreational Programming Page

Did you know you have the power to be your own healer? In this gentle two-hour introduction to Reiki, you will learn how to connect with your higher self and awaken your natural ability to move and balance energy.

Rooted in the ancient Japanese tradition of energy healing, Reiki is a hands-on practice that uses calming, restorative vibrations to release emotional blockages, ease physical tension and soothe the nervous system. With regular practice, Reiki can support the immune system, reduce stress and bring relief to both body and spirit.

You will be guided through the foundational principles of Reiki, learn simple energy techniques and begin exploring your own intuitive gifts. Whether you are new to energy work or feeling the call to reconnect, this workshop offers a welcoming space to begin your healing journey.

Come as you are. Your inner healer is already waiting.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

Dates: September 23, 2025
Times: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Instructor(s): Michelle Krenbrink
Where: Community Conference Centre, Meeting Room 1
Ages: 18+
Cost: $44.00 plus $2.20 GST = $46.20
Min.: 4 / Max.: 12
Registration deadline: September 16, 2025
Supplies: Please bring a notebook and pen
 

Take an hour each week to calm your mind and bring peace to your busy life. These gentle, guided meditations are designed to help you unwind, reconnect and release the stress of everyday living. Each session offers a unique approach to mindfulness, giving you simple tools you can return to throughout your day, even in one or two minute moments of stillness. You’ll learn how to ground your energy, quiet the noise and create space for presence and ease.

No experience is necessary, just a willingness to breathe, soften and show up for yourself. Don’t miss this opportunity to invite more calm, clarity and balance into your life.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.
Dates: 

• September 25
• October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• November 13, 20

Times: 7 to 8 p.m. 
Instructor(s): Michelle Krenbrink
Where: Community Conference Centre Meeting Rooms
Ages: 19 years and older
Cost: $74.00 plus $3.70 GST = $77.70
Min.: 4 / Max.: 12
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Supplies: Blanket or mat to sit on and or pillow if desired, water or tea and notebook or pen. Please dress comfortably.

Curious about yoga but not sure where to start? Chair yoga is a fun and easy way to stretch, build strength and improve balance, all from the comfort of a chair. Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a gentler way to move, this beginner-friendly class is for everyone. Come give it a try. No experience needed.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.
Dates: 

• October 4, 11, 18, 25
• November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• *Note*: The November 22 class will be in the Multi-Purpose Hall in the Recreation Centre building.

Times: 10 to 11 a.m. 
Instructor(s): Kelli Matthews
Where: Community Conference Centre, Meeting Rooms
Ages: 16+
Cost: $69.00 plus $3.45 GST = $72.45
Min.: 4 / Max.: 15
Registration deadline: September 27, 2025
Supplies: Water bottle, yoga mat and blanket.

Ready to kick-start your karate journey? Guided by ninth-degree black belt Rick Leveille and fifth-degree black belt David Blanchet, Sensei Erik Logodi and Sensei Doug Wilde, with some extra help from Rick Leveille, will teach you the basics and beyond.

Karate is a dynamic system of unarmed combat using your hands and feet to deliver and block blows. It is widely practiced as a sport but also focuses on fighting and self-defence. Beyond the moves, traditional karate training builds mental strength, discipline and overall personal growth.

Families are welcome!

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

Dates:

• September 24, 29, 2025
• October 2, 7, 10, 15, 18, 23, 26
• November 3, 8, 16, 19, 24, 27
• December 2, 5, 10

Times: 6 to 7:30 p.m. 
Instructor(s): Erik Logodi, Doug Wilde and Rick Leveille
Where: Multi-Purpose Hall, Elkford Recreation Centre
Ages: 8 years old to adult
Cost: 

• $99 per individual under 15 years of age (GST exempt)
• $103.95 per individual 15 years of age and older ($99 plus $4.95 GST)
• $311.85 per family ($297 plus $14.85 GST). Family is defined as three or more individuals from the same household to a maximum of six and must include at least one adult.
• All members are required to pay a fee of $80 plus GST. This fee is required by the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation as an annual due and is in addition to the District of Elkford’s program registration cost. The fee can be paid by exact cash to the instructor or e-transfer only and must be paid to the instructor within one month of the first class.

Min.: 6 / Max.: 40
Registration deadline: September 17, 2025

 

Kids will jump into the basics of gymnastics while building strength, balance and body awareness. Those aged 11 and up will keep the momentum going with a focus on strength, flexibility, control and fun!

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

Dates: Tuesdays, September 23, 2025 to December 2, 2025 (No class September 30, November 4 or November 11, 2025)
Times:
•    5:30 to 6:00 p.m. – Ages 3 to 4 (Group 1)
•    6:10 to 6:40 p.m. – Ages 4 to 5 (Group 2)
•    5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Ages 5 to 7
•    6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Ages 8 to 10
•    7:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Ages 11 and up
Instructor(s): 
•    Jeff Sutherland (Ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 and up)
•    Tathlina Lovlin (Group 1: Ages 3 to 4, Group 2: Ages 4 to 5) – parents are required to stay and assist if needed
Where: Rocky Mountain Elementary School Gymnasium
Ages: 3 and up
Cost:
•    Ages 3 to 4 (Group 1): $37.00
•    Ages 4 to 5 (Group 2): $37.00
•    Ages 5 to 7: $74.00
•    Ages 8 to 10: $74.00
•    Ages 11 to 14: $74.00
•    Ages 15 and up: $77.70
Min.: 4 / Max.: 10 (Ages 3 to 5)
Min.: 4 / Max.: 12 (Ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 and up)
Registration deadline: September 16, 2025
Supplies: Water bottle
 

Interested in hunting or conservation? The Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program will be right up your alley! 

The CORE course includes general knowledge of conservation, ethics, outdoor survival, animal and bird identification and basic, safe firearms handling. Taught by instructor Bruce White, this course is a first step to getting your hunting licence in British Columbia. Successful completion of this course allows students to apply for and obtain their Fish and Wildlife Identification (FWID) number, a requirement for obtaining your B.C. hunting licence. 

Must be 10 years of age and older (PLEASE NOTE: a parent/guardian is recommended to accompany participants aged 10/11 for the duration of the whole course, including the exam. The exam is written for a reading level of 12 years+, and a parent/guardian may be needed to help participants understand certain words/questions).

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• Dates:
  • Friday, August 22: 5:30 to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 23: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 24: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Meeting Room in the Elkford Community Conference Centre (750 Fording Drive)
• Instructor: Bruce White
• Ages: 10 years+
• Cost (includes manual):
  • Under 15 years: $154 (no tax)
  • 15 years +: $161.70 (includes tax)
  • Not included in the above costs is a $30 exam fee, payable by the participant to BC Wildlife, after successfully completing exam to obtain their FWID#
• Min.: 4 / Max: 10
• Registration deadline: August 15, 2025
• Supplies: Manual will be provided (and is included in the course fee). Please bring paper and pen. There will be a lunch break- please bring lunch, snacks and water bottle. 
  **Please note that cell phone use will not be allowed during the exam; you will be asked to remove it from the table and store it away during this time.  

Interested in hunting or conservation? The Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) program will be right up your alley! 

The CORE course includes general knowledge of conservation, ethics, outdoor survival, animal and bird identification and basic, safe firearms handling. Taught by instructor Bruce White, this course is a first step to getting your hunting licence in British Columbia. Successful completion of this course allows students to apply for and obtain their Fish and Wildlife Identification (FWID) number, a requirement for obtaining your B.C. hunting licence. 

Must be 10 years of age and older (PLEASE NOTE: a parent/guardian is recommended to accompany participants aged 10/11 for the duration of the whole course, including the exam. The exam is written for a reading level of 12 years+, and a parent/guardian may be needed to help participants understand certain words/questions).

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• Dates:
  • Saturday, August 16: 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, August 17: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Monday, August 18: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Meeting Room in the Elkford Community Conference Centre (750 Fording Drive)
• Instructor: Bruce White
• Ages: 10 years+
• Cost (includes manual):
  • Under 15 years: $154 (no tax)
  • 15 years +: $161.70 (includes tax)
  • Not included in the above costs is a $30 exam fee, payable by the participant to BC Wildlife, after successfully completing exam to obtain their FWID#
• Min.: 4 / Max: 10
• Registration deadline: August 9, 2025
• Supplies: Manual will be provided (and is included in the course fee). Please bring paper and pen. There will be a lunch break- please bring lunch, snacks and water bottle. 
  **Please note that cell phone use will not be allowed during the exam; you will be asked to remove it from the table and store it away during this time.  

Play drop-in pickleball for free on the dry surface of the curling rink in the Elkford Recreation Centre (816B Michel Road)! For those who need pickleball paddles and balls, they are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration is required, but you must sign in each time that you use the court (a sign-in sheet is provided at the entrance of the multi-purpose recreation hall). 

Must be 16+ unless supervised by a responsible adult who is 18 years or older. For more information, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca  or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• Dates: Until August 25, 2025
• When: Mondays to Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • *** No pickle ball on Saturdays or Sundays and closed on all statutory holidays ***
• Where: Dry curling rink surface (inside the Recreation Centre at 816B Michel Road)
• Cost: FREE!
• Ages: Ages 16+ (players under the age of 16 are welcome, but must play under the supervision of a responsible adult who is 18 years or older)
• Supplies: You may bring your own pickleball paddles/balls, or you may borrow the ones we have. Equipment is first-come, first-served. Bringing your own water bottle is recommended!

Download a printable PDF of the Summer 2025 Swimming Lesson Schedule

For more information, or to register, contact the Aquatic Centre at 250.865.4012 or pool@elkford.ca.

One pass, three communities! Do you work in another Elk Valley community? Find yourself travelling within the Elk Valley? Wondering what recreational opportunities are available Valley-wide? By purchasing the annual Elk Valley Recreation Access Pass, you will gain access to facilities and programs in Elkford, Sparwood and Fernie!
Facilities that take part in the Access Pass:

• District of Elkford: Elkford Aquatic Centre, Elkford Recreation Centre (Arena)
• City of Fernie: Fernie Aquatic Centre, Fernie Memorial Arena
• District of Sparwood: Henry Volkman Memorial Recreation Centre

Programs included in the Access Pass:

• Public swimming
• Family swimming
• Lane swimming
• Public skating
• Family skating
• Skate & Shoots
• Drop-in Fitness Centre(s)

Passes are valid for one calendar year from date of purchase. Purchase your individual Access Pass for $403.56 or your Family Access Pass for $849.52 at any of the above facilities.
 

Looking to play a game of shinny? Want to sharpen your hockey skills? Interested in private ice rentals? Elkford’s ice is meticulously maintained and affordable. 

Did you know that the Elkford arena is available to rent on statutory holidays (except for Christmas Day)? It's true! Call 250.865.4010 to book your private ice time.

For a full listing of fees and charges related to the Arena, view the Fees and Charges Bylaw.