Courtenay Rec pages CV Rec Guide Winter 2026

Comox Valley Road Runners 5K Clinic (12 years & over) This 10-week course is aimed at three levels of aspiring run ner: 1) Walkers who want to build strength, endurance and speed - turning to a run 2) Walk/ Run - slowly & safely build to a full run and 3) Run/Walk - start with half run half walk. You will be fully running at 5 weeks then build endurance & speed. The 10th week will be a 5K Fun Run designed to give you a race ex perience along with allowing you to celebrate your new skills and accomplishments. This program has been carefully structured by a running coach. Experienced CVRR club members are there to mentor and guide you through your training. Throughout the program local sport profession als will give short guest lectures on important subjects relating to the sport of running. Youth between 12 - 15 years must be accompanied by a registered adult participant who will train in the same pace group. T-shirts, unique to 2026, can be ordered in person during the first 2 weeks of the program. A $10 fee will be collected at that time. For more info contact 5kclinic.ca or

Sports

Badminton Drop-in and get some exercise at our recreational badminton. Meet new players and improve your game in this fast-paced group sport! #17640 Wednesdays & Fridays January 7 - April 1 1:15-3:15 p.m. Vern Nichols Gym $4/drop-in Soccer Join our Monday night kick around for a fun, casual soccer experience! Enjoy playing the sport you love with no commit ment required. All skill levels are welcome—come and play! No class February 16. #17645 Mondays January 5 - March 30 7-8:45 p.m. Lewis MP Hall $4/drop-in Basketball Looking for some facilitated gym time to drop-in and play a pick up game of basketball or shoot around with your friends without any commitment? Join us and enjoy the flexibility of drop-in. #17641 Tuesdays January 6 - March 31 7-8:45 p.m. Vern Nichols Gym $4/drop-in

Pickleball Join our drop-in Pickleball pro gram for all skill levels! Enjoy fun, social play while improv ing your game in a welcoming environment. Just bring your paddle and enthusiasm for this fast-growing, easy-to-learn sport!. No class February 15. #17642 Sundays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. January 11 - March 29 Thursdays, 1:15-3:15 p.m. January 8 - April 2 Tuesdays, 1:15-3:15 p.m. January 6 - March 31 Native Sons Grand Hall $4/drop-in Catch Pickleball Fever Elevate your mood and heart rate! Do you want to try Pick leball? This beginner course covers the rules, basic shots like dinking, serving, attacking, and defending. You’ll be rallying and playing real games within the first hour! No class February 15 & 22. #17643 Sundays January 11 - March 29 9-10:30 a.m. Native Sons Grand Hall $45/day

Courtenay Adult

visit www.cvrr.ca #17638 Saturdays

January 17 - March 21 9-11:30 a.m. Native Sons Lodge & Dining Room $60/10 Adult (16+ yrs) $40/10 Youth (12-15 yrs)

Sign up for a Pickleball class and be ready to show your skills at the drop in program. Register for ‘Catch Pickleball Fever’ today and try drop in Pickleball throughout the week.

Courtenay Recreation | 250-338-5371 | 250-338-1000 | courtenay.ca/rec

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