Preschool Sport and Recreation Guide
Lethbridge offers events, classes, and activities for little ones to play, learn and grow. Programs designed for young children focus on developing basic movement skills, coordination, and joy of physical activity in a fun, safe, supportive environment. This resource will help you find sports in the community that match your child’s interest, schedule, and comfort level, allowing them to explore new opportunities.
Roving Gyms
Lethbridge Sport Council
Roving Gyms
- Sport
- Fundamental Movement Skills
- Organization(s)
- Lethbridge Sport Council
- Description
Roving Gyms feature free, inclusive play spaces for children ages 0 - 5. Through games, fundamental movement skills, and sport-specific skills, children gain practice in confidence, creating autonomy and competence in the gym.
- Time of Year
- Indoor gyms October-March, Outdoor gyms June-July
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- Once or twice per week
Tennis Kids Camp
Lethbridge Tennis Club
Tennis Kids Camp
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
Starting at age 5, the week-long summer tennis camp is a chance for children to learn beginner tennis skills. Age appropriate equipment is provided to ensure success in skill development.
- Time of Year
- July - August
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- Weekly, Monday - Friday morning camps
Junior Golf
Evergreen Golf Centre
Junior Golf
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
- Ages 6+ can join pop up junior golf camps that focus on fundamentals while integrating engaging games with their Trackman Range software. Younger children can try Sportball golf starting at 16 months old. Here, toddlers can use a larger ball with plastic clubs to begin learning and practicing the movements of golf.
- Time of Year
- Events year round (indoor and outdoor)
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- 3 hour day camp
Learn to Speed Skate Active Start
Lethbridge Speed Skating Association
Learn to Speed Skate Active Start
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
This program offers preschoolers exposure to ice sports, with occasional free special events that offer a chance for 3 - 6 year olds to try speedskating. Coaches with the Learn to Speed Skate program help create an positive first experience with skating, making it safe, fun, and exciting!
- Time of Year
- October - December and January - March
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- 1- 2 days a week
Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Acro, and Contemporary
Dance
Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Acro, and Contemporary
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
- From sessional parent & tot classes to preschool dance recitals; children 18 months to 6 years old can join dance. This sport promotes rhythm, creativity and joy in an encouraging atmosphere.
- Time of Year
- September to June
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- 1+ sessions/week
Kids Martial Arts
Champion Taekwon-Do
Kids Martial Arts
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
Kids martial arts offers a setting of discipline, focus, and confidence for ages 4 - 7. This sport can help with school and life, with listening, focus, and respect.
- Time of Year
- Year round
- Skill Levels
- Beginner
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- 2 week sessions
Preschool Swim Lessons
YMCA, Recreation Excellence
Preschool Swim Lessons
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
- With the help of a certified swim instructor, preschoolers immerse themselves in games and activities to create comfortability in the water and learn basic swimming skills. Sessions regularly run once a week for 8 - 10 weeks.
- Time of Year
- Sessional intake year round
- Skill Levels
- Beginner
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- One 30 minute session/week
Timbit Soccer
Lethbridge Soccer Association
Timbit Soccer
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
- This program offers young ones a chance to learn basic skills during their introduction to soccer. Mini scrimmages and drills will take place to foster the enjoyment of the game!
- Time of Year
- 10 week sessions year round
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- 1 evening/week
T-Ball
Lethbridge Little League
T-Ball
- Sport
- Baseball T-Ball
- Organization(s)
- Description
T-Ball offers a place for children 4-5 years old to play in a developmental league. Fundamentals and sportsmanship are the main components practiced, creating fun in an outdoor setting.
- Time of Year
- April - June
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- 2 evenings/week
Parent & Tot, Preschool and Kindergym
West Wind Gymnastics
Parent & Tot, Preschool and Kindergym
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
WWG offers an age-based progression system, starting from Parent & Tot classes from ages 2-3, moving to Preschool at age 4, Kindergym at age 5
- Time of Year
- Year Round
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- 4 sessions/month
CanSkate
Lethbridge Skating Club
CanSkate
- Sport
- Organization(s)
- Description
With the choice of joining your little one on the ice in Parent and Tot, or letting them skate on their own with a coach in CanSkate, these skills help children aged 3-5 years feel comfortable on the ice in a fun, positive, and safe setting.
- Time of Year
- Fall, Winter, Spring
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- Once a week
Sportball Multi-Sport
Sportball Lethbridge
Sportball Multi-Sport
- Sport
- Sportball
- Organization(s)
- Description
Sportball offers a variety of activities through organized sessions, coached by leaders who foster growth and exploration of multiple sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, and more!
- Time of Year
- Year Round
- Skill Levels
- All Levels
- Coaching Available
- Yes
- Time Commitment
- Once a week
Small Kids, Big Benefits: Why Preschool Activity Matters
- Build Fundamental Movement Skills - Running, kicking, jumping, and throwing are some of the many fundamental movement skills that are actively taught and practiced in sports, setting your child up with a foundation of physical activity success. (Learn more about FMS here)
- Boost Confidence and Independence - Not only is sport and active recreation good for physical health, but also mental well-being. Trying new activities helps preschoolers build self confidence, competence and autonomy, where they can feel proud of what they can do on their own.
- Support Physical Literacy - Active development through early sport experiences provide crucial skills for children to stay active for life.
- Encourage Social Development - Joining structured activities or little league sports allows children to positively interact with peers to promote important social skills such as sharing, teamwork and communication.
- Promote Healthy Habits Early - Participating in sport from a young age instills a healthy habit, creating a positive outlook on physical activity and setting the stage for a healthy lifestyle.
- Learn Through Play - Sport provides a play based environment that promotes fun, engagement, and creativity where children can explore movement, solve problems and learn new skills without pressure.
- Improve Coordination and Balance - Different sports support movement in multiple ways, helping children further develop coordination and improve balance.
- Foster Lifelong Participation - Joining sport from a young age helps reduce pressure and fosters comfortability in sport which encourages children to continuously partake in physical activity as they age.
- Strengthen Family Connections - Interpersonal connections and family growth is a key part of sport at a young age. Whether you are joining in a parent and tot class or encouraging your preschooler from the sidelines, a strong bond is fostered.
We hope you find a program or activity that fits your family's schedule and your child's interests! Let us know if you have any questions or need assistance ([email protected])