COQUITLAM, B.C., Nov. 17, 2022 – Coquitlam residents can soon plan their winter 2023 activities, with general recreation and fitness program registration starting on Nov. 23 at 8:30 a.m. Registration for winter swimming and skating programs opened on Nov. 9.
Registration Dates
- General recreation and fitness programs running January to March 2023:
- Monday, Nov. 21 – View programs online or in the digital Program Guide at 8:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 23 – Online, phone-in and in-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Online registration is available 24/7 at www.coquitlam.ca/registration. Phone-in registration is available at 604-927-4386, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except for statutory holidays) and weekends 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Types of Registered Programs Available
With programs for all ages and abilities, Coquitlam has a variety of general recreation and fitness opportunities available, including:
- Adult crafts and hobbies, dance and language classes, and talks and workshops
- Beginner-friendly, low-impact fitness classes for ages 13+
- Fun adult-participation programs for early years children
- Pro-D day and spring break camps for children and youth
- Arts and crafts, dance and sport programs for children
- Sports, music, fitness and leadership development programs for youth
- Birthday parties at Maillardville and Poirier Community Centres
- Special events at Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilion
Financial Assistance Available for Recreation
It is now easier than ever to access financial support for Coquitlam’s recreation services. The City has relaunched a more user-friendly Financial Assistance for Recreation program—formerly known as Get Connected, Get Active—with easier sign-up and income verification, plus more flexibility than ever. Each year, qualifying Coquitlam residents will receive 50 free drop-in visits plus a $225 credit they can use for an expanded range of admissions, passes, programs, lessons, exam fees, supplies, equipment rentals and more. For details or to register online, visit www.coquitlam.ca/financialassistancerec.
Stay Informed on Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture
To stay up to date about Coquitlam Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities news and updates:
- Subscribe to the PRC E-news Newsletter at www.coquitlam.ca/enews to receive bi-weekly parks, recreation and culture updates;
- Check out the weekly City Page on page 6 of the Tri-City News or at www.coquitlam.ca/connect;
- Follow @cityofcoquitlam on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube; and
- Download the free CoquitlamConnect app from the App Store or Google Play, or through the links at www.coquitlam.ca/coquitlamconnect.
Media contact:
Debbie Clavelle
Community Recreation Manager
604-927-4386
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca