The sixth annual RBC Sports Day in Canada, presented by ParticipACTION, RBC and True Sport, will be held Thursday, Nov 19 at venues around the city.
This national celebration of sport, from grassroots to high-performance levels, is an opportunity everyone to celebrate the power of sport and build community.
Salmon Arm Recreation is partnering with several community groups to host an RBC free Try-It Sports Day between 3-5 p.m.
In the SASCU Recreation Centre gym there will be a variety of stations with coaches from: Salmon Arm Tennis Club, Salmon Arm Minor Baseball, Shuswap Youth Soccer and Shuswap Minor Lacrosse. There will also be stations to test speed, balance and basketball shots.
Also in the Recreation Centre, the Selkirk’s Swim Club will be hosting a free try-it session in the pool from 4-5 p.m.
Kids six years and over can give competitive swim training a try with trained coaches.
Participants need a bathing suit, goggles and must be able to swim 10 metres on their front and back.
The Salmon Arm Skating Club is also hosting a free try-it Session on Hucul Pond in the Shaw Centre from 4:30-5 p.m.
The session is for kids six years and older who can skate short distances.
Trained coaches will be working with the kids to introduce them to a variety of skating skills.
Participants must supply own skates and hockey helmet. Mitts are recommended.
For more information contact Salmon Arm Recreation at 250-832-4044.