Sport Hub: Field and court sports lessons
Community sport lessons Sport Hub: Field and court sport lessons
Sport Hub gives kids and teens a chance to try new sports, make friends and have fun. Our team field and court sports, like basketball, cricket, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby and soccer, focus on foundational skills that carry across many sports. These lessons are designed for beginners and offered in school gyms, fields and community spaces across Calgary.
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Benefits of taking our field & court sports lessons
Builds confidence, communication, teamwork and leadership skills
Builds basic movement skills like balance, coordination and agility
Learn rules, positioning and game awareness in a supportive environment
Promotes lifelong participation in sport and physical activity
Types of paid and free lessons
Sport Hub lessons are available year-round with new programs added regularly. Continue to check back often to find a program that’s right for you.
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Kids will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling and shooting through drills and practice games. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 8 - 11 years
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Teens will learn basic basketball skills like dribbling and shooting through drills and practice games. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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In this single-day lesson, teens will take part in fun basketball games that focus on teamwork, participation and skill development. They will have the opportunity to play multiple games in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Age: 12-17 years
This is a free program
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Expert coaches will lead kids through drills and practice games to learn basic soccer skills. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 8 - 11 years
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Teens will be led through drills and practice games to learn basic soccer skills. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
About our team field and court sport instructors
Sport Hub lessons are delivered by certified and trained instructors from trusted local sport organizations. They are experienced working with kids and teens of different ages and abilities and focus on safety, inclusion and a positive learning environment. Instructors will adapt activities to meet participant needs and skill levels.
What are team field and court sport lessons like?
These lessons include skill-based drills, games and challenges that focus on participation, effort and learning.
Instructors will modify rules and equipment to support age-appropriate learning. They will focus on activities that build teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving.
Come prepared
Please bring
- Comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes
- Water bottle
- Indoor shoes for gym‑based programs
- Outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather when sessions are outside
Free lesson sponsors
Free lessons are available thanks to contributions from our funding sponsors.
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