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By rdnewsNOW staff

Beginning Dec. 1, 2025

Register for winter recreation programming in Ponoka

Nov 28, 2025 | 3:50 PM

Registration for winter recreation programming in Ponoka opens Monday, Dec. 1.

Town officials say registrations will open starting at 8 a.m. online on the Town of Ponoka’s website at Ponoka.ca/p/recreation-programming or in person at the Ponoka Aquaplex (5315 46 Avenue).

Officials say the line up of winter recreation programming includes swimming lessons, advanced programming, day camps and a variety of fitness and wellness classes for all ages and abilities.

A full list of winter programming is posted on the Town of Ponoka website at Ponoka.ca/p/recreation-programming. Paper copies will also be available at the Aquaplex and Arena Complex.

The town says winter recreation programming will begin in early January.

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Aquatic Programs: The Ponoka Aquaplex offers swimming lessons, advanced aquatic leadership training and water fitness classes. To learn more, please visit Ponoka.ca/p/aquaplex

Fitness and Wellness Classes: Programs, such as Pilates, cardio and strength classes, low-impact fitness sessions and specialty wellness programs will allow citizens to stay active indoors throughout the colder months. To learn more, please visit Ponoka.ca/p/recreationprogramming.

Day Camps: Children will enjoy supervised recreational and educational activities, including sports, games arts/crafts and hands-on learning during day camps over Reading Week and Spring Break. To learn more, please visit Ponoka.ca/p/recreationprogramming.

Ice Season Programming: The Ponoka Arena Complex features two indoor ice surfaces and an outdoor rink that hosts public skating, family skating, shinny hockey, drop-in ice times and private ice rentals. Local user groups, such as minor hockey, rec hockey, figure skating and curling organizations will run their seasonal programming throughout the winter. To learn more, please visit Ponoka.ca/p/ponoka-arena-complex

Racquetball/Squash Courts: The racquetball and squash courts at the Ponoka Arena Complex are open year-round, offering an indoor recreation option for staying active during colder months.