Spotlight ON SPORT

The City of Coquitlam is proud to have competed in the Communities in Bloom competition for the past eight years. Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering community pride, environmental responsibility and beautification. It uses friendly competition between communities to bring together local businesses, service clubs, residents and civic governments to focus on enhancing their community.

Learn more about future initiatives and find ways to get involved at coquitlam.ca/cib

Shining a Spotlight on Community Sport

Celebrate, inspire and appreciate sport in our community

The Spotlight on Sport initiative was born out of the Coquitlam in Bloom program. Today, it’s an ongoing initiative that aims to:

• Recognize the positive impact sport associations have in our community

• Recognize sport volunteers for the great job they do

• Celebrate sport and inspire our sport community

• Show appreciation for our sport community’s contributions

The Spotlight on Sport program offers many drop-in activities throughout the year. By participating you can:

• Discover fun ways to stay active

• Try new sports to see what you love

• Learn more about Coquitlam’s sports organizations

Outdoor Recreation Mixed Ages

I mportant Registration Dates

Spring 2023 (April – June)

Swimming and Skating Lessons

• Online/phone/in-person registration opens

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

General Programs

(includes adult, child, fitness and more)

• Online/phone/in-person registration opens

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Summer 2023 (July and Aug.)

Swimming and Skating Lessons

• Online/phone/in-person registration opens

Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

General Programs

(includes adult, child, fitness, camps and more)

• Online/phone/in-person registration opens

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Baby and Me Hiking (0+ yrs)

Program is designed for new parents and babies to enjoy easy to moderate hikes. Must be able to carry baby for 90 mins over changing terrain. Trail and Meet up locations to be emailed prior to start of program. Program will run rain or shine.

Eco Trekkers (3 – 5 yrs)

Explore the forest’s ecosystem alongside your little one. Explore the trails, balance on logs, pet slugs, jump in puddles, compare and contrast living and non-living things. Program will run rain or shine. Trail and meet-up locations to be emailed prior to start of program.

Programs marked with are for kids and adults together!

HopOn Mountain Biking (7 – 10 yrs)

Blast off on your bike with Cycling BC’s HopOn program. Master mountain bike skills and build confidence on grass and beginner mountain bike trails with Cycling BC Instructors. Each day will include a skill, games and a bike ride in the area. Please bring bike, helmet and water bottle. In partnership with Cycling BC’s HopOn program. Pre-requisites: Able to bike for an hour, stop and start quickly, use gears, tap head while riding, look behind while riding straight, comfortable riding on grass and roll off sidewalk curb smoothly at

Note: An additional $25.00 HopOn membership fee is required, payable to HopOn Cycling BC, to cover insurance and liability costs during the program. A confirmation email with directions on how to purchase a membership will be sent to all registrants. Visit cyclingbc.net/HopOn or call 604-737-3034 for more information.

Leigh Elementary

Oops! We cancelled it…

Because we didn’t know that you wanted it! We recommend registering at least one week prior to class so we can reduce class cancellations.

Learn to Fish: Como Lake (5 – 15 yrs)

Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and learn the basics of freshwater fishing. Fishing rods are provided and program will run rain or shine. Parent participation is required.

Lake Park

Learn to Fish: Lafarge Lake (5 – 15 yrs)

Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and learn the basics of freshwater fishing. Fishing rods are provided and program will run rain or shine. Parent participation is required.

at Town Centre Park

Programs marked with are for kids and adults together!

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