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No matter your fitness level, our 2019 programs will help you feel and live better. From Latin Dance to Fitness Bootcamp, we offer a wide variety of programs built to help you meet your fitness goals in a relaxed, fun environment. All of our instructors are friendly, amenable and dedicated to your success. It’s because of them that we’re able to provide such a diverse group of programs.

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SHITO RYU SATOKAI KARATE-HLGAAGILDA/QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2019

An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating until March 18, 2020

Shito Ryu Satokai Karate is classical karate taught in the traditional Okinawan style. Come out and learn self-defense with a certified karate instructor!
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CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY (PAL) COURSE-ALL ISLANDS

October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until November 7, 2019

This course is required to qualify for a possession and acquisition license. The Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) is the primary licence for possession of a firearm and acquisition of ammunition, and it is both required and the only permissible document for an individual to acquire or permanently import a firearm.
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PICKLEBALL-QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating until May 27, 2020

"The fastest growing sport in North America". Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wiffle ball, over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications.
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FLOOR HOCKEY-QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 8:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday, repeating until April 10, 2020

Custom Hockey is a stick and ball game played indoors, usually in the style of Ice Hockey, and played on flat floor surfaces, such as a gymnasium or a basketball court. As in other Hockey codes, players on each team attempt to shoot a ball or puck into a goal using sticks, usually with a curved end.
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CAT LEAPS GYMNASTICS-QUEEN CHARLOTTE/OCT 21- 25

October 22
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until October 25, 2019

Children will: *learn fundamental movements such as rolling, jumping, safe landings and more *progress based on their individual skill level and abilities *gain confidence in themselves as well as a better awareness of their moving bodies *play games and explore ciruits while increasing spacial awareness *have a ton of fun
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Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi

October 22
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, repeating until December 31, 2019

Taoist Tai Chi® arts Promoting Vitality and Well-Being & Reducing Costs to Public Health Care Services Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism is a volunteer, not for profit registered charity. We are a global volunteer organization active in 25 countries. ® ™ Trademarks of Certmark Holdings Co. Ltd., used under license by Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism Registered Charity #11893 4371 RR0001
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SENIORS’ YOGA/FREE-PORT CLEMENTS

October 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:00 am on Tuesday, repeating until December 10, 2019

Learn to respect your body and discover its intelligence as you stretch, strengthen, open and relax. This is a FREE class.
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NEW!!! FIT CAMP-HLGAAGILDA/QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until December 12, 2019

This high-energy, circuit-style class is aimed to provide total body fitness though use of various equipment and dynamic exercise that focus equally on strength, cardio and endurance and works every major muscle group. Exercises can be easily modified to accommodate all levels of fitness to challenge you to achieve your total body fitness goals!
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NEW!!! BODY RESISTANCE BLAST-HLGAAGILDA/QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 23 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:15 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 11, 2019

This low-impact, high-intensity class uses mats, resistance bands and body weight to create a dynamic, challenging workout that will keep you strong, build your core, increase mobility and increase cardiovascular health! It is recommended that you bring a water bottle, towel and comfortable exercise attire to every class. All bodies, fitness levels and genders welcome!
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SENIOR’S YOGA/FREE-HLGAAGILDA/QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until November 21, 2019

Senior's yoga is a very gentle hatha yoga practice for those who want to build strength and improve balance, mobility and range of motion in their joints and spine. Classes will include meditation, gentle stretching, a balancing sequence and relaxation.
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VOLLEYBALL-QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until March 10, 2020

Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team’s court under organized rules.
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STRENGTHENING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AND PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT COURSES – MASSET

October 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Friday and Saturday, repeating until October 26, 2019

Training is provided by HIGH FIVE A quality standard for children's sport and recreation Founded by Parks and Recreation Ontario. The cost includes all training materials participants get to take home and catered lunch. The cost is $50 per course. Location for both days of training is the Board Room at Gudangaay Tlaats'gaa Naay in Masset. There are 15 spaces for each day of training and participants will receive a certificate of completion. Upon receipt of the Certificate participants are able to access free training online through HIGH FIVE.
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CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND BEGINNER BALLET/CONTEMPORARY DANCE-SUN STUDIO, QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 26 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 11:15 am on Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2019

An event every week that begins at 12:40 pm on Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2019

CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND BALLET (Ages 8 - 12) This class will build on the basics of both contemporary dance and ballet techniques. Dancers will learn 1-2 pieces of contemporary choreography and have opportunities to explore improv and creating their own choreography. CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND BEGINNER BALLET (Ages 5 - 7) A fun introduction to the basics of ballet technique, rhythm and contemporary dance.  We'll create dances inspired by stories and a wide range of music.
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NEW!!! BABY AND ME YOGA-DAAJING GIIDS/QUEEN CHARLOTTE

October 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:45 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, repeating until November 3, 2019

Join us for a six week series focused on rebuilding strength and creating ease in the post-birth body, bonding with baby, and calming the mind. On-site childcare will be available for those with more active infants.
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PORT CLEMENTS ROD AND GUN CLUB

November 3
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One event on June 16, 2019 at 12:00 am

One event on July 19, 2019 at 12:00 am

One event on August 18, 2019 at 12:00 am

One event on September 15, 2019 at 12:00 am

One event on November 3, 2019 at 12:00 am

One event on November 17, 2019 at 12:00 am

One event on December 15, 2019 at 12:00 am

The PC Rod and Gun Club is your community based club supporting local hunting and fishing interests. Members & Guests, come one, come all! Located on Juskatla Road about 5 km southwest of Port Clements down the logging road.
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NEW!!! CONTEMPORARY DANCE MONDAYS/AGES 7-9 AND TEENS-MASSET

November 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Monday, repeating until December 9, 2019

An event every week that begins at 6:45 pm on Monday, repeating until December 9, 2019

CONTEMPORARY DANCE AGES 7-9 (60 minutes) Students develop a sense of independence and self expression while studying contemporary dance vocabulary. Each class is built upon the Limon Technique with a heavy focus on improvisation and creative development using the Five Elements of dance, which make the foundation of all dance forms. CONTEMPORARY DANCE TEEN (75 minutes) Students develop a sense of independence and self expression while studying contemporary dance vocabulary. Each class is built upon the Limon Technique with a heavy focus on improvisation and creative development using the Five Elements of dance, which make the foundation of all dance forms.
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RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID COURSE-MASSET

November 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until November 7, 2019

Comprehensive two-day course offering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who need training due to work requirements or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies at home. Course meets legislation requirements for provincial/territorial worker safety and insurance boards and includes the latest first aid and CPR guidelines.
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NEW!!! CONTEMPORARY DANCE WEDNESDAYS/AGES 10-12 AND ADULTS-MASSET

November 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 4, 2019

An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely

CONTEMPORARY DANCE AGES 10-12 (75 minutes) Students develop a sense of independence and self expression while studying contemporary dance vocabulary. Each class is built upon the Limon Technique with a heavy focus on improvisation and creative development using the Five Elements of dance, which make the foundation of all dance forms. CONTEMPORARY DANCE ADULTS (90 minutes) A Limon Technique based dance class geared to promote strength, flexibility, community and expression.
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NEW!!! CREATIVE DANCE SATURDAYS/AGES 3-4 AND 5-6-MASSET

November 9 @ 9:00 am - 9:30 pm
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An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, repeating until December 14, 2019

An event every week that begins at 9:45 am on Saturday, repeating until December 14, 2019

CREATIVE DANCE AGES 3-4 (30 minutes) Explore the basic building blocks of ballet/contemporary dance forms through creative play.  This program focuses on social emotional development through interactive games using movement vocabulary drawn from contemporary and ballet dance forms.  Little ones develop a sense of autonomy with opportunities to share and express their creative voices. CREATIVE DANCE AGES 5-6 (45 minutes) Explore the basic building blocks of ballet/contemporary dance forms through creative play.  This program focuses on social emotional development through interactive games using movement vocabulary drawn from contemporary and ballet dance forms.  Little ones develop a sense of autonomy with opportunities to share and express their creative voices.  We begin to explore the Five Elements of Dance, which make the foundation of all dance forms.
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FAMILY SPORTS NIGHT-QUEEN CHARLOTTE

November 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until March 10, 2020

Tuesdays from 6-7 PM, join us for family sports night at the GKNSS gym. These sessions feature open gym time as well as some skills guidance in selected sports and games. Kids from pre-school to pre-teen are welcome. Parent or delegated guardian required for kids under 10 years of age. See you at the Charlotte High School gym!
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INTERESTED IN BEING PART OF THE HGREC TEAM?

The Haida Gwaii Recreation Commission is a non-profit society operated by a volunteer board of directors. If you’re interested in being a part of our team, either as a volunteer or an instructor, fill out the form below. Our mandate is to provide recreational opportunities to all communities on Haida Gwaii.