Drop-in Sports & Recreation
Come play your favourite sports, no experience or skill level is required, and everyone is welcome to join! This is a great way to stay active, try something new and meet new people. Please check the program schedule for a full list of all offerings at Peter Gilgan Family YMCA.
Badminton
Drop in for a friendly game of badminton! All levels of players are welcome to join. Our gymnasium can accommodate 3 side by side courts. Racquets and shuttles are provided or you are welcome to bring your own. Fair and respectful play, and even court rotation are expected throughout the session, Single or double matches are possible. Please wear appropriate court shoes and attire when playing.
Basketball
Come alone or with some friends to shoot hoops, work on your game or join a pick-up game. This is a self-supervised session, so everyone is asked to play safely and follow YMCA etiquette. All levels of players are welcome to join. Please wear appropriate footwear and attire while playing. YMCA Basketballs are available to use, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Pickleball
Join us for some friendly games of Pickleball. For those who have not played, Pickleball is a paddle sport which combines elements of badminton and tennis. The game is played with a hard paddle and a Wiffle ball which will be provided. All levels of player are welcome to join. Please wear appropriate footwear and gym attire when playing.
Volleyball
Come out and practise your serves, setting and spikes by joining in on a pick-up game of volleyball. Come alone or with a group of friends, all skill levels are welcome. Teams will be created as players arrive each session. Regular team rotation and quick games will ensure everyone gets fair playing time. YMCA Volleyballs will be provided or you are welcome to bring you own. Please ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear and gym attire when playing.
Table Tennis
Drop in for a friendly game of Table Tennis! All level of players are welcome to join. Please see front desk to sign out paddles and balls (children under 14 will have to get a parent or guardian to sign them out). The table will be located in the front foyer near the swimming pool. We ask everyone to limit there playing time to 20 minutes if there are others waiting.
Drop in anytime!
For a full list of drop-in sports and recreation offerings at the YMCA of Oakville, check our programs schedule.