Sports

We encourage students to participate in the many sporting activities that are available in our schools.  There are also countless opportunities to be physically active in the community.  Please note that some team activities have demanding practice and game schedules which may require more driving for homestay families than is reasonable.  Students should check with their International Assistant and homestay family before committing to joining a team.  Abbotsford community centres provide numerous fitness and activity programs, including "drop-in" sports for youths.

Soccer

There are a variety of teams and leagues in the city.  Please check with your homestay family before signing up to make sure you can get to games and practices! Also note that there is a registration process required for International Students to be allowed to play, make sure you know what is required by clicking on the link below

International Student Club Registration Process

Running Clubs

From slow and steady to fast and competitive, there is a wide range of terrain and a variety of running groups in the city

Skiing

Sasquatch Mountain Resort is located just less than an hour from Abbotsford.  

Manning Resort is located about 1.5 hours from Abbotsford

Swimming

Abbotsford has 2 public recreation centres with swimming facilities for all ages, as well as a youth swimming club

Basketball

There are a number of leagues and camps that operate throughout the year, as well as "drop in" basketball sessions where anyone can play at the recreation centres.  

Biking

There is something for everyone - more than 70kms of trails crisscross the city, and there are numerous mountainbike trails from easy to expert in the hills that surround the city. 

For those interested in BMX there are indoor and outdoor racetracks

Baseball & Softball

Golf

Abbotsford is home to challenging but affordable golf courses in beautiful settings.

Tennis

There are more than 30 free public courts to play on in Abbotsford.  For students who want to take lessons or play competitively there is also an affordable  tennis program that offers coaching and league play.

Gyms and Fitness Centres

Many International Students stay fit or earn PE credits by working out at the many gyms in Abbotsford.  The Public Recreaction Centres provide great facilities and programs at reasonable prices, and there are MANY private gyms to choose from.  We have just listed a few below...

Gymnastics

Twisters Gymnastics is one of Canada's National Training Centres, and is home to Olympic level athletes.  Programs are available for novices to International Competitors

Rock Climbing

Project Climbing Centre provides a great place to develop climbing skills indoors before heading outside to tackle the real rock faces that surround the city.

Martial Arts

There are a wide variety of martial arts clubs providing many opportunities to train throughout the city - below are just a few...

Yoga

Yoga is offered at multiple yoga studios and fitness centres throughout the city

Waterskiing

Albert Dyck park (lake) is home to a waterski club that has hosted national competitions.

Bowling

Galaxy Bowl is a popular place for students to go on a rainy day...

Paintball

Students enjoy this so much as part of our Outdoor Program that they also go and play on the weekends or afterschool​

Horse Riding Lessons

Abbotsford is surrounded by lakes, rivers and mountains so there are beautiful trails to go riding