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Sports And Recreation

Since the founding of Sun Youth, the organization, is committed to the development and expansion of its sports and recreation programs. The overall goal of the sports and recreation program is to provide adolescents with a safe and supervised alternative to city streets and shopping centres through participation in sports. We adhere to the philosophy of a healthy mind in a healthy body, and promote this through a ‘pass to play’ philosophy.

The recreation center functions similarly to a drop in centre. The hours are Monday to Friday from 3:30 to 9:00p.m. The centre offers numerous activities for youngster to the age of eighteen and caters to a variety of interests. A study lounge and computer centre provide a quiet place to do homework and tutors are on hand for assistance. College and University

students visit the lounge three to four times a week, to tutor students with difficulties in their school subjects. In addition the centre furnishes a teen lounge complete with a TV, movies, video games, pool tables and many other activities. Children and adolescents are invited to visit the center.

The sports program offers a variety amateur sports for ages 6 to 18 in most categories. All teams go under the name Sun Youth Hornets and sport a feisty hornet logo on their jerseys, symbolizing grace, the team’s powerful sting and love for the sport. Activities normally take place after school hours and on weekends. All the necessary equipment may be provided by Sun Youth with the exception of personal items such as running shoes, skates, etc.

Team sports include ringuette, football, basketball, and hockey where teams compete in district, city, and provincial categories. In addition, a weight room is available to those between 13-17 years of age. Fully supervised, this facility encourages physical conditioning and personal discipline. Membership fees depend on the sport, and as always, fees can be determined on a sliding fee scale.