Group Fitness

An older women wearing athleisure clothing uses TRX bands during a workout in a fitness studio.

There is no better fitness experience than working out in a group fitness class. Come join our community and stay active!

Facility Rentals

A large multi-purpose room set up as an interactive classroom with tables spread throughout the room.

Discover our flexible rental spaces for your next birthday party, meeting, sports league practice or large event!

Child & Youth Programs

A young boy runs inside a studio space with his arms in the air.

Whether you're looking to register your child in a program or play a game of pickleball, basketball, volleyball or soccer, there's something for everyone at our Y.

Art in the Hallway

Art in the hallway

Northside Community Centre YMCA invites all artists in Central Alberta to submit their works to the exhibition themed “We Belong”. All works must be able to be to be mounted in 22” x 28” glass exhibition frames. Works on paper are best suited for these frames. The deadline for submissions is October 18, 2024. Apply now.

 

Important Dates: 

Submission Deadline: October 18, 2024

Artwork Drop-off Deadline: October 25, 2024

Artwork Displayed: November 1 to December 13, 2024

Artwork Pickup: December 20, 2024

YMCA Christmas Craft Fair

Web Card - Craft Fair

Discover unique, handmade wonders. Stock up on familiar favourites and find the right treasure for someone special.

Your Northside Community Centre YMCA is hosting a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, November 23, from 10 am-4 pm.

Vendors wishing to participate can register online.

Spark their imagination!

Get in on all the great child and youth programs happening at the Northside Community Centre YMCA this fall! Classes start September 9 for sports, science, arts and more.

Ages 3-16yrs

Facility Amenities

Fitness Studio
A small group fitness class uses TRX equiptment in a sun-filled studio space.

Our centre has a large studio space on the second floor where we host group fitness classes like step, cycle and TRX. To rent this space, please speak with a staff member.

Rent this space

Glendale Skatepark

YMCA Skatepark Mentors help strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility by providing a safe space for youth to enjoy the Glendale and Downtown Skateparks in Red Deer.

Glendale Skatepark:

July/August:
Monday–Friday (1–8pm)
Saturday & Sunday (12–5pm)

Red Deer Skatepark (downtown):

July/August:
Tuesday & Thursday (12pm–3pm)

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Gymnasium
Two people play basketball in a large, sun-filled gymnasium.

Our large gymnasium features a built-in sound system, projection screen, basketball nets, and access to additional equipment such as pickleball, volleyball and badminton nets, soccer and ball hockey!

Rent this space

Multipurpose Rooms
A modern multipurpose room with tables and chairs set up in a teaching setting.

Our programs and rentals often use our four multi-purpose rooms, located on both the first and second floors. These versatile spaces can host meetings, your next event or an arts and culture program!

Rent this space

Teaching Kitchen
A state-of-the-art kitchen features a large kitchen island with stools around it, as well as other various kitchen gadgets.

Our state-of-the-art teaching kitchen features double wall ovens, two induction cooktops, large island prep space and access to the rooftop patio with a BBQ, perfect for a chef or chef in the making!

Rent this space

Youth Centre
A room built for teens, featuring couches, a TV mounted on a wall with a gaming system, foosball table and air hockey table.

Drop-in and relax, play games, read and connect with friends in our Youth Centre at Northside Community Centre YMCA! Youth Centre is open for 8–18-year-olds, Monday–Friday between 3–6pm. 

No registration is required and thanks to support from Border Paving Ltd., and entry is free of charge.

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Lobby Playspace

Our lobby features a free parented community play space ideal for parents and caregivers with children 6 years of age and under.

Seniors Programs

Drop-in Programs for Seniors

Thursdays are for Seniors at Northside Community Centre YMCA! Drop in for Coffee Connect, play some pickleball, join a gentle fitness class or spark your creativity in our art workshops.

ProgramScheduleFee
Art in the AfternoonMonday's 1:00-3:00pm$5.00 drop-in
Senior's drop-in badmintonTuesday's 8:30-10:30am$5.00 drop-in
Gentle Fit StrengthTuesday's 10:30-11:20am$7.00 drop-in
Gentle Fit Cardio & StrengthWednesday's 10:30-11:20am$7.00 drop-in
Senior's drop in pickleballThursday's 8:30-10:30am$5.00 drop-in
Stretch & MobilityThursday's 10:30-11:20am$7.00 drop-in
Coffee ConnectThursday's, 10:30am-12:30pmFree to community members
Cycle Group Fitness ClassThursday's 12:10-12:50pm$7.00 drop-in
Yoga SculptThursday's 6:15-7:05pm$7.00 drop-in

 

Call 403-967-9622 for additional program information⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Facility Acccess

Facility hours
Monday – Friday Saturday Sunday & Holidays
8:15am–9pm 10am–1pm Closed
Drop-in rates
Pass/ServicePrice
Group Fitness

$7/visit

$60/10-visit punch pass

Open Gymnasium

$5/visit

$45/10-visit punch pass

Community Saturdays
We are happy to offer access to programs to our community free of charge on Saturdays!
Free
Teen Night & Youth Centre
Teen Night has been made available at no cost to our community thanks to Red Deer Family & Community Support Services.
Free

 

Accessing facility amenities
AmenityAge
Lobby Playspace6 years and under, with a parent or caregiver
Open Gymnasium8 years and older*
Youth Centre8 years and older*
Teen Night13–18 years
Group Fitness16 years and older

 

*Anyone in the facility under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult actively providing supervision or be a participant in a registered program.

Youth Programming

Youth Centre is now open Monday–Friday from 3–5:30pm! No registration required.

Teen Night is available September to June on Fridays from 6–9pm, when 13–18-year-olds can chill out in our Youth Centre at Northside Community Centre YMCA and relax with friends or have a pick-up game in the gym. Watch for our theme nights too! No registration required.

Youth Jam Sessions are back every Friday from 3–9pm! Sign up for hour-long jam sessions with free access to instruments and equipment to help introduce them to the world of music. Mentors within our Centre will work closely with those who are interested in learning the basics as well as jamming out with some of the more experienced youth.

Free Food Fridays are on every Friday night thanks to support from Avalanche Integrity and Alberta Blue Cross! Kids and teens aged 8–18 are welcome to join us for a free hot meal at the Northside Community Centre YMCA. Meals are served at 4:30pm for ages 8–18, and again at 6pm for ages 13–18.

We're grateful to Red Deer and District Family and Community Support Services for supporting Youth Centre and Teen Night, and to Alberta Blue Cross and Avalanche Integrity for supporting Free Food Fridays.

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