I seem to spend a significant amount of my life at the Okotoks Recreation Center due to CAHL commitments. But that's ok, because this facility has a lot going for it - for just about anyone.
I didn't really give the "for just about anyone" aspect much thought, until one Friday evening . . .
Walking through the lobby towards the rinks, I noticed how many teens were cruising around the building, or just generally hanging out.... not going anywhere in particular, and not carrying any athletic gear. It was notable by their numbers.
"Why," I wondered? Is Xbox Live down?
Well, it turns out that this facility offers up "teen night" every Friday. For a couple of bucks they gain admission, and they can use the pool, gymnasium, the games area (or "Youth Center") downstairs, etc.
Pretty cool, really. Giving teens something non-destructive to do.
Otherwise, year round a lot is offered at the ORC: two hockey rinks, curling rinks, a gymnasium, a pool, a skateboard park, an outdoor water "spray park" for the kiddies, soccer and baseball fields... and a fitness club (Natural High Fitness). They even stage a rodeo in the big Murray arena in the summer.
This place is a big positive in the community. It gives area residents ample opportunity to get off their butts and stay active. read more