Fuel your love for recreation, sport and leisure activities.
The City of Stratford recognizes that staying active as an adult is important for personal independence and to help support a healthy, active social life. Our drop-in programs are for those adults who are 35 years of age and older, and do not require a membership.
Activities are generally hosted at the Stratford Agriplex
- Location: Stratford Agriplex
- Address: 357 McCarthy Road
- Direct Phone: 519-271-4310
- General Hours of Operation (Office): Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12, and 1 - 4:30pm
- General Hours of Operation (Facility): Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 11pm, Saturday, 7am - 11pm
Sunday, 9am - 11pm - Check our closures and cancellations page for up-to-date information
News Items
| Withdrawal from an Activity (New January 1 2025) |
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You may request to withdrawal from an activity. Here's how we will process your withdrawal: Full Refund: We will gladly issue a refund or account credit for 100% of the activity fee provided your withdrawal request is received 48 hours in advance of the activity start date. For example, if the activity is on a Monday morning at 9:00 am, to receive a refund, you would need to contact our office no later than 9:00 am on the Saturday before the Monday class. No Account Credit or Refund: If the withdrawal request is received after 48 hours before the activity start date, no account credit or refund will be issued. Withdrawal requests may be made in person at the Stratford Agriplex, 357 McCarthy Road, Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 12pm, and 1 - 4:30pm, by calling 519-271-4310 or by emailing recreation@stratford.ca |
Weekly Activity Schedules
Generally, schedules are released each quarter of the year. See below for our current schedule.
To participate in activities, you must pre-register. You can do so in any of these ways:
- Online: Pre-register now
- Phone: 519-271-4310, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12pm and 1 to 4:30pm
- In Office: Stratford Agriplex main office reception, 357 McCarthy Road, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12pm and 1 to 4:30pm.
| Activity | Day | Time | Location | Cost | Registration | |
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| LivFit Exercise |
Monday |
8:45 - 9:45am |
Agriplex Community Hall | $8 per session | Reserve | |
| LivFit Exercise | Thursday | 8:45 - 9:45am, 10 - 11am | Agriplex Community Hall | $8 per session | Reserve | |
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Tai Chi |
Tuesdays | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Auditorium, City Hall | $4 per session | Reserve | |
| Yoga - Chair | Thursday | 10:30 - 11am | Ritsma Room, Agriplex | $5 per session | Reserve | |
| Yoga - Flow | Thursday | 11:15 - 12:00am | Ritsma Room, Agriplex | $8 per session | Reserve | |
| Yoga - Chair | Monday | 5:30 - 6pm | Ritsma Room, Agriplex | $8 per session | Reserve | |
| Yoga - Flow | Monday | 6:15 - 7pm | Ritsma Room, Agriplex | $8 per session | Reserve | |
Activity Descriptions
| Tai Chi |
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Try Tai Chi led by Louise Liu, a Certified Tai Chi Coach and Personal Trainer. With extensive experience in traditional Tai Chi, Louise has personally experienced its transformative effects, including improved mobility, increased energy, and reduced stress. Passionate about sharing this graceful and therapeutic practice, Louise aims to enrich our community by offering a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of fitness level, to cultivate physical balance, mental clarity, and enhanced vitality. |
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LivFit Exercise |
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LivFit Exercise with Diane and Grant Hernden for those 35 years of age and older. As retired secondary school teachers, having 30 years of service as educators in health and fitness, Diane and Grant hold numerous certifications including Certified Personal Trainer with Merit, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Older Adults Exercise Specialist. During the weekly hour sessions, LivFit participants will be lead through a safe and effective group exercise program to help increase muscle strength and restore balance. Individual strengths and abilities will be celebrated, and the class guarantees to provide enjoyment, laughs, and social connections in a friendly atmosphere. Diane and Grant welcomes all abilities. No membership required. |
| Volleyball - Men |
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This activity is drop-in and a fun and casual way to get involved in recreational men's volleyball. For those who wish to participate, simply show up to the Stratford Agriplex, 357 McCarthy Road, on Wednesdays. A small activity fee is gathered each session to support facility and equipment costs. Should there be interest in gathering a group of women to play volleyball at the same time on Wednesdays, let us know at 519-271-0250 extension 249! We'd be thrilled to start a women's pick-up volleyball activity on an adjacent court. |
| Yoga - Chair |
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Join us for a chair yoga! Practice postures will modify traditional yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. The modifications make yoga accessible for people who struggle to stand, and/or lack the mobility to move easily from standing to seated. Students will complete versions of gentle twists, hip stretches, forward bends and mild backbends, all combined with mindful breathing. |
| Yoga - Flow |
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Join us for a well-balanced weekly yoga class! Practice postures that facilitate balance and coordination, strength and mobility with a running theme of mindful breathing throughout. The class is for anyone 35 years of age and older. All abilities welcome. |
12/09/24