Registered Recreation Programs

Whether you’re looking to get into shape with one of our fun fitness classes, or you want to learn something new like how to speak Spanish, we have something for you. Fall programming is categorized as outlined below.

Swimming & Aquatics
Fitness & Sport
Creative Arts
Dance
Camps
General Interest
Inclusion
Sports Leagues
Certifications & Training

Search registered rec programs on play.barrie.ca

The City is dedicated to providing meaningful recreation opportunities for participants experiencing disability through both adapted and integrated program options. See Inclusion Programs & Services for details.

Registration Details

Register Online
To register online, you'll need an email address and credit card (VISA or MasterCard). Log on to or create an account at play.barrie.ca and search programs. When you have finished registering for all courses, GO TO CHECKOUT to make a payment.
Register in Person
To register in person, walk into any registration location during operating hours:
- City Hall (8th floor)
  70 Collier Street
- Allandale Recreation Centre
  190 Bayview Avenue
- East Bayfield Community Centre
  80 Livingstone Street East
- Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
  171 Mapleton Avenue
- Parkview Centre
  189 Blake Street
Registrations made in person will be processed as time allows starting on the applicable registration date. Receipts and confirmations will be processed immediately.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Withdrawals and requests for refund can be made up to the third class of a program. A $15 administration fee will be charged (per person, per program). Refunds will be prorated based on the remaining classes. The effective date of the withdrawal is the date the withdrawal notice is received by the City, regardless of the date the participant stopped attending the class.

Withdrawals and transfers can be done online at play.barrie.ca prior to programs start. To withdraw/transfer same day, or after program start, call 705-739-4223 or in person at one of our main community centres.

FAQs
What if withdrawal is due to a medical issue?
Please contact customer service (705-739-4223 or in person at one of our main community centres) with confirmation and the administration fee will be waived.
Will I be refunded in the same method as original payment?
Refunds will be made to account for future use.
Can I receive my refund back to credit card/cheque/cash/debit if I will no longer be accessing City programs?
Please contact customer service (705-739-4223 or in person at one of our main community centres) to make arrangements for payments.

Swimming & Aquatics

The City offers lessons based on the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life curriculum. Our comprehensive lessons, available from Preschool to Advanced levels, are accessible, flexible, success-oriented and fun! Group, adult, private and semi-private lessons are available.

Find swimming lessons on play.barrie.ca

Find private swimming lessons on play.barrie.ca

Swimming/Aquatics Programs FAQs

What is considered proper bathing attire?

We welcome everyone into our pools, regardless of religious or cultural requirements. We do ask that the outfit to be worn in the pools has to be carried in, and put on in the changeroom.

Cutoffs are not permitted as bathing attire, and because of the slide at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, no rivets or dangling strings or zippers are permitted.

Proper swim diapers are required for children who are not yet toilet trained (usually 3 and under, but not restricted to this age) whether they are taking lessons or enjoying a swim with their "grown-up".

What is a Family Lesson?

Schedule lessons for the whole family: same day, same time, same place. If you, or your friends and family, have multiple children you would like to have in swimming lessons on the same day and time, Family Lessons are for you! How it works:

Choose the pool where you’d like your lessons to be held (Allandale Recreation Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, or Peggy Hill Team Community Centre)
Select the family lesson day and time most convenient for you. Browse swimming programs at play.barrie.ca. On the first day of lessons, each child is evaluated and placed in the class most appropriate to their skill level.
Register your children. See How to Register.

How do I become a Swimming Instructor & Lifeguard?

To become an instructor and lifeguard, you must hold the following awards: Lifesaving Instructor, Swim Instructor and NLS (pool) and be 16 years of age. Browse certificate and training courses.

How can I get my child(ren) assessed for an appropriate for swimming lessons?

If you do not know what level your child should be in for swimming lessons, we invite you to attend an Open Swim for a FREE swimming assessment.

Please call the pool you wish to attend (Allandale Recreation Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, or Peggy Hill Team Community Centre), and ask for an assessment. A Client Service Representative will pass your request to our lifeguard staff, who will perform the assessment during an open or family swim time. This is a free assessment, but an appointment is necessary to ensure safe guarding ratios are maintained.

What is the temperature of the pools?

Each of our main pools are kept at a comfortable 82F (+/-) while the small pools are maintained at 92F (+/-). Enjoy!

Fitness & Sport

Keep fit with the City of Barrie! Stretch it out in yoga class, sweat it out during Pilates or step it out in Zumba! Whatever your preference for keeping active, we’ve got a class for you! The City offers both drop-in fitness classes and sports programs, registered fitness classes, and registered sports programs like basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

Find registered fitness classes on play.barrie.ca

Find registered sports programs on play.barrie.ca

Dance

Our dance programs provide the opportunity for young dancers to learn choreography and develop their skills. Classes include ballet, hip hop, jazz, and more!

Find dance programs on play.barrie.ca

Camps

Day camps offer a fun and safe environment for kids from ages 4–14 to experience a variety of outdoor activities with a focus on fun, making friends, arts and crafts, sports, and camp games.

Find camps on play.barrie.ca

General Interest

Recreation isn’t just about exercise or fitness, and the City has plenty of activity-based programming to suit your interests and needs! Some of our general interest programming this include Spanish language lessons and culinary arts.

Find general interest programs on play.barrie.ca

Sports Leagues

The City offers a variety of sport leagues for adults. All participants must be 18+ years of age. Choose which league you would like to participate in and search and register for leagues at play.barrie.ca. Please refer to the online league registration instructions.

All games are officiated by certified referees. Full payment is required at the time of registration. The leagues play one game per week that is approximately one hour in length. League schedules are available one week prior to the start of the league, and team captains are asked to pass this information along to their teammates.
Basketball League Schedule, Fall 2022 (PDF)
Search & Register for Leagues
Please refer to the online league registration instructions for assistance.
Divisions
Rec 4’s Beach Volleyball League (Co-ed): All participants must be 18 years of age and older. Individual registrations available only at the Barrie Community Sports Complex location. Please see Rec Beach Volleyball 4’s rules (PDF).
Rec 6’s Beach Volleyball League (Co-ed): All participants must be 18 years of age and older. Individual registrations available only at the Barrie Community Sports Complex location. Please see Rec Beach Volleyball 6’s rules (PDF).
Beach Volleybal (Co-ed) - Social Sports Club: All participants must be 18 years of age and older. Individuals can choose to register from 2 time slots - 6-7pm and/or 7-8pm. Please see Rec Beach Volleyball 6’s rules (PDF).
Search & Register for Leagues
Please refer to the online league registration instructions for assistance.
New and returning players/teams should register for the league that best fits the skill and competitive level of their team.
Divisions
Recreational Indoor Volleyball League (Co-ed)
Ideal for beginner players, or individuals that have been away from the sport for a long time. Attacking is not permitted in this league (however, down balls are allowed). All participants must be 18 years of age and older. See recreational volleyball league rules.
Intermediate Indoor Volleyball League (Co-ed)
For those players/teams that are looking to be more competitive than the Recreational league. Attacking is permitted. Teams that have been in previous City of Barrie leagues would have finished in the Championship rounds of the Recreational league, or in the Consolation rounds of the Competitive League would be the perfect fit for the Intermediate League. All participants must be 18 years of age and older. See intermediate & competitive volleyball league rules.
- Intermediate-Volleyball-League-Schedule, 6:30pm to 8:30pm (PDF)
- Intermediate-Volleyball-League-Schedule 8:30pm to 10:30pm (PDF)
Competitive Indoor Volleyball League (Co-ed)
For those players/teams that have previous competitive experience (ie. High school, club, college and/or university). Certified referees will officiate every game. All participants must be 18 years of age and older. See intermediate & competitive volleyball league rules.
Search & Register for Leagues
Please refer to the online league registration instructions for assistance.

Sports Leagues FAQs

Can I register for a league if I don't have a team?

Individuals can register for most of the leagues. We will do our very best to make a team of individuals or place them on existing teams. If this is not possible, we will provide them a full refund.

I have registered a team in one of the adult leagues, can I add/change a player to my team?

Changes to teams can be made up to and including the third week of the league. After that point, requests must be made to the Rec Programmer as listed in our contact information and will be determined on a case by case basis.

How many players can I have on my team?

All of the adult leagues have a minimum and maximum number of players that are permitted within the team fee (listed in the brochure). If your team goes over that designated number, an additional fee of $50 will be added for each person over the maximum.

Can someone play on my team that has not been registered?

No. All players in our leagues must be registered in the program. If a team plays with a person that has not been registered, they will forfeit the win or any points that would have been awarded to them, and they risk not being able to register in any following sessions.

Can a player play on more than one team in the same league?

No. Players are only permitted to play on one team, and it must be on the team that they have been registered with.