Registered Recreation Programs

• How to Register

  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.

• Fee Assistance

  RecACCESS is a fee assistance program that provides support to low-income families and individuals by providing qualifying participants with a RecPASS membership and youth credits that can be applied to the registration fee for qualifying programs and activities.

  Learn more about recACCESS

• 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.

  How to Withdraw/Transfer

  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 visit us in person at one of our main community centres.

  Refunds

  Refunds will be prorated based on the remaining classes and will be made to the account for future use. If you will no longer be accessing City programs, please call 705-739-4223 or visit us in person at one of our main community centres to make arrangements for payments.

  *If withdrawing due to a medical issue, call 705-739-4223 or see us in person at one of our main community centres with confirmation and the administration fee will be waived.

• Men's Basketball League

  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. 

  Search & register for leagues on play.barrie.ca

  Please refer to the online league registration instructions for assistance.

• 55+ Slo-Pitch Recreational League

  New players are welcome, various skill levels expected. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Rainout dates will NOT be rescheduled if games are cancelled due to inclement weather. 

  Search & register for leagues on play.barrie.ca

• Beach Volleyball Leagues

  Various beach volleyball divisions are offered: 

  Rec 4’s Beach Volleyball League (Co-ed)

  All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Individual registrations available only at the Barrie Community Sports Complex location. Please see Rec Beach Volleyball 4’s rules.

  Rec 6’s Beach Volleyball League (Co-ed)

  All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Individual registrations available only at the Barrie Community Sports Complex location. Please see Rec Beach Volleyball 6’s rules.

  Beach Volleyball (Co-ed) Social Sports Club

  All participants must be 18 years of age or older. Please see Rec Beach Volleyball 6’s rules. 

  Search & register for leagues on play.barrie.ca

  Please refer to the online league registration instructions for assistance.

• Indoor Volleyball Leagues

  New and returning players/teams should register for the league that best fits the skill and competitive level of their team. Various divisions are offered: 

  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 or 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 or older. See intermediate & competitive volleyball league rules.

  Competitive Indoor Volleyball League (Co-ed)

  For those players/teams that have previous competitive experience (e.g. high school, club, college and/or university). Certified referees will officiate every game. All participants must be 18 years of age or older. See intermediate & competitive volleyball league rules.

  Search & register for leagues on play.barrie.ca

  Please refer to the online league registration instructions for assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions (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.

• 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 15 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!

• 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 who has not been registered play on my team?

  No. All players in our leagues must be registered in the program. If a team plays with a person who 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.

• Are there cancellation fees?

  There are cancellations fees as oulined below:

  • up to 2 weeks prior to the start of the league:  $15/team
  • between 2 weeks and the start of the league: $15/participant on the team
  • once the league starts:  NO REFUND