Find local sports clubs near you

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Whether you’re interested in athletics, swimming, skiing, hockey, or looking to try a new discipline, this page helps you discover Olympic summer and winter sport clubs in your area.

You will find links here directing you to the websites of each national sport federation, where you can learn about the different clubs available across the country. Explore the opportunities near you and take the first step toward getting involved in Olympic sports—right in your community!

Find Summer Sports Clubs in Canada

Alpine skiing is a skiing sport where participants race down snow-covered courses on marked slopes. Events include downhill, slalom, and giant slalom.

Archery is a sport where participants shoot arrows at a target from a set distance. The goal is to score points based on accuracy.

Artistic Swimming is a sport where participants perform synchronized routines in water set to music. It combines swimming, patterns, and choreographed movements.

Athletics is a group of sports that includes running, jumping, and throwing events. Competitions take place on tracks and fields.

Badminton is a racket sport where players hit a shuttlecock over a net. Points are won when it lands in the opponent’s court.

Baseball is a team sport where players hit a ball and run between bases to score runs. Teams alternate between batting and fielding.

Basketball is a team sport where players try to score by shooting a ball into a hoop. It is played on a rectangular court.

Boxing is a combat sport where two participants punch each other within a ring. Matches are scored based on clean, effective strikes.

Breaking is a competitive dance sport featuring rhythmic movements, spins, and freezes. Performers are judged on technique and creativity.

Canoe-Kayak is a paddling sport where participants race or navigate courses in canoes or kayaks. Events take place on flatwater or whitewater.

Climbing is a sport where participants climb vertical surfaces or walls. Events include speed, bouldering, and lead climbing.

Cycling is a sport involving bicycle racing on roads, tracks, or trails. Events vary in distance and format.

Diving is a sport where participants jump or fall into water from boards or platforms. Performances are judged on form and entry.

Equestrian is a sport involving horse riding in different disciplines such as jumping and dressage. Riders and horses compete together.

Field Hockey is a team sport where players use sticks to move a ball into a goal. It is played on a grass or turf field.

Flag Football is a non-contact version of football where players remove flags from the ball carrier instead of tackling. Teams try to advance the ball and score touchdowns.

Golf is a sport where players hit a ball into a series of holes using clubs. The objective is to complete the course in the fewest strokes.

Gymnastics is a sport where participants perform routines on apparatus such as bars, beam, or floor. Routines include strength and movement elements.

Judo is a martial art where participants use throws and grappling techniques against an opponent. Matches focus on control and balance.

Karate is a martial art that involves strikes, kicks, and forms. Competitions include sparring and performance routines.

Lacrosse is a team sport where players use sticks with nets to pass and shoot a ball. The objective is to score goals.

Pentathlon is a sport made up of five different events combined into one competition. The modern version includes fencing, swimming, obstacle course, shooting, and running.

Rowing is a water sport where participants propel a boat using oars. Races are held over set distances.

Rugby is a team sport where players carry, pass, and kick a ball to score points. It involves continuous play and physical contact.

Shooting is a sport where participants aim and fire at targets using firearms or air guns. Accuracy determines the score.

Skateboard is a sport where participants ride and perform tricks on a skateboard. Events take place in parks or street-style courses.

Soccer is a team sport where players use their feet to move a ball and score goals. Each team tries to outscore the other.

Squash is a racket sport played in a closed court where players hit a ball against the walls. Points are won when the opponent cannot return the ball.

Swimming is a sport where participants race in water using different strokes. Events vary by distance and style.

Table Tennis is a racket sport where players hit a small ball across a table divided by a net. Points are scored when the opponent misses a return.

Taekwondo is a martial art focused on kicks and strikes. Matches are scored based on contact with specific target areas.

Tennis is a racket sport where players hit a ball over a net on a court. Points are won when the opponent cannot return the ball.

Triathlon is a multi-sport race that includes swimming, cycling, and running. Participants complete all three in sequence.

Volleyball is a team sport where players hit a ball over a net using up to three touches. The goal is to land the ball on the opponent’s court.

Water Polo is a team sport played in water where players pass and shoot a ball into a goal. Players must tread water throughout the game.

Weightlifting is a sport where participants lift heavy barbells in two main lifts. Competitors are ranked by the total weight lifted.

Wrestling is a combat sport where participants use grappling techniques to control their opponent. Matches are scored by position and holds.

Find Winter Sports Clubs in Canada

Biathlon is a winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Participants alternate between skiing and shooting round.

Bobsleigh is a winter sport where teams race in a sled down an icy track. The goal is to complete the course in the fastest time.

Curling is a team sport where players slide stones across ice toward a target. Teammates sweep the ice to guide the stone’s path.

Figure Skating is a sport where participants perform routines on ice with jumps, spins, and choreography. Performances are judged on technique and presentation.

Freestyle Skiing is a skiing or snowboarding sport that includes jumps, tricks, and aerial maneuvers. Events are judged on execution and difficulty.

Hockey is a team sport played on ice where players use sticks to shoot a puck into a net. Teams compete to score the most goals.

Luge is a winter sliding sport where participants race on a sled lying on their back. They travel down an icy track feet-first.

Nordic Combined is a group of winter sports including cross-country skiing and ski jumping. Events take place on snow-covered courses.

Ski Jumping is a winter sport where participants ski down a ramp and jump for distance. Scores are based on distance and style.

Snowboard is a sport where participants ride down snowy slopes on a snowboard. Events include racing and freestyle tricks.

Speed Skating is a sport where participants race on ice skates over set distances. Races focus on speed and time.