Should certain sports activities be limited to the 50-and-older crowd?
That’s what the City of Campbell River wants to find out as it looks for feedback about expanding the age range for certain sports programs.
In the past, things like pickleball, badminton, soft tennis and table tennis have been limited to 50-plus members.
The rec department is now considering offering these programs to everyone 19 and older.
“We’re seeing communities such as Nanaimo, Cumberland, Comox and West Vancouver encouraging all adults to play in these types of sports programs, and we’re wondering how that idea sits with local participants,” explains acting recreation manager Michele Sirett.
The recreation department will seek feedback in number of ways this fall, including:
- an online and paper survey,
- a link that will be posted at campbellriver.ca/recreation and on Facebook,
- online focus groups, and
- phone interviews
Community response will assist with ongoing programming plans.
“While diligently enforcing COVID-health safety protocols, the adult recreation team is doing a trial run of offering these programs to a broader age range, and we’re seeing some benefits,” Sirett said.
“One is an increased opportunity to socialize. Another is the chance to test your skills against a greater variety of players.”
To share your ideas, complete the survey or send an email to meghan.lawley@campbellriver.ca
