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summer outdoor hoops
Like all IHBS programs, this program is subject to our Gender Inclusion Policy and our Code of Conduct.
All participants in IHBS programs are required to sign a waiver for insurance purposes.
This program is very important to us because it's the lowest-barrier program we offer. In 2024, we had so many people walk by and remark to us that they had never seen so many women and queer folks playing at this court, and we had walk-bys join our games or stop to watch. It is a centrally accessible, highly visible, and inexpensive program. Many players can easily bike, bus or walk to the courts, and spectators sitting in the shade in the bleachers pump music for the players. It's a fun time for all!
All abilities are welcome, from beginner to experienced. Come play, come watch, come cheer!
All participants in IHBS programs are required to sign a waiver for insurance purposes.
This program is very important to us because it's the lowest-barrier program we offer. In 2024, we had so many people walk by and remark to us that they had never seen so many women and queer folks playing at this court, and we had walk-bys join our games or stop to watch. It is a centrally accessible, highly visible, and inexpensive program. Many players can easily bike, bus or walk to the courts, and spectators sitting in the shade in the bleachers pump music for the players. It's a fun time for all!
All abilities are welcome, from beginner to experienced. Come play, come watch, come cheer!
summer outdoor drop-in
2025 Summer Outdoor Hoops is FREE thanks to the generous sponsorships of Make Space North Park and Aunty Collective!
Dates: Every Sunday from May 4, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Central Park Basketball Courts next to Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Fee: FREE!
Format: 3X3 or 5v5, pending number of players
Washrooms: Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre has gendered washrooms and is open until 6:00pm; There is a gas station across the street open 24/7.
Age: 18+
Facilitators: Lauren, Kat and Reema
Weather: This court becomes dangerously slippery when it is wet. As a result, this program may be canceled at the last minute or partway-through due to inclement weather. Keep an eye on our Instagram or Discord server for updates.
Dates: Every Sunday from May 4, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Central Park Basketball Courts next to Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre
Fee: FREE!
Format: 3X3 or 5v5, pending number of players
Washrooms: Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre has gendered washrooms and is open until 6:00pm; There is a gas station across the street open 24/7.
Age: 18+
Facilitators: Lauren, Kat and Reema
Weather: This court becomes dangerously slippery when it is wet. As a result, this program may be canceled at the last minute or partway-through due to inclement weather. Keep an eye on our Instagram or Discord server for updates.
the history of SUMMER OUTDOOR HOOPS
In 2024, a member of our community became the first ever to rent the outdoor basketball courts at Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre. This outdoor court is one of the best in the city, and as a result it's usually quite busy and is often solely used by cis men. As such, it can be intimidating! By connecting with municipal government last spring and securing a private rental, they were able to designate space for women and genderqueer folks to shoot outdoor hoops on alternate Sunday evenings . This program was so successful, and the feedback so positive, that we knew we had to try again in 2025 - but make it weekly!