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There are many team sports for
all ages in the area, including; volleyball,
soccer, rugby, curling, hockey, bowling,
basketball, ultimate frisbee, gymnastics,
cycling and of course, slo-pitch!
For those who enjoy a more solitary
experience, there are plenty of individual
activities available in the area. Runners
often use the series of town trails that
feature outdoor exercise equipment.
Pickleball, cross country skiing, and figure
skating (there are indoor and outdoor
rinks in Edson and throughout Yellowhead
County) are also popular pastimes.
Martial arts classes (karate and tae kwon do)
are offered in the area as are dance and
swimming programs for all ages.
Motivated to get fit? There are numerous
exercise courses held year around, from
spin classes to zumba, yoga, moveball
and more!
The Edson area is also home to several fitness centres, a great pool at Repsol
Place and the Kinsmen splash park for those hot summer days.
The skateboard park is also popular with local youth and for those who would
like to hit the links, the 18-hole golf course opens in mid-May.
Visit www.edson.ca and yellowheadcounty.ab.ca for more information.
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Whether you use sports
as a form of exercise, for
entertainment, to hone skills or
to interact with other people,
athletics are a big part of what
makes Edson a great place to
live and play!
Top & Bottom photographs by Lana Kirtley www.lanakirtleyphotography.com Middle photograph by Ed Moore www.edsonleader.com
www.gallowaystationmuseum.com
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