Prince George, B.C. – Residents of all ages are encouraged to get active today and take part in a variety of activities spread throughout the community for this National Health and Fitness Day in Canada.

The City of Prince George has teamed up with Engage Sport North and the YMCA of Northern BC to offer a list of sports and activities which local residents can go out and enjoy today, absolutely free.  Here’s what’s happening:

9 am – 11 am  Pickleball (all ages)  Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre

9 am – 11 am  Wheelchair Basketball (ages 15+)  Northern Sport Centre

9:30a – 10:30a  Tai Chi in the Park (all ages)  Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park

Bandshell

10am – 11am    FIT Camp (ages 12+)  Cahrles Jago Northern Sport Centre

10am – 11am    Rookie Rugby (ages 6-12)  Duchess Park Secondary School

10am – 12:30p  Physical Literacy Games & Discovery (ages 3-12) Lheidli T’enneh

Memorial Park Bandshell

10:30a-11:30a   Zumba in the Park (all ages)  Lheidli T’enneh Park Bandshell

11 am – 12 pm  Family Hike (all ages)  The Exploration Place

11:30a – 12:30p  Yogo in the Park  (all ages)  Lheidli T’enneh Park Bandshell

12 pm – 3 pm     Bowling  (all ages)  Prince George Lawn Bowling Club

3rd Avenue and Wainwright Street

1 pm – 2 pm       Mixed Martial Arts  (ages 10+)  Kaiten Mixed Martial Arts Academy

185 Dominion Street

4 pm – 6 pm       Soccer (all ages)  Rotary Soccer Fields 4120 18th Avenue

One of the organizers of today’s events, Marta Gregor with the City of Prince George, says there is no need to pre-register for any of the events, all you have to do is show up.

For more information go to www.EngageSportNorth.com or phone (250) 960-5344