Summer Outdoor Fitness Classes | Pound Fitness | Yoga | Zumba

The Strathcona Community League is pleased to offer summer outdoor programs with the understanding that the instructors and participants will adhere to the Guidelines for Outdoor Fitness Classes. The COVID-19 Risk Mitigation outlines the practices and procedures for Access, Physical Distancing, Safety, Cleaning and disinfection, and Booking.

Registration is required by contacting the instructor prior to the session to collect the participant’s name, phone number and email for the purposes of contact tracing and payment of fees. The instructor will provide a link to the COVID-19 Daily Health Check List for the registrant to complete in advance of each class. Anyone exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms must isolate at home and cannot participant in the outdoor classes.

Payments for classes and 2020-2021 community league membership (if needed) are to made by e-transfer to the Strathcona Community League at payments@strathconacommunity.ca Include a note advising the league of the name of the program. For membership payments, indicate the membership type (family $20, single $15 or senior $5), names of adult(s) in the household, home address and an email address. A membership card will be mailed or dropped off at your home.

Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and supplies (e.g. mats, props), water, and hand sanitizer. These items are not to shared during the class. 

There will be no access to the league hall and washrooms.

Pound Fitness with Melanie Kidder

Mondays

July 13 – August 31, 2020 (no class on Heritage Day, August 3)

7 classes

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Target audience: Adults and teens over 16. 

Location: Grassed large rink, Strathcona Community League, 10139 87 Avenue, Edmonton. No access to hall washrooms.

Fee: $12.00 per class

Requirements: Valid Community League membership (any league). Bring a yoga mat to class. If you do not own Ripstix®, you can either borrow a set with a deposit of $20 payable to the instructor or bring your own drumsticks.

Description: Pound Fitness is a cardio and strength class that is inspired by the energizing, infectious, sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Come make some NOISE with us! Participants report they improve their coordination and core strength. No previous fitness or drumming experience required. Participants can modify the moves as needed. 

To register, contact Melanie Kidder at melstrand_5@hotmail.com or phone 780-722-7558.

Yoga with Kyla Fischer

Tuesdays

July 14 – August 25, 2020 

7 classes

12 noon-1:15 pm

Fridays

July 17 – August 28, 2020

7 classes

9:30 – 10:45 am

Target audience: Adults and teens

Location: Grassed large rink, Strathcona Community League, 10139 87 Avenue, Edmonton. No access to hall and washrooms.

Fee: $12.00 per class

Requirements: Valid Community League membership (any league). Bring a yoga mat to class.

Description: These holistic yoga classes are perfect for beginners as well as those with previous yoga experience. Yoga postures, breathwork and meditation will be taught to promote balance in the body, mind and spirit.  Throughout the session, students will develop an understanding of alignment and breath while developing physical strength and flexibility. All levels are welcome!

Kyla Fischer lives in the Strathcona Community and has been practicing yoga for over 18 years. She holds RYS 200 Yoga Teacher Training certification and has experience in various styles of yoga including Hatha, Akhanda, Restorative and Yin. Kyla is committed to life‐long learning as a student of yoga and is honoured to share the joy and peace that yoga offers.

To register, please email Kyla Fischer at fischerk@telus.net or phone 780-430-0229. For new students, you must complete and sign an online waiver form from the instructor.

Zumba with Melanie Kidder

Wednesdays

July 15 -August 26, 2020

7 classes

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Target audience: Adults and teens over 16. 

Location: Hard surface court (south), Strathcona Community League, 10139 87 Avenue, Edmonton. No access to hall washrooms.

Fee: $12.00 per class

Requirement: Valid Community League membership (any league)

Description: Let the Music Move You! Using Latin and International rhythms these Zumba Fitness classes are fun, energetic and make you feel amazing. In a Zumba class, participants do what they can, making it perfect for people of all fitness levels. There are no “wrong moves” in Zumba! Melanie Kidder lives in Old Strathcona and has been teaching Zumba Fitness for eight years. She is licensed to teach many Zumba formats from Zumba Kids to Zumba Gold and everything in between.

To register, please email Melanie Kidder at melstrand_5@hotmail.com  or phone 780-722-7558.