Physical Education and Recreation Services

Information regarding activity schedules can be acquired by calling (506)422-2000 Ext. 2660 or 2749.

Gagetown Fitness Centre

The Gagetown Fitness Centre is located in Building M-2. A major renovation/expansion of the facilities began in October 1999 and was completed in December 2000. Additions include a 200 metre indoor track, three squash courts and a wading pool with a water slide. Renovations were also done to the existing facilities. Those presently provided are:

• Gymnasium
• Swimming Pool
• Fitness Room
• Sauna
• Bowling Alley
• Weight Room
• Climbing Wall
• Tennis Courts
• Cardio Room
• Combat Training Room
• Fieldhouse
• Family Change Room

Access to these facilities can be achieved by acquiring a Recreation Association pass for dependants or by paying a drop-in fee. Adjacent to the gymnasium are beautifully prepared jogging and cross-country ski trails.

Recreation Association

Recreation Association passes may be purchased at the Building M-2 Monday through Friday 0800-1630 hours.

CFB Gagetown Recreation Clubs/Activities

CFB Gagetown offers a number of recreation clubs and associations for the enjoyment of its military community. A listing is as follows:

• Archery
• Auto Hobby
• Base Shooting
• Aerobics
• Garden
• Golf
• Martial Arts
• Running
• Bowling Alley
• Aquasize
• Scuba
• Squash
• Climbing
• Youth Swim Club
• Curling
• Wood Hobby

In addition to the clubs listed above, the Recreation Association offers reduced entrance fees to various venues such as Provincial Parks, ski hills, Crystal Palace, hockey games and Kings Landing Historical Settlement. For a complete and up to date listing, call the Recreation Association at local 2749.

Gymnaisium Activities

The gymnasium floor is restricted to military training during normal duty hours, Monday through Friday 0600-1800 hours. Evenings and weekends are open to casual use for Recreation Association members; non-members will be charged a drop-in fee. Activities include badminton, volleyball or basketball. Equipment for these activities may be signed out from the Duty Custodian. Schedules are available through the gymnasium.

Weight Training and Fitness Room

The weight room is open to Recreation Association members who are 18 years or older from 0900-1100, 1300-1600, and 1800-2200 hours Monday through Friday and 1000-2200 hours on the weekend. The following equipment is available:

• Various free weights (including Olympic bars)
• multi station weight machines
• single station weight machines
• life-cycle, stationary bikes
• rowing machines
• tread mills
• step climbers

Indoor Pool

Red Cross learn to swim classes are held Saturdays, Sundays, and some weekdays during the fall, winter and spring. Lifesaving Society courses are offered periodically throughout the year depending on membership interest. Aquasize classes operate within the facility for association members. Information pertaining to pool activities can be obtained through the Aquatic Co-Ordinator located in Building M-2 at local 2438.

NOTE: Children under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times when utilizing the facility.

Sport Stores

Location: Gagetown Fitness Centre, Building M-2.

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 0730-1500 hours. Closed weekends and holidays.

Open To: All service personnel.

PLC Card: Personnel drawing equipment from Sport Stores for use outside the gymnasium for after duty hours require their Public Liability Card to be opened and stamped.

Equipment Available: A wide variety of sports equipment is available for individual or unit issue. Please discuss your requirements with the Sports Storesman at local 2927 or 3692.

Outdoor Pool

Location: CANEX Complex.

Period of Operation: Early July to end of August.

Cost: Recreation Association membership or drop-in fee.

Squash and Racquetball Courts

Location: Gagetown Fitness Centre, Building M-2.

Hours of Operation: 0615-2200 hours daily (0615-2100 hours during the summer).

Reservations: Up to 24 hours in advance by calling local 3380.

Equipment: Equipment provided upon request. Court shoes required.

Tennis Courts

Location: Outdoors adjacent Physical Education Centre, Building M-2.

Period/Hours of Operation: 0800-2200 hours daily.

Equipment: Can be obtained from duty staff in the Gagetown Fitness Centre.

Soldiers' Arena

Location: CANEX Complex.

The Soldier's Arena operates from early September to April. Normal working hours Monday through Friday are allocated to various units at CFB Gagetown. Allocations are listed on the Arena schedule. Public skating is generally included in the Arena schedule. Public skating is free to Recreation Association members. Remaining ice time is assigned to CFB Gagetown leagues and minor hockey.

Operating schedules and timings are available from the Arena.

Gage Golf and Curling Association

Location: Fraser Avenue - Town of Oromocto.

Golf Club: 18-hole course operates May to October. Memberships and green fees are available at very affordable rates.

Curling Club: Four sheets operate approximately October to April. Various leagues are available throughout the season.

The GAGE Golf and Curling Association is a new multi-purpose building that provides clubhouse facilities for golfers and curlers. The main floor features a licensed bar and snack counter. The lower level is used as an assembly room with its own licensed bar. These facilities may be booked for special events.

Additional information is available from the Club Manager at (506)357-3002.

Bowling Lanes

The Bowling Lanes are located in the Gagetown Fitness Centre, Building M-2, and consist of 6 lanes for 5-pin bowling. Various leagues run all winter long for all ages and groups. As well, there is time available for casual bowling. For more information call 357-8696.

Aerobic Classes

Aerobic classes are available to all Recreation Association members who are 14 years or older. Classes are conducted both weekdays and weekends at various times. Please contact the Gagetown Fitness Centre for timings.

Fitness Trails

CFB Gagetown has created an intricate series of beautiful wooded trails which depart from behind the fitness complex and allow for you to get a little closer to nature as you exercise. One trail, approximately 1.75 kilometres in distance with six stations located throughout the trail offers both cardiopulmonary and muscular endurance training and is now lighted allowing for later evening activity. Seasonally there are trails available for runners, walkers, bikers and skiers to enjoy.

Lindsay Valley

Also located at CFB Gagetown is our ski lodge, Lindsay Valley. This facility has eight different groomed Nordic ski trails and allows for easy access as equipment may be loaned from Sport Stores for a small rental fee. You may contact the lodge for ski conditions at local 2178 or information on bookings for Lindsay Valley may be arranged through the the Recreation Centre at local 2660.