The Acadia Recreation Complex is operated by the Acadia Community Association. Click the button below to see what events, programs and initiatives are happening in your community of Acadia SE
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have fun and get in shape with pickleball
The Acadia Community Association
About
The Acadia Community Association is a volunteer Board of Directors that govern the community of Acadia. The ARC is owned and operated by the ACA, which uses the facility as their home base. The ACA has been in operation since 1961, and came together in 1981 to build the ARC as the Acadia community center.
Events
The ACA holds multiple events throughout the year, at both the ARC and around Acadia. These events are planned, coordinated, and ran by the Board of Directors for the community, but all are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Volunteering
As a volunteer based organization, the ACA is reliant on volunteers to accomplish all that they do. Whether that is from the Board that runs the association, or the people that come down and help with events. If you are interested in volunteering, click the link below to see the available positions!
The Start of Another Season
Fall is the busiest time of the year here at the ARC. In September, our beloved and popular pickleball drop-in program starts up again, as well as all of our skating programs. Hockey and ringette start up right away at the beginning of the month, and come October, curling will be back in full swing too! Be sure to register soon if you haven’t already! See the links below to get back into your favourite activities for our fall and winter season.
Goldline Pop Up Shop
Where there’s curling, there’s Goldline.
On October 29th from 11am-7pm and October 30th from 2pm-9:15pm, Goldline will be back at the ARC for another pop-up shop in the lobby. If you’re in need of new equipment for the start of the curling season, be sure to stop by. They will be selling shoes, brooms, gloves, stabilizers, helmets, pants, apparel, and accessories. We hope to see you there!
Aca Casino Fundraiser Volunteer Call Out
The Casino Fundraiser is the ACA’s biggest fundraiser of the year! The proceeds from this fundraiser provide the ability for the ACA to continue offering fun events, great programming, and carry out projects and initiatives for the community of Acadia!
If you’ve never worked a casino before, have no fear! You will be well-trained, fed, and assisted in having some fun while checking out something that you may not normally get to see! We hope you’ll consider joining us!
Volunteers will receive a meal, as well as snacks and refreshments during their shift(s).
*Volunteers must be of legal age and will be required to show identification.
Click the button below to directly sign up for a shift, or email volunteer@acadiaca.com for more information.
THE ARC SOCIAL LOUNGE
The Acadia Community Association is pleased to offer this gathering space to our community.
The Social Lounge is located above the curling rink and hockey arena at the Acadia Recreation Complex. This space is an open community drop-in space year-round, every Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Free open community space to study, read, meet and connect
Pay-what-you-can coffee and tea. Proceeds go back to the Acadia Community Association to help support more community programs, events and initiatives.
Free wi-fi, board games, kids’ toys & books for community use
Outside food and drinks welcome
All ages are welcome. Minors must be attended by an adult.
*this space is available for personal use only. Organized gatherings must be booked by calling 403-255-1252
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Facilities
From the largest curling rink in Calgary to pickleball courts and meeting facilities, the Acadia Recreation Complex has a lot to offer - including an amazing staff to run it all.
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Programs
The Acadia Recreation Complex is home to many great organizations that are making our community better through sports and support programs.
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Events
There are always new and exciting events happening at the Acadia Recreation Complex. Come and connect with us and the community.
The largest Curling rink in Calgary
The ARC is home to a 10-sheet curling rink - the largest in the city. And it may well be one of the best, the design of the floor and equipment exceeds international curling rink standards.