Looking for a reason to get out of the house? Looking to meet with other guys for coffee, conversation and maybe cards? A Men’s Shed provides: “Somewhere to go. Something to do. Someone to talk to”. The group meets every Monday from 1-3PM at the Wildwood Community Centre.

Men’s Shed is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides a safe and friendly environment where men can work on meaningful projects at their own pace, in their own time, in the company of other men, if they want to. It’s a place where some men learn, some teach, and some are happy to watch.

The Jackrabbits program uses a variety of drills, relay games, activities and scrimmage hockey games to introduce children to skating and hockey. Jackrabbits is a family-oriented program geared to those looking for a low-key, recreational introduction to the game.
For children ages 5-10 years
When: Winter 2024/2025
Where: Wildwood Park Community Centre Outdoor Rinks
Time: TBD
Hockey equipment requirements: Mandatory helmet with full cage face mask, skates, hockey stick. (Elbow and shin pads, neck guards strongly recommended)
Fee: TBD
Program Coordinators: Owen and Krystal Degen at ogdegen@gmail.com

This program has been cancelled this year (2024) as no volunteers have stepped up to run the program. Please contact Bill Jost at bjost154@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved with this program.

Wildwood Community Centre’s Jackrabbit Ski program aims to develop the love of Cross Country Skiing in children, youth and their families. This is group is affiliated with the Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba and uses the Jackrabbits and Bunnyrabbits skills development programs created by Cross Country Canada. We are geared to families who want to ski together, get started skiing and have fun. Parents, caregivers, grandparents, are all encouraged to ski and learn with their children.

Email wildwoodjackrabbits@gmail.com

The mini soccer program is open to all children aged 4 to 8 within the Wildwood Park neighbourhood and runs during May and June each year.  Our focus is on fun and learning the basics of the game and no prior skills or playing experience is needed.  Teams play in a non-competitive league against teams from Fort Garry CC, Riverview CC and Lord Roberts CC. 

Please note that our program cannot proceed without volunteer coaches.  You do not need prior coaching or soccer experience and can quickly learn to through the resources provided.  Our District Club, Winnipeg South End United has provided 8-week coaching plans for all age groups to assist volunteer coaches in providing fun activities through the season. 

If you are interested in coaching, please contact Sean McRae (soccer convener) at wildwoodsoccer@gmail.com

	When: May & June 2024 Where: Wildwood Park, Fort Garry, Riverview & Lord Roberts community centres Time: 6 – 7pm 4/5-year-olds and 6-year-olds play on Mondays and Wednesdays 7-year-olds and 8-year-olds play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $60 before April 1, 2024. $75 after April 1, 2024.
	Registrations are limited to families living within the Wildwood Park CC boundaries, which can be found on the GCWCC website: https://www.gcwcc.mb.ca/community-centres-programs. Families living outside these boundaries should register at their local cc. Click here for Registration Form

Youth Soccer (9 to 17 Year Old)

While the Wildwood mini soccer program is very popular, we see a significant drop in registrations once children move to the 9 and up age groups. This is unfortunate, as soccer is a great form of physical activity, and provides kids with skills such as teamwork, perseverance and decision making that they’ll be able to apply to all aspects of their life. Wildwood does not have enough kids to form teams at these levels, but players can continue with their soccer development after mini soccer in several ways:

• Recreational soccer through Ft. Garry CC- http://www.fortgarrycc.ca/
• Developmental or Premier soccer through Winnipeg South End United- http://www.wseu.ca/
• Various private soccer academies.

Please consider these fantastic opportunities to keep your child in the game of soccer.

Questions? Contact wildwoodsoccer@gmail.com