Getting in some light exercise and finding ways to be a bit more active doesn’t have to be an unpleasant experience that requires a level of commitment on par with professional athletes.
The right outlet can even provide a fun way to not only get moving and get that heart rate up a little bit but also meet some new people.
Among the numerous options already available in Sundre is a new, casual recreational co-ed volleyball group for all ages that takes place Monday evenings at the Sundre Community Centre.
Perhaps you haven’t played in years and would like to rekindle a past passion.
Or maybe – like me – the only background or connection you have with the sport dates back to the days of your high school gym curriculum.
It doesn’t matter. All skill levels and experience – or even lack thereof! – are welcome.
Some players serve underhand while others do the toss-up overhand.
The only catch is that the focus is on fostering a fun, positive and supportive atmosphere.
Sure, we keep track of the score during a game but there’s no league statistics or division titles to worry about. And we’re certainly not trying to qualify as gold medal contenders for the Olympics.
So, be sure to check any competitive attitudes at the door.
Since getting started barely a few months ago, a core contingent of familiar faces including a crew from Olds has regularly been coming out for the weekly games, with attendance varying between more than a dozen and two dozen.
Even on Victoria Day, the Monday of the May long weekend, we weren’t sure if anyone would show up. But the turnout left us with enough players to make two teams with a couple of spares who are rotated in so everybody gets to play without being sidelined for long periods of time.
Personally, I wouldn’t have imagined myself playing volleyball just a year ago, roughly when my better half started putting out the feelers to determine whether there was an appetite in the community to start such a group.
Lo and behold, a few kindred spirits reached out and subsequently helped get organized to line up arrangements and secure some time at the community centre.
There’s no registration fee for the whole year – anyone who wants to play can do so on a drop-in basis.
So not to sound like an As Seen On TV salesman peddling some gimmicky novelty with a money-back guarantee, but you for just a few bucks a pop can see if this might be the offer you didn’t even know you’ve been looking for.
Feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions!
Simon Ducatel is an editor with the Albertan.
