The City of Cambridge offers a variety of recreational activities for people of all ages because healthy citizens make a healthy community. The City promotes healthy, active living, as well as family and community relationships through our recreation programs.
Whether you're interested in sports, arts, fitness, health and wellness, or personal development, we've got something for you. Check out our Activities Guide for a full list of programs.
We offer programs for:
Spring Registration
Begins Saturday, March 10 at 8 a.m.
Introducing the new and improved CORAL
We've launched the new and improved CORAL registration system. Sign up for a new account and discover how quick and easy it is to find the programs you love.
With the new CORAL you can:
- Find programs easily with an improved search tool
- Register and pay for programs on a desktop computer or mobile device
- Create multiple profiles for the whole family
- Track payments and view tax information
- Check availability of sportfields and facilities
- Share program details with friends on social media
You may still register for activities in-person at all City facilities. View a list of City facilities.
Sign in to CORAL
How to register
Both new and existing CORAL users will need to create an account in the new system. Follow the steps below to set up your account.
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Set up an account quickly and easily by following the steps below:
- Go to www.cambridge.ca/CORAL
- Click on "Create Account"
- Complete your information
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| Existing CORAL user (signing in for the first time) |
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The new CORAL system does not use Client IDs and PIN numbers. Follow the steps below to activate your account on the new system:
- Go to www.cambridge.ca/CORAL
- Click on "Sign In"
- Click on "Forgot Password" and enter your email address to have your login information sent to you. You will receive a temporary password.
- Go back to www.cambridge.ca/CORAL
- Sign in using your email address and temporary password
- Change your password when prompted
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CORAL Frequently Asked Questions
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| How many accounts should each family have? |
| We recommend that each family establish a primary account with login credentials. Create the account in the name of the primary contact for the family and then add all family member names underneath after it has been established. |
| How do I add family members to my account? |
You may add family members in the three following locations:
- You may add a family member while submitting your head of household account information, by clicking on the Submit and Add Family Member link.
- You may add a family member under My Account, this is done by clicking the link Change Information About Family Members.
- You may also add family member during the enrolment process. This is done by clicking on the link Add Family Member which is located beside the Participant box.
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| What should I do if I forget my password? |
| From the Sign In page, click the Forgot your Password? link. You will be requested to provide the email address you used to create your account. After entering your email address, click Submit to continue. An email will be sent to you containing a temporary password. Upon signing in with the temporary password, you will be prompted to change this password.
If after completing this procedure you are still experiencing difficulties, please contact our office during regular business hours and a member of our staff will assist you.
*Please DO NOT create another Customer Account.
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| Can I view activities without registering? |
| Absolutely! Click on the activities tab at the top of the screen to view all of the activity categories. If there is a box to the right of the activity that says Add to Cart, you are able to register for that activity. |
| How to I register for an activity? |
Once your account has been established, registration for Activities is easy:
- Click the View Activities button on the registration home page.
- Select the Activity that you would like to enrol into. Clicking the underlined name will show you a detailed Activity description.
- Click the Add to My Cart button if you wish to register for the Activity.
- Next, sign in to your online registration account by entering your Email and Password. Proceed to checkout by clicking the Continue button. From this screen you may remove Activities from your cart or view more Activities and add them to your cart.
*Please Note: If more than one family member will be attending the Activity, click on the button labelled, Add Another One (located under the Shopping Cart screen).
- Confirm your Activity name, date and time, enrollee and price.
- Click Continue to proceed with payment. You will be prompted that you are entering a secure site. Enter your credit card information on the Payment Information Page and agree to any required waiver(s) and confirm the payer meets the age requirement of "13 Years or Older". Click Continue. This system accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
*Please Note: The name and address must match those that are on file with your credit company. If the address shown is not your credit card billing address, click on the My Account button and change your residential address to match your credit card billing address.
- Once your payment has been approved, your receipt will display. Please print a copy of your receipt for your records.
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| What happens if I have an outstanding balance or credit on my account? |
| Outstanding balances can be paid in full prior to registering for an activity. If you have a credit on your account, you may choose to apply that credit to your current transaction. If the credit on your account is large enough to cover your current transactions, you will not be required to make a payment. |
| What will happen if I try to register for an activity that is full? |
| Your name will be placed on a waiting list. You will be contacted in the event that a space opens for that Activity or additional Activities are added. If we are unable to contact you, your space will be given to the next customer on the waiting list.
If you do not want to be placed on the waiting list, click the Remove button that appears on the Shopping Cart screen.
*Please Note: Placement on a waiting list does not guarantee a spot in the Activity.
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| How can I view a schedule of my family's upcoming activities? |
| The My Account feature allows you to view a weekly schedule of your family's upcoming Activities.
Sign into your account and click on the My Account link. Then click on the Show Your Daily Schedule link. Highlight the family members whose schedules you would like to view and click on the top arrow button and move each family member over to the Selected Family Members column. Click on Search to proceed. A weekly schedule will display all of the activities your family members have been enrolled in and allow you to click on the activity for more information.
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| Can I view my transaction history and print out my past receipts? |
| You can view your transaction history and print your receipts once your Customer Account with login credentials has been established. To access this information, please click on the My Account link (located at the top right-hand corner of your screen).
To view prior transactions, you may click on the Get a List of Prior Transactions link.
To view past receipts, you may click on the Get a List of Prior Payments link (click on the receipt number to view and print each individual receipt).
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| Is my credit card number and personal information safe? |
| Yes. Your information is encrypted using a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology, the highest form of encryption generally available to the public. If the website is secure, the web address will begin with https://. It is the same type of security that all of the major online e-commerce websites use. All credit card transactions are encrypted and secure. |
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If you have any questions, please contact csd@cambridge.ca or call (519) 740-4681 for assistance.
Note: If you require receipts or course confirmations that are from pre-June 2017, please email or call (519) 740-4681 and we will be happy to email them to you.
Learn more about program registration.
| Drop-in fitness classes |
| Stay active while trying exciting new workouts at one of the City's drop-in fitness classes. All of our fitness classes are run by certified instructors. The W.G. Johnson Centre holds drop-in fitness classes every day of the week. View the class schedules listed below. W.G. Johnson Centre is closed on December 23, 24, 25 31 and January 1. Want to catch a workout at our centre while the kids are off school? We have babysitting on school holidays from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for the low cost of $2.25 per child. Winter fitness schedules will be posted and start on January 6, 2018.
| Total Body workouts |
| Total Body workouts use a variety of equipment such as weights and resistance equipment to give your muscles a solid strength and endurance workout.
Total Body workout schedule:
| Type of Class |
Day of the Week |
Time |
| Total Body Core |
Monday |
Closed |
| Total Body Fusion |
Tuesday |
6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. |
| Strength & Tone |
Wednesday |
6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. |
| Total Body Core |
Friday |
9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. |
| Flex and Core |
Sunday |
Closed |
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| Step Aerobics |
| A cardio workout which uses intermediate step patterns combining both basic moves with new moves. Options given for all levels.
| Day of the Week |
Time |
| Thursday |
9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. |
| Saturday |
9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. |
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| Bootcamp |
| Move from exercise to exercise working on both cardio and strength, this class is going to make you sweat!
Bootcamp schedule:
| Day of the Week |
Time |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
6:10 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. |
| Thursday |
6:30 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. |
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| Cycling |
| Regular Cycle is designed for all fitness levels while Cycle Endurance features longer climbs and longer drills to help build endurance.
cycling class schedule:
| Type of Cycling Class |
Day of the Week |
Time |
| Cycle |
Monday |
Closed |
| Cycle |
Tuesday |
7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. |
| Cycle Endurance |
Friday |
6:10 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. |
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| Karate |
| Karate is a system of self-defense focusing on the use of hands, elbows, knees, or feet to defeat opponents.
Karate class schedule:
| Day of the Week |
Time |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
7:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. |
| Thursday |
7 a.m. to 8 a.m. |
| Friday |
6:30 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. |
| Sunday |
Closed |
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| Hi-Lo |
| This class consists of a combination of high and low aerobic impact exercises. There is a Hi-Lo class on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. |
| TRX classes |
TRX workout schedule:
| Type of Class |
Day of the Week |
Time |
| TS2 |
Tuesday |
5:40 p.m. to 6:25 p.m |
| TRX Genesis |
Wednesday |
Cancelled |
| TRX Bootcamp |
Thursday |
7:40 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. |
Try out our NEW TS2 class that combines the strenght of TRX with stretch and yoga. All levels welcome. |
| Circuit Fit |
| This class consists of low impact interval training while inlcuding stations in a great workout. There is a Circuit Fit class on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. |
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| Gymnasium |
| The W.G. Johnson Centre has a full gymnasium that can be used for free open gym or structured activities. View the activities listed below.
| Open Gym |
| Day of the Week |
Time |
| Monday to Friday |
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Monday, Tuesday, Thursday |
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday |
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
Open Gym schedule may change without notice. |
| Pickleball |
| Pickleball combines tennis, badminton and table tenis in an activity that is growing fast in popularity. Join us on Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. for adults. Join us for Family Pickleball on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. |
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| Personal training |
| We offer personal training for individuals and partners. Our personal trainers work with you to customize programs to meet your fitness goals. Fees start as low as $38.25 + HST per session. Contact us for more information about personal training at the following fitness centres:
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| 5 Free card |
|  A 5 Free card can be used by all ages to try 5 different drop-in or registered classes. Pick up your 5 Free card at Cambridge recreation centres.
Please note: the card does not apply to swimming lessons, 50+ Wtarer Fitness (Fairview Mennonite), Active Living for Life program (WEPC), Cambridge Centre for the Arts programs, special events, one time workshops/seminars, camp, personal training or conditioning rooms. |
| Facilities |
| Search for a community centre or sports facility in Cambridge. |
| Registration |
| Learn how to register for a program. |
| Cancellations |
| Already signed up for a recreation program? Learn about program cancellations and changes. |
| Active Cambridge |
| Inspired by the Province of Ontario's 2010 ACTIVE campaign, Active Cambridge gets Cambridge residents involved in sports and physical activity. Get active, Cambridge! |
| Waterloo Region Active Living Network |
| The Waterloo Region Active Living Network (WRALN) encourages physical activity, active play, and all types of movement throughout the day, such as:
- Walks in the park
- Organized sports
- Family bike rides
- Dance class
- Walking to school or work
- Gardening
- Sitting yoga
- Elite sports
- Pick-up games of hockey
The Network's overall goal is to see people moving and having fun not matter what activity they choose. The WRALN includes representatives from key sectors, community groups, not-for-profit organizations and individuals interested in the physical activity field. These representatives share the vision, mission and principles established by the WRALN. |
| Volunteers |
| Sport and recreation activities in Cambridge could not be possible without the support of dedicated volunteers and community associations. These individuals and groups help run our programs and organize major tournaments and special events. |
