Lacrosse

If you've never tried lacrosse, you're missing out. Lacrosse is a sport very similar to hockey, in it's layout and style of play. It uses the same 3 forwards, 2 defenceman, and 1 goalie set up as hockey, with offensive and defensive zones. Lacrosse can be played on ice rinks that have been covered up, but is mostly played on other outdoor fields. The Canada West Field Lacrosse League (which is a league for men 18 and up) has a team in Abbotsford, called the Abbotsford Attack,. The Abbotsford Attack typically play all over the Fraser Valley and Vancouver area, with their opponents located in Burnaby, Ladner, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam and Vancouver. The Lacrosse season is typically in the fall and winter (September to December), but Provincials and other tournaments which the Canada West Field Lacrosse League participates in sometimes run into January. The best teams from the leagues around the province make it to Provincials, and from their the best  make it to the nationals. Last season an all BC finals was held at the nationals between the Whalley Ballers and the Ladner Pioneers, with Whalley coming out on top. For smaller kids, the Abbotsford Warriors also plays in a similar league. Kids ages 5-8 play in the Mini Tyke and Tyke leagues, the 9-12 year old play in the Novice and Peewee leagues and the 13-16 year old play in Bantam and Midget leagues. Anyone can drop in for try outs, the locations, dates and times of which can be found using the links below.

http://cwfll.teamopolis.com/league/default.aspx

http://abbotsford.goalline.ca/events.php?news_id=368171

Golf

For a golf player of any level, Abbotsford is a gold mine of courses, ranges, and shops. With three golf courses within just a few minutes away from each other, any player can find the right group and fit right in. Ledgeview Golf, Fraserglen Golf and both offer a full eighteen holes of beautifully designed course, while Valley Golf Centre offers nine. All three clubs have a bar and grill, with outdoor patios. Valley Golf Centre also boasts a thirteen stall driving range, fully covered and even heated for those chilly days. Fraserglen boasts a training program for beginners, or players who are just looking to find their game again. With three professional trainers on staff, you can bet you’ll pick up the game pretty quick. All three clubs also host multiple tournaments every year, usually during the summer months. However, the courses are still open during the winter season, and usually for a cheaper rate. That is, if you don’t mind putting up with a little rain, snow or wind. Not interested in suffering outside in the cold? Or heat? Then the Indoor Golf Centre is just the place for you. You might be thinking “Indoor Golf? Must be a pretty big place!” Nope. The Indoor Golf Centre is a virtual golf studio. Inside, there are multiple screens that not only display the course ahead of you, but also detect the power of your shot on impact. This course is also open year round, and ensures that you don’t have to worry about weather. For more information, follow the links below.

http://www.ledgeviewgolf.com/

http://www.fraserglen.com

http://www.valleygolfcentre.ca/

http://www.indoorgolfcentre.com/

Rugby

If you're looking to play or watch Rugby in Abbotsford, you're in luck! The Abbotsford Rugby Football Club has leagues for pretty much anyone, any age or gender, from age five right to age seventy. This diverse league plays other teams from the Lower Mainland, the Okanagan, Vancouver Island and even Seattle. They have separate boys and girls "Mini-Rugby" teams from grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-7. They also have a "Youth Girls" and "Youth Boys" league. The Youth Boys league has teams for U-14 (under age 14), U-15, U-16, U-17 and U-19, while the Youth Girls league has U-13, U-14 and U-18. Also available is the "Women's Division," with a team of mixed ages from anyone in their late teens to mid-thirties. Now there are three different "Men's Divisions." These three divisions are in order of skill and competition. The third division is for casual players, and is the least competitive. The second and first divisions are for extremely competitive players, with only the most skilled making it to the first division. Once again, the age group is late teens to mid thirties. Older than that? Not a problem. The Abbotsford Rugby Football Club also has an "Old Boy's" league for men over forty. This league has an age group of forty years old to over seventy! The league also has a store on their website with which you can buy all the equipment you could possibly need for rugby. If playing this wonderful sport isn't your thing, all games and practices are open for the public to watch. For more information on the Abbotsford Rugby Football Club, check out the link to their website below.

http://www.abbotsfordrugby.com/

Curling

Curling is a sport which is many hundreds of years old, and has been a great time killer since it's invention back in the early 1500's. There are plenty of locations to go curling in Abbotsford, BC. Possibly the most popular is the Abbotsford Curling Club. They have multiple leagues and teams for all ages and genders.They also have a store with all imaginable curling equipment and paraphernalia.  If you're interested in joining, there's always a tournament of some sorts going on, and it's never too late to join a team! The Abbotsford Curling Club meets at 2555 McMillan Road (Abbotsford Curling Rink), the date and time depends on which team and league you belong to. Not into the big team and league competition? No problem. There's always drop in times for you and a few friends to stop off and play a quick game. And you're not limited to just the Abbotsford Curling Rink, you can also use the Abbotsford Rec Centre which can be converted for up to five different sheets. The Abbotsford Rec Centre is located at 34696 Old Yale Road (Links for more arena details can be found at the bottom of this post). If you're interested in hosting a curling party, both rinks can be rented out. The Abbotsford Curling Rink can host up to 180 people (not all on the ice at once, obviously) at a time, and has a banquet hall, a lounge and viewing area, six sheets, two locker rooms and concession stands.

http://www.tourismabbotsford.ca/?page_id=157
http://abbycurlingclub.com

Hockey

Looking to play or watch hockey? Well you're in luck, because Abbotsford has many different hockey clubs. If you're looking to watch hockey, the Abbotsford Heat (AHL Affiliate to the Calgary Flames) play at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Center. Also, Abbotsford plays host to the Abbotsford Pilots, part of the PIJHL. For schedules and other information about the teams, follow the links at the bottom of the post.

Like to play instead of watch? No problem. Abbotsford has many different minor hockey leagues. The Abbotsford Hawks Hockey Association has many different levels of minor hockey, and are part of a competitive league that plays around the lower BC area.

Remember to visit the links below for more information, and have a great day!

http://www.abbotsfordheat.com/
http://www.abbotsfordpilots.com/
http://www.abbotsfordminorhockey.com/leagues/custom_page.cfm?clientid=3152&leagueid=0&pageid=6094