Chicopee's BikeLaunch

What started as a one day event has turned into a thrilling two-day event. Though BIKELAUNCH is technically only being held on Saturday June 7th, June 6th has to be mentioned.

Friday June 6th Chicopee will be home to the premiere of two mountain bike films: Kranked 7: "The Cackle Factor" and The Collective's "Seasons" will both be premiering that night. VIP night for those who have bought memberships, attended bike park meetings or helped on volounteer day will also be that night, where those VIPS can go and rip up the new park before the premieres begin. This night is sponsored by our good friends at King Street Cycle! The event will be free to Bike Park members, and $10 for everyone who is not a bike park member (but seriously, you should be a member). Proceeds will partially go to IMBA, everyone's favorite association.

Saturday June 7th is the big day! BikeLaunch officially starts at 10:00am. Noon will see the "Battle of the KW bike shops", BBQ and lots of local shops selling their stuff. 2:00 will feature the kids AMPED race which will utilize the ponds and pines trail systems. Park riding will go on all day until... 2:45 for some general maintenence when some SICK (but they're secret) door prizes will be given out. Door prizes will only be avaliable to those people who are riding.

BIKELAUNCH is free if you just want to hang out, but $10 to ride the park or heck, if you want to buy a membership then you can do that too!

Bike Park Volunteer Day a HUGE Success!

A huge thank you goes out to everyone who came out to help out with the bike park this Sunday, May 25th. It was so great for us to see so many excited, smiling faces. We also got a lot of input for what we need to do to get the park perfect for June 7th -- BikeLaunch! -- when we open the park for good!

Bike Park Addition! We Need YOU!

Brand new for this season is our bike park! The park will feature a flow track, two pump tracks (one beginner and one intermediate/advanced) and seven dirt jump lines (2 beginner, 3 intermediate and 2 advanced). Construction is already well underway -- but we need your help!

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We will be holding a volounteer day on Sunday May 25, 2008. Those who attend will be able to work on the final shaping of the features and even get to "ride them in" to pack them down.

The park will officially open for the public on "BikeLaunch" which will be held June 7th, 2008. BikeLaunch will feature live entertainment, local bike shops, bike demos, bike garage sale, Amped Jr and of course riding! Come and check it out!

Opening Information

Chicopee's recreation facilities, including the Adventure Challenge course, tennis, mountain biking and beach volleyball are set to open May 17th for the season.

Summer Camps begin Monday June 30th and operate Monday - Friday throughout the summer season. They operate 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (drop-off 8:00 am - 8:30 am, pick-up 4:30 pm - 5 pm) with extended supervision available. Full day and half options are available. Lunch and snacks are included in full day camps, snacks included in half day camps.

Guest Services will be open daily throughout the summer from 8 am - 9 pm daily to provide quality customer service for all of Chicopee's recreational offerings. Projected tennis season runs 8 am - 9 pm May 17th - September 28th 2008. Mountain Bike Trails are open daily 8 am - dusk, Beach Volleyball Courts are open daily 9 am - dusk. Call in advance for Beach Volleyball bookings! Administration Offices will be open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

An Introduction...

Join Chicopee all summer long for exciting recreational opportunities on the courts with Tennis and Beach Volleyball and on the slopes with Mountain Biking adventures. With more emphasis being placed on operating as a year round sports facility, Chicopee has added more elements to our summer recreation programs for the summer of 2007. Your offerings will include the Adventure Challenge Course, Tennis programs, Beach Volleyball, Mountain Biking and Youth Sport Camps (Multi-sport camp, tennis camp, mountain bike camp, training camp, trials camp and a girls only camp).

Originally established in 1934 as an Alpine Ski facility, Chicopee is one of Southern Ontario's superb ski and snowboard centres. Close to everywhere - minutes from the 401 and central to Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph; members and day users are welcome to experience what Chicopee has to offer for fun and excitement. Come winter, there are an abundance of professional instructors and with our gentle sloping Beginner Centre and several novice ski runs; we are the perfect place for the entire family to learn to ski or snowboard. Chicopee is a good time, guaranteed.

What's Happening This Summer?

Summer Sport Camps
The Chicopee difference is a philosophy built upon the premise of fun, safety, technical expertise and being a good friend to nature and the world at large. Camp, sports and recreation should be safe, accessible and enjoyable. You should learn something about the sport, your friends and ultimately yourself.

Diane Bekiroski

Director, Sport & Recreation

For Summer Camp Registration forms, please click here.

Summer Camp dates & pricing:

Whether you're the next Carling Basset or simply looking for an introduction to the sport, tennis camp taught by the pros at Chicopee is a great way to advance your skills. We'll better your game; from serving to court etiquette we try to cover it all! Check out our new Tennis Combo Camp; a half day of tennis and half day multi-sport program.

What goes on at Chicopee's Tennis Camp?

What goes on at Chicopee's mountain Bike Camp?

Chicopee proudly announces the creation of the Adventure Challenge Course featuring low ropes & high ropes elements, a vertical playground and climbing wall. This is the ultimate teambuilding experience nestled in the heart of the city amongst Chicopee's picturesque natural environment.

Ideal for schools, groups, sports teams and corporate training and teambuilding. Our experts will be a customized program to suit your specific needs and goals.

To request information on the Adventure Challenge Course -CLICK HERE-

Beach Volleyball

Almost as much fun to watch as it is to play, Chicopee offers league play, tournaments or even just for you to rent some court time for you and your friends. Corporate bookings are also available. You'll be playing on 3 Olympic regulation beach volleyball courts with professional quality Hutcheson V sand. (It's the new standard for Beach Volleyball Courts, haven't you heard!) League play is offered Sunday through Thursday evenings beginning in June. Sign up soon as leagues fill quickly!