You’ll find no shortage of places to get a good work-out in across Metro Vancouver. But if you’re looking for somewhere where you can go for a personal training session, followed by a game of pick-up table tennis or a half hour of indoor bouldering, there’s one spot that has it all under one roof.
Originally configured as an indoor venue for long track speed skating, the now serves as a multi-sport centre and fitness facility for people of all ages and abilities for all the ways that they move.
Home to courts, track, ice, and a climbing wall, the Oval is building community through sport. In total, there are six hardwood courts for basketball and table tennis, two Olympic-sized ice rinks for drop-in skating, an expansive fitness centre, and enhanced fitness studios within the vast facility.
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A highlight of the Oval is their climbing wall, which just so happens to be the tallest at 17 meters high, is built for all climbing levels. The Oval has the only 15 meters speed wall in the Lower Mainland, with fully adjustable training and bouldering walls.
If you want to try out a new sport or take your skills to the next level, the Oval has a range of programming. on the court and track zones include drop-in basketball, drop-in table tennis, drop-in climbing, and drop-in ice skating.
For younger visitors to the Oval, the centre offers a series of , including badminton, climbing, soccer, volleyball, hockey, and learn to skate lessons. offer experiences all-year round for winter, spring break, summer, and Pro D Days.
Photo: Richmond Olympic Oval
at Richmond Olympic Oval is a fitness community that offers a world-class training experience complete with a fully equipped gym and inspiring, immersive programs to condition your body and mind.
With 1,114 square metres of space, the offers access to industry-leading strength and cardio equipment, with views overlooking the Coast Mountains and Fraser River as you workout.
The strength training space offers free weights and other high performance, plate-loaded equipment that caters to all fitness levels to build muscle strength.
The Olympic weightlifting area, compete with eleiko platforms and equipment, caters to those wanting to elevate their performance. The Technogym Skill Line of treadmills, stair climbers, octane ellipticals, and other options are available to help you achieve your cardio goals. To support functional training, a robust Synergy 360 system, assault bikes, landmines, battle ropes, and more ensure that you'll exceed your fitness goals.
OVALfit members can add variety into their fitness routine with drop-in , occurring daily with custom formats, including Athletic — which combines strength training and treadmill intervals — and Ride — an indoor cycling class that features a 24ft screen displaying real-time ride performance data.
Start your 7-day free trial of OVALfit and see what’s possible at Richmond Olympic Oval. For more info, visit .