The Sports and Leisure Collection returns to SCPL!

Goodbye winter and hello sunshine! The warmer weather can only mean one thing at SCPL – we’re relaunching the Sports and Leisure Collection to help you get outside this season. Whether you want to try a new sport or host a lawn game tournament with your friends and family, we’ve got the equipment you need to stay active this summer.

Check out our sports equipment

Did you know that trying out a new sport has both mental and physical benefits?

Improves cognitive function – A new sport challenges you to strategically think in ways you may not be used to. As a result, you can build new neural connections, improve reaction time, and sharpen your focus.

Muscle activation – Different sports target different muscle groups that may not get as much exercise in your day to day. Trying out a new sport, or rotating between a few different spots, can help cross-train across a few different muscles groups to support injury prevention and improve overall athleticism.

Social community – Kicking a soccer ball around a field or hitting a birdie back and forth is a great excuse to gather some friends and strengthen your social connections. Through sports, you can meet new friends, build community, and create a sense of belonging.  

Start reaping the benefits of being active with these items from our Library of Things:

A soccer ball sitting on a field in front of a soccer net.

Soccer Ball

Two tennis rackets and two tennis balls laying on the pavement.

Tennis Set

A young man in a green hoodie holds a badminton racket and stands on a blue badminton court.

Badminton Set

A hand tosses a red frisbee towards a blue metal disc golf basket.

Disc Golf Set

Try an outdoor leisure activity

Our outdoor lawn game collection is perfect for the cottage, a weekend barbeque, or long weekend with the family. With nearly a dozen activities to try, you won’t need to hear “I’m bored” once this summer. Here are just a few of our favourites:

Ladder toss equipment set up in a field.

Ladder Toss

A Spikeball net and balls set up in a field.

Spikeball

From the background, three people play Flickin' Chicken by throwing a rubber chicken toy towards a target on the ground.

Flickin' Chicken

Looking for something else? We have a lot more to offer when you check out our entire Sports and Leisure Collection in our catalogue.

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