Welcome to the Recreation Youth Centre & telMAX Indoor Skate Park, also known as the RYC! This centre offers children and youth a safe and welcoming place to hang out with friends and participate in as much or as little as they like. The RYC is proud to offer a wide variety of recreational registered programs and drop-ins.
When visiting the RYC, find an activity that suits your interests. Whether it be learning a new recipe in one of our cooking classes, joining a basketball game in our gymnasium drop-ins, socializing with friends while playing skee-ball, or hanging out in our Lounge with a game of Mario Kart – the possibilities are endless!
Be sure to also check out our 10,000 sq. ft. telMAX Indoor Skate Park which includes ledges, stairs, rails, boxes, ramps and banks. This unique park provides a great experience for all, no matter what your skate ability. Both group and private lessons are offered by highly skilled instructors to help you reach your goals and master a new skill. Read more about our lesson offerings below!
Visit the RYC located at 56 Charles Street or contact us at 905-953-5120 or
[email protected].
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – Christmas Eve
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Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Christmas
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Thursday, December 26, 2024 – Boxing Day
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Thursday, January 1 – New Year’s Eve
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PA Days:
Friday January 17, 2025 Friday January 31, 2025
| 1 to 3:50 p.m. (2013 and younger)
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Family Day: | - 10 to 11:50 a.m. (Family Drop In)
- 12 to 1:50 p.m. (2010 to 2015)
- 2 to 3:50 p.m. (2012 & Older)
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March Break: - Monday March 10 to Friday March 14, 2025
| Refer to ‘March Break 2025’ Schedule – COMING SOON
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The Gymnasium and telMAX Indoor Skate Park are open for birthyear-specific drop-in sessions. Pre-registration is not available.
Our Lobby is also open during hours of operation for all ages. Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball, Bubble Hockey, Skee-Ball, Pool, Nintendo Switch and various Board Games available.
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What is the cost of a drop-in? | - Skate Park - $5.00
- Gymnasium - $1.00
- Lobby - FREE
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Do you sell passbooks? |
Yes! Multi-Visit Passes are available at the following prices: - 10 Gymnasium Passes - $7.00
- 10 Skate Park Passes - $33.00
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Can I purchase an RYC Membership? | Full access to the Recreation Youth Centre & telMAX Indoor Skate Park is available through the purchase of a Town of Newmarket RecPass. For pricing and all services available in your membership,
Click here for more information
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Are spectators permitted on site? | Yes, spectators are permitted to remain on site in designated viewing areas. |
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Will my children be supervised while visiting the RYC? | Registered Programs: Children will only be supervised during our registered recreation programs. Drop-In Sessions: Supervision is limited to the availability of staff. While visiting the RYC, it is expected that a parent/guardian will remain on the premises to ensure appropriate supervision to hose 9 years of age and younger.
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The RYC offers small group lessons for all skateboard and scooter riders of any skill level. Click here to help decide which level to start with:
Skateboard and Scooter Lessons 101
We also offer Private Lessons for any skill level! Please note, any Private Lesson can be converted to a Semi-Private Lesson. For more information please contact [email protected] or 905-953-5300 ext. 2828.
Whether you’re interested in Skateboard or Scooter Lessons, Sport Programs, Art Programs, Science or Technology Workshops, Culinary Classes, or Leadership Courses, we’ve got what you’re looking for! Click the tile below for all of our registered program information.
Looking for a place to celebrate your birthday, host team-building activities or just hang out with a group of friends? We've got your party needs covered! Click the tile below for more information.
NEW! Recreation Youth Centre & telMAX Indoor Skate Park
We've also got your next school trip covered! Get your students active and give them a brain break during the school day with a 2-hour visit to the RYC. Ride around our indoor skate park, get active in our gymnasium, hangout in our lobby with a variety of table games, and gain access to a lunchroom!
Click the tiles below for more information.
Interested in building your experience for future employment? Want to make a difference in your community? Looking to help make the Recreation Youth Centre & TelMAX Indoor Skate Park a fun an inclusive place for all? The Town of Newmarket has a volunteer program for youth looking to gain experience working with children & youth, while developing their leadership skills! RYC Volunteers volunteer their time to provide staff with extra support throughout programs and the facility. This program is a one-day course needed to be eligible to volunteer at the RYC. Successful candidates will be contacted regarding their placement following the course and can use these hours towards their high school volunteer hours! Successful candidates are those that are actively listening and engaged during the entirety of the course, respectful towards other participants and the instructor, and show an interest in the volunteer position. Please come to class with the Volunteer Application filled out. This will be sent to participants prior to the class via email.
