This is a shallow water class designed for people with arthritis and other related conditions as well as sedentary adults who are generally deconditioned and cannot endure sustained activities. This program includes exercises to improve the participants overall functions and performance of daily tasks, mobility, gait, independence, flexibility, balance and coordination.

Our program is designed to meet the diverse needs of the general populations typically attracted to group exercise classes. This fun and exciting program is designed to improve one’s cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and range of motion.

This is a one hour class for all fitness levels. The class is held in the deep end of the pool and flotation belts are provided by the facility but not mandatory. This class is based on Joseph Pilates own format of traditional pilates moves as well as some yoga. This class focuses on core strength, body mindfulness and control, and balance. Different tools are used such as aqua noodles, hand weights, kick boards and balls-all used to challenge our core muscles and body control in different ways. Participants should start to feel the changes, and the confidence, in their bodies after about 2 weeks so give it a try and stick with it- you won’t be disappointed!

This is a one hour class for all fitness levels. The class is held in the deep end of the pool and flotation belts are provided for the participants. The class involves timed intervals of jogging, running and sprinting designed to increase heart rate and facilitate calorie burn. Members are encouraged to “ease” into this class, either by participating for a short amount of time and gradually increasing the time spent in class or, by joining in and just going at their own pace. Just getting in and moving is the key, we are all at different fitness levels but all participants will notice the benefits of this class almost immediately increased endurance, flexibility and toning.

This class takes place in deep water and is designed for people with Fibromyalgia and other related conditions, as well as sedentary adults who are generally de-conditioned and cannot endure sustained activities. It offers exercises to improve one’s overall functions and performance of daily tasks, mobility, flexibility and strength, along with balance coordination.

We are thrilled to welcome Track & Field teams to Gulf Shores for spring training!

Come watch as regional high school varsity and JV baseball teams battle it out on the field! Hosted by the Gulf Shores High School Baseball Program each year, this tournament is a favorite among fans and families.

High school softball action right here in Gulf Shores! Head out to the Gulf Shores Sportsplex to see over 45 teams compete!

Lillian Callaway with Sid Meeker

The City of Gulf Shores will host a Coastal Community Camp Day on Wednesday, March 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gulf Shores Elementary School. “Our goal is to provide members of our community with an opportunity to learn about all of the youth camps our area has to offer,” said Amanda Deckard, Programs Coordinator. “The great thing about this event is that it's a free, one-stop-shop for summer camp fun.” According to Deckard, at least a dozen camps from around the area will be in attendance including the City’s Strengthening Potential through Arts, Recreation and Culture (SPARC) Summer Camps which is based out of the Gulf Shores Cultural Center. SPARC Summer Camps are open to children who have completed kindergarten and are at least 5 years old through age 11. SPARC summer camp will be offered over the course of 11 weeks from May 30 – August 18. Registration for SPARC summer camp will be held April 8 – 21. Parents may register online or at the Cultural Center beginning April