John Brady. Adventure #4.

1. P O R T C O Q U I T L A M
Where rivers meet railways, and where
community meets recreation, coaching and PE
Photo of Downtown Port Coquitlam. Web Source: News
1130

2. T H E H Y D E C R E E K
R E C R E AT I O N C E N T E R
• The Hyde Creek Recreational Center is located on the North Side
of Port Coquitlam just off Coast Meridian Road. Inside, you will
find amenities such as pools, weight rooms and racquet ball courts.
These Government delivered facilities “enhance the quality of life and
well-being of citizens” (Lunn, 2020, p. 3). Therefore, the Hyde
Creek recreation center is an example of the private service
sector.
• The SPSC Connection is recreation, because the HCRC offers a
discount of service for both youth and senior citizens. “Youth Access
Cards (YAC) provides free access to youth centers, discounts on most
youth-specific programs, and free drop-in activities” (2021).
Furthermore, “The Wilson Senior annual membership provides
reduced fees for a selection of senior’s activities and fitness drop-in
fees, access to special and reduced program registration fee’s (2021).
What this proves is “Recreation is a fundamental human need for
persons of all ages and is essential to the person’s physical and social
well-being and to overall quality of life” (Lunn, 2020, p. 5).
Photo of the Port Coquitlam
Recreation Center. Source:
PortCoquitlam.ca

3. T H E P O R T C O Q U I T L A M C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E R
• Located in the South side of Port Coquitlam, the Port
Coquitlam Community Center is part of the Public
service sector. As shown on the facilities website,
amenities available for the community include leisure
pools, three ice sheets, a library and a games room
(2021). With the number of amenities available at the
Port Coquitlam Community Center, we see that
“Recreation services should comply with the intent
and spirt of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and
human rights legislation should provide opportunities
for both genders, all age groups, all ethnic groups, and
special interest groups” (Lunn, 2020, p. 5).
• The SPSC 2210 Connection is Recreation and
Coaching. Throughout the facility, amenities such as
pools, weight rooms and basketball courts provide
recreation opportunities to those who are
“underserved” (Lunn, 2020, p. 4). Furthermore,
competitive hockey and lacrosse associations take part
year-round, giving coaches both a paid and volunteer
opportunity to organize competitive sports.
Photo of the Port Coquitlam Community
Center. Source: Portcoquitlam.ca

4. B L A K E B U R N L A G O O N S
PA R K
• The Blackeburn Lagoons Park is part of the Public
service sector. Formally the site of two waste settling
ponds in North Port Coquitlam, the city redeveloped
this area in 2017 to create spaces for the public to
interact with nature. Free of cost for Port Coquitlam
citizens, individuals can enjoy park features such as a
1.6km of looped walking trails, picnic areas and
viewing platforms (2021). What was developed by
the city of Port Coquitlam was opportunities to
connect with nature, as well as physical active. In
conclusion, these activities are “deemed valuable by
society” (Lunn, 2020, p. 3).
• The SPSC 2210 connection is recreation. Recreation
allows for individuals to connect with nature,
“enhancing the quality of life and well-being” (2020,
p. 3). Importantly, the transition from a waste
settling pond to a nature reserve was funded by the
municipal government, which benefited the general
public by developing recreation in the community
(Lunn, 2021, p. 5).
Photo of the Blakeburn Lagoons Park.
Source:Portcoquitlam.ca

5. G O L D ’ S G Y M P O R T
C O Q U I T L A M
• Gold’s Gym, located in North Port Coquitlam is part of
the Commercial sector. As described on the facilities
website: “we offer a team of expert staff, instructors
and personal trainers to help you make the most of
your time here and reach your fitness goals” (2017).
Memberships cost between $50-$60 a month, which is
unfortunately beyond the price range of many citizens
of Port Coquitlam. Due to the financial realities of Golds
Gym, profit from paying consumers prove to be most
important. This emphasis on profits categorize Gold’s
Gym as an example of the commercial sector (Lunn,
2020, p. 6).
• The SPSC 2210 connection is Recreation, Coaching and
Physical Education. Members of Gold’s Gym have
access to personal trainers who work as both educators
and coaches. All members are given a single free
personal training session upon enrollment, providing a
sample of how a fitness coach/consultant can be
beneficial. Furthermore, all individuals regardless of
physical capabilities are “provided opportunities for
recreation (Lunn, 2020, p. 7). For example, Gold’s Gym
offers a piece of cardio equipment called “The Scifit”,
which can be used while seated, and only involves the
upper body. Therefore, paraplegic members feel
included within the facility, proving new technology
improves recreation products (Lunn, 2020).
Photo of the inside of Gold’s Gym.
Source: Goldsgymbc.ca

6. P O C O B O W L I N G
• Located in Downtown Port Coquitlam, the Poco bowling alley is a part
of the Commercial sector. Since 1950, Poco Bowling proves to be one
of the only businesses in Port Coquitlam that provide both
entertainment and food services (Lunn, 2020, p.6). Because the Poco
Bowling is a 5-pin bowling alley, it is hard to imagine that individuals
who use the facility are competitive bowlers. Instead, Poco bowling is
an excellent place to have birthday parties, as well as fundraisers. The
Poco Bowling alley has remained open since the 1950’s, proving that
the facility provides “quality products and services” (Lunn, 2020, p.
8).
• Unlike other examples that were a combination of PE, coaching and
recreation, the Poco bowling alley is purely recreation. 5-pin bowling
is meant to be done socially, and due to the lack of similar services
available within the city of Port Coquitlam, we can determine what
the city is missing.
Photo of the inside of Poco
Bowling. Source: Pocobowling

7. C A R N O U S T I E G O L F C L U B
• The Carnoustie Golf Club, located in North Port Coquitlam, is part
of the Commercial sector. As stated on the Clubs website, “nestled
between the coastal mountains and the Pitt River in beautiful Port
Coquitlam, British Columbia; Carnoustie Golf Club is a destination
to behold that’s within reach (2021). Based on this description, we
notice that members are offered a unique service due to the
geographical location of the golf course (Lunn, 2020, p. 8).
Furthermore, the current pandemic situation we are facing has
benefitted golf clubs due to the logistics of the sport. Therefore,
commercial services such as the Carnoustie Golf Club have become
more popular than public services which cannot be done safely. In
conclusion, the Carnoustie Golf Club can “remain popular” by
being aware of social trends such as COVID-19 (Lunn, 2020, p. 8).
• Golf is a social but difficult sport. From personal experience, I
found both recreation and physical education connections at
Carnoustie Golf Club. A recreation connection came from spending
time with my friends playing a sport that none of us were experts
at. The golfing portion of the recreation can be categorized as
“outdoor commercial recreation”, whereas the time spent at the
clubhouse upon completing the game can be categorized as
“hospitality and food services” (Lunn, 2020, p. 6). My connection
with physical education comes from my lack of fine motor skills
compared to gross motor skills. The game of golf was a struggle for
me, but I was educated on the physical requirements it takes to
succeed in golf. My time spent at the Carnoustie golf club provided
insight into the physical requirements of the sport, leading to a
new appreciation for those who participate.
Photo from the Carnoustie
Website. Source:
CarnoustieGolfClub.ca

8. T H E H Y D E C R E E K
W A T E R S H E D S O C I E T Y ( H C W S )
• With great confidence I categorize The Hyde Creek Watershed
Society as part of the Voluntary sector. As stated on the society's
website: “We are a group of concerned citizens interested in
preserving and enhancing fish wildlife in the HCWS for the last 23
years” (2021). This Hyde Creek Watershed Societies mission
statement describe a “research and/or scientific” community
organization, which is done by a group who are interested in fish
(Lunn, 2020, p. 9). The website further states that “Donations are
always gratefully accepted in support of the totally volunteer run
Hyde Creek educational center and hatchery” (2021). What this
statement indicates is a “focus on fundraising”, which is necessary
for the organization's survival (Lunn, 2020, p.10).
• Again, my personal experience at the HCWS has created an
educational connection for both me and the community. While I
have lived in the North side of Port Coquitlam for most of my life,
it was not until recently that I was educated about what the
HCWS accomplishes. I was fortunate enough to conduct an
interview with a Biologist at the HCWS as part of a separate
school assignment. During this interview, I learned so much about
volunteering. The most important take away for me from this
interview was that volunteering is worth more than just having
someone put in a good word for you. The benefits come from
serving the public, which is done through educational courses run
by the facility. Not only is the community becoming educated
through the volunteers at the HCWS, but I personally was being
educated. As Lunn states: The voluntary sector is the area of
service that has the closest ties to local communities, as
organizations in this sector are operated primarily by volunteers”
(Lunn, 2020, p. 8).
(Image information: Personal photo I
took at the Hyde Creek Watershed
Society; photo from March 2021.)

9. T H E P O R T C O Q U I T L A M M I N O R H O C K E Y
A S S O C I A T I O N ( P C M H A )
• Because I have personal relationships with current/former coaches at
the PCMHA, the public sector related is voluntary. This is because the
PCMHA relies on are “efforts of members and volunteers”, such as
coaches, scorekeepers and trainers (Lunn, 2020, p. 10). These
individuals seek to “invest in the future” by teaching aspiring hockey
players the skills necessary to be successful (Lunn, p. 10). Not only is
volunteering necessary, but “public sector assistance” is required
through sponsorships such as the Government of British Columbia
(Lunn, p. 10). This collaborative relationship between the public and
voluntary sectors addresses the needs of Port Coquitlam citizens to
better the community.
• The SPSC 2210 connection is both recreation and coaching. As
mentioned, I have a personal relationship with those who have
coached at the PCMHA. My friends who volunteer as coaches explain
that Port Coquitlam is a popular city for hockey. My younger brother
played at the PCMHA, as did many of my friends. I was never interested
in playing hockey, but I did go watch games as a form of entertainment.
Both entertainment services and athletic clubs are a form of recreation,
further connecting to the described concept taught in SPSC 2210.
(Image information: Personal
photo of my bothers hockey
team; January 2013.)

10. L E I G H S Q U A R E
• Leigh square, Port Coquitlam’s center for arts, culture and heritage is part of the
voluntary public sector. Located in the heart of downtown Port Coquitlam, citizens
of Port Coquitlam can experience facilities like museums, exhibitions and live
music. Therefore, the broad category of non-profit organizations that the Leigh
Square falls into is arts (Lunn, 2020, p. 9). What these services accomplish is an
education on what is “good for society” (Lunn, 2020, p. 3). As individuals, we often
forget to consider the work done by local artist, which is what Leigh Square
showcases through exhibitions of artist who are relatively unknown. Those who
utilize the described facilities are “Like-minded individuals”, creating a community
where art is recognized (Lunn, 2020).
• The connection to SPSC 2210 is recreation. This is because the success of the
facilities is not profit based, but rather a focus on investing in leisure and
recreation. For Leigh Square to continually provide free amenities to the citizens of
Port Coquitlam, they must target specific age cohorts, being young children and
seniors (Lunn, 2020, p. 10). These two age groups will gain the most benefits from
experiencing arts within the community due to the curiosity of young children and
the free time of seniors.
Photo of Leigh Square. Source:
Tricitynews.com

11. R E F E R E N C E S
• 2263 McAllister AVE. (2021). Retrieved April 03, 2021, from
http://www.pcbowl.shawbiz.ca/
• Carnoustie golf CLUB, Port COQUITLAM, BC - home. (2021, March 14). Retrieved
April 03, 2021, from https://carnoustiegolfclub.ca/
• Hcws. (2021). Retrieved April 03, 2021, from http://www.hydecreek.org/
• Lunn, E. (2020). Adventure #4 – Service Sectors in Your Community. In E. Lunn
(Ed.), SPSC 2210: Foundations of physical education, recreation, & coaching
course pack (pp. 1-10). Douglas College
• Port Coquitlam minor Hockey Association. (2021, February 02). Retrieved April 03,
2021, from https://www.pocominorhockey.com/
• Recreation. (2021, March 31). Retrieved April 03, 2021, from
https://www.portcoquitlam.ca/recreation/
• Top Coquitlam gym - Gold's GYM: Coquitlam Location. (2017). Retrieved April 03,
2021, from https://goldsgymbc.ca/port-coquitlam-gym