Raincity Fit Club is dedicated to creating a truly inclusive fitness community. Raincity Athletics has teamed up with Skills to Play Programs Inc. to provide an inclusive fitness program designed specifically for special needs children. Inclusive fitness activities are based on proven applied behavior analysis methods and are aimed at improving health and increasing confidence.
Raincity Athletics prides itself on bringing fitness to individuals at any level, and Raincity Fit Club is an extension of this belief. Raincity Athletics provides a fully equipped workout facility to meet the needs of its members.
Our diverse and dedicated team of staff has over 20 years of collective experience in coaching and behavioural supports. Raincity Fit Club employs positive behavior support in a structured group fitness environment. Our foundational belief is that with the appropriate level of support, everyone, no matter what their challenges, can find their fit.
The core value of Raincity Fit Club is community. We utilize our network of trained staff and volunteers to facilitate a safe and fun experience for all individuals. Our inclusive fitness program serves youth ages 12-17 and we limit our class sizes to ensure that the participants have the support they need, while also benefiting both socially and emotionally from the group environment.
If you are interested in our inclusive fitness program, we provide a free assessment with our head coach and lead behavioural support coordinator to discuss how we can provide your child with the best experience. To apply, please fill out the information form* below or contact us with any questions.
THE FIT CLUB TEAM
Skills to Play Programs Inc. and Simon Damborg are registered service providers with the British Columbia government and are able to directly invoice the British Columbia government for the services it provides to families (as per the terms of the service agreements with families.)
Simon Damborg aka Coach thor
Simon is the head coach and owner of Raincity Athletics, home base for the Raincity Fit Club. He’s always been passionate about working with kids, which is why he loves that he’s able to bring Fit Club & true inclusion into his gym.
After years of working alongside Chelsea McFadzen, he has gotten his own approval from the BC Government as a registered Behavior Interventionist, thanks to the years of incredible progress and results they saw with the dozens of kids they’ve worked with.
Chelsea McFadzen, MA
Chelsea is the founder and owner of Skills to Play! She has been working in inclusive education for over 15 years and holds a Masters of Arts in Educational Psychology from Simon Fraser University and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Alberta. Chelsea found her passion for play based intervention through her experience working as a behaviour interventionist, Educational Assistant, tutor and an inclusion support worker.
Over the span of a decade she has dedicated herself to working with children and their families. She has supported hundreds of children in their homes, schools and community programs. Chelsea is passionate about connecting her practice with the ever evolving field of educational research. She has produced her own independent research as well as co-authored peer reviewed published articles in the field of education. Her research has focused specifically on working with people who present with Pathological Demand Avoidance Profiles, A-typical presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorders and those with dual and multi-diagnosis.
Mostly Chelsea loves to connect and play with the kids she works with and she founded Skills to Play for that very reason. She's excited to share her fun loving and refreshing style of intervention with you. When she's not teaching through play you can find Chelsea spending time with her beloved dogs or getting her work out on at the gym!
Favourite quote: "Wildflowers don't care where they grow" - Dolly Parton
PROGRAM PRICING
Private & Small Group Training
For individual private training for your child, please refer to Raincity Athletics private training pricing here.
Private Sessions with coach:
$80 - $150 / session*
Private Sessions with coach & Skills to Play lead behavior specialist:
$175+ / session*
Small group & Semi private sessions:
Discounts available, contact us for pricing.
*Simon Damborg and Skills 2 Play are both registered service providers with the British Columbia government and are able to directly invoice the British Columbia government for the services it provides to families (as per the terms of the service agreements with families.)
School groups
Would you like to come visit us at Raincity Athletics or have us bring the Fit Club experience to your classroom?
Please contact us at fitclub@raincityathletics.ca to book.
$300 + GST (up to 10 kids)*
Additional $20 for each additional participant up to a total of 15 participants
*All pricing options can be discussed and adjusted depending on the needs of the family, ASD or school funding available, support required for the child, etc. Please do not hesitate to reach out to discuss options further! Our goal is always to get your children access to the fitness they need and deserve.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Simon Damborg
#102 - 333 Terminal Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6A 4C1
Office: 778-383-9316
Skills to Play Programs Inc.
2877 270A Street
Aldergrove, B.C.
778-809-1591
Services are currently offered out of Raincity Athletics. More options coming soon! Contact us for details.
Skills to Play Programs Inc. and Simon Damborg are registered service providers with the British Columbia government and are able to directly invoice the British Columbia government for the services it provides to families (as per the terms of the service agreements with families.)