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Sports Leagues & Outdoor Clubs

Bismarck Fencing

Learn Olympic-style fencing with a recurring class at the World War Memorial Building.

Outdoors & fitness

When, where and how to join

The park district’s fencing classes teach basic skills and support progression toward intermediate practice. Equipment is provided except for the required glove.

When: Monthly sessions with weekday classes; check the current age-group schedule.

Where: World War Memorial Building, 215 N 6th Street, Bismarck.

Who: Ages 12 and up; adult and youth schedules separate in winter and spring.

Advance registration and a fencing glove are required. Holiday exceptions and age-group times vary.

Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.

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Outdoors & fitness

Capital Curling Club

Join a local curling club with leagues, introductory sessions and youth curling.

The club publishes team and individual registration, a club calendar and an instructional league. New curlers can ask about learning sessions or connecting with a team.

When: Winter leagues and scheduled learn-to-curl sessions; check the current club calendar.

Where: Capital Curling Club at the VFW Sports Complex, 1200 N Washington Street, Bismarck.

Who: New and experienced curlers; youth programming is separate.

The October registration meeting has passed. Contact the club about current options rather than arriving for an expired signup date.

Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.

Outdoors & fitness

Central Dakota Cyclists

Connect with a Bismarck cycling club focused on recreation, fitness and riding skills.

Central Dakota Cyclists maintains a club page for people interested in bicycling. Use the club’s own posts to find a suitable ride and confirm its pace and route.

When: Group rides are posted by the club; confirm the next ride rather than assuming a weekly start.

Where: Bismarck-area ride starts vary by event.

Who: Cyclists of different skill levels; check each ride’s expectations.

Some club event details require a Strava account. No fixed meetup address is published here.

Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.

Outdoors & fitness

Bismarck Adult Basketball

Join winter recreational basketball through Bismarck Parks and Recreation.

The adult program accepts men’s and women’s teams. Players without a team can ask about the district’s non-rostered-player process.

When: Winter season; use the program page for registration deadlines and the current team schedule.

Where: Assigned Bismarck gym locations; confirm with your team schedule.

Who: Adult recreational players and teams.

Registration is team-based. Expressing interest as an individual does not guarantee placement.

Checked 2026-10-19. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.

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