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| Are you interested in working in recreation? Do you have a passion for making people smile and providing safe, fun, and inclusive recreation opportunities for the community? Check out our Recreation Job Postings if you are interested in joining our staff team. |
Swimming programs |
The swimming pool at the WJ Henderson Recreation Centre will be reopening for aquatic certification courses beginning with Bronze Medallion on August 9, 2021. A staffing shortage will cause a delay for the return of swims, aquafit and children's lessons.
Bronze Medallion and Bronze CrossThe Recreation division will be running the Bronze Medallion (August 9-13) and Bronze Cross (August 16-20) courses to certify and train new staff. Registration for Bronze Cross and Bronze Medallion will open at 8:30 a.m. on July 30, 2021.
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Outdoor child and youth programs |
| Loyalist Township Recreation Services is currently offering a number of child and youth outdoor programs that are taking place at the Leisure & Activity Centre (LAC) and a number of Township parks. Program offerings include come out and play children’s activities, all sorts of sports, soccer, science experiments, and many more!
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Indoor fitness classes |
| Indoor fitness classes will begin on Monday, July 26th back at the LAC! Participants must pre-register for all classes at this time. Residents will be able to pre-register up to 96 hours in advance and non-residents can register up to 48 hours in advance.
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Try a virtual program |
| Looking for something to do at home? We've got you covered! Loyalist Township has virtual program options for the spring to keep you busy while you're staying safe at home. We have many options available including fitness, art, music and more!
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Leisure & Activity Centre |
| Open for pre-registered fitness classes only.
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W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre |
| The W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre will be opening for select Municipal Services starting Monday, July 26th. Residents will be able to visit the recreation centre for garbage bag tags, recycling bins, and dog tags. Walk-in services will be available Monday to Thursday from 9am-4pm. Recreation and Facilities Staff are working hard to bring back services at the pool and the arena. As we work towards bringing staff back and getting these facilities back up and running, we ask that everyone keep an eye on this page and our Facebook and Twitter accounts for future updates. |
Amherstview Community Hall |
| The Amherstview Community Hall is being utilized by the Lionhearts Inc. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. for Meals-to-Go distribution. This service will be available till the end of September 2021. We are now accepting rental requests for this coming fall, starting October 1st. If you're interested in booking the hall please contact bookings@loyalist.ca or complete a Facility Rental Request Form. |
Sports fields and park bookings |
| Sports fields and park bookings with restrictions are now available. Contact bookings@loyalist.ca or complete a Facility Rental Request Form. |
Playgrounds Open |
| On April, 17, 2020, the Province of Ontario amended the Reopening Ontario Act to permit park benches, outdoor playgrounds, outdoor play structures and outdoor play equipment to be open.Remember that playground equipment is not cleaned or sanitized. Please continue to follow public health directives. |
COVID-19 vaccinations |
| If you are eligible for a vaccination at this time, visit covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine to make your appointment through the provincial online vaccine booking tool.Vaccination information can be found at KFL&A PH Vaccine. For further information, please call 1-888-999-6488. Lines are open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. |
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Reopening procedure videos |
Fitness classes at the Leisure & Activity Centre |
COVID-19 recreation facility protocols |
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COVID-19 Facility Protocols - Private/semi-private lessons and pool layoutCOVID-19 Facility Protocols - Lane swims/senior lane swims and pool layoutCOVID-19 Facility Protocols - Aquafit and pool layoutCOVID-19 Facility Protocols - Adult fitness classes COVID-19 Facility Protocols - Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross |
Safety measures for COVID-19 |
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Safety measures have been implemented and include, but are not limited to:
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Contact Us
Recreation & Facilities
Tel: 613-389-3648
Email Recreation & Facilities
W. J. Henderson Recreation Centre
322 Amherst Drive
Amherstview, ON K7N 1S9