Recreation Newsletter - May 2024 - The Town of Arnprior

May this month bring you nothing but warm weather and recreational activities.

Save The Date

May 1 - The Lunch Brunch by Seniors at Home
May 3-4 – Celebrate the Classics
May 10 - Circus Luz Dalia
May 11 – The Mother’s Day Bake Fair
May 11 – Nurturing the Caregiver Workshop
May 11 - Lions Club Guide Dog Walk
May 11, 25 - #CultureInArnprior Speaker Series
May 18 – Laser Tag

View all events and submit your own at calendar.arnprior.ca

Events

Laser Tag – The popular community event is back again! Rent a 30-minute slot on the arena slab of Glenn Arthur Arena on May 18^th and play a variety of games with others. Free for Youth Club members and open to registration for the general public, learn more and join in today!

Aquatics

The Public Swim on May 10^th at 7:30pm capacity will be reduced to a maximum of 14 clients. The following swims have been cancelled to allow enough room for training future lifeguards:

Saturday May 11^th

Public Swim 2pm
Parent and Tot Swim 3pm
Senior Swim 4pm

Sunday May 12^th

Lane Swim 8am
Public Swim 2pm
Parent and Tot Swim 3pm
Senior Swim 4pm

Summer Camp

Summer camp registration is now open! Learn more about these camps and register online at www.Arnprior.ca/camps

- Camp Wanna-Go

- Hockey and Ringette Camp

- Drama Camp

- Museum Camp

- Library Camp

Spring & Summer Programs

The collection of spring and summer sport programs opened for registration on March 25^th. View more and register for the following programs

Adult Programs

Badminton
Ball Hockey
Dragon Boating
Pickleball
Table Tennis

Youth Programs

Ball Hockey
Beach Volleyball
T-Ball

Arenas, Shinny, Skating

Looking to rent ice? Check out the ice availability page of our website to see what might work for you.

Looking for extra hockey or ringette practice, or just to go for a skate? View our drop-in times online to see when you can hit the ice. We offer Minor Shinny (ages 9-12), Junior Shinny (ages 13-15), Ringette Shinny (ages 10-15), Adult Shinny (16+), Women’s Shinny (16+). Please note for all shinny programs:

- Full equipment (including neck guards for all youth players)

- Payment must be made in advance online or at the front counter

- Capacity is limited to 20 skaters

- Body contact and slapshots are prohibited

In addition to our regular public skates we have Toonie Skates over lunch hour during the week and a free Parent with Tots & Seniors Skates daily during the week from 1-2pm. Please note that helmets are required on skaters aged 12 and under. Strollers are permitted on the ice as long as the wheels are cleaned and the child is wearing a helmet.

Shinny Memberships

Effective May 1st, individuals seeking participation in Shinny Hockey or Shinny Ringette are required to enroll in a free Shinny Membership and complete an annual waiver. Two waivers have been established: one designated for individuals under the age of 16, which a legal guardian must complete, titled "Waiver and Release Form - Shinny for Under 16," and another tailored for adults aged 16 and above, termed "Waiver and Release Form - Shinny for 16 and Over."

This new requirement requires approximately five minutes, and we strongly advise completing the waiver beforehand ensuring prompt access to the arena. Note that Nick Smith Centre employees are unable to complete waivers on behalf of participants due to the legal nature of the waiver.

Upon successful completion of the waiver, participants regain access to the online registration system for Shinny sessions, our quickest sign-up option. Alternatively, those opting for in-person registration at the front desk should anticipate a slight extension in processing time.

The waiver can be completed online here.

Parks Update

Public Washroom Update

- Public Washrooms at Robert Simpson Park will open this weekend (May 4) and will be open daily from 7am-9pm.

- Public Washrooms at the McLean Avenue Park (Ball Diamonds) are now open and will be open daily from 7am-9pm.

- Porta-potties at the marina will open as part of the marina opening later this month.

Caruso Park Swing Update

- Work will commence this month on the installation of an engineered wood fibre (EWF) on both banks of swings. This complies with AODA guidelines and enhanced safety for users. Updates will be made through the Town website and social media channels when this project is complete.

Legion Park Update

- The new play structure at Legion Park will open sometime in June. The poured in place rubber base requires minimum temperatures (day and night) for a period of two weeks. The installation is scheduled to begin on June 3. Updates will be made through the Town website and social media channels to announce the parks opening.

Ball Diamond Update

- The Ball Diamonds are open for the season. Diamonds can be rented by calling the Nick Smith Centre at 613.623.7301 or emailing recreation@arnprior.ca.

Marina Update:

- The boat launch is open. The marina is currently scheduled to officially open on May 24.

- Marina office will open May 24 and will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7am-7pm at which time launch passes will be required and fuel services will be available.

- New parking requirements will be in place for the 2024 directing users to the appropriate parking area for vehicles and trailers in a set area and only vehicles in another. Please follow all posted signage.

Splash Pad Update:

- The Splash Pad is currently scheduled to open for June 1. The opening is subject to change base on weather. Watch our website and social media channels for updates.

What can you expect in June?
- Priorpalooza (June 1)
- Recreation and Parks Month
- Summer Aquatics Registration
- Concerts in the Park
- Renfrew County 55+ Senior Games (Pickleball)

Stay in the Know!

Things can change quick so stay tuned to our social media channels to catch all of the updates!

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