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The Wilmot Recreation Complex is home to a number of programs and activities such as skating, swimming, the Active Living Centre, the Optimist Youth Centre, Indoor Track and Splash Pad. For a complete list of recreational programs and activities offered by the Township of Wilmot, please visit recWeb, our online registration software program.

Shuffleboard

Shuffleboard is a game where cues push weighted discs, with the purpose of gliding the disks down the court & having the disks come to rest within a marked scorings area.

We welcome all levels of players and have all the necessary equipment to come and try it out!

This Program will be on-going January - May & September - December.

To play all participants are required to have a:

Shuffleboard Pass

To inquire, or obtain a membership please visit:
Wilmot Recreation Complex: Customer service desk
1291 Nafziger Rd Baden or call 519-634-9225

Shuffleboard Program Dates and Times - Currently looking for volunteers to start program

This program will be located at the Wilmot Recreation Complex Community Centre & is run with volunteer support by our Athletic Engagement Facilitators.

Tuesday afternoons 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Inquire with Lacey Smith

Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

We are currently looking for 2 or more Athletic Engagement Facilitator volunteer(s) to run this program.

Potential time slots:

Tuesday mornings 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday mornings 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cancellations December 27, 28, January 3, 4.

Please contact Lacey Smith 519-634-9225 X9361 to find out how you can get involved and support the program.

Program Rates

This program is currently free however, all participants must be registered through WRC Customer service to obtain and hold a Shuffleboard Pass.

Memberships can be obtained in advance at the Wilmot Recreation Complex located at 1291 Nafziger Rd. Baden. 519-634-9225

Effective September 1 2022: Shuffleboard will be $1.00 per visit as per our Township of Wilmot fees and charges

Shuffleboard Protocols

Information For Users:

Food and beverages, excluding water, are not permitted
No Breakable containers including Glass and Ceramic containers, or bottles allowed.
Admission to the Community Centre will begin 5 minutes before the start of the program time.

Prior to entering any Township Facility, all participants and visitors must adhere to the following guidelines:

Please stay home if you are not feeling well, been in contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19; or have recently travelled or been in close contact with someone who has travelled in the past 14 days
Use proper hygiene and wash hands frequently
Always practice safe physical distancing (2 meters)

Athletic Engagement Facilitator

Interested in Volunteering?

To start the shuffleboard program, we are looking for 2-or more skilled candidates for potential timeslots who would be interested in volunteering & becoming an Athletic Engagement Facilitator.
There are many benefits to becoming an Athletic Engagement Facilitator such as but not limited to:
- Holding a free shuffleboard pass for the volunteering term (minimum 1 year commitment)
- Being able to play the game you enjoy while helping others and facilitating the program
- Volunteering for the community
- Volunteers will receive training in WHMIS, Site safety, Township policies, Workplace harassment, basic conflict resolution, & will have full liability insurance while in the role as a volunteer.

Contact Lacey Smith Supervisor of Recreation Programming

Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sports that combines Badminton, Tennis and Ping Pong.

We welcome all levels of players and have all the necessary equipment to come and try it out! This informal play is designed to incorporate the mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced players.

Two courts are available and are designed to play in singles or doubles. This program is on-going and will run on Mondays and Wednesdays with the exception of long weekends. Please see program calendars for current available dates to play.

Pickleball Program Dates & Times

This Program is offered Monday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the St. Agatha Community Centre, located at 1791 Erb Street, St. Agatha.

Cancellations December 26 and January 2.

Program Rates

First visit is FREE.
Youth Recreation 10 pass: $30.97 +HST
Adult Recreation 10 pass: $42.04 +HST
Senior Recreation 10 pass: $35.40 +HST
Passes must be purchased in advance at the Wilmot Recreation Complex, located at 1291 Nafziger Rd. New Hamburg. 519 634-9225

Pickleball Protocols

Information For Users

Please bring your own paddles. Minimum equipment loans are available currently, with disinfecting occurring between use.
Food and beverages, excluding water, are not permitted in the facility
No Breakable containers including Glass and Ceramic containers, or bottles allowed.
Admission to the Community Centre will begin 5 minutes before the start of the program time.

Prior to entering any Township Facility, all participants and visitors must adhere to the following guidelines:

Please stay home if you are not feeling well, been in contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19; or have recently travelled or been in close contact with someone who has travelled in the past 14 days
Use proper hygiene and wash hands frequently

Athletic Engagement Facilitator

Interested in Volunteering?

To further expand our program offerings we are looking for 2-or more skilled candidates for each pickleball timeslot who would be interested in volunteering & becoming an Athletic Engagement Facilitator.
There are many benefits to becoming an Athletic Engagement Facilitator such as but not limited to:
- Holding a free membership for the volunteering term (minimum 1 year commitment)
- Being able to play the sport(s) you love while helping others and facilitating the program
- Volunteering for the community
- Volunteers will receive training in WHMIS, Site safety, Township policies, Workplace harassment, basic conflict resolution, & will have full liability insurance while in the role as a volunteer.

Contact Lacey Smith Supervisor of Recreation Programming

Youth Drop In - Open

The Centre offers a place for youth to gather, socialize and play games in a safe and supervised setting. The Centre is operated on a drop-in basis for grades 5 through 12. Please visit the Optimist Youth Centre page for more information.

ALC - Active Adult Drop In

Active Living Centre Hours

The Wilmot Active Living Centre is a gathering place for older adults (ages 55+). The facility is operated by the Township of Wilmot's Facilities and Recreation Services Department.

To attend participants are required to have a:

Active Living Centre Card

To inquire, or obtain a membership please visit:
Wilmot Recreation Complex: Customer service desk
1291 Nafziger Rd Baden or call 519-634-9225

Please visit the Active Living Centre page for more information.

Indoor Track

Located at the Wilmot Recreation Complex, the track is constructed of a rubberized surface for ease of use. It features four lanes, each of which, are designated for walking, jogging and running.

Supervision is required for users under 16 years of age. Track is closed during swim meets.

Hours of Operation: Closures and cancellations

September to June 2023

Sunday to Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:

July 1 to August 31 2022

Monday to Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

(Hours Subject to Change)

Track direction

For ease on your joints, the direction of use of the track changes daily:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday: Clockwise

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: Counter Clockwise

Lap distance

7 laps = 1 km

12 laps = 1 mile

Instructor Information

The Township of Wilmot is seeking program instructors for a variety of recreational programs such as: fitness, music, art, cooking, computers and much more. These opportunities are available on an independent contract basis, dependent on programming sessions, and involve primarily evening, weekend and some daytime courses.

Requirements for all instructors:

Certification (where applicable) and training in the specific discipline
Able to demonstrate experience providing instruction within a program setting
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Have current Standard First aid and C.P.R. certification (or be willing to obtain one at your own expense)
Required to provide both a Criminal Records Check and a Vulnerable Sector Check;
Fitness instructors are also required to provide proof of their own insurance.

How to apply: If interested please forward your resume indicating the level of experience and certifications in one of the above specified areas, and a completed Recreation Program Proposal to us.

Program Proposals

Is there a program you would like us to offer or do you have an idea for an activity? The Township of Wilmot is always looking for ways to expand the recreation, sport and leisure opportunities available to residents.

If you have an idea for a program or activity and/or would like to teach others a new skill, please read and fill out the following program proposal.

Recreation Program Proposal

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