General Recreation Information

In Person – Drop in to see us at the Simcoe Recreation Centre located at 182 South Drive, Simcoe, Ontario

Online – Visit our Recreation Home Page or Login to your ENCORE account for all your program registration, drop in programs or facility booking needs

Contact Us by Phone during our business hours listed below – 519-426-8866 ext. 2233

Connect with Us by Email – recreation@norfolkcounty.ca for all general inquiries or facility.bookings@norfolkcounty.ca for all facility booking related inquiries

Hours of Operation (Subject to Change)

Please Note the Recreation Customer Service area is Closed on all Statutory Holidays:

Current Schedule *subject to change

Summer Schedule - Beginning July 4th • Mondays – 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Tuesdays – 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Wednesdays – 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Thursdays – 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Fridays – 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • Saturdays – 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Sundays – CLOSED

Fall schedule - Beginning September 6 • Mondays – 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Tuesdays – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Wednesdays – 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Thursdays – 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Fridays – 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Saturdays – 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Sundays – 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Online registration for recreation programs and swim lessons will open at 12:00pm on August 16, 2022. Program information is now viewable on ENCORE.

The deadline to register is one week prior to the start date

and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Register early to avoid disappointment of cancelled courses and programs due to low registration. All registrations require pre-payment. An active client account is required to register online. You can create an account or register by going to norfolkcounty.perfectmind. com. ENCORE is best supported by using the web browser GOOGLE Chrome.

If you run into difficulty or require a staff assisted registration, we are here to help. Contact the Recreation Customer Service team by calling 519-426-8866 ext. 2233 during our hours of operation.

Waitlists and Reserved Spots

You always have the option of being placed on a waitlist for any

full program. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified by email. The spot will be reserved for you, and you will be required to complete the registration and payment within two business days After that time, the spot will be reserved for the next person on the waitlist.

Drop-In Programs

Pre-registration is recommended for all drop-in programs. All drop-in programs are available for registration 1 week before the date of the program. In Person registration is not guaranteed but may be accepted if space is still available.

Waitlists for Drop-Ins – you always have the option to put yourself on a waitlist if a drop-in program is already at capacity. If a spot becomes available, you will be notified by email. The spot will be reserved for you, and you will be required to complete the registration and payment within 4-6 hours. After that time, the spot will be reserved for the next person on the waitlist.

General Recreation Information

Patrons wishing to use video cameras or other photographic devices, including camera phones, in any registered or supervised program must receive permission from staff before filming. The use of cell phones, or any other devices designed to take photographs, is prohibited in all change room and washroom areas in the recreation facilities in Norfolk County.

Program Changes and Cancellations

Norfolk County may cancel or combine programs at any time prior to the start date of the program. The County reserves the right to change the program time, location or fee if required. If this happens a registered participant will receive a full refund or account credit.

During periods of inclement weather, Norfolk County makes every effort to keep our facilities open during our regular business hours. When a decision to close facilities is made staff will make every effort to notify our registered participants. The main message at 519-426-8866 ext. 2233 will also be updated with a recorded closure message. Cancellations may be announced on myFM 98.9, on Facebook @NorfolkRecreation and Twitter @Norfolkrec and online at https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/service-disruptions/inclement-weatherand-norfolk-county-facilities/. Program credits will automatically be applied. Refunds will be issued by request only.

Cancellations due unforeseen circumstances including, but not limited to, insufficient registrations, staffing levels, equipment failure, emergencies, pool fouling, may occur from time to time. We do our best to minimize these cancellations and we will try to notify participants with as much notice as possible. If this occurs a credit will be automatically applied to your account. There will be no refunds. Missed Days/Classes – Absences from program days/classes due to illness, vacation, or for any other reason will not be eligible for credit or refund and make-up classes will not be available. Account credits may be given for extended absences due to injury or other extenuating circumstances.

Withdrawals for Rec Programs/Swim Lessons will be permitted up to 7 days before the start of the program or session. A full program credit or refund is available with no administrative fee.

Withdrawals requested less than 7 days before the start of the program will receive a refund or program credit, less a $15 administration fee. Withdrawals requested after the start of the program will only be considered for extended absences due to injury or other extenuating circumstances. If approved, a pro-rated credit less a $15 administration fee will be applied to the account. There will be no refunds.

To withdraw from any Rec Program or Swim Lesson and request a refund/credit, simply contact our Recreation Customer Service.

All program credits on account must be used within 2 years of its applied date.

Withdrawals from pre-registered Drop-In Programs can be completed at any time before the start of the program through our NEW Online Self-Withdrawal for Drop-in Programs option. Credits will be applied directly to your account.

Transfers and Late Program Entry are subject to availability and any difference in fees must be paid at the time of transfer. Some single day programs, workshops or programs with progressive learning or evaluation may not allow late entry.

General Recreation Information

We didn’t know you wanted it!

Our Recreation Team makes decisions if programs will be offered 1-2 weeks in advance of start dates, based on registration. Please register early!

Program Participants Requiring Accommodation

Please contact Customer Service staff to connect with a member of our Recreation Team. Program Ready and Splashabilty forms are important to set our participants up for success and accommodate your needs.

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