2024 Fall and 2025 Winter Health and Active Living Guide by Town of East Gwillimbury

Town of East Gwillimbury

Health and Active Living Guide

Fall 2024 and Winter 2025

2022-2026

Town of East Gwillimbury Council

Municipal Council is comprised of the Mayor and six ward Councillors. The key responsibilities of Council are to support the municipality and its operations while ensuring that the public’s well-being and interests are maintained. If you would like to contact any member of Council, please reference the map to identify your ward Councillor.

Virginia Hackson Mayor (905-478-4283 ext.3800 vhackson@eastgwillimbury.ca

Loralea Carruthers Councillor, Ward 1 (905-478-4283 ext. 3808 lcarruthers@eastgwillimbury.ca

Tara Roy-DiClemente Councillor, Ward 2 (905-478-4283 ext. 3803 troydiclemente@eastgwillimbury.ca

Scott Crone Councillor, Ward 3 (905-478-4283 ext. 3802 scrone@eastgwillimbury.ca

Terry Foster Councillor, Ward 1 (905-478-4283 ext. 3806 tfoster@eastgwillimbury.ca

Brian Johns Councillor, Ward 2 (905-478-4283 ext. 3801 bjohns@eastgwillimbury.ca

Susan Lahey Councillor, Ward 3 (905-478-4283 ext. 3804 slahey@eastgwillimbury.ca

1. Animals

 Animal Control 1-888-644-5634

2. Building Permits

building@eastgwillimbury.ca

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

3. Bus Shelters

 yrt ca

 YRT 905-762-2100

 Toll Free 1-866-267-1177

4. Fire Hydrants

 eastgwillimbur y.ca/customerser vice

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

5. Garbage/Missed Collection

wasteline@g env.com

 GFL 1-866-421-5625

6. Graf ti

 eastgwillimbur y.ca/customerser vice

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

7. Mail Box

 Canada Post 1-866-607-6301

8. Noise Problems and Inquiries

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

 After Hours YRP 1-866-876-5423

9. Outdoor Fires/Burn Permits

 eastgwillimbur y ca/burnpermit

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

10. Parking

 eastgwillimbur y ca/bylawform

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

11. Parks and Trees

 eastgwillimbur y ca/customerser vice

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

12. Potholes

 eastgwillimbur y.ca/customerser vice

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

13. Power Outage

 hydroone.com/StormCenter3

 1-800-434-1235

14. Property Taxes

 eastgwillimbur y ca/customerser vice

 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

15. Recreation Programs

 eastgwillimbur y ca/guide

leisure1@eastgwillimbur y.ca

 Recreation Ser vices 905-478-3826

16. Road Concerns

 Town roads – 905-478-4282

 Regional roads – 1-877-464-9675 ext 75200

17. Speeding

 YRP 905-895-1221

18. Streetlights (outages)

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 Customer Ser vice 905-478-4282

19. Traf c Signals

 York Region 905-895-1200

20. YRP Non Emergency Line

 Toll Free 1-866-876-5423 yrp.ca/Reportit

 eastgwillimbur y ca/streetlights

WHAT’S INSIDE

Registration Information

Children’s Aquatics Programs

Pre-school Programs

Child and Youth Programs and School Break Programs

Adult Programs

Older Adult Programs

Additional Information and Resources

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

www.eastgwillimbury.ca/ireg

REFUNDS

Refunds are only issued for medical reasons. A doctor’s note may be required. All requests for refunds must be made in writing (email or paper) to Recreation Services. A $20 administration fee, plus a fee for classes attended, will be deducted from all approved refunds.

Refunds will be processed according to the date Recreation Services receives your request. Please allow three to five weeks for any refunds to be processed.

EG reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration.

Fall Registration

Resident August 29

Non-resident September 5

TRANSFERS

All requests for transfers must be made by emailing leisure1@eastgwillimbury.ca If space is available, a transfer can be accommodated up to two business days prior to the start of the program.

WAITING LISTS

If you cannot be accommodated in any of your selections, your name will be added to the waiting list for your first choice only. Program availability is only held for 48 hours before being offered to the next person on the waiting list.

PRORATE POLICY

Fees for classes will not be prorated for any reason.

Winter Registration

Resident December 5

Non-resident December 12

The Town of East Gwillimbury strives to create and maintain a safe and enjoyable environment free from any form of harassment, violence, and discrimination. Public safety is everyone’s responsibility. Acts of violence, harassment, or discrimination towards staff or other persons should be reported and will be addressed by the appropriate authority. The Town will take appropriate action to deal with such incidents, including the temporary or permanent removal of the individual or individuals from the public space and/or program.

Review the full Respect in Public Spaces policy at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Programs

Please note by joining a program the registrant or participant recognizes, agrees, and accepts the known risks of participation in recreational activities and further agrees to hold harmless the Town of East Gwillimbury, elected officials and its employees from any injury or accident as it relates to these activities. The Town of East Gwillimbury does not assume any responsibilities for any incidents or injuries how so ever caused sustained by participants in any program in the buildings or on the grounds so designated or for the loss of personal or organizational effects stored or left in the building or on the grounds.

FACILITY LEGEND

Every Thursday to October 10, 2024

2 to 7 p.m. East Gwillimbury Civic Centre www.egfm.ca

haunted halloween hike haunted halloween hike

Friday, October 25, 2024

5 to 7 p m

Sharon Temple 18974 Leslie Street, Sharon

Santa claus parade, holiday Santa claus parade, holiday market and tree lighting market and tree lighting

Sunday, November 17, 2024

2 to 6 p m

NATURE DAY NATURE DAY

Saturday, September 14, 2024 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ROSS Family Complex

FARMERS MARKET EG FARMERS MARKET remembrance day remembrance day

Monday, November 11, 2024

Ceremony begins at 10:40 a m East Gwillimbury Civic Centre

Mount Albert Road, from Civic Centre to the EG Sports Complex noon years eve noon years eve

MAyor and council pancake MAyor and council pancake breakfast breakfast

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

10 a m to 12 p m East Gwillimbury Sports Complex

9 to 11 a.m. East Gwillimbury Sports Comple family fun day family fun day

10 a m to 1 p m East Gwillimbury Sports Complex S A V E T H E

Monday, February 17, 2025

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

GENERAL INFORMATION

EG has partnered with the Main Street Pool in Newmarket to deliver Lifesaving swimming lessons. This quaint facility allows for quality lessons with smaller class sizes, warmer pool temperatures and ondeck viewing for one parent or guardian. It provides a comfortable environment for all. The pool depth starts at three feet and nine inches and drops to nine feet at its deepest point.

Location:

Main Street Pool, 241 Main Street North, Newmarket

Important Dates:

Fall rograms are nine weeks long, running from September 24 to November 22.

Winter programs are eight weeks long, running from January 14 to March 7.

Coming Soon:

The Town of East Gwillimbury is currently building its own aquatics facility. For more information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/HALP

Aquatic Information:

For any inquiries including pool tours, swim assessments or registration please contact leisure1@eastgwillimbury.ca

Pay close attention to registration start dates and codes.

Fall Aquatics Programs

Fall aquatics are in the light blue charts.

Winter Aquatic Programs

Winter aquatics are in the dark blue charts.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

PARENT AND TOT LESSONS

Spend quality time with your child while you both have fun, learn and socialize. Through structured in-water interaction between parent/caregiver and child, we stress the importance of play in developing water-positive attitudes and skills. We provide Lifesaving Society Water Smart® tips on keeping your child safe in any aquatic setting. Certified instructors provide guidance and answers to your questions.

PARENT AND TOT 1

4 TO 12 MONTHS RATIO 5:1

Designed for four to 12-month-olds to learn and enjoy the water with their parent/caregiver.

PRESCHOOL LESSONS

Give your child a head start on learning to swim. The Lifesaving Society Preschool Program develops an appreciation and respect for the water. In our basic aquatic progressions we work to ensure three to five-year-olds become comfortable in the water and have fun acquiring and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Preschool levels.

PRESCHOOL 1 PREP

3 TO 5 YEARS RATIO 4:1

Preschool 1 Prep is designed to help transition preschoolers from parented/caregiver lessons to swimming with just their instructor. Caregivers are required to be in the water for the first five lessons. Learn to get in and out of the water, jump in, float and glide on their front and back and learn to blow bubbles underwater.

AND TOT 2

12 TO 24 MONTHS RATIO 5:1

Designed for 12 to 24-month-olds to learn and enjoy the water with their parent/caregiver.

AND TOT 3

24 TO 36 MONTHS RATIO 5:1

Designed for 2 to 3 year olds to learn and enjoy the water with their parent/caregiver.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

PRESCHOOL LESSONS

Give your child a head start on learning to swim. The Lifesaving Society Preschool Program develops an appreciation and healthy respect for the water before get in too deep. In our basic aquatic progressions we work to ensure 3 to 5 year olds become comfortable in the water, have fun and developing a foundation of water skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart education in all preschool levels.

PRESCHOOL 1

3 TO 5 YEARS RATIO 4:1

We encourage the parent/caregiver to participate until their child lets them know they can do the task themselves. Learn to get in and out of the water, jump in, float and glide on their front and back and learn to blow bubbles underwater.

PRESCHOOL 3

3 TO 5 YEARS RATIO 4:1

These youngsters will try jumping and sideways entry into deep water. They’ll grab objects from the bottom of the pool, and work on kicking and gliding through the water on their front and back.

PRESCHOOL 2

3 TO 5 YEARS RATIO 4:1

These preschoolers learn to jump into the water by themselves, and get in and out. They’ll submerge and exhale underwater. They will also use a lifejacket or PFD (personal floatation device) and glide on their front and back.

PRESCHOOL 4

3 TO 5 YEARS RATIO 4:1

Advanced preschoolers will learn to do solo jumps into the water and get out by themselves. They’ll do sideways entries and open their eyes underwater. They’ll master a short swim on their front, gliding and kicking on their side.

PRESCHOOL 5

3 TO 5 YEARS RATIO 4:1

These youngsters get more adventurous with a forward roll entry and treading water for 10 seconds. They’ll work on front and back crawl swims for five-minute interval training and get a giggle out of whip kick.

SWIMMER LESSONS AQUATIC PROGRAMS

The Lifesaving Society’s six-level swimmer program ensures your children learn how to swim. Swimmer progressions accommodate children six years and older, including absolute beginners as well as swimmers who want to build on the basics. We stress in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. We incorporate Lifesaving Society Water Smart® education in all Swimmer levels.

SWIMMER 1 PREP

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 6:1

These beginners will become comfortable jumping into the water, learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater, work on floats, glides and kicking through the water.

SWIMMER 2

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 6:1

These advanced beginners will jump into the water, and become comfortable falling sideways into the water. They’ll be able to support themselves at the surface without an aid, learn to whip kick, swim 10 metres on their front and back, and begin to flutter kick in intervals (four times for five minutes each).

SWIMMER 1

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 6:1

These beginners will become comfortable jumping into the water, learn to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater, work on floats, glides and kicking through the water.

SWIMMER 3

6 TO 12 YEARS

RATIO 6:1

These junior swimmers will dive and do in-water front somersaults and handstands. They’ll work on 15 metres of front crawl, back crawl and 10 metres of whip kick. Flutter kick interval training increases to four times for 15 metres.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

SWIMMER LESSONS

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 6:1

These intermediate swimmers will swim 5 metres underwater as well as lengths of front, back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing. Their new bag of tricks includes the completion of the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They’ll cap it all off with front crawl sprints over 25 metres and four times for 25 metres front or back crawl interval training.

SWIMMER LESSON

SEMI-PRIVATE SWIMMER 4

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 4:1

The intermediate swimmers will swim five metres underwater and lengths of front and back crawl, whip kick, and breaststroke arms with breathing and complete the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard. They’ll cap it off with front crawl sprints over 25 metres and four times 25 metres front or back crawl interval training.

SWIMMER 5

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 6:1

Master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They’ll refine front and back crawl over 50 metres swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 metres. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25 metres sprints and two interval training bouts: four times for 50 metres front/back crawl and four times for 15 metres breaststroke.

to 8:45

SWIMMER 6

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 6:1

Swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They’ll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 metres. They’ll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke.

Semi-private classes offer smaller class sizes. Master shallow dives, cannonball entries, eggbeater kicks, and in-water backward somersaults. They’ll refine front and back crawl over 50 metres swims of each, and breaststroke over 25 metres. Then they’ll pick up the pace in 25 metres sprints and two interval training bouts: four times for 50 metres front/back crawl and four times for 15 metres breaststroke.

SEMI-PRIVATE SWIMMER 6

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 4:1

Semi-private classes offer smaller class sizes. Swimmers will rise to the challenge of sophisticated aquatic skills including stride entries, compact jumps and lifesaving kicks like eggbeater and scissor kick. They’ll develop strength and power in head-up breaststroke sprints over 25 metres. They’ll easily swim lengths of front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

PRIVATE SHALLOW

3 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 1:1

1:1 swim lessons focusing on swim levels for more beginner swimmers. Within the private class, or any goal you may have including fitness, endurance, stroke correction and more. Suitable for levels Preschool 1-5, Swimmer 1-2 Teen 1 and Adult 1. Patrol levels, Bronze Star and Aquatic Leadership certifications cannot be completed during a private swim lesson. Exclusion Date: March 12, 2025

Tue. 5:30 to 6 p.m. Sep. 24 $300 9759

Tue. 8:30 to 9 p.m. Sep. 24 $300 9760

Wed. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9761

Wed. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9762

Wed. 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9763

Wed. 8:15 to 8:45 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9768

Fri. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Sep. 27 $300 9764

Fri. 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Sep. 27 $300 9766

Fri. 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Sep. 27 $300 9767

5:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 14

9821

8:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 14 $300 9822 Wed. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9823

Wed. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9824

Wed. 7:45 to 8:15 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9825

Wed. 8:15 to 8:45 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9826 Fri. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Jan. 17 $300 9827 Fri. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Jan. 17 $300 9828 Fri. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 17 $300 9829

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

PRIVATE

SWIM LESSONS

PRIVATE DEEP

6 TO 12 YEARS RATIO 1:1

1:1 swim lessons focusing on any level from Swimmer 3 to Swimmer 6 within the private class, or any goal you may have including fitness, endurance, stroke correction and more. Patrol levels, Bronze Star and Aquatic Leadership certifications cannot be completed during a private swim lesson.

Tue. 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Sep. 24 $300 9745

Tue. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Sep. 24 $300 9746

Tue. 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Sep. 24 $300 9747

Tue. 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Sep. 24 $300 9748

Tue. 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Sep. 24 $300 9749

Wed. 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9750

Wed. 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9751

Wed. 6 to 6:30 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9752

Wed. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9753

Wed. 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Sep. 25 $300 9754

Fri. 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Sep. 27 $300 9755

Fri. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Sep. 27 $300 9765

Fri. 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Sep. 27 $300 9756

Fri. 6 to 6:30 p.m. Sep. 27 $300 9757

Fri. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sep. 27 $300 9758

Tue. 4:14 to 4:45 p.m. Jan. 14 $300 9808 Tue. 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. Jan. 14 $300 9809 Tue. 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Jan. 14 $300 9810

5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Jan. 14 $300 9811 Tue. 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Jan. 14 $300 9812 Wed. 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9813 Wed. 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9814 Wed. 6 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9815 Wed. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9816 Wed. 7:15 to 7:45 p.m. Jan. 15 $300 9817 Fri. 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. Jan. 17 $300 9818

5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Jan. 17 $300 9819 Fri. 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. Jan. 17 $300 9820

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

YOUTH LESSONS

Whether you're starting out or just want help with strokes, our youth programs are for you. Set your own goals and work with certified instructors to learn to swim or improve your current swimming ability and water fitness.

YOUTH 1

13 TO 17 YEARS RATIO 4:1

Work towards a 10 to 15 minute swim on your front and back, jump entries from the side and recovering an object from the bottom in chest-deep water. Improve your fitness and your flutter kick with four rounds of nine to 12 minute interval training.

ADULT LESSONS

Whether you’re starting out or just want help with strokes, our adult programs are for you. Set your own goals and work with certified instructors to learn to swim or improve your current swimming ability and water fitness.

ADULT 1 18+ YEARS RATIO 4:1

YOUTH 2

13 TO 17 YEARS RATIO 4:1

Work on two interval training workouts of four rounds of 25 metre kicking and front/back crawl, perform dive entries, breaststroke arms and breathing over 10 to 15 minutes. Support yourself at the surface for one to two minutes, and showing off your handstands in shallow water.

POOL PALS

Pool Pals is a free registered program where participants age 12+ can start developing their swim instructor skills to pursue employment with the Town of East Gwillimbury. Participants will receive in and out of water training, earn rewards towards future leadership courses and share their passion of aquatics with swimmers. Pool Pals will assist Swim Instructors with games and skills and model appropriate pool behaviour in line with East Gwillimbury’s mission, vision and values.

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

SWIM PATROL COURSES

The Swim Patrol provides enriched training for those who are ready to go beyond learn-to-swim. Swim Patrol's three-levesRookie, Ranges, and Star- continue to develop participants swim strokes and provide the skill foundation that prepares them for success in the Society's Bronze Medal Awards.

ROOKIE PATROL

6 TO 12 YEARS HOURS: 8 TO 10

Swimmers continue stroke development with 50 metre swims of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Lifesaving Sport skills include a 25 metre obstacle swim and 15 metre object carry. First aid focuses on assessment of conscious victims, contacting EMS and treatment for bleeding. Fitness improves in 350 metre workouts and 100 metre timed swims.

LIFESAVING COURSES

BRONZE STAR

10 TO 12 YEARS HOURS: 10

Develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire selfrescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.

RANGER/STAR PATROL

6 TO 12 YEARS HOURS: 8 TO 10

Ranger Patrol

Swimmers develop better strokes over 75 metre swims, tackle Lifesaving Sport skills in a lifesaving medley, timed object support and rescue with a buoyant aid. First aid focuses on assessment of unconscious victims, treatment of victims in shock and obstructed airway procedures. Skill drills develop a strong lifesaving foundation.

Star Patrol

Swimmers are challenged with 600 metre workouts, 300 metre timed swims and a 25 metre object carry. Strokes are refined over 100 metre swims. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies including asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include defence methods, victim removals and rolling over and supporting a victim face up in shallow water.

BRONZE MEDALLION AND EMERGENCY FIRST AID

13+ YEARS IN-POOL AND IN-CLASSROOM

This course combines Bronze Medallion in-pool certification and First Aid in-classroom certification. Cost is $225 for both sessions This course helps basic lifesaving skills, endurance, judgement skills and emergency first aid to perform in water and dryland rescues. The Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid is a prerequisite for the Bronze Cross course. This course is a combined course with pool and classroom learning and requires 100% attendance. Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification.

(1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon)

$225 9831 Thu. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16

Bronze Medallion | Main Street Pool (241 Main Street, North, Newmarket) Fri. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 17

FALL PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

BALLET

3 to 5 years and 6 to 8 years

In this program students will develop the grace and creativity of ballet. Students will learn proper arm and leg positions as well as several ballet routines that will transform them into a ballerina. Dress code: comfortable clothes and long hair tied back.

KINDER SCHOOL EXPLORERS

3 to 5 years

This pre-kindergarten program will have children participating in show and tell, art projects and educational worksheets. Children will discover numbers, letters, animals and much more. This program will allow your child to learn through play, while creative games, songs, stories and activities will enhance your child’s learning experience. Please send your child with a nut-free snack and water bottle. All participants must be fully toilet trained and independent in the washroom.

KINDERGYM JR.

1 year and 4 months to 2 years and 11 months

This free-play pre-kindergarten program has children participating in a wide variety of energy-burning activities and allows your child to learn through play. Sing songs, play games, and get your bodies moving at our Kindergym! Indoor shoes and parent participation required.

KINDERGYM SR.

3 to 4 years

LITTLE KICKERS KARATE

3 to 5 years

This program involves children in basic self defense techniques and movements taught in Shotokan Karate. Sessions will be run by Black Belt instructors from Community Martial Arts, a member of the International Karate Association in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. A t-shirt and Karate belt will be supplied as part of the registration cost.

PARENT AND ME

2 to 4 years

In partnership with the Pulsars Gymnastics Club, this program introduces children to basic body movement and guides them through circuits and obstacle courses using real gymnastics equipment! All coaches are fully trained by the National Coaching Certification Program. Parent participation is required.

PARENT AND TOT OPEN GYM

6 months to 5 years

This free play pre-kindergarten open-gym program will have children able to choose from a wide variety of energy burning games and equipment to play with. Learn through play, socialize with other families, and get moving. Feel free to stop in for the entire time or what best works for you! Indoor shoes and parent participation required.

PLAYBALL - SPORTS SKILLS FOR KIDS

3 to 4 years and 5 to 7 years

In partnership with Playball this program emphasizes the foundations and skills of popular sports including baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis and volleyball. Playball teaches happy participation in a non-competitive, fun-filled environment. Areas of sport development include functional movement, development of concentration and social integration.

SPORTBALL — MULTI-SPORT

3 to 5 years

Sportball focuses on skill development in soccer, basketball, hockey, tennis, baseball, volleyball, football and golf. This creative, noncompetitive and self-esteem-building program prepares all children for a future of confident sports participation.

SPORTBALL —

MULTI-SPORT PARENT AND TOT

1 year 4 months to 2 years 11 months

With the support of their grown-up, children can refine their skills and social and physical development such as balance and coordination by participating in hockey, soccer, football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, golf and tennis. There is a one-parent-per-child policy.

SPORTBALL —

MULTI-SPORT PARENT AND CHILD

2 to 3 years

SPORTBALL – SOCCER

4 to 6 years

Sportball soccer classes are packed with high-energy fun, using imaginative coaching techniques and a continuous flow of new drills and non-competitive games.

TINY TUMBLERS

4 to 6 years

In partnership with Pulsars Gymnastics, this program is designed to develop basic gymnastics skills in a safe and fun environment. Participants will be guided through circuits and obstacle courses using real gymnastics equipment. All coaches are fully trained by the National Coaching Certification Program.

FALL PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

WINTER PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

BALLET

3 to 5 years and 6 to 8 years

KINDER SCHOOL EXPLORERS

3 to 5 years

LITTLE KICKERS KARATE

3 to 5 years

SPORTBALL — MULTI-SPORT

3 to 5 years

SPORTBALL — MULTI-SPORT PARENT AND TOT

1 year 4 months to 2 years 11 months

SPORTBALL — MULTI-SPORT PARENT AND CHILD

PARENT AND ME

2 to 4 years

2 to 3 years

SPORTBALL – SOCCER

4 to 6 years

PLAYBALL - SPORTS SKILLS FOR KIDS

3 to 4 years and 5 to 7 years

Sportball soccer classes are packed with high-energy fun, using imaginative coaching techniques and a continuous flow of new drills and non-competitive games.

TINY TUMBLERS

4 to 6 years

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

YOUTH AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FUND

The Youth and Community Initiatives Fund provides families with financial support to ensure kids and elite athletes have the opportunity to play and participate in extra-curricular activities. Funding is also available for community groups. Please visit the Town’s website for more information. The Youth and Community Initiatives Fund is supported through the Annual East Gwillimbury Mayor and Council Charity Golf Tournament.

Funding is available for:

Youth:

Under the age of 19

Elite Athletes:

Participating in provincial or national sporting events

Community Groups:

Not-for-profit and charitable organizations

For more information and to complete an application form visit: www.eastgwillimbury.ca/initiativesfund

Questions?

Contact Gina Casey Executive Assistant to Mayor and Council 905-478-4283 ext. 1276 gcasey@eastgwillimbury.ca

A special thank you to those who support the East Gwillimbury community and participate in the Mayor and Council Charity Golf Tournament each year.

FAIR, ACCESSIBLE, INCLUSIVE RECREATION

The Town of East Gwillimbury offers a fee assistance program to ensure participants of all ages can participate in Fair, Accessible, and Inclusive Recreation opportunities in EG!

What is FAIR EG?

FAIR EG provides residents of all ages discounts on Town recreation camps and programs. The discount is based on the number of members in the household as well as household income on a sliding scale.

How do I apply?

The FAIR EG process is completely confidential, respectful and dignified. Fill out an application at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/faireg or contact our Recreation Services Team.

ONLINE www.eastgwillimbury.ca/faireg

or contact our Recreation Services Team.

Questions?

For more information, contact our Recreation Services Team at 905-478-3826 ext. 1402 or by kmawhinney@eastgwillimbury.ca

For more information, contact our Recreation Services Team: 905-478-3826 cmcdougall@eastgwillimbury.ca (

FALL CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

AFTER SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

9 to 12 years

Learn the game of volleyball in a fun and non-competitive setting while working as a team in a number of games each week. This is a recreational program where the focus is getting participants active!

DRAW, PAINT AND SCULPT

9 to 13 years

Children will explore their creativity and discover their talents while learning art skills and techniques in drawing, painting, and sculpting. Join artist Donna Burwell-Stevens to learn about famous artists and create portraits, still life drawing, landscapes and more! Materials include: charcoal, oil pastel, watercolour, and clay.

ELEVATION ATHLETICS (EA)YOUTH PICKLEBALL

11 to 14 years

Join us for an experience filled with fun and learning and discover the thrill of Pickleball! EA Instructors provide a supportive environment to develop coordination, agility, and teamwork.

INTRODUCTORY FENCING

10 to 14 years

En garde! Try the amazing sport of Olympic Fencing - modern day sword fighting! Learn the history of the sport, the basics of footwork, blade control and the thrill of competing in one of the fastest sports in the world! All equipment is provided. Conducted by the Knights in the Classroom, part of Onsite Education Inc. registered educational charity. Indoor running shoes and pants are mandatory.

INTRO TO KARATE

7 to 12 years

Learn basic self defense techniques and movements taught in Shotokan Karate, run by Black Belt instructors from Community Martial Arts. A T-shirt and Karate belt are supplied as part of the registration cost.

KIDS MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS

5 to 8 years and 9 to 15 years

In partnership with Alorah Designs, children can immerse themselves in the captivating world of water colour and acrylic painting. Each week, we will delve into exciting themes inspired by the beauty of the seasons in a fun and inclusive space where children can discover the joy of creating art and making new friends.

LEARN 2 DANCE

7 to 10 years and 11 to 16 years

Learn two different styles of dance, where it comes from, how to preform it and a proper routine. Participants will perform both styles in one big routine on the final day to parents/guardians. Dress Code: comfortable clothes and long hair tied back.

PLAYBALL - INDOOR SOCCER

6 to 9 years

Learn the rules, develop more confidence, practice teamwork and ingame strategies like attack and defense. This program is a great way for participants of all abilities to be part of the team!

TEEN NIGHTS

12 to 17 years

Join us on the third Friday of every month for games, trivia, crafts, sports, a photo booth, and many activities with friends! Pizza and snacks provided. Secure your spot to have a great night with friends.

TENNIS FOR KIDS - RED BALL

to 8 years

In partnership with the tennis club, children are introduced to tennis using age and size appropriate equipment designed to make tennis fun and easy to learn. Red Ball emphasizes team play and good sportsmanship with a maximum of eight participants per class. Our coaches are Tennis Canada certified. Participants must come with their own age/size appropriate racquet.

TENNIS FOR KIDS - ORANGE BALL

9 to 11 years

In partnership with the tennis club, Orange Ball focuses on the basics of tennis with equipment and court size geared specifically for this age group and a maximum of eight participants. Coaches are Tennis Canada certified. Participants must come with their own age/size appropriate racquet.

TUMBLE STARS

7 to 11 years

In partnership with Pulsars Gymnastics, learn and build upon basic gymnastics skills with circuits and obstacle courses. Coaches may also set up tailored stations for certain participants, creating a more individualized learning atmosphere. All coaches are fully trained by the National Coaching Certification Program.

FALL CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

SCHOOL BREAK PROGRAMS

WINTER CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

AFTER SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL

9 to 12 years

DRAW, PAINT AND SCULPT

9 to 13 years

ELEVATION ATHLETICS (EA)YOUTH PICKLEBALL

11 to 14 years

Join us for an experience filled with fun and learning and discover the thrill of Pickleball! EA Instructors provide a supportive environment to develop coordination, agility, and teamwork.

INTRODUCTORY FENCING

10 to 14 years

INTRO TO KARATE

7 to 12 years

KIDS MIXED MEDIA ART CLASS

5 to 8 years and 9 to 15 years

LEARN 2 DANCE

7 to 10 years and 11 to 16 years

PLAYBALL - INDOOR SOCCER

6 to 9 years

Learn the rules, develop more confidence, practice teamwork and ingame strategies like attack and defense. This program is a great way for participants of all abilities to be part of the team!

TEEN NIGHTS

12 to 17 years

GYM TENNIS FOR KIDS

6 to 7 years and 8 to 11 years

Learn the fundamentals of tennis! Special foam balls and mini nets are used in a gym setting. All coaches are Tennis Canada certified. The maximum player to coach ratio will be 8:1. Participants must come with their own age/size appropriate racquet and indoor shoes.

TUMBLE STARS

7 to 11 years

WINTER CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS

• Adult Shinny

• Senior Shinny

• Advanced Pickleball

• Youth Pickleball • Volleyball • Youth Volleyball • Badminton

• Ticket Ice

• Learn to Play

• Sensory Skate

• Adult Skate

• Youth Sledge Hockey

ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS

20/20/20 

This jam packed, exciting program includes 20 minutes of low impact cardio, 20 minutes of muscle conditioning with dumbbells, and finishes off with 20 minutes of stretching. A class that gives you a little bit of everything, that will guarantee you leave each class feeling challenged, yet refreshed! Join us for this shortened, 6-week mini session.

BABY AND ME YOGALATES 

Calling all new moms! Have fun with your baby through this fitness class that combines yoga and pilates. Each class provides postnatal exercises that will increase your energy, flexibility and improve muscle strength. This is a great opportunity to meet other moms in the community.

LOW

INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (LIIT)

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If you are considering a multi-level workout without the impact, try LIIT! This class will improve heart/lung fitness while challenging strength, endurance and mind-body connection in a manner that works for every individual. This class will also incorporate core focused sections with a Pilates inspiration to help us enhance mobility and stability. Get ready for a well balanced workout!

PIYO 

YOGA FOR BEGINNERS 

Class is slower paced than an all-levels class and focused on developing clear and safe alignment in foundational poses. Come to learn, play, and maybe even break a sweat in a supportive environment. All bodies are welcome.

YOGA - HATHA 

An introduction to Hatha Yoga designed for students who are new or returning to yoga. You will be guided by our instructor to gently explore basic postures and simple breathing techniques, followed by guided relaxation. Yoga improves your tone, helps strengthen and balance the body, and is ideal for counteracting the stresses of daily life.

YOGA - RESTORATIVE 

This is a gentle practice of asana, each held for longer then in conventional yoga class, often with the support of props such as folded blankets to relax the body and reduce stress.  The Town encourages all participants to bring their own mat for hygienic reasons.

PiYo combines the muscle-sculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of Yoga. With a true fat-burning, low-impact workout that leaves our body looking long, lean, and incredibly defined you can burn excess fat, sculpt and define your whole body as you minimize the aches that come with high-impact workouts.

ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS

HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND INFORMATION

FAIR FOR OLDER ADULTS

Join us as we host local organizations and non-profits to share information about their businesses and what they offer our older adult community. Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 1 to 4 p.m. East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon)

• Guest speaker series

• Information booths

• Door prizes

• More

ADULT SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS

CORNHOLE LEAGUE

Your favourite backyard game is here! In partnership with Elevation Athletics, this weekly cornhole league is open to all skill levels. Teams of two will compete to win the league.

BEGINNER WATERCOLOUR COURSE WITH DONNA

Learn about watercolour materials, paint application methods, brush handling and colour mixing. Group instruction, artist demonstration and individual support is provided. All supplies included.

BEGINNER WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

Learn basic watercolor painting skills in this workshop where the focus is on creating a seasonal landscape painting. All supplies are included.

DIVING DEEPER INTO WATERCOLOUR WITH ALORAH DESIGNS

Explore the depths of watercolour further in our new Intermediate Watercolour workshop! If you’ve completed an Alorah Designs beginners workshop or have mastered basic watercolour techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and water control and are eager to enhance your skills in layering, creating depth, freehand techniques and more then this class is tailored just for you!

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOUR COURSE WITH DONNA

This course builds on basic watercolor skills such as painting wet-on-wet, wet on dry and basic color theory. Enhance your skills to create floral and landscape paintings. Group instruction, artist demonstration and individuals support is provided. All supplies are included.

WATERCOLOUR WITH ALORAH DESIGNS

Presented by Alorah Designs, this workshop is perfect for beginners and intermediate enthusiasts to guide you through various techniques and explore the art of painting stunning florals and landscapes, inspired by fall and winter seasons. It’s an ideal opportunity to disconnect from the world and discover paint techniques, brush handling and colour mixing. All materials included.

LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL

In partnership with Elevation Athletics, this program welcomes beginner players up to level 2.0, designed to provide participants with knowledge and experience to play Pickleball! Players are matched based on their skills and competition level each week and will switch groups depending on play from the week before.

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL

Our Beginner Pickleball League welcomes players who are completely new to the sport and up to level 3.0. We make sure to match players based on their skills and competition level each week and will switch groups depending on your play from the week before.

INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL

3.0 and below are welcomed and encouraged to play in this style of league where rallies happen more consistently. It’s the perfect in-between stage before you enter that next level. Each week, the league adds up your scores and places you in a group with similar scores.

LINE DANCING - ALL LEVELS

Our instructor will walk you through the steps of traditional and country line dancing. All fitness levels welcome.

TENNIS - BEGINNER

Geared for players who have never had a formal lesson, haven’t played tennis for some time or are fairly new to the game. Players will learn technical fundamentals with the goal of being able to maintain a rally with some control. Players will learn basic court positioning as well as how to keep score.

INDOOR GOLF

Join us for indoor adult golf lessons with Derek Pulchinski, Canadian Golf Teachers Federation certified instructor to learn proper techniques to become a better golfer. New or intermediate adult golfers are welcome. Please only bring your 7, 8 or 9 iron to start, no need to bring the whole set. Our focus is having fun, meeting new people and learning new skills.

ADULT SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS

16+ YEARS

ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS

20/20/20 

BABY AND ME YOGALATES 

LOW INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (LIIT) 

YOGA - BEGINNERS 

YOGA - HATHA 

YOGA - RESTORATIVE 

This is a gentle practice of asana, each held for longer then in conventional yoga class, often with the support of props such as folded blankets to relax the body and reduce stress.

ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS

WINTER 16+ YEARS

ADULT SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS

CORNHOLE LEAGUE

Your favourite backyard game is here! In partnership with Elevation Athletics, this weekly cornhole league is open to all skill levels. Teams of two will compete to win the league.

BEGINNER WATERCOLOUR COURSE WITH DONNA

Learn about watercolour materials, paint application methods, brush handling and colour mixing. Group instruction, artist demonstration and individual support is provided. All supplies included.

BEGINNER WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

Learn basic watercolor painting skills. In this workshop the focus will be on creating a seasonal landscape painting. All supplies are included.

DIVING DEEPER INTO WATERCOLOUR WITH ALORAH DESIGNS

INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOUR COURSE WITH DONNA

WATERCOLOUR WITH ALORAH DESIGNS

LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL

BEGINNER PICKLEBALL

INTERMEDIATE PICKLEBALL

3.0 and below are encouraged to play in this style of league where rallies happen more consistently. It’s the perfect inbetween stage before you enter that next level. Each week, the league adds up your scores and places you in a group with similar scores.

LINE DANCING - ALL LEVELS

Our instructor will walk you through the steps of traditional and country line dancing. All fitness levels welcome.

INDOOR GOLF

16+ YEARS

ADULT SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS

OLDER ADULT CLUBS

EAST GWILLIMBURY 55’n UP CLUB

EG Sports Complex 1914B Mount Albert Road, Sharon eg55nupclub@gmail.com | 905-478-4283 x1407 www.eastgwillimbury.ca/EG55nUpClub | Facebook @eg55nupclub

MOUNT ALBERT FRIENDSHIP CLUB FOR SENIORS

Ross Family Complex 19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert mtalbertfriendshipclubseniors@gmail.com

GOLDEN ANCHOR SENIORS’ CLUB*

Holland Landing Community Centre 19513 Yonge Street goldenanchor1985@gmail.com

55+ FITNESS PROGRAMS

CORE STRENGTH AND BEYOND

A dynamic fitness class designed specifically for seniors and led by a physiotherapist. This class blends the best of Pilates principles with targeted exercises to strengthen your core and major muscle groups, ensuring a comprehensive and balanced workout. These exercises are aimed towards achieving enhanced mobility, improved balance, stability and posture. Come join

and discover the joy of moving stronger, feeling better, and living a more active life!

WINTER

55+ FITNESS PROGRAMS

CORE STRENGTH AND BEYOND

PARKS AND AMENITIES

Anchor 88 Doane Rd.

Allangrove 28 Allangrove Ave.

Beechwood 49 Brightwork Way

Birchard 5590 Mount Albert Rd.

Brenner 53 Morton Ave.

Brown Hill 26 Blake St.

Carnaby 80 Alvin Pegg Dr.

Children of Peace 68 Sharonview Cre.

Cupples Farm 127 Cupples Farm Ln.

Don Rose 7 Don Rose Blvd.

Emily 35 Thompson Dr.

French 459 Queensville Sdrd.

Grant 29 Milne Ln.

Grist Mill 186 Stegman Rd.

Harvest Hills 183 Harvest Hills Blvd.

Holland Landing C.C. 19513 Yonge St.

King Street 351 King St.

Ladder 31 Ladder Cres.

Lady Gwillim 55 Harvest Hills Blvd.

Mainprize 40 Mainprize Cres.

Manor Forest 13 Manor Forest Rd.

Manor Hampton 130 Manor Hampton St.

PLEASE NOTE: Parks do not have washroom facilities with the exception of Anchor Park.

PARKS AND AMENITIES

Mill 44 Mill St.

Millennium Garden 51 Albert St.

Mount Albert C.C. 53 Main St.

Mount Albert Lions 5057 Mount Albert Rd.

Murrell 950 Murrell Blvd.

North Union C.C. 2624 Boag Rd.

Parkway 84 Oak Ave.

Peggy’s Wood 2 Nature Way Cres.

Queensville 1590 Queensville Sdrd.

Radial Line 981 Murrell Blvd.

Ridge View 126 Dogwood Blvd.

Robert Hunter 120 Mainprize Cres.

Rosebank 16 Rosebank Blvd.

Ross Family Complex 19300 Centre St.

Samuel Lount 144 Samuel Lount Rd.

Shannon 84 King St.

Sharon 1914 Mount Albert Rd.

Sharon Hills 191 Colonel Wayling Blvd.

Valley View 175 Walter English Dr.

Vista Hills 2 Holland Vista St.

Vivian Creek 19253 Centre St.

Walter Tunny 38 Walter Tunny Cres.

For more information about our parks and their amenities, please visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Parks

TRAILS

Anchor Park Trail

88 Doane Rd., Holland Landing

Parking available at Anchor Park

Beechwood Trail

48 Brightwork Way, Holland Landing

Parking available at Beechwood Park

Cupples Farm Trail

127 Cupples Farm Lane, Mount Albert

Street parking is available

Nokiidaa Trail

Parking available at the corner of Yonge St. and Mount Albert Rd. and north of Green Ln. between 2nd Conc. Rd. and Murrell Dr.

Oriole Trail

The end of Oriole Drive in Holland Landing Street parking is available

Peggy’s Wood Trail

2 Nature Way Cres., East Gwillimbury

On-street parking available along Nature Way Cres.

Princess/Shannon Trail

84 King St., Mount Albert

Parking available at Shannon Park

Queensville Trail

180 Petal Ave., Queensville

Street parking is available

Sharon Creek Trail

19000 Leslie St., Sharon

Parking available at EG Civic Centre

Sharon Hills Park Trail

Colonel Wayling Blvd., Sharon

Parking available at Sharon Hills Park

Radial Line Trail

981 Murrell Blvd., Sharon

Parking available at Radial Line Park

Silk Twist Trail

19513 Yonge St., Sharon

Parking available at the Holland Landing Community Centre

Simcoe Trail

19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing

Parking available at the Holland Landing Community Centre

Vivian Creek Trail

19253 Centre St., Mount Albert

Parking available at Vivian Creek Park

Oriole Trail Bridge

Silk Twist Trail

Beechwood Trail

FACILITY BOOKINGS

COMMUNITY CENTRE

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PLEASE NOTE:

• Capacities will vary with each set up and location.

• Capacities do not include buffet/gift tables, dance floors, head tables, etc.

• Cooking with grease-laden vapours is allowed at the Mount Albert Lions Community Centre only. All other facilities allow boiled water only.

• All alcohol-licensed functions must adhere to the Town of East Gwillimbury Municipal Alcohol Policy. Contact Recreation Services for more details.

• Pictures and pricing can be found online at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Facilities

• Tea kettles, coffee urns, dishes, and utensils are no longer provided at our facilities.