Aquatic Centre
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Admittance Policy
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| NHWCC aquatic staff are experts trained in aquatic emergencies. They are required to supervise all patrons and cannot act in a child care capacity. Parental supervision of all children under 11 years old is strongly recommended during all pool visits.
Children 6 and under must be accompanied in the water at all times by a responsible parent or guardian 14 years of age or older and must be within arm's reach.
Children aged 7-10 may be admitted to the pool without direct supervision provided they pass the NHWCC swim test and are a minimum of 48 inches tall. Children 7-10 who do not pass the NHWCC swim test must have a parent with them in the aquatic center during the swim.
Children 11 years plus who have passed the NHWCC swim test may enter the pool unaccompanied. Swimming with a buddy is strongly recommended.
Individuals with medical conditions are at greater risk while swimming and should be accompanied by another person with knowledge of their condition.
All swimmers must be in proper swim attire.
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Swim Test Criteria
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| Swimmers must swim on their front with their face in the water for one length of the leisure pool (20m) without assistance or putting their feet on the bottom of the pool followed by treading water for 30 seconds. The swim test is only for swimmers 7 years plus. |
Wrist Bands
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| Children 6 and under will be given a red wrist band. These children must be accompanied in the water at all times by parent or guardian 14 years or older who must remain in arms reach at all times.
Children 7-10 years of age who pass the swim test will be given a green wrist band and are able to swim unaccompanied and in the deep end. Children 7-10 years of age who do not pass the swim test will be given a red wrist band and must have a parent with them in the aquatic center during the swim and must stay in the shallow water.
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Pool Rules
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| One long whistle blast means exit the pool immediately.
All swimmers must shower before entering the pool.
Shoes, food and drinks are not allowed on the pool deck.
Walk on the pool deck and ramp.
When entering the jetted area slip in only.
Diving from the pool deck in only permitted in the deep end on either side of the diving board.
Back dives and back flips are not allowed.
Young children in personal flotation devices (PFDs) are only allowed in the deep end only during quiet swims and must be accompanied by an adult.
Pool noodles and balls are not allowed in the deep end.
Be respectful of other swimmers.
Listen to the lifeguards at all times.
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Annual Pool Shutdown
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| The pool may perform an annual shutdown of up to 2 and half weeks for repairs and maintenance (normally in September) and memberships will not be extended until the shutdown surpasses this time span. During Aquatic Centre shutdowns aquatic members are welcome to use the Fitness Centre or courts at no additional cost. |
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Arena
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Ice Rentals (Blyth & Wingham Locations)
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| Rental Contract Terms & Conditions |
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Rental Facilities
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Facility rentals
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| Municipal Alcohol Policy |
Arena Drop-In & Membership Programs
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| Arena Drop-In Programs Sponsored by the Township of North Huron
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Changeroom Use
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Accessible/Family Change Room
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- Accessible/family changerooms are available for families with young children and/or users requiring accessibility equipment.
- Clothes should not be left in individual changing stalls. They should be removed and put into provided cubbies or taken to activity location.
- Washrooms should not be used as changing stalls.
- Leave the accessible changeroom for members who require its accommodations.
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Locker Use
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- Lockers are available at no cost (for day use only) and require a personal lock.
- Users are strongly encouraged to secure all belongings. North Huron Recreation with not be responsible for any personal belongings, keys, wallets, etc.
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Shoes
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- Remove outdoor shoes and leave in the hallway, take to activity location, or store in locker.
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Fitness Centre
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Age Requirements
Dress Code
Group Fitness Schedule
Hours of Operation
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Member Information
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Family Membership Information
Membership Fine Print
- Admittance Policy
- Transfers, Holds, Cancellations
- Pre-authorized Payments
- Membership Type Descriptions
- Health Screening
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Recreation Registered Program Information
(Swimming Lessons, Day Camps, Rec Programs, etc.)
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Age Requirements
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| Participants must be the correct age before the first class of the program |
Day Camp
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| Day Camp Manual PDF
Current Program Offerings PDF
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What if the program I want is full?
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- Add name to the waitlist.
- A class may be added or a space may become available. The Recreation Department will contact you to finish registration.
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What happens if I miss a class?
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- Programs/program sessions may be cancelled when required
- North Huron makes up session where possible
- Classes Missed by Participants:
- Make up sessions will not be provided for most programs
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Subsidy Information & Inclusive Participation
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Subsidy Information
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North Huron Recreation is High Five Certified for quality assurance.
We work with the following organizations to provide subsidy to children & youth:
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Inclusive Participation
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| Our goal is always for inclusive participation. However, there are times when a child requires more support than our current ratios are able to provide. If a child receives ANY assistance or support at school, it is required they have one on one support at camp. |
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North Huron Recreation Department
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Building Closures
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Member Accounts
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- Members must inform the main desk of changes to membership account
- Includes: changes to name, address, email, phone number or emergency contact name or number
- Failure to do so may impact your ability to receive refunds, notice of fee increase, etc.
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Non-sufficient Funds (NSF)/Unavailable Funds
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- Payments returned as NSF or invalid account will be subject to a finance charge of $25
- All fees will remain on my account until outstanding balances are paid in full
- Multiple occurrences of NSF may result in cancellation of pre-authorized payment privileges and/or cancellation of memberships
- Unpaid fees left on the account will result in the inability to have other financial transactions with the North Huron Recreation Department (i.e. swimming lessons, memberships, day camps, etc.).
- Unpaid fees will be sent to collection and residents may have fees attached to tax/water bills
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Payment Options
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Memberships & programs must be paid for at time of sign up
North Huron Recreation Department Accepts
- Cash
- Cheque (made payable to the Township of North Huron)
- Debit
- Visa & MasterCard
- Pre-authorized payment (for specific memberships only)
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Weather Closures
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| Culture\\North%20Huron%20Recreation%20Department.docx" Weather Closure Information |
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