Parks & Recreation
Township of Tyendinaga Recreation Complex
In 2001, the Township applied for and received a grant from SuperBuild to expand our existing Recreation Complex. Included in these plans was the construction of a 200 seat capacity multi purpose building, four soccer pitches, a softball field, a hardball field, 2 beach volleyball courts and a children’s playground.
After learning that the Township would be receiving funding for the expansion of the Recreation Complex a group of dedicated volunteers formed the Recreation Complex Development Committee to steer the construction of this huge project! Construction began in the spring of 2003 and in October 2003 the Recreation Hall officially opened for business. Once the Rec. Hall was completed the Recreation Committee made application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation in 2004 and was successful in receiving funding to construct "Kids Place" a playground structure in the middle of the Recreation Complex. Four new soccer pitches were also constructed and completed in time for usage for the 2005 soccer season. The softball diamond was also built and used in the 2005 ball season. Two beach volleyball courts were also constructed and used for regular league play that summer. The hardball diamond saw it’s first game in the spring of 2006 and was used consecutively that season and onward. As a small rural community, with strong volunteer commitment we are very fortunate to have such recreation facilities in our Municipality and we are the envy of many of our Municipal neighbours.
Volunteers/Coaches
In order for programs to run smoothly and successfully, our Community requires volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering or need community hours, we are interested in you!
SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS – REGISTRATION DATES
Registration for the 2009 Youth Soccer/Baseball/Flag Football Season and the Adult Mixed Volleyball/3-Pitch/Flag Football Leagues will be held at the RECREATION HALL located at 363 McFarlane Road from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 and Thursday, March 5, 2009. Any registrations after these dates will incur a late registration fee of $10 per person per program. A late registration date has been scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 10 am – 2 pm at the Rec. Hall. Deadline for registration for all programs is March 31, 2009, no exceptions after this date.
Adult Recreation Programs
Adult Mixed Dart League
If you are interested in assisting with the organization of a weekly dart league in the Township, please contact Liette at the Municipal Office at 613-396-1944.
Hatha Yoga
A new 8-Week Yoga Session is set to begin on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. The class runs on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:45 pm. For more information or to register please call Laurie at 613-477-2728.
2nd Annual 3-Pitch Snowball Tournament
Come out and get winter active by registering your team for the 2nd Annual 3-Pitch Snowball tournament at the Recreation Complex in Melrose on Saturday, January 31, 2009 starting at 9:00 am. Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of 2 games. The cost to register your team is $50. A canteen will be available in the Recreation Hall throughout the day; all proceeds from the canteen to the Shannonville Agricultural Society.
Vegetarian Cooking Classes
4-week Vegetarian cooking series offers participants cooking demonstrations, recipes, handouts and taste testing of items prepared each night. Learn to use beans, lentils, tofu as well as a variety of grains like millet, bulgur and rice to make tasty main dishes, side dishes or desserts. Principles of healthy lifestyle will also be discussed. The classes will be offered every Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm beginning on January 6, 2009 at the Township Recreation Hall. Please note that we will require a minimum of 8 participants for this program to run.
Youth Recreation Programs
Tyendinaga Township Minor Baseball Association (TTMBA)
Our 2008 Baseball season consisted of 14 teams from Pre-rookie (t-ball) to Midget age level. A special thank you to all of our sponsors, coaches, and volunteers for assisting in this year’s baseball program. We are currently seeking volunteers who are committed to the Minor Baseball program in our Municipality. If you’re a person who would like to develop and enhance our existing youth baseball program we would like to hear from you! Our next TTMBA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Recreation Hall located at 363 McFarlane Road. For more information please contact Liette at 613-396-1944 or via e-mail at recreation@tyendinagatownship.com
Youth Baseball League
The history regarding youth baseball in the Township of Tyendinaga is this; for years our "Melrose" teams have been a part of the Quinte Baseball League loop as we have not had enough teams to run our own league in the Township. The Quinte Baseball League encompasses the following areas; Kingston, Prince Edward County, Tyendinaga Township, Belleville, Quinte West, Brighton, Baltimore & Cobourg. All of the age groups accept the Pre-rookie (t-ball) age level travel to all of the centers within the Quinte Baseball League loop. For more information on the Quinte Baseball League please visit their website at www.quintebaseballleague.com.
Tyendinaga Township Youth Soccer Association (TTYSA):
Our 2008 soccer season ran for 10 weeks and consisted of 20 teams with just under 300 children participating this year. A special thank you to all of our sponsors, coaches, referees and volunteers for assisting in another successful soccer season. We are currently seeking volunteers who are committed to the Minor Soccer program in our Municipality. If you’re a person who would like to develop and enhance our existing youth soccer program we would like to hear from you! Our next TTYSA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Hall located at 363 McFarlane Road. For more information please contact Liette at 613-396-1944 or via e-mail at recreation@tyendinagatownship.com .
LOGO Contest
The new Tyendinaga Township Youth Soccer Association (TTYSA) is looking for a logo for the Association. The logo contest is open to all elementary school students within Tyendinaga Township. No computer generated logos will be accepted, only hand drawn entries. Deadline for logo entries is Wednesday, January 28, 2009. All entries can be dropped off at the Township Office located at 859 Melrose Road. The winner will receive a gift certificate to Four Seasons Sports Shop for $50.
Youth Soccer League
The Youth Soccer League is a fun recreational house league for youth aged 5-16 years, as of December 31, 2008. Fee for residents is $30/child or $70/family (3 or more children). The non-resident fee is $40/child or $90/family (3 or more children). The season starts May 20/21 and runs to July 22/23. Age groupings and nights of play are determined following registration.
Youth Recreation Nights
Get together in the summer evenings with neighborhood youth for great camaraderie and recreational activity.
Day Camps
March Break Day Camp - March 16-20, 2009
We hope that you will join us for a fun-filled week this March Break (March 16-20) at the Township’s Recreation Hall. We will provide structured activities including swimming, bowling, skating, crafts and much much more! There is an additional cost of $10 per child per week for before and after care.
Ages: 5-12 years old
Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 9:00 am (Before care)
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (After care)
Program Costs: Weekly - $110 per week (resident) or $120 (non-resident) with a discount of $10 for each additional child. Daily - $30 per day per child.
Facility Rental
Ball Field Rental Rates
The Township of Tyendinaga Recreation Facilities offers rentals of both the Recreation Hall (See Recreation Hall) and the Ball and Soccer fields.
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