Recreation matters to our health, our youth, our economy, education, environment and economy.

2010 Summer Recreation Newsletter

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Click [Here] for more information on how your community organization can raise funds! [PDF]   2010 Ballfield Schedule - Ste. Croix Recreation Site The West Hants Recreation Department is currently preparing the 2010 Ste. Croix Recreation Site ballfield schedule. If your team/organization would like to use this facility please contact the West Hants Recreation Department, in writing, with the dates and times that you are requesting. Deadline to submit requests is Monday, March 15, 2010 at 4 p.m. All requests should be forwarded to the attention of the West Hants Recreation Department P.O.Box 3000, Windsor, N.S. B0N 2T0; fax 798-8553 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   Volunteers: the heart of our communities 2010 VOLUNTEER WEEK Volunteers are the heart of West Hants.  2010 Volunteer nomination form  [PDF] - click here      Thank you to everyone who was recognized during 2009 Volunteer Week for helping make West Hants a better place to live.

From snowboarding to ice skating, from Nordic walking to building a backyard rink, Nova Scotians are getting out, getting active and Taking the Roof off Winter! Recreation Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Dept of Heath Promotion and Protection invite you to log on to www.taketheroofoffwinter.ca for great tips and ideas on fun outdoor activities for kids of all ages! Contact: Recreation Nova Scotia 425-1128.

Let's play ball!

2010 WEST HANTS THUNDER MINOR SOFTBALL REGISTRATION - TBA

Jump Start Grants - Giving all kids a sporting chance
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Please find attached the 2009 brochure & application form for the Kings –West Hants Chapter of the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program, which is to assist children from under-resourced families with the registration costs of recreation programs. There are three application periods with deadlines for April 3, June 29 and October 2 ( see brochure ) and the applications can be sent or dropped off at the addresses on the brochure. If there are any questions please contact the West Hants Recreation Department at 798-6938 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Kidsport Application - New application deadlines

Kidsport has now moved to six reviews per year!

If you are interested in applying or wondering if
you would qualify contact the Kidsport Office at
1-902-425-5450 or the West Hants Recreation
Department at 798-6938.

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Some of the programs we support are:

• West Hants Daycamps
• Youth Bus Trips
• Seniors Teas
• Red Cross Swimming Lessons
• Volunteer Leadership Development
• Avondale Wharf Day Children’s Games
• Senior Citizens Bus Trips
• Volunteer Awards Banquet
• Hants Senior Games
• Seniors Aquacise Classes
• Teddy Bear Jamboree Children’s Games

The Recreation Director for the Municipality of West Hants is Kathy Kehoe.

Address: PO Box 3000, Windsor, NS B0N 2T0
Phone: 798-6938 Fax: 798-8553
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Effective April 1, 2007, the Recreation Committee is now part of Committee of the Whole.
Please go to Council Business for these minutes.

Effective April 1, 2007, the Recreation Committee is now part of Committee of the Whole.
Please go to Council Business for these minutes.

Prior to April 1, 2007: