Drop-in Activities

1. General Guidelines

 Upon arriving at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre and the Tottenham Community and Fitness Centre, please check in with Client Services to register and pay for your activity, or to be attended to an activity you have already pre-registered for. Upon arriving to the Alliston Memorial Arena, please ensure that you have pre-registered for your Book and Go program in advance, as there is no Client Service desk. A monitor or instructor will be on-site to verify registration.

 1.1  Please Note: All scheduled activities are subject to change.

 1.2  Book and Go Sport Activity Categories:

Please Note: The Town of New Tecumseth is committed to providing recreational activities that prioritize inclusivity and community building, favouring accessibility and engagement over competition. The Town of New Tecumseth offers two categories of game play; however, participation in either is self-directed and up to the individual.

• Recreational Game Play: Offers open play for more experienced players seeking gameplay to push their abilities. Less experienced players are encouraged to try Social Game Play first. 
• Social Game Play: This category welcomes beginner level participants to develop their skills in a fun and engaging environment. Open to individuals 10 and above, it promotes intergenerational play, fostering meaningful connections and shared experiences across age-groups.

1.3  Book and Go Age Categories

 Please Note: Residents ages 10 and above do not require supervision of an adult while participating. Only individuals that fall within the age category of a particular Book and Go program will be permitted to play.

• Preschool, Child and Guardian | 0 – 9 years
• Junior Youth | 10-13 years
• Senior Youth | 14-17 years
• Adult | 18+
• Older Adult | 60+ years

1.4  Book and Go Single-booking Session Length

Please Note:  All Book and Go programs are offered as single bookings and run for one and a half hours. Adaptive Book and Go programs, designed to enhance accessibility and promote equitable participation, are extended to two hours in duration.

 2.    General Rules

• When visiting the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre and the Tottenham Community and Fitness Centre, all participants must check-in at the Client Service desk before being granted admittance to the activity area.
• When visiting the Alliston Memorial Arena, all participants must check-in with a Program Monitor or Fitness Instructor to verify registration, before being granted admittance to the activity area. 
• All participants must arrive dressed in clean and appropriate clothing for the corresponding activity, including clean, non-slip, indoor athletic shoes.
• There are to be no spectators for any Book and Go activity, except for Preschool, Child and Guardian programs, where an adult must be present with any child under the age of 10.
• There are to be no food or drinks, except for spill proof water bottles inside the activity area.
• There are to be no outside speakers or music played on any personal device within the activity area.
• Patrons are responsible for the safety and security of their own items at all times.

2.1  Assumption of Risk in General Activities

 Please note: Patrons accept the assumption of risk that follows participation in general activities, including but not limited to injuries from equipment, falls, overexertion, musculoskeletal injuries, and cardiac events. Please follow all posted rules and guidelines and engage in all activities in a safe and responsible manner.

 2.2. Public Respect and Accountability Policy