Recreation Terms and Conditions

Admittance Policy

NHWCC aquatic staff are experts trained in aquatic emergencies. They are required to supervise all patrons and will not act in a child care capacity. Parental supervision of all children under 11 years old is strongly recommended during all pool visits.

All swimmers must be in proper swim attire.  Young swimmers who are not toilet-trained must wear a swim diaper; they are available for purchase in the lifeguard office.

Individuals with medical conditions are at greater risk while swimming and should be accompanied by another person with knowledge of their condition.

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 arms reach.

Children aged 7-10 may be admitted to the pool without direct in-water 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 water 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.

Family Swims require children 17 and under to be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

 Swim Test Criteria

Wrist Bands 

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 water during the swim and must stay in the shallow water. 

Pool Rules

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.

Annual Pool Shutdown 

Ice Rentals (Blyth & Wingham Locations) 

Public Skating

To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for public skating all users are required to observe the following regulations.

1. No hockey sticks, pucks, balls, chairs or strollers are allowed on the ice surface.
2. Only persons wearing skates are allowed on the ice surface.
3. No food or beverages allowed on the ice surface.
4. Everyone must skate in the same direction, NO backwards skating, NO figure skating; (jumps etc.) or playing tag.
5. NO erratic or excessive speed skating.
6. NO carrying of children is to be permitted while on the ice surface.
7. It is recommended that children under 12 years of age wear a CSA approved helmet and must be accompanied by an adult.
8. Speed skates are not allowed during public skating sessions.
9. NO headsets, cell phones or hand held electronic devices are to be used while on the ice surface.
10. When horn sounds and the ice resurfacer gates are opened, all patrons MUST leave the ice surface immediately.
11. The center ice area of the ice surface is reserved for parents with small children and those who are learning to skate. All other skaters must stay clear of this area.
12. Any horseplay including, play fighting, or deliberate interference to other skaters will require offenders to leave the ice surface.
13. The skating patrol staff is available on site to ensure these regulations are followed and to ensure a safe skating experience for all patrons. The patrol staff has the authority from the Township of North Huron to have any persons not abiding by these rules removed from the facility.
14. Ice surface capacity is 160 participants at any one time.

Facility rentals 

Arena Drop-In & Membership Programs 

Accessible/Family Change Room

• 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.

Locker Use 

• 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.

Shoes 

• Remove outdoor shoes and leave in the hallway, take to activity location, or store in locker. 

 Age Requirements

 Day Camp

Current Program Offerings PDF 

 What if the program I want is full?

• 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.  

 What happens if I miss a class?

• 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
  • Private Swimming Lessons
    • Make up sessions are $30 per lesson 

Subsidy Information 

North Huron Recreation is High Five Certified for quality assurance.

We work with the following organizations to provide subsidy to children & youth:

• Bruce County Children's Services – 519.881-0431
• Huron County Children's Services – 519.482-8505
• JumpStart Sport Relief Fund
• Youth Recreation & Sport Program (YRASP)

Inclusive Participation 

Building Closures 

• Holiday Closures
• Hours of Operation – Recreation Main Office 

Member Accounts 

• 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. 

Non-sufficient Funds (NSF)/Unavailable Funds 

• 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

Payment Options 

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 through OptionPay

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