Rec Park Happenings
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September 2, 2010 - September 9, 2010
For more information on any of the programs, clinics, leagues listed below, you can call the Rec Office at 560-5886, press '0'. Any Applications available below will also be available at the Rec Park.
New Items
Starlite Drive-In Discount Offer - Friday, September 17, 2010
Starlite Drive-In in conjunction with ArcelorMittal Dofasco, and the F.H. Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre are happy to offer an "ArcelorMittal Dofasco - Night at the Movies".
Click on the following link for more information regarding the Starlite Drive-In Discount Offer.
If you are planning on attending, please call the Recreation Office to give your name and how many vehicles, so that we can give the drive in an ideal of how many vehicles will be attending that evening.
Minor Volleyball - Limited spaces available...Now accepting registrations for Associates
Effective, September 1st, Minor Volleyball is accepting applications for associates. There are limited spaces available in each division.
Click on the following link for a Minor Volleyball 2010/2011 Registration Form.
Children and Grandchildren of Dofasco employees and retirees as well as Associate members are eligible to play.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Ladies' Volleyball - 2010-11 Season - UPDATE
There are still spots available in the Ladies' Volleyball League for the 2010-11 fall/winter season. Cheques to be made payable to ArcelorMittal Dofasco Ladies' Volleyball League.
Application deadline is: Friday, September 3, 2010. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to reserve your spot.Click on the following link to obtain a 2010-2011 Ladies' Volleyball registration form.
For further information, please contact Pat at the Recreation Office (905-560-5886, x239).
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Skating Club - Consider joining, and bring a friend!
NEW! Teen/Adult Program
Always wanted to learn how to skate? Need to improve your skating skills? ArcelorMittal Dofasco Skating Club is now offering a Learn to Skate Program for Adults and Teens, led by a professional coach. Sundays, 3:45 – 4:45, at a great rate. Download the registration form http://www.dofasco.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=339-2394-325510-125003. Contact the Club at the Recreation Office at (905) 560-5886, then press "0".
Offering Skate Canada's flagship learn-to-skate program, designed for beginners of all ages.
When you sign up your child for CanSkate, he/she will be in a program that focuses on fun, participation and basic skill development. Earn badges and other incentives while learning fundamental skating skills. Lessons are given in a group format and led by an NCCP certified professional coach. Professional coaches are assisted by trained Program Assistants. The coach to student ratio is a maximum of 1:10. Skaters progress at their own rate and coaches make sessions active using teaching aids, music and a wide variety of activities that create a fun environment and promote learning. CanSkate is the feeder program to all other Skate Canada Skating Programs. Download the registration form http://www.dofasco.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=339-2394-325510-125003. Contact the Club at the Recreation Office at (905) 560-5886, then press "0".
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Skating Club – Your Toddler is Ready to Skate!
Pre-School CanSkate is a great opportunity for your toddler to learn to skate. Led by an NCCP Level coach to teach the program, and assisted by some of our our Senior Skaters to aid your child's learning process. Saturday mornings from 11:15 - 11:45 a.m., 30 minute classes for 10 weeks, cost is $115.00 (employee dependants/grandchildren) $130.00 (associates). First session runs from Saturday, September 18 - Saturday, November 20, 2010. Second session runs from Saturday, January 8 - Saturday, March 19, 2011. Cost includes Professional Coaching fees, ice fees as well as membership with Skate Canada and Western Ontario Section. Download the registration form http://www.dofasco.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=339-2394-325510-125003. Contact the Club at the Recreation Office at (905) 560-5886, then press "0".
Please click on the following link to access the Dofasco Skating Club Information and Registration Booklet - 2010/2011.
For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at (905) 560-5886, press "0".
Red Cross Babysitting Course - Sign up soon to avoid disappointment!
The Babysitting Course is to be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the F.H. Sherman Recreation & Learning Centre from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Boys and Girls 10 - 14 years of age are WELCOME! WELCOME!) The cost is $52.00 per student (HST included).
This 1 day course prepares an aspiring babysitter in every aspect of the position -- covering baby and child care, first aid, safety, discipline and play activities. The course also covers the role of the babysitter, their rights and responsibilities, what information to gather from parents and tricks of the trade to ensure the experience is fun for both the child and the babysitter. A manual is provided to each participant and a certificate of participation is provided upon successful completion of the course.
Click on the following link for a Red Cross Babysitting Course Registration Form.
For further information, please contact Becky Whitworth at the Recreation Office at (905) 560-5886, Ext. 248.
Badminton
Join the fun!!!!
After a very successful 2009-10 season, we're back again for another great season!! The league will run on Monday nights from Monday, October 18, 2010 through Monday, April 4, 2011 at the F. H. Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and is open to employees, family members and friends. So tell all your friends and come join this exciting, growing league! All experience levels welcome!
***New for this season!.... The 6:00pm to 8:00pm timeslot will be reserved for registered members only. Guests will be welcome to come and join the members between 8:00pm & 10:00pm.
Registration Forms are available at the Rec Park or please click on the following link Badminton registration form - 2010/2011 Season .
For further information, please contact Donna Croucher at the Rec Park at (905) 560-5886, Ext. 236.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Curling Club
League runs every Thursday night and Sunday's 12- 3 PM out of the Victoria Curling Club in Hamilton.
Open House night Thursday October 14/10
First league Game Thursday, October 21/10
To join up or for any other information the League contacts are:
President: Henry Lenarduzzi x6847
Treasurer: Dave Coffell x3314
Secretary: Rob Aloisio x2589
Family Skating Patrollers and Cashiers - Now Hiring
We are currently accepting applications for Family Skating Patrollers & Cashiers for the 2010-2011 Season.
Applications will be accepted from dependants of ArcelorMittal Dofasco employees, 13 years of age or older. This is a great first job for students! Successful applicants will be required to work every third weekend from October 2010 to April 2010 (Sat evening & Sun afternoon) with additional hours available during Christmas holidays and/or March Break.
Interested applicants can drop off a resume to the F.H. Sherman Recreation & Learning Centre Attn: Skate Patroller / Cashier or via email to donna.croucher@arcelormittal.com. Deadline for resume submission is Friday September 3, 2010.
Swing Dancing - NEW for Fall 2010
Swing Dancing is a 6-week dance program designed to introduce participants to the "Jive" Dance (also known as the "East Coast Swing") .
This program is open to ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. employees, spouses/partners, and sponsored guests. *Note ¨C All guests must be sponsored by an ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. employee. Classes will be held on Monday evenings at the F.H. Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre from 8:00 - 9:00 p.m and will commence on
The cost for this 6-week program is $55.00 (HST included) per person. Classes will be instructed by Leslie McKee who has over 20 years of dance experience both as a student and a teacher.
Click on the following link for a *NEW* - Swing Dancing - Fall 2010 registration form.
For further information contact Pat Todoschuk at the Recreation Office at (905) 560-5886, Ext. 239.
Zumba - Fall 2010 Session
Our 8-week Fall Session of Zumba will be held on Saturday mornings beginning on Saturday September 18th.
Ditch the workout, Join the party!! Come dance your way to a fitter you and have fun doing it!! Zumba blends Latin dance steps with basic fitness moves so everyone can participate ¨C and it¡¯s very easy to follow. This class is great for blasting calories and increasing abdominal strength while decreasing your waistline. Zumba will get your heart pumping and increase your endurance. The moves will work your core, back and hips to strengthen and define them. Most importantly, Zumba is a "feel good" workout ¨C the music is motivating and fun, and you¡¯ll leave happy and energized.
This exciting program is open to ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. employees, spouses/partners, and guests. *Note ¨C All non-employees must be sponsored by an ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. employee.
Classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 10:15 am - 11:15am. at the F.H. Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre. Classes will begin on Saturday September 18, 2010.
The cost for this 8-week session is $71.00 (HST included). The session will be instructed by Hilsia Ponce, a certified Zumba instructor.
Click on the following link for a for a Zumba - Fall 2010 Session registration form.
Yoga - Fall 2010 Session
Explore new ways to improve flexibility, strengthen the muscles, relax and relieve stress from your daily life by using one of the many branches of Yoga. Hatha Yoga is the practice of poses or ¡°asanas¡± that leads one to a deeper calmer place within while also providing numerous physiological benefits. This 10 week session is designed to build strength, increase stability, flexibility and focus, introducing flowing sequences suitable for beginners to intermediates. Bring a yoga mat, water and a blanket.
DATE: Thursday Evenings (ten weeks) starting September 16/10 ¨C November 18/10
LOCATION: F.H. Sherman Recreation and Learning Centre in the new Exercise rooms (upstairs).
TIME:
INSTRUCTOR: Sharon Kovacs, is a certified yoga instructor and has been teaching for the past 10 years. She has taught classes privately, in gyms, schools, and at retreat centers. She has lived and studied in ashrams and retreat centers in both
Click on the following link to obtain a Yoga - Fall 2010 registration form.
For further information, please contact the Recreation Centre office at (905) 560-5886, press 0.
Canusa games is offering a ticket deal for the Labour Day Classic football game featuring the Ti-Cats vs. the Toronto Argonauts. Click on the following link for Labour Day Classic Ticket Information.
Beginner, Level 2 and Level 3 to be held on Tuesday and/or Wednesday Evenings (different times and/or days for each level). These will be 8 wk sessions commencing Sept. 21 and/or Sept.22 running through to Nov 9 and 10, 2010 at the F.H. Sherman Rec & Learning Centre (Age 10 +). The cost for these 8 week sessions is $101(HST included) - also includes music book required for the course- keyboards will be supplied for the lessons)
Please e-mail Melissa at smallsymphony@hotmail.com for pre-requisite information on each level or call Becky Whitworth at the Rec Park at (905) 560-5886, Ext. 248 for any other information you might need.
Click on the following links for the Keyboarding - Beginner Registration Form, Keyboarding - Level 2 Registration Form, or Keyboarding - Level 3 Registration Form.
Come and join us in a unique opportunity to learn some keyboarding skills!
CardioKickboxing and Step N Sculpt
This ¡°Cardio Kickboxing and/or Step and Sculpt¡± Program are 10 week programs ¨C 2 classes per week. You can sign up for one night a week, or two nights a week. ¡°Step and Sculpt¡± Class will give the person a good cardio workout as well as muscle strengthening through the use of weights in conjunction with the step. Cardio Kickboxing will provide the participants with a great fat burning aerobic workout which is also fun to do.
These programs are open to ArcelorMIttal Dofasco employees, family members and associates, 18 years to adult.
*Note - All Non-ArcelorMittalDofasco participants (associates) must be sponsored by an ArcelorMittal Dofasco employee. Classes will be held on Mondays - NEW TIME (
*NOTE* ¨C There will be no class on Monday, October 11th (Thanksgiving Monday)
The cost for these 10 week programs will be $56.00 each (HST included), or $112(HST included), for both classes.
Click on the following link for a CardioKicboxing/Step N Sculpt Registration Form .
For further information, please contact Becky Whitworth at the Recreation Centre at (905) 560-5886, Ext. 248.
Zumba Gold
Latin & International dance rhythms designed specifically for the active older adult, baby boomer, or beginner fitness participant, Thursday afternoons at the Recreation Centre, 1:30pm-2:30pm, September 9 to October 28, $71.00 per person (hst incl.). Click on the following link for a Zumba Gold registration form .
*NEW* - Pilates Fitness Fusion
Pilates-based program, combined with muscle strengthening for the active older adult, baby boomer, or beginner fitness participant, Thursday afternoons at the Recreation Centre, 2:35pm-3:35pm, September 9 to October 28, $71.00 per person (hst incl.) . Click on the following link for a Pilates - Fitness Fusion Registration Form.
Pilates
Beginner & intermediate mat-work exercise program as a method of body conditioning, focusing on strengthening and lengthening exercises, ages 14 years and up, Tuesday evenings at the Recreation Centre, 6:55pm-7:55pm, September 7 to October 26, $71.00 per person (hst incl.). Click on the following link for a Pilates Registration Form.
Core Strengthening