Recreation

Recreation

Highland Region for Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation
The Highland Region serves the counties of Antigonish, Pictou and District of Guysborough. Population in the region is 74,400 with two primary service areas of the Town of Antigonish and the towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, Westville, and Trenton as well as the Town of Pictou in the western section of Pictou County.
Their office works in collaboration with municipalities, recreation directors, regional health, school and economic development boards and groups such as Pictou County Recreation Coordinators and the Highland Region Recreation Coordinators.
For more information, visit Highland Region

Career Opportunity
Administrative Assistant to the CAO and Director of Recreation (11 month Term - Maternity Leave).
Click here to view job posting and job description.

2012 Winter Talk of the Town

Brochure

2012 Winter Fitness Classes

Schedule

Registration

National Volunteer Week April 15 to April 21, 2012
The Town of Antigonish is accepting nominations for Volunteer of the Year. The Volunteer may be involved in any form of voluntarism, i.e, hospital work, serving on Boards, 4H leader, Fire Department volunteer, Recreation Committee member, coach, service club member, choir director, etc. Please restrict your nomination to individuals only!

Nomination forms can be picked up at the Town Hall between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday or by clicking the link Nomination Form

Nova Scotians are Taking the Roof off Winter!
Get out and get active this winter. Sign up your group to organize an outdoor activity or Winter Walk Day and receive toques and other resources as an official supporter of Take the Roof off Winter.

Register online by clicking here

Regional Turf Field

Field Schedule

Recreation Support
All forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Antigonish Town Hall Recreation Department.
Jump Start
Kid Sport

Upcoming Events

Kids First Jump Jingle and Jive Program starting January 18
The program will run for six weeks at St. James United Church. For more information please contact Colleen at Kids First 863-3848.

Jump Jiggle and Jive - An interactive program that involves children and adults in music and movement activities, circle and story time, and includes a craft component.

Antigonish Walking Group
No experience is required, all ages and abilities are welcome, and there is no cost for this activity. Our aim is to encourage people to become active, meet new people, and get some fresh air while improving our physical well-being. The group meets on Wednesdays at 12pm noon at Columbus Field Track. The Antigonish Walking Group can also be found online through the Heart & Stroke Walkabout website.

For more information you can call Ann at 565-3606 or online at www.walkaboutns.ca and looking under Antigonish Walking Group.

Wheelchair Curling Clinics happening this Month!
What: Wheelchair Curling Clinics
Where: New Caledonian Curling Club, Pictou
When: January 14/15 1:00-3:30pm and January 21/22 1:00-3:30pm
Who: Open to wheelchair users, their families and coaches of all skill levels.
Cost: Free registration
Instruction (on & off ice): wheelchair curling rules/regulations, equipment, skills/techniques, game play
Instructor: Trendal Hubley-Bolivar (Member of 2011 NS Wheelchair Curling Team & Coach)
Registration/Questions: Katarina Hakansson k-hakansson@hotmail.com and 240-9870

SKI Antigonish
Ski Antigonish will be hosting weekly Skis every Thursday afternoon at the Antigonish Golf and Country Club. Any interested participants should contact Andrew Foran at aforan@stfx.ca to reserve skis, boots, and poles. For the beginner, we will provide introductory lessons and for the experienced skier, they can participate in guided skis. Participants will be asked to dress for the weather, bring H2O, and fill out an informed consent form to participate. SKI Antigonish will also be offering a number of guided snowshoeing excursions in and around Antigonish.

Recreation Committee Minutes
Recreation Minutes

Antigonish Town and County Recreation Project
Recreation Project

Antigonish Town Recreation is dedicated to providing sport, recreation and leisure activities for the citizens of Antigonish. The department concentrates on maximizing the Towns existing assets as well as building on its proud heritage and culture. To achieve their vision and with the available resources, the department will provide programs, services, facilities, plus advice and assistance to individuals, community groups and organizations.

Antigonish Town Recreation boasts some of the best playing fields in the province; these fields include five ball fields (two of which are lit), three soccer fields, a football field and a football practice field. Within the town, and working in conjunction with the recreation department, are several groups who provide recreational activities to the children and youth of the area: Minor Soccer, Minor Baseball, Minor Football and Minor Basketball, to name a few.

Other recreational facilities within the Town are Columbus Field, Chisholm Park, Whidden Street playground, and Arbor Drive playground. Columbus Field, the largest park within the Town, boasts two tennis courts,a lit walking trail, a running track and a great water park for kids!