Recreation Programs

COVID-19 Notice

The Township of North Kawartha is taking actions to help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit our COVID-19 page to stay informed of closures/changes to Township services, amenities, and programs. The Township is gradually re-opening the North Kawartha, Wilson Park, and Glen Alda Community Centres, in compliance with Provincial Government orders, and Peterborough Public Health recommendations. 

Face coverings/masks must be worn, in accordance with the Peterborough Public Health directives when entering Municipal Buildings, and use hand-sanitizer provided at the entrances. Please review our screening poster upon entering, and do not attend any Municipal Buildings if you are sick or have any symptoms.

Programs and/or services at the Community Centres will gradually resume beginning September 14th. The planned opening of The Fitness Centre is September 21st, and the NKCC ice surface September 28th or October 5th. Please note: although planned, these are tentative dates, based on a staggered opening approach.  

North Kawartha Outdoor Sports and Recreational Amenities are open (with restrictions). Individuals are not permitted to play organized team sports, even on fields intended for this purpose, unless they are members of the same household or social circle. Chandos and Quarry Bay beaches are open with portable toilets, the change rooms are closed.

If any amenities are busy, please come back another time, do not overcrowd. Individuals who use the opened amenities are required to physically distance (stay 2 metres or 6 feet apart), unless they are members of the same household or social circle. In unsupervised areas, User Assumes All Risks and Liability.

Under normal circumstances we offer a variety of recreation programs. In addition to annual seasonal programs such as baseball, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, an adult hockey league, and figure skating, we also sponsor other programs such as ping pong, adult pickleball, pick-up hockey, and plenty of public skating.

We work closely with the AMHA (Apsley Minor Hockey Association), and host a Junior C hockey team - the North Kawartha Knights. There is also the fully-equipped NKCC Fitness Centre, and various fitness classes are offered. In the Summer there are beach volleyball, basketball, and tennis/pickleball courts, as well as a baseball diamond at Wilson Park. And we are always open to looking at new program ideas.   

For more detailed information on our recreation programs, please choose from the drop-downs below, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

In addition to our recreation programs, there is always lots to see and do in North Kawartha. Beyond this page, you will find various fun, exciting, and informative events on the following pages: Area Attractions, Community Calendar, Community Centre Events and Activities - Recurring, Community Groups, Special Events and in the North Kawartha Directory. Click here for some helpful hints (the links are active) on how to get the most out of your visit to the website.

Baseball

North Kawartha Youth Baseball

Youth Baseball is played early July to the end of August, every year at the Lion's Park (335 McFadden Road, Apsley ON K0L 1A0). To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The North Kawartha Youth Baseball season has been cancelled for 2020. The Township regrets having to make this decision.  

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our Spring and Summer 2019 Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Schedule
Youth baseball may be played Tuesday or Thursday evenings end of June to end of August.

T-Ball

  • Ages 6 and under
  • Thursday evenings 6 pm to 6:45 pm

Mosquito

  • Ages 7 to 9
  • Tuesday evenings 6 pm to 6:45 pm

Peewee

  • Ages 10 to 13
  • Tuesday evenings 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Midget

  • Ages 14 to 18
  • Thursday evenings 7 pm to 8:30 pm

Fees
The cost to play is $15 for each player. 

Equipment Required
Running shoes, baseball glove, baseball hat.

Registration
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for any program, please register in advance by downloading the Spring/Summer 2019 Sports Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

North Kawartha Adult 3-Pitch League

The Adult 3-Pitch League season normally runs from early May to the end of August (playoffs inclusive). To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The North Kawartha Adult 3-Pitch League season has been cancelled for 2020. The Township regrets having to make this decision.

Registration
You can register your team roster at the NKCC. The cost to play is $150 for each team.

Rules
The North Kawartha Adult Baseball League follows the rules set out in the North Kawartha Adult 3-Pitch League Rules.

Schedule
Games are played at the Lion's Park and Wilson Park.  Each team plays one game a week, starting at 6:30 pm. 

Click here to see the final 2019 schedule and scores.
Figure Skating Lessons

The North Kawartha Figure Skating Club

A Note From the Coach 

Please click here to read Daina's comments regarding the suspension of the 2019/20 season due to Covid-19 considerations.     

The North Kawartha Figure Skating Club 2019/2020 Season

The North Kawartha Figure Skating Club prides itself on providing programs for the entire community. Come and learn to skate with us, where our skaters love the action, music and fun. Then in March they get to display the results of all their hard work and dedication in a spectacular ice show. 

Figure skating lessons at the NKCC begin September 10, 2019 and was scheduled to end end with the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club Annual Show on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Registration may begin in August. With many skill levels, we are able to assess your child's skating abilities and place them in the appropriate group.

Join the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club's Facebook page.  

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Learn to Skate
Learn to Skate coaches work with young skaters to develop balance and the basics of skating. Skaters work on forward and backwards skating.

Intermediate
Intermediate coaches work with skaters who have graduated our Learn to Skate program. Skaters start working on basic spins and jumps.

Senior
Senior coaches work with skaters who have graduated our Intermediate program. Skaters continue working on higher level jumps and spins.

Registration
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club Program, please register in advance by downloading the Figure Skating Club 2019/20 Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Fees

Level

Dates

Duration of lessons

Fee

Learn to Skate -

Stages 1 & 2

Tuesdays

6:00-6:30 pm

(25 lessons)

30 minutes

$105

Learn to Skate -

Stages 3 & 4

Tuesdays

6:00-6:50 pm

(25 lessons)

1 hour

$210

Intermediate -

Stages 5 & 6

Advance Level 1

Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:00-4:55 pm

(50 lessons)

2 hours/week

$350

Senior -

Advance Levels 2-4 

Tuesdays and Thursdays

4:55-5:50 pm

(50 lessons)

2 hours/week

$350

Ticket Ice
Figure Skaters are welcome to come to the NKCC on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7 am to 8:30 am for $3 per skater.  Ticket Ice is open to all figure skaters wanting to work on figure skating manoeuvres, routines, etc.

North Kawartha Figure Skating Club Annual Show
Each year in March, the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club presents its annual Skating Show. This is a chance for the skaters to showcase the new skills they have learned, and practiced all season. The show is always highly entertaining, with a choreographed musical theme, charming costumes, wonderful back-drops and the infectious enthusiasm of the participants. Unfortunately, this year's (2020) show had to be cancelled, due to Covid-19 considerations. 

North Kawartha Figure Skating Club Presents Yuk Yuk's
On the second Saturday in August (14/21), the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club presents an evening of professional comedy, delivered by the Yuk Yuk's stable of touring comedians. This is an age of majority event and there will be food available. The show takes place at the NKCC and proceeds benefit the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club. Doors open, refreshments and meals available at 6:30 pm. The first of three comedians takes to the stage at 8 pm. A great time is had by all! 
To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Yuk Yuk's Fundraiser for the North Kawartha Figure Skating Club has been cancelled for 2020. The Club regrets having to make this decision.

Newsletter
The current North Kawartha Figure Skating Club Newsletters may be viewed and downloaded here. Hard copies are also available at the NKCC. The newsletter contains information and dates which will be of interest to those who are enrolled in the program.  

Winter 2020 Newsletter
Fall 2019 Newsletter

Summer 2019 Figure Skating Boot Camp
"Get Your Edge Back" at Figure Skating Boot Camp. Available to all intermediate and senior skaters. This preseason figure skating camp is being offered at the NKCC. The camp offers both on and off-ice conditioning classes that will get you ready for the upcoming figure skating season. The cost for all four full sessions is $75.00, which includes 5 hours of on-ice and 3 hours of off-ice instruction.

Tuesday, September 3rd 
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm - Off-ice stretching and warm-up 
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - On-ice warm-up and skill development

Thursday, September 5th 
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm - Off-ice stretching and warm-up
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - On-ice warm-up and skill development

Saturday, September 7th 
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm - Off-ice stretching and warm-up
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - On-ice warm-up and skill development

Sunday, September 8th
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm - Off-ice stretching and warm-up
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - On-ice warm-up and skill development

Registration for the Summer 2019 Figure Skating Boot Camp
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for the Summer Figure Skating Boot Camp Program, please register in advance by downloading the Summer 2019 Figure Skating Boot Camp Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Gymnastics

North Kawartha Gymnastics has a mandate to build strength, agility, coordination and confidence in children ages 1 and up. We are a family friendly program focused on enhancing local children's athletic abilities, and instilling a life-long pattern of healthy habits.

Gymnastics runs year-round and is divided into several sessions, accommodating differing skill levels. Register early, to ensure your child gets a preferred spot.

Winter 2020 Gymnastics 

Winter Gymnastics takes place at the NKCC from January 06 to April 15, 2020 (excluding Family Day, March Break, and Easter). To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's (2020) Winter Gymnastics had to be suspended in mid-March. 

Level placement is based on age and/or ability, therefore some age groups overlap.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Lesson Times and Fees
Parents and Tots (Ages 1 to 5) - Monday 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm - $60

OR
Parents and Tots (Ages 1 to 5) - Wednesday 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm - $60

Toddler Tumble (Ages 3 to 5) - Wednesday 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm - $60

Junior Advanced (Ages 6 to 10) - Monday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - $120

Intermediate (Ages 6 and Up) - Tuesday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - $120

OR

Intermediate (Ages 6 and Up) - Wednesday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - $120

Senior Advanced (Ages 11 and Up) - Monday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - $120

Obstacle Course (Ages 8 and Up) - Tuesday 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm - $145
(Drop-in fee, only for Obstacle Course $15)

Registration for Winter Gymnastics
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for the Winter Gymnastics Program, please register in advance by downloading the Winter Gymnastics 2020 Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 

Fall 2019 Gymnastics 

Fall Gymnastics took place at the NKCC from September 16 to December 18, 2019 (excluding Thanksgiving Monday, and Hallowe'en).

Level placement is based on age and/or ability, therefore some age groups overlap.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Lesson Times and Fees
Parents and Tots (Ages 1 to 5) - Monday 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm - $60

OR
Parents and Tots (Ages 1 to 5) - Wednesday 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm - $60

Toddler Tumble (Ages 3 to 5) - Wednesday 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm - $60

Junior Advanced (Ages 6 to 10) - Monday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - $120

Intermediate (Ages 6 and Up) - Tuesday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - $120

OR

Intermediate (Ages 6 and Up) - Wednesday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - $120

Senior Advanced (Ages 11 and Up) - Monday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm - $120

Obstacle Course (Ages 8 and Up) - Tuesday 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm - $145

Registration for Fall Gymnastics
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for the Winter Gymnastics Program, please register in advance by downloading the Fall Gymnastics 2019 Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Gymnastics Class Rules

  • Keep hair tied at the sides of the head in ponytails, braids or buns. The idea is to be able to roll comfortably.
  • No hair clips, bobby-pins or any other plastic or metal hair holders.
  • Wear form fitting clothing. Gymnastics leotard, yoga pants, cycling shorts are good but avoid baggy clothes.
  • No jewellery.
  • No cell phones, iPods or other distracting gadgets.
  • Stay within your training area. Please ask permission from your coach, program director or gym helper to use the bathrooms or leave the gym area.
  • Wear gymnastics slippers or bare feet.

Newsletter
The current North Kawartha Gymnastics Newsletter may be viewed and downloaded here. Hard copies are also available at the NKCC. The newsletter contains information and dates which will be of interest to those who are enrolled in the program.  

Fall 2018 Newsletter

Summer Gymnastics 2019

Summer Gymnastics classes took place at the NKCC from July 10 to August 28, 2019 and wrapped up with a show on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. 

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Classes
Wednesdays July 10 to August 21, 2019

Show Rehearsal: Monday, August 26, 2019 

Show: Wednesday, August 28, 2019  

Lesson Times
Junior (Ages 5 and under) - Wednesday 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm - $40

Intermediate (Ages 6 and up) - Wednesday 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - $80  

Advanced (based on ability, to age 16) - Wednesday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - $80

Obstacle Course (Ages 6 to age 14) - Wednesday 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm - $90

Registration for Summer Gymnastics
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for the Summer Gymnastics Program, please register in advance by downloading the Summer 2019 Gymnastics Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Gymnastics Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child's birthday with a fun and exciting gymnastics party at the NKCC! For $65 an hour (minimum 3 hours) you get full use of the Banquet Hall and kitchen. We can accommodate up to 12 children, and we supply the coach, assistant coach (for parties with 6 or more children), and gymnastics equipment. To register for your Gymnastics Birthday Party, please speak to coach Robin.

Gymnastics Drop-in Days
From time to time we hold "Drop in Days" to encourage gymnastics students and those who are interested in gymnastics to come out for a day of exercise and fun with coach Robin. Participants can sign up for an hour or more, have fun and learn new gymnastics skills. Check here for upcoming dates. 

Adult Gymnastics
Enjoy advanced fitness with Adult Gymnastics. We begin with deep stretching, continue with balancing and skills on equipment. The most important factor in starting adult gymnastics is, it's fun! Learning how to tumble, flip, swing, and come as close as possible to self-powered flight, is a blast. It is possible to learn something new, every single class or workout that is attended. If you are an adult and think you are "too old" to start. Think again. Take on a challenge and join us!

Adult Gymnastics (ages 18 and up) takes place at the NKCC , Wednesdays 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Schedule
First class: Currently on hiatus

Last class: 

Fees
One class per week for six weeks $52.50 + HST

Drop in Fee $12

It is not necessary to have a Fitness Centre Membership to participate in the Adult Gymnastics program. However, a participant who holds an Annual Fitness Centre Membership receives a 10% discount off the class fee.

Registration
To ensure the running of the Adult Gymnastic classes, please register in advance. If the minimum number of participants are not registered (5), the class will not run.
Hockey - Adult, Minor (AMHA), Oldtimers, Pick-Up,
Summer Ball Hockey, Ivy Hockey Academy summer school

Adult Hockey League

We offer an Adult Hockey League that plays at the NKCC from September to March, Thursday evenings 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. If you are interested in playing or putting a team in the League, please contact us at 705-656-4445.

Click here for the schedule and statistics for the 2019/20 season. 

Apsley Minor Hockey Association (AMHA)

AMHA games and practices take place at the NKCC from October to March. See Apsley Minor Hockey, or contact Apsley Minor Hockey for more details.

Oldtimers

We offer an Oldtimers League that plays at the NKCC from September to March, Tuesday evenings 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm. If you are interested, please contact 705-761-4371.

Pick-Up Hockey

Regular Pick-Up Hockey takes place at the NKCC from September to March. The cost is $5 per player, Wednesday evenings from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Summer Ball Hockey (Youth)

Ball Hockey is played from early May to the end of June, every year at the NKCC. To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The North Kawartha Summer Ball Hockey (Youth) season has been cancelled for 2020. The Township regrets having to make this decision.

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our Spring and Summer 2019 Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Schedule
Youth Ball Hockey is played on Wednesday evenings. 

Tyke/Novice (ages 8 and under) play from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Atom/Peewee (ages 9 to 12) play from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Bantam/Midget (ages 13 to 18) play from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 

Fees
The cost to play is $25 for each player. 

Equipment
All Players must wear a hockey helmet with cage, running shoes, hockey gloves, and have a hockey stick.

Registration
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for any program, please register in advance by downloading the Spring/Summer 2019 Sports Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Adult Ball Hockey

Adult Ball Hockey may be played on Wednesday evenings 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The cost is $2 per player.

Summer Hockey School (Ivy Hockey Academy)

The Annual North Kawartha Summer Hockey School is held in the week before Labour Day. For more information about the school, or if you are interested in registering, visit Ivy Hockey Academy or call 905-882-9424.

  • Camp took place from August 26 to August 30, 2019
  • 3.5 hours a day $445/week
  • Age groups: 6 to 10, 11 to 16 
Hockey - North Kawartha Knights Jr. C

North Kawartha Knights

The Township of North Kawartha is pleased to be home to the North Kawartha Knights Junior C hockey franchise. The Knights' home games are played predominately on Saturday nights at the NKCC. Check out the Knights 2020 playoff video here. 

The inaugural season for the Knights began in September 2014. You can view the press conference, reports and interviews from September 16, 2014, by clicking the active links in this section. 

Click here for the Knights' 2020 playoff schedule, or visit the North Kawartha Knights for complete schedules, stats, rosters, links to "live" game stats and the PJHL (Provincial Junior Hockey League) website, contact information, sponsorship opportunities and more! The Knights can also be reached on Twitter, on Facebook, or at the NKCC by calling 705-656-9189.

Knights' message (and video) regarding the 2019/20 Season 

"In the absence of our year end banquet, your Boyer Auto Group North Kawartha Knights would like to celebrate our season and present our team player awards with this video.
Thank you for a fantastic year and we will see you next season!
Go Knights Go!!"
How to Register

There is additional registration information available by clicking on the program you are interested in. You can download most registration forms from the webpage of the program. In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for any program, please register in advance by completing the appropriate form and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0

Please contact us at 705-656-4445 for more information or any questions to do with registration. And don't forget that for most programs volunteers are a must, so please consider volunteering.
Lacrosse  

North Kawartha Youth Lacrosse

Lacrosse is played May to June every year at the NKCC. To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The North Kawartha Youth Lacrosse season has been cancelled for 2020. The Township regrets having to make this decision.

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our Spring and Summer 2019 Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Schedule
Youth Lacrosse is played on Friday evenings. 

Tyke/Novice (age 8 and under) 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Atom/Peewee (ages 9 to 12) 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Bantam/Midget (ages 13 to 18) 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Fees
The cost to play Lacrosse this season (2020) is FREE!

Equipment
All Players must wear a hockey/lacrosse helmet with cage, shorts, jock/jill, shoulder pads, elbow pads, running shoes and hockey/lacrosse gloves. Lacrosse sticks are available at the NKCC for League use.

Registration
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for any program, please register in advance by downloading the Spring/Summer 2019 Sports Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Line Dancing

Woodview (Wilson Park Community Centre)

Line Dancing in Woodview is a drop in program offered from September to May. If you are interested, you can attend on Monday evenings at the WPCC. Call 705-656-4445 for more information.
Pickleball (Adult, Seasonal, Indoor)

To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, this season's dates are suspended.

Adult Pickleball for male and female adults (ages 18 and up) is played from September to June, on Monday and Thursday nights, from 7 pm to 9 pm, at The Apsley Public School (238 Burleigh Street, Apsley ON K0L 1A0).     

Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: fun. It was designed to be easy to learn and play, whether you’re five, eighty-five, or somewhere in-between. It is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special pickleball paddles, made of wood or high-tech aerospace materials. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The wiffle ball and smaller court size allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle. 

For additional information regarding Adult Pickleball, please contact Brian Conley at 705-656-2695 or email: b.conley2139@gmail.com.
Ping Pong 

To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's dates are suspended.

Ping pong is played at the NKCC on Tuesdays 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm from September through July.

The cost to play is $1 per player, and players must have indoor running shoes.

For additional information regarding Ping Pong, please contact Brian Conley at 705-656-2695 or email: b.conley2139@gmail.com.
Public Skating and Pick-Up Hockey Schedule (September until March)

Monday 7:00 am to 8:30 am - Figure Skating Ticket Ice ($3/person)

Monday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Tuesday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Wednesday 7:00 am to 8:30 am - Figure Skating Ticket Ice ($3/person) 

Wednesday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Wednesday 3:00 pm  to 5:30 pm - Loonie Skate ($1/skater)

Wednesday 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm - Pick Up Hockey ($5/player)

Thursday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Friday 7:00 am to 8:30 am - Figure Skating Ticket Ice ($3/person)

Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating ($2/skater or $5/family)

Sunday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Public Skating $2/skater or $5/family)


Download the 2019/20 Public Skating Schedule here.

Download the Special Event/Holiday Public Skating Schedule here (when available).
Soccer

North Kawartha Youth Soccer

Soccer is played May to June every year at Lion's Park. To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The North Kawartha Youth Soccer season has been cancelled for 2020. The Township regrets having to make this decision.

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our Spring and Summer Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

Schedule
Soccer is played on Thursday evenings.

U5
Ages 3 to 5
6:00 pm  to 7:00 pm

U8
Ages 6 to 8
7:00 pm  to 8:00 pm

U12
Ages 9 to 12
6:00 pm  to 7:00 pm

U18
Ages 13 to 18
7:00 pm  to 8:00 pm

Fees
The cost to play is $15 for each player. 

Equipment
Running shoes, shin pads recommended.

Registration
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for any program, please register in advance by downloading the Spring/Summer 2020 Sports Registration Form here and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Swimming

Summer Swimming 2020

To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The North Kawartha Summer Swimming Program has been cancelled for 2020. The Township regrets having to make this decision.

For additional information about this and other programs, please take a look at our Spring and Summer 2019 Sports Programs flyer, or contact us at 705-656-4445.

Volunteers are a must for all programs, so please consider volunteering.

The Peterborough Public Health website has lots of valuable information pertaining to swimming and public beaches, including current test results.

Both the Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society Swim Programs will be offered again this year at Chandos, Quarry Bay Beach and on Jack Lake (between Forest Glen Marina and Anchorage Marina).

Red Cross Swim lessons are 30 minutes in length. Lifesaving Society Bronze Program lessons are 45 to 60 minutes in length.

Please note: The times listed below are approximate, and subject to change, dependent upon enrollment. All sessions run every weekday, Monday through Friday, inclusive. Exceptions are the first Monday of each session (last-minute enrollment day), holidays (Civic Holiday) and for weather-related issues such as thunderstorms when lightning is present. 

To help protect the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, The North Kawartha Summer Swimming Program has been cancelled for 2020. The Township regrets having to make this decision.

Chandos Beach
First session: July 09 to July 26, 2019. Lesson times scheduled in the afternoon (Approximately between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm).

Please register in advance by completing the form below and dropping it off at the NKCC, or by scanning and emailing the form to us. Last-minute registration at the beach on July 6th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Once registration is closed, classes can be assigned and you will be contacted with class times.    

Second session: July 30 to August 16, 2019. Lesson times scheduled in the morning (Approximately between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm).

Please register in advance by completing the form below and dropping it off at the NKCC, or by scanning and emailing the form to us. Last-minute registration at the beach on July 27th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Once registration is closed, classes can be assigned and you will be contacted with class times.  

Quarry Bay Beach
July 09 to July 26, 2019. Lesson times scheduled in the morning (Approximately between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm).

Please register in advance by completing the form below and dropping it off at the NKCC, or by scanning and emailing the form to us. Last-minute registration at the beach on July 6th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Once registration is closed, classes can be assigned and you will be contacted with class times.  

Jack Lake
July 30 to August 16, 2019. Lesson times scheduled in the afternoon (Approximately between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm).

Please register in advance by completing the form below and dropping it off at the NKCC, or by scanning and emailing the form to us. Last-minute registration at the marina on July 27th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Once registration is closed, classes can be assigned and you will be contacted with class times.  

Fees
Red Cross Program Fees:

$50.00 one child/$90.00 two children/$125 three or more children.

Multiple children discount must be immediate family members.

Lifesaving Society Bronze Program Fees:

$110.00 per participant plus manual ($50.00) and exam ($50.00).

Registration
In order for us to make the necessary arrangements (based on enrollment) for the Swimming Program, please register in advance by downloading the 2019 Swimming Registration Form here (please be sure to complete both pages) and dropping it off at the NKCC (North Kawartha Community Centre), or by scanning and emailing the form to us.

To sign up for any program, it's preferable to register at the NKCC where we can answer your questions and accept payment. At the NKCC we accept cash, debit or cheque. Cheques made payable to: The Township of North Kawartha.

For some it may be more convenient to download, fill out and mail the form, along with a cheque (please do not send cash) to:

NKCC Sports Registration
c/o The Township of North Kawartha
PO Box 550,
280 Burleigh St.,
Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
Tennis and Pickleball (Seasonal, Outdoor)

The double tennis courts at the Wilson Park Community Centre (66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0) are active from May through October. 

The courts can accommodate pickleball as well as traditional tennis. The pickleball lines are yellow, in order to differentiate them from the white tennis lines. Additionally, there is the Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club, for those interested in joining up with like-minded players. The tennis/pickleball courts were extensively refurbished for the 2019 season. 

Tennis and Pickleball Membership Fees:
1. Seasonal Single $50.00 (Each single membership is permitted one guest).

2. Seasonal Family $100.00 (A family consists of immediate family, only. Verification may be requested at courts. Each family member is permitted a guest. A family membership may be issued 2 keys). 

3. Daily Rental $10.00 (plus a $40.00 refundable deposit for key). Key must be returned within 48 hours to obtain the refund.

4. Add $10 to options 1 or 2 above, and become a member of The Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club. Each club member must purchase a seasonal membership, before joining the club.

If court key is lost, there will be a $20.00 Replacement Fee. 

Reserved Court Times:
Wednesday mornings (9 am-12 pm) are reserved for The Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club.

Where to purchase your Court Membership
Seasonal memberships and daily rentals may be purchased at the following locations:

Woodview General Store - 6220 Highway 28, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0 - 705-654-4224 (Cash or cheque only)

North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) - 340 McFadden Road, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 - 705-656-4445 ext 251 or 252.

Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club
To enroll in the Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club, there is a $10.00 fee. However, you must have first purchased a seasonal membership as listed above. Benefits to joining the Tennis Club include: like-minded people to play with, reserved court time on Wednesday mornings from 9 am to 12 pm and access to a Tennis Pro when arranged by the Club. The Club arranges its own games and times on Wednesday mornings. Please note: The Club has a maximum membership of 10 players. For more information about The Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club, you may contact Eleanor Burns at 705-559-1006, or at eleanorburns12642@gmail.com.

Where to purchase your Club Membership
To enroll in The Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club, there is a $10.00 fee. However, you must have first purchased a seasonal membership as listed above. Club memberships may be purchased only at the following location:

North Kawartha Community Centre (NKCC) - 340 McFadden Road, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 - 705-656-4445 ext 251 or 252.

Pickleball at Wilson Park
Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: fun. It was designed to be easy to learn and play, whether you’re five, eighty-five, or somewhere in-between. It is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special pickleball paddles, made of wood or high-tech aerospace materials. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The wiffle ball and smaller court size allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities, while still allowing more competitive players to test their mettle. 

Tennis/Pickleball Court Rules

  • Please do not adjust or tamper with court equipment. Report any deficiencies to the Parks and Recreation Department at 705-656-4445 ext 252. You may also email g.geraldi@northkawartha.ca.
  • Players must have a key to enter the court area.
  • Do not allow others to use your court key. Membership and/or privileges are non-transferrable and may result in the forfeiture of your Membership.
  • Players must have a Club membership card to play with the Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club. 
  • If there are players waiting, please restrict your play to 45 minutes.
  • Do not enter a court when others are using it.
  • Do not walk behind players to cross a court when play is in progress; wait until rally or point stops.
  • Do not retrieve your ball if it goes into another court; rather ask for it to be returned when there is a pause in play on that court.
  • Only running shoes or tennis shoes may be worn on the courts.
  • No Foul language!
  • Bicycle riding, skate boarding and roller skating are not allowed on the courts.
  • In circumstances not covered above, common sense and consideration for others will rule.
New Program Ideas - Contact Us

The Parks and Recreation department is always looking for more programs to offer. We are open to suggestions so please contact us at 705-656-4445.

We suggest you check the recreation pages often to see new ideas we are working on.

Contact Us