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The Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg
Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
April 13, 2022
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Adoption of Agenda
Proposed Resolution #1
Moved by:
Seconded by:
THAT the Agenda as prepared for the Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee
meeting of April 13, 2022, be adopted.
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
5. General Business and Reports
5.1. Recreation programs and services survey review.
5.2. Hall of Fame update.
5.3. Disc golf.
5.4. General discussion.
6. Next Meeting
[Date]
7. Adjournment
Proposed Resolution #2
Moved by:
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Seconded by:
THAT the April 13, 2022 Recreation & Sports Advisory Committee meeting be
adjourned at _____ p.m.
Please contact the Staff Liaison listed below to gain access to this electronic
meeting:
Contact
Margaret Puhr
mpuhr@tillsonburg.ca
519-688-3009 ext.4202
We want to hear from you!
In alignment with the priorities in the Community Strategic Plan listed below, the Town of Tillsonburg is
looking for input on recreation programs and services from community members and stakeholders.
Strategic Priorities
Lifestyle and Amenities
Goal: Within the community, Tillsonburg will strive to offer residents the amenities, services and
attractions they require to enjoy balanced lifestyles.
Strategic Directions:
Increase opportunities to enjoy culture, events and leisure activities in Tillsonburg.
Maintain and enhance programs and facilities to support an active, engaged senior population.
Maintain and enhance programs and facilities to support an active, engaged youth population.
Target new programs, services, amenities and attractions that will be a magnet for young
families.
The survey results will inform the planning process for recreation program s and services offered by the
Town of Tillsonburg. We are committed to delivering quality programs and affordable recreation services.
We believe in listening to our residents. The results of this survey will help us serve you better.
This survey is intended for Tillsonburg residents aged 16 years and older. Please only complete one
survey per household. The survey will be available until DATE and should take between 10 and 15
minutes to complete.
All individual responses will be kept confidential and will be reproduced in summary form only.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
1. Over the past year (or pre-covid if you have not yet returned to the Community Centre),
what recreation activities (indoor or outdoor), or event have you or a member of your
family participated in Tillsonburg: (Please select all that apply)
☐Organized sport (Baseball, hockey, Ringette, etc.)
☐Basketball
☐Camps (March Break, Summer, PA Days)
☐Crafts
☐Cooking
☐Karate
☐Swimming Lessons
☐Advanced Aquatics courses (NL, Instructor, Bronze Cross, Bronze Medallion)
☐Gymnastics
☐Dance
☐Pickleball
☐Tennis
☐Playing at outdoor playgrounds
☐Skateboarding
☐Soccer
☐Swimming – indoor
☐Swimming – outdoor
☐Tobogganing
☐Disc Golf
☐Volleyball
☐Squash
☐Health Club
☐Water Fitness (aqua fit, aqua jog, aqua cycle)
☐Fitness programs (yoga, blast classes, fitness classes)
☐Lake Lisgar Water park
2. How important are the following purposes/benefits of Tillsonburg’ recreation programs
and services to you?
Not
Important
Somewhat
Important
Neutral Important Very
Important
Adult Sport
Opportunities
Child/youth
development
Improving
health and
wellness
Opportunities
to enjoy
nature/outdoors
Promote
healthy lifestyle
and exercise
Opportunities
for lifelong
learning
Life skills /
safety training
3. What level of importance do you place on the following types of activities?
Not
Important
Somewhat
Important
Neutral Important Very
Important
Child and youth
sports
programs
Child and youth
general interest
programs (ie:
cooking, crafts,
gardening)
Youth camp
programs
Youth drop in
programs
Adult general
interest
programs
Fitness
programs
Aquatic
programs
Adult sports
programs
Seniors
programs
4. What level of importance do you place on the following types of facilities?
Not
Important
Somewhat
Important
Neutral Important Very
Important
Tennis Courts
Pickleball
Courts
Health Club
Arenas
Ball Diamonds
Health Club
Lake Lisgar
Waterpark
Skateboard
Park
Toboggan Hills
Disc Golf
Course
Pump Track
Indoor Pool
5. What percentage of time do you use the following types of facilities when participating in
indoor recreational activities?
0% of the
time, I don’t
use these
facilities
Less than
25% of the
time
25% to
50% of the
time
50% to
75% of the
time
75% to
100% of
the time
100% of the
time, I only
use these
facilities
Facilities
owned by the
Town of
Tillsonburg
Private
facilities
Institutional
facilities (ie:
schools,
churches)
Other (please
specify)
6. Have you and/or a family member used Town-owned indoor facilities (e.g. arena,
fitness centre, pool, etc.) in Tillsonburg in the past year?
☐ YES
☐ NO
7. Have you and/or a family member used a Town-owned outdoor facility (e.g. ball
diamonds, Waterpark, sports fields and courts) in Tillsonburg in the past year?
☐ YES
☐ NO
8. What are the barriers limiting your participation in recreational and leisure
programming in Tillsonburg? (check all that apply)
☐Awareness - I don’t know which recreation programs the Town of Tillsonburg offers
☐Awareness - I wasn’t aware the Town of Tillsonburg offers recreation programs
☐Facilities - I prefer to attend recreation programs at private facilities
☐Interest - The Town does not offer programs that interest me
☐Location - I work outside of Tillsonburg and participate in programs closer to work
☐Location - Location of programs are not convenient for me
☐Location – public transportation not available to the program location
☐Time - My work schedule makes it difficult to attend
☐Time - Programs are not offered at a time that is convenient for me
☐Cost - Programs are too expensive
☐ Other ______________________________
9. In your opinion, are there enough recreation and leisure programs offered by the Town of
Tillsonburg?
☐ YES
☐ NO
10. There are currently adequate affordable recreational programming opportunities.
(subsidies and low or no cost programming)
☐Agree
☐Neutral
☐Disagree
☐No Opinion
11. What activities does your household participate in outside of Tillsonburg? List up to 3
activities:
1.
2.
3.
12. Are there any parks, recreation or cultural programs that you or members of your
household would like the Town to offer?
☐ YES
☐ NO
☐Don’t Know
If YES: What PROGRAMS would you like to see offered?
1.
2.
3.
SATISFACTION
13. In general, how satisfied are you with the quality of the Town’s program(s) that you
participated in?
Very
Unsatisfied
with my
experience
Unsatisfied
with my
experience
Neutral
about my
experience
Satisfied
with my
experience
Very
satisfied
with my
experience
Not
Applicable
Child and
youth
sports
programs
Child and
youth
general
interest
programs
(ie:
cooking,
crafts,
gardening)
Youth camp
programs
Youth drop
in programs
Adult
general
interest
programs
Fitness
programs
Aquatic
programs
Adult
sports
programs
Seniors
programs
COMMUNICATION
14. How do you learn about the Town’s recreational programs and activities?
☐Signage, banners or other print advertising
☐Radio / Television
☐Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
☐Town website
☐Word of mouth
☐Tillsonburg Recreation and Leisure Guide
15. Please indicate how much you agree with the following statements:
Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly
Agree
Not
Applicable
It was easy to find
information about
the programs
It was easy to find
information about
the facilities
It was clear who to
contact to get
information/register
in a program/book
a facility
The hours of
service are
convenient
Staff were
knowledgeable and
able to answer
questions
I was able to
contact a staff
person without
difficulty
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
16. What is your age category?
☐Prefer not to say
☐65 or above
☐55-64 years
☐45-54 years
☐35 -44 years
☐25-34 years
☐18-24 years
☐Under 18
17. How many people currently live in your household (including yourself)?
☐Prefer not to say
☐5+
☐4
☐3
☐2
☐1
18. Do you live in Tillsonburg?
☐ YES
☐ NO
If no, what municipality or community do you live in? ___________________________________
I would like to enter the prize draw
☐ YES
☐ NO
If yes, please provide your preferred email address ___________________________