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The Jack Purcell Recreation Association (JPRA) is a not-for-profit, incorporated organisation that offers recreational programs in partnership with the Jack Purcell Community Centre. Through the Community Centre, JPRA delivers recreational programs and leisure activities for adults, youth and children living in Centretown.
The Jack Purcell Community Centre (JPCC) itself is owned and operated by the City of Ottawa. The Centre has an 18 metre warm water pool, a fully accessible weight room, five meeting rooms of various sizes, and access to the Elgin Street Public School gym. The Centre also operates Jack Purcell and St. Luke's Parks, as well as the tennis courts in both parks. The City of Ottawa offers swimming lessons, activities for seniors, and programming for people with special needs. Our vision: A vibrant and healthy Centretown for all! Our mission: Connecting with our community to create and deliver high-quality, affordable recreation and leisure activities. all |
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Our Board of Directors
The Jack Purcell Recreation Association is governed by a volunteer board of directors, elected at the Annual General Meeting in May, along with the President. Members of the board volunteer for the Executive, which includes the Vice-President, Treasurer and Recording Secretary. The board also elects Chairs of the Programming and Marketing Committees. See our Annual Financial Statements here.
Tom Richardson, President
Tim Powers, Vice-President
Eleanor Sawyer, Past President
Austin Greenall, Treasurer
Angeleen Nayak
Glen Barber
Tom Richardson, President
Tim Powers, Vice-President
Eleanor Sawyer, Past President
Austin Greenall, Treasurer
Angeleen Nayak
Glen Barber
Our Policies
Subsidies
Please see our Subsidies page for more information.
Refunds
Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled due to low registration. Refunds are also available under some circumstances and subject to approval. Ask for a Refund-Credit Request Form at the front desk at the centre.
Refund- Credit Request Form
Age Restrictions
JPRA programs for adults are restricted to those 14 years and older unless accompanied by an adult.
Our children`s programs are restricted to the ages 5 to 12 years old.
Program Cancellations/Changes
Programs, dates, times and fees are subject to change without notice and programs may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.
Privacy Policy
JPRA respects the privacy of all its participants and will not release any information regarding any client to any other party without the client’s written permission.
Accessibility
JPRA is committed to including participants with disabilities in its programs. A thorough counselling assessment and program referral is required before program registration.
Child Care Tax Receipts
JPRA will generate child care receipts for tax purposes by the 31st of January. Receipts will be handed to current parents at child pick-up or mailed out to families from past programs.
Please see our Subsidies page for more information.
Refunds
Refunds will be issued for programs cancelled due to low registration. Refunds are also available under some circumstances and subject to approval. Ask for a Refund-Credit Request Form at the front desk at the centre.
Refund- Credit Request Form
Age Restrictions
JPRA programs for adults are restricted to those 14 years and older unless accompanied by an adult.
Our children`s programs are restricted to the ages 5 to 12 years old.
Program Cancellations/Changes
Programs, dates, times and fees are subject to change without notice and programs may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.
Privacy Policy
JPRA respects the privacy of all its participants and will not release any information regarding any client to any other party without the client’s written permission.
Accessibility
JPRA is committed to including participants with disabilities in its programs. A thorough counselling assessment and program referral is required before program registration.
Child Care Tax Receipts
JPRA will generate child care receipts for tax purposes by the 31st of January. Receipts will be handed to current parents at child pick-up or mailed out to families from past programs.