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The Jack Purcell Recreation Association (JPRA) is a not-for-profit, incorporated organization that offers programs at the community centre 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. |
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Our Board of Directiors
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.
Eleanor Sawyer, President
Tom Richardson, Vice-President; Programming Committee Chair
Austin Greenall, Treasurer
Anthony Camposeo, Recording Secretary
Conor Meade, Director; Marketing Committee Chair
Angeleen Nayak, Director
Glen Barber, Director
Sharon Hine, Director
Trish Chang, Director
Eleanor Sawyer, President
Tom Richardson, Vice-President; Programming Committee Chair
Austin Greenall, Treasurer
Anthony Camposeo, Recording Secretary
Conor Meade, Director; Marketing Committee Chair
Angeleen Nayak, Director
Glen Barber, Director
Sharon Hine, Director
Trish Chang, Director
Our Policies
Subsidies
The Jack Purcell Recreation Association offers a limited number of subsidies to those living in Centretown. You should apply for a subsidy for any of our programs at least one month prior to the required payment and registration deadline.There`s a 10-business-day waiting period and the application is subject to approval. Request a Subsidy Application Form at the front desk at the centre. New After School Program clients must apply for a subsidy for each school term, that is, from September to December and January to June. Returning After School Program Clients must reapply for a subsidy in December for January. (Subsidies are award per full fiscal year from January to December) See: Subsidy Application Form
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
Discounts
Those 65 years and older are entitled to a 10 percent discount on all JPRA programs.
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.
The Jack Purcell Recreation Association offers a limited number of subsidies to those living in Centretown. You should apply for a subsidy for any of our programs at least one month prior to the required payment and registration deadline.There`s a 10-business-day waiting period and the application is subject to approval. Request a Subsidy Application Form at the front desk at the centre. New After School Program clients must apply for a subsidy for each school term, that is, from September to December and January to June. Returning After School Program Clients must reapply for a subsidy in December for January. (Subsidies are award per full fiscal year from January to December) See: Subsidy Application Form
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
Discounts
Those 65 years and older are entitled to a 10 percent discount on all JPRA programs.
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.