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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
It’s Time to Book League Gym Time
By Valerie @ 2:40 PM :: 30 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, Resources, Front Page

Information sessions on Gym booking procedures have been organized on May 16, 17, 24

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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Spring Quarterly Issue EFCL Newsletter Invites a Read
By Valerie @ 3:32 PM :: 87 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Planning Matters - Civic Affairs, Summer Programs, Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News, City of Edmonton News, Workshops, League Showcase, Resources, Communications & Technology, Green Activities, Seniors, Grants and Financial Resources, Board Development

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • 100th Anniversary Project to be voted on at AGM
  • Solar Energy Projects
  • Supplier Marketplace
  • Leagues Alive Conference & Trade Show
  • Board Development                     & much more
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Consultations Produce Better Swim Programs
By Valerie @ 5:48 PM :: 34 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs
This fall community leagues will have a system in place to trace how many of their members are actually using the swim program.  The City’s staff also outlined the criteria
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Community League Swim Program Options Released
By Valerie @ 5:12 PM :: 124 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, City of Edmonton News
After much consultation between Community Leagues, the EFCL, and the City of Edmonton Recreation Facility Booking Staff we have come up with Community League Swim Program Options released.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Rink Roof Discussion Draws a Crowd
By Valerie @ 7:24 PM :: 185 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News
The idea of building a roof over the outdoor skating rink continues to intrigue many community league members.  Approximately two dozen league reps turned out on February 11 to hear a proposal to put a cover over their outdoor rink.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Get Your Examiner Today for Winter Event Promotions
By Valerie @ 11:58 AM :: 192 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News, League Showcase

EFCL promoted Community League winter vents and outdoor rinks in a first ever winter advertising campaign.  Many thanks to all of the Leagues who submitted their events for our winter promotion and to the Examiner for continuing to be one of our heartiest supporters.

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Monday, February 06, 2012
Resource Guide Expanded to Include Event Planning Tips
By Valerie @ 1:02 PM :: 168 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, Workshops, Resources

If you missed the Winter Event Workshop on January 28, you can still read the event planning material and winter activity suggestions online in our resource guide or download the pdf.  Click through for lots of good sound advice.

 

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Thursday, January 05, 2012
More Kids on the Ice with Sport Central's Help
By Valerie @ 3:28 PM :: 243 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

We have seen a number of leagues start a successful Skate Loaner Program at their rinks and it has definitely improved the usage.  Essentially, a skate storage area is created where skates are stored by size. Kids come and sign out the skates.  That simple and we can get you the skates!

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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Rink Maintenance is Fun for Friends in Grandview Heights
By host @ 3:00 AM :: 233 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, League Showcase

  Grandview Heights Rink ignites true community spirit among rink volunteers . . .“I just love coming down here with my buddies,” said Chatwin. “You just call them up and they’re all here within minutes and everyone wants to skate.”  Read more to see the full story.

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Thursday, December 01, 2011
Major Recreation Facilities Under Review
By Valerie @ 3:20 PM :: 188 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

A joint committee of the EFCL and Edmonton Community Leagues has been struck to review the city’s development strategy for constructing major recreation facilities.  ~photo courtesy of Rob Agostinis

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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Arena and Pool Allocation Time is Here Again - Use it or Lose it!
By Valerie @ 6:19 PM :: 271 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs

City of Edmonton is beginning the allocation process for ice time in the 2012-2013 winter in City indoor arenas and swimming pool time for outdoor pools in summer 2012 and indoor pools in winter 2012-2013

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
EFCL Reviews Covered Rink Proposal
By Valerie @ 5:16 PM :: 538 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Sports Programs, Resources

The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues is reviewing a plan put forward by a consortium of companies to place a roof over an outdoor skating rink.

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Sunday, March 13, 2011
State of the Art Rec Centre is the Heart of the Community
By Valerie @ 7:14 PM :: 1298 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, League Showcase

One of the centre’s hardest working visionaries is Dr. Robert Agostinis. The president of Terwillegar Riverbend Advisory Council (TRAC) and EFCL District H director described the opening of the $160 million facility as, “Amazing.”  

“Wow! After eight years it’s finally here - the heart of the community.”     photos courtesy of Rob Agostinis
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
BOOK YOUR INDOOR ICE NOW!
By admin @ 9:19 AM :: 1220 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

 The City of Edmonton is now accepting bookings for Indoor Skating next Sept 4, 2011 to April 2, 2012.

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Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Rink Issues Summarized and Revitalization Ideas Flourish at Jan 29 Meeting
By admin @ 4:05 PM :: 941 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

 

On January 29, over 20 leagues were represented and showed up at Crestwood Community Hall to get information, share ideas, and help EFCL summarize its needs.  In short, how to promote your rinks, increase attendance, improve management, and what to look for in a rink attendant were addressed.  Please read more on rink management . . .

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Friday, October 29, 2010
Hockey Corporate Fee for League Memberships Shelved
By admin @ 8:23 AM :: 1158 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Sports Programs, EFCL News

Hockey Edmonton expressed good will over the past many years and have tried with many different methods to salvage the ability to sell Community League Memberships.

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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Swimming and Recreation Bookings have New Processes
By admin @ 10:47 AM :: 1012 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Sports Programs
  • Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre Takes Bookings
  • Common Community League Swim Program Investigated
  • South West Community Leagues Split Swim Costs
     
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Leagues Invited to Pool Allocation Meeting
By admin @ 6:38 PM :: 1398 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, City of Edmonton News

 

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Leagues put to Ease regarding Hockey Registration
By admin @ 6:37 PM :: 1377 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs

The meeting on Monday June 21 at the EFCL office opened up dialogue between hockey registrars and membership directors, and as a result everyone’s concerns and suggestions were heard. 

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Community Leagues Explore Pool Time Options
By admin @ 5:42 PM :: 1409 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, City of Edmonton News

 The City of Edmonton has been asked to create a discount package for leagues that want to cover the admission fee for their members at any indoor pool, during public swim times.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Confusion Clearing Around Hockey Registration & League Memberships
By admin @ 6:32 PM :: 1762 Views :: 5 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

As with all new processes communication and details need sorting out.  This update addresses concerns we have heard from leagues to date.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Hockey Registrars to sell a Corporate Rated Community League Membership
By admin @ 1:19 PM :: 2403 Views :: 6 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs

The Edmonton Minor Hockey Association and Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues came up with a new system to facilitate the sales of Community League memberships during hockey registration.  The objective is to eliminate all the work that the registrars have had to do for these many years and ease the strain for their volunteers.  They still support the community leagues and want to ask for a membership as part of their process.  So together we developed a new streamlined system.  

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
OUTDOOR POOLS HAVE COMMUNITY LEAGUE TIME AVAILABLE - BOOK NOW
By admin @ 11:31 AM :: 1867 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Summer Programs, Sports Programs, City of Edmonton News
YOU KNOW SPRING IS HERE WHEN IT IS TIME TO BOOK OUTDOOR POOL COMMUNITY SWIMS
Ask your Community League Board to participate in this great fun family time!This year the City of Edmonton would like to offer Community Leagues the opportunity for their members to enjoy swimming at the City of Edmonton’s four outdoor Pools: Borden Park, Oliver, Mill Creek.and Fred Broadstock Your Community League members can access
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
City Hosts Information Events - CONNECTIONS 2010
By admin @ 11:57 AM :: 1506 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Summer Programs, Sports Programs, City of Edmonton News

Connections 2010 --Shaping the Future of Where We Live. Together.  The City of Edmonton, led by the Office of Great Neighbourhoods, is hosting three Connections 2010 events in April 2010 to inform Edmontonians of the many current and upcoming City projects, programs and services happening in their neighbourhoods and build stronger connections between residents and City staff.

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Rockers Rugby to Bring Sports Back to the Local Field
By admin @ 5:01 PM :: 1491 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs

 A local rugby group, the Rockers, is starting a pilot project to generate interest in the sport of Rugby. They are coordinating meetings with the boards of Leagues that neighbour their clubhouse,

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Monday, March 22, 2010
Rinks Keep Communities Alive & Healthy
By admin @ 5:39 PM :: 1398 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs

 If your community league is struggling with how to replace an aging outdoor rink, you might want to take a few pages from Alex Clarke’s play book.

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Sunday, March 07, 2010
Leagues Book Community Ice for 2010 - 2011
By admin @ 5:43 PM :: 1263 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs

Approximately one dozen community league representatives met on March 4 to review available ice slots and book their community ice for 2010.

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Friday, February 26, 2010
New Centralized Booking Procedure for Recreation and Program Facilities
By admin @ 3:15 PM :: 2912 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News, City of Edmonton News

The City has brought all the facility booking staff into one Facility Booking Unit. This includes staff that book the major facility groupings in and around our Multi-Purpose Recreation Centers (Arenas, Pools, Fieldhouses/Flexi-halls, Gymnasiums, and Sportsfields) together with the staff who manage the rentals/bookings in our Attractions (ex. Fort Edmonton, Muttart Conservatory, Valley Zoo)

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Friday, February 12, 2010
The Next Gen Community Challenge- coming to your league this June!
By admin @ 5:30 PM :: 1734 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

Picture a mix between The Amazing Race, Corporate Challenge, City Chase and a GIANT scavenger hunt all rolled into one-- with a focus on building our neighbourhoods and communities.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Terwillegar Community Recreation Centre Update
By admin @ 9:55 AM :: 4930 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

One of the City’s key projects in 2010 is the new southwest recreation centre, which will advance City Council’s goal of Edmonton becoming one of Canada’s most livable cities. The centre will be a place where people of all ages and abilities can gather to learn, exercise, relax, meet and have fun. Here’s an update on the project:

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Leagues Have Renewed Hope For Tennis Court Funding
By ursula @ 4:51 PM :: 2151 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

To address the issue of funding, on June 22, Community Leagues, Tennis Alberta, Tennis Edmonton gathered at EFCL Central Office for a meeting to seek City’s, Provincial and or Federal funding to refurbish our community courts.

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Thursday, March 05, 2009
Book Your Community League Ice Time
By admin @ 2:45 PM :: 2403 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs

Since the late 1980s, the City has been making 90 minutes per week of public skating in City arenas available to community leagues at the regular rental rates. The city is asking for booking and registration. If you were not aware the details on how to apply are in this article.

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Friday, February 27, 2009
Community Swims May Proceed During Grand Trunk Shutdown
By admin @ 12:58 PM :: 2308 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs

It is being proposed the Sunday afternoon Community League Swim at Grand Trunk  be moved to O'Leary Leisure Centre during Grand Trunk's shut down

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Monday, December 15, 2008
Thousands of League Memberships Sold with Hockey Registration
By host @ 2:56 PM :: 2712 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Community Programs & Activities, Sports Programs, EFCL News

Hockey Moms & Dads turned hockey registrars have remained loyal to the concept of Community by still requiring a community league membership to participate in EMHA hockey. Joining the bandwagon this year is the Knights of Columbus who procured over $10,000 in membership sales.

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