December 3, Physical Activity Lending Hubs Meeting

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1 Appendix HKCC-II December 3, Physical Activity Lending Hubs Meeting Madawaska Valley Phase 1- on hub per area to start; central, unique to each municipality, where staff are located ie. Arena, visitor centre, parks, community centre, schools Phase 2- more locations in each municipality, expanding to meet the needs/ demand Seasonal; start small and simple ie. Soccer balls, kites, skipping ropes, minor sporting equipment Future- bikes, kayaks, larger gear Tracking- identify with barcode and mark Use pre-existing areas and staff Use library system, library card Online map across Renfrew County Municipal oversight- transportation, sharing, reporting, communication, promotion Branding similar to business; common brand that is recognized across the county Sustainable Residents, tourists, all ages Responsible municipalities, partnerships Bonnechere Valley Local community centres, youth centres Library The portable trainer Municipal beach, park Schools Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, walking poles, skate guards, helmets, pads, pickle ball, hockey sticks, chalk, skipping ropes, bean bags, board games, horse shoes In person, phone, or first come/ first served by reservation Sign in/ out program Membership card Pamphlet used for promotion at information booths

2 All ages- young and old Recreation departments Cottagers Membership given to all residence of the municipality; small fee to non residence for sustainability Use child mentorship- children with experience to mentor other children/ help them Renfrew Various locations, opened & staffed 7 days per week Not private Mobile trailers (Renfrew has trailers) Different at different locations Tracking software Valley delivery or mobile hub Low cost/ no cost- caution with private operators (competing interests) Sustainable through county level not local level Residents and visitors of Renfrew County Whitewater Recreation facilities, church halls, community halls, libraries, parks, major and micro locations Seasonal options/ locations Equipment based on location Kayak, canoes, life jackets, skates, snowshoes, hockey, cross-country skis, sleds, tennis, badminton, pickle ball, bikes, Bixi, off road strollers Volunteer coaches Smaller items based on popularity/ demand Talk to those in the know- sports conveniences/ agencies supporting children and families Mobile hubs; parks in the summer, rinks in the winter

3 Electronic information, central system wide reservation Mobile phone app Provides usage tracking Paramedics on light duty can support with driving; paramedics using driving time for delivering equipment Public works Registration of family; individuals fill out form when you first start tracking; sign out sheet Distribution- residents access at the recreation facilities Access- outdoor rinks in winter, parks in summer Community groups Managed by RCDHU Electronic system to manage Training on specialized equipment lifestyle and culture change for our community RCDSB/ KidActive Different; amalgamated hubs/ municipality School, library, recreation centre, parks Rural- portable seasonal Large pieces stay put at recreation centre/ schools Small equipment at recreation centres, libraries and parks Look at what is working o Thrive o The 4 municipality hubs currently exists Community champions Database and mapping ; non-profits, pick up groups, families, play champions Killaloe Schools, libraries, parks, municipal buildings Places that already exist; Shaw Woods, provincial parks, arenas, Wilderness Tours, OEYC, daycares, Pembroke and area ski club

4 Fit kit at libraries, arenas Loan out skates at arenas Fitness equipment access at arenas to match venue Free use of canoes/ kayaks at whitewater rafting; downhill skis at hills Website, municipalities could administrate Library loan out Engage private to invite participants/ families to free Play champions, volunteers Partner with local municipality ie. Free skates Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Different locations; 4 fire halls, 1 school, 2 recreation centres, 1 fish + game club, 1 park, 1 ski club (non-profit) Location dictates equipment o Fire halls (near water)- canoes, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, swim fins etc. o Schools, recreation centres, parks- sports; baseball bats, soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, helmets o Fish + Game club- horseshoes, archery, walking poles o Ski club- cross country skis, walking poles be based on location; it should be practical equipment o would you transport a canoe? should be located at the water Secure outdoor locker with keypad for access Distributed depending on location and season Key pass code: barcode, computer logging Central computer system for the entire county Local distribution system for each municipality Use: local residents + cottagers who register (for fee) Responsible: recreation facility manger with team of volunteers

5 Pembroke Boys and Girls club, OEYC, Community centre with flexible hours within the county, municipal parks KO Columbus hall, library, Riverside Park, marina, Arena (fall + winter) Different according to municipalities Paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, soccer balls, Frisbees, skateboards, ice skates, hockey gear/ sticks, skis Set hours, online reservations, pick up at locations, sign off + deposit forms Can request delivery if possible first come/ first served, or reservation Tracking online reservations; sign off/ drop-offs, waiver forms Children, youth, adults and seniors Volunteer and/or students would manage hub Greater Madawaska Office, parks, library, schools, arena, community hall Remain flexible throughout county Adapt to place of use Sports, toboggans, fishing poles, kayaks, paddle boards, skis, binoculars, trail maps bikes, snowshoes, Nordic walking poles Ask for donation Community swap event- can bring things that children have grown out of or lost interest in Change with seasons Adapt to natural landscapes available Community shed Access- parents, library swipe card, honor system? Distribution- facility, rotation with neighbours Tracked- municipalities in partnerships, recreation committees to engage the public effectively? Communication and media strategy needed Managed by service groups, municipalities and committees

6 INDIVIDUAL THINK BOLD EXERCISE Open facilities Places that already exist- Shaw Woods, PAXC Different according to municipality Fit kit at all libraries Schools, libraries, community centres, municipal building, OEYC, mobile options Usually in library Recreation facilities, municipal office, fire department and schools Each municipal office and park Being with one or two locations per municipality Start in highest potential use arenas Municipal office, library, township hall Different places that make sense geographically/ socially Not every municipality has the same infrastructure/ population density o Some municipalities may need more than one hub Library, community centre, arena, school Public libraries, community spots Clubs + organization with accessible hours OEYC, Boys + Girls club 4 fire halls- no green space Recreation centre Schools, fire halls BLR- Brudenell (Gorman); Palmer (River); Quadeville (Cameron Lake); Hardwood Lake (4 season) Municipal offices Variety of places- depending on community Recreation centres, libraries Unique to each municipality Parks, arena, visitor centre, waterfront Unique but can have a map of where each location of hubs in Renfrew County Should be a portable hub so equipment can travel across rural communities Schools, libraries, municipal offices Different for communities More rural areas need portable hubs Cities can be more central hubs Local community centre Local youth centre building Could be the same across the county Portable trailer/ bus similar to toy bus that is mobile and filled with equipment and visits the community at certain times through the month Different across communities Common centre (youth) inclusion Libraries, arenas Local community centres, youth centres, municipal parks and beaches Different across county, library, arena Renfrew County Healthy Unit offices Youth centre

7 Used, not private, Different according to municipality- county is too big and diverse to look the same Skating, outdoor rinks Cross country skis, A & F Snowmobile trail use- Timberline Snowmobile Club Tennis/ Forest Lea and Pleasantview Kayaks, canoes, George Park Smaller items based on popularity/ demand Weights, kettle bells, workout how-to, trail guides, toboggans, fishing poles, bikes GPS, snowshoes, skateboards Location dictates hubs Fire halls- kayaks, canoes, snowshoes, cross country skis Location of hub would dictate use Seasonal; adapted to surroundings (water, fields, team sport activities); variety Skis, snowshoes, bats, balls, helmets Bikes, cross country skis Sleds All season Seasonal, baseball Tracking Chalk, skipping ropes Local champions and volunteers to get physical literacy and leadership training Variety Larger equipment would stay put at recreation hubs Smaller equipment lent out by library or portable pod Walking poles, skate guards, pickle ball, badminton, soccer, basketballs, tennis, hockey sticks, pucks Accommodate the individual community Hubs reflects the community Skates, sticks, pucks, outdoor rink Volleyballs, baseball, soccer balls, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, tennis rackets, badmintons, hockey sticks Different, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, skis, skates, rollerblades, basketballs, skipping ropes to pick up after borrowed Call local municipality to loan out; website with contact information and location of hubs hubs must be located in close proximity in each community Library access card, sealed door Paramedics through the community on light duty Electronic access- Renfrew County Activity Card Sign liability sheets Registration- tracking Full registration form for first use Data collection important for ongoing Support and funding Donations plus budgeting considerations Liability? Legal? Central system for inventory

8 Reservation system Public transportation Parents Library system with scanned barcodes Shed with swipe card Paid employee who can do more than one job Tracked by cell phone, credit card, drivers license, community card Set hours, online reservations, pick up at location, sign off and deposit forms Key pass codes Daytime volunteers Computer logging Sign out during daytime- senior volunteer o After hours- key pass code to identify Located in secure outdoor locker (like a propane shed with key pass) Computer login system; each borrower has to register could be rotated from location Variety at each location Municipal offices Arenas Library Can anyone in Renfrew County access regardless of municipality? to transport to share equipment? Steward for the hub Use CRC model that has tracking and build on it Electronic sign out By calling and visiting the arena or youth centre First come first served Booking or tracking method Track from whatever centre could house equipment specific the sport Memberships given to tax payers in municipality In person, phone or First come/ first served or by reservation Sign in/out program Membership card (library card) Sign in/out system like library Picked up Public and visitors Community champions All family members- children need role models; healthy parents mean healthy children Training sessions through the community; rotating equipment and training Volunteers and municipal staff Parents Organizations- Boys and Girls Clubs

9 Children, youth, adults and seniors Volunteer and/ or students would manage hub + equipment Local residents who have registered Recreation manger Facility manager Team of volunteers Recreation facility manager and volunteer team Families, individuals, schools, clubs Arena managers, libraries Families Steward and champion of groups Need strategy to engage people, champions, volunteers to ensure it s used Storage? Volunteer based Training and support for volunteers so model is sustainable Youth non-profit Municipal staff and recreation department Facilitator Children, teens, young adults and adult families Recreation

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