Community Groups
Cumberland Active Communities Coalition
The purpose of the Cumberland Active Communities Coalition (CACC) is to increase physical activity opportunities for children and youth in the likelihood of improved fitness and the ability to accrue health benefits that in that population. The coalition has several partners.
Coalition Partners:
- Office of Health Promotion Municipal Recreation Departments
- District Health Authority Community Health Boards
- Family ad Children services Chignecto Central Regional School
- Maggie’s Place Cumberland YMCA
- NS Advisory Council on the Status Of Women
- Department of Community Services
In the following report you will discover how the Cumberland Active Communities Coalition worked in collaboration with each of its partners, to actively promote and enhance physical activity opportunities for children and youth in Cumberland County.
Cumberland Active Community Coalition Resource Guide
Amherst Curling Club
The Curling Club maintains 4 sheets of artificial ice from October to April, and has hosted many provincial and national bonspiels. An active membership includes such leagues as Seniors, Mens, Ladies, Business/Industrial, Mixed/Social as well as a strong Junior Program. The facility includes 3 locker rooms, a bar, kitchen facility, lounge and banquet room. A number of weekends are reserved for local charities through the community to host Fund-raising bonspiels for curlers and non-curlers alike.
Contact:
The Curling Club - (902) 667- 2667
Cumberland YMCA
Our new modern facility offers a complete cross training centre, pool, hot-tub/sauna, weight and cardio room, racquetball court, community multi-purpose room, gymnasium, fitness classes, preschool program, karate, swim lessons, youth night, aerobics and much more. Membership packages available-or day passes.
Contact:
The YMCA - (902) 667-9112
Amherst Golf Club
A Championship 18 Hole Course, overlooking the Tantramar Marsh, includes a driving range, practice green, Teaching Pro, locker rooms, and dining room/lounge, club and cart rentals as well green fee rates.
Contact:
The Club House - (902) 667-2727
The Pro Shop - (902) 667-8730
Contacts for Local Sports Groups
| ARHS Athletics | Rick d'Entremont | 661-2540 |
| Amherst Curling Club | Office | 667-2667 |
| Amherst Golf Club | Pro Shop | 667-8730 |
| Amherst Jr. Ramblers | George Baker | 667-0954 |
| Amherst Judo Club |
Frank Landells |
545-2384 |
| Amherst Skating Club | Shelley Polley | 597-3498 |
| Badminton Club | Frank O'Blenis | 667-9498 |
| Bantam Baseball | Gary Noiles | 667-7159 |
| Intermediate Baseball | Barry Anderson | 545-2686 |
| Little League T-Bar Baseball | Darrell Cole | 667-4985 |
| Boating/Sailing | Elbert White | 6672366 |
| Girls Hockey | Chuck Linney | 667-1552 |
| Fundy Senior Games | Kay Pettigrew | 667-9417 |
| Fundy Skating School | Shelley Polley | 597-3498 |
| Girl Guides | Ina Harris | 667-4413 |
| Gymnastics Club | Michelle Landry | 667-8357 |
| Horseshoe Club | Terry Rhindress | 667-7425 |
| J.C's Tae Kwon-Do | Jim Ripley | 667-5425 |
| Karate Association | David & Janice Pyke | 667-1867 |
| Minor Basketball | Paul Cormier | 667-9701 |
| Minor Hockey | Butch MacKenzie | 667-8788 |
| Orienteering | Joe MacLean | 667-2140 |
| Youth Darts | Rick Doucette | 667-2540 |
| Slow Pitch | George Martin | 667-1281 |
| Spartans Swim Team | Jan Matthews | 667-3209 |
| Soccer | Donnie Wolfe | 667-5332 |
| Youth Boxing | Roger Dorrington | 251-2039 |
| Youth Bowling | Darrin White | 667-7813 |
| Rugby | Jim Boiduk | 667-6173 |
| YMCA Programs | Front Desk | 667-9112 |