Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre
The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, formerly known as the Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex, is a recreation centre in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. The facility was opened in 1985 as the F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre.[1]
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| Former names | F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre (1985-2000) Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex (2000-2020) |
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| Address | 249 Sherk Street |
| Location | Leamington, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 42°02′33″N 82°36′22″W / 42.0424667°N 082.6060667°W |
| Owner | The Corporation of The Municipality of Leamington, Ontario |
| Capacity | Highbury Canco Arena: 2,500 Unico Arena: 200 |
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| Opened | 1985 |
| Expanded | 2000 |
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| Leamington Flyers (Highbury Canco Arena) | |
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| Official Website | |
The complex was expanded in 2000, providing the community with access to two ice pads, and a fitness and aquatic centre.
On May 12, 2020, the Municipality of Leamington announced new sponsorship and naming rights for Leamington’s recreational complex to Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre. [2]
Facilities edit
Highbury Canco Arena edit
Added to the complex in 2000 as the Heinz Arena, Highbury Canco Arena is the home of the 2 time defending Western Conference Champion Leamington Flyers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. The arena has an Olympic (or international) sized ice surface with bowl seating for up to 2,500 people. Highbury Canco Arena is also used by local minor hockey teams and the Leamington Skating Club.[3]
The former Heinz Arena name was changed after the main sponsor of the arena, Heinz, ended Canadian production of its products in Leamington. On August 15, 2015, The Heinz Arena became the Highbury Canco Arena [4]
Unico Arena edit
Unico Arena was also added in the renovations done to the complex in 2000. The Unico Arena has an NHL (or North American) sized ice pad with seating for 200 people.
The F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre edit
The original portion of the current complex is the F.T. Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre. This portion of the complex houses:
- 25 meter indoor saltwater swimming pool
- An indoor walking/jogging track
- Weight training and cardio fitness rooms
- Racquetball and squash courts
- Gym
- A fitness studio
- An indoor cycling studio
The municipality offers gym memberships to the public, and there are currently over 3,000 members.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Complex - Leamington". www.leamington.ca. Archived from the original on 2013-07-06.
- ^ "Nature Fresh Farms Proudly Announces the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre". 13 May 2020. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ "Arenas Highbury Canco and Unico". The Municipality of Leamington. Archived from the original on 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2014-01-19.
- ^ "Heinz Arena Becomes Highbury Canco Arena | windsoriteDOTca News - windsor ontario's neighbourhood newspaper windsoriteDOTca News".
- ^ "FT Sherk Aquatic and Fitness Centre". The Municipality of Leamington. Retrieved 2014-01-19.