Rath Eastlink Community Centre - Your Health, Your Wealth!

It’s easy to take our health for granted…as long as we are feeling well. But what if suddenly things changed? How much investment have you made in ensuring health and wellness for your future?

Leading a physically active lifestyle is not just for those wanting to lose weight. Regular physical activity keeps the body strong so you can keep pace with your children, climb a flight of stairs without being winded, and more easily manage transporting those heavy bags of groceries into the house. (Because long term wellness also requires eating lots of healthy, nutritious, and tasty foods!)

Imagine the joy of maintaining mental clarity throughout the work day, with energy to spare for fun with family and friends in the evening! Consider the awesomeness of waking well rested, feeling strong throughout the day, and using recreational activity for stress reduction and relationship building. These investments in your health will one day be your greatest wealth!

Challenging The Perception!
Recreational Activity IS affordable! Consider it as valuable an investment as Life Insurance, only with a more immediate payback…one that you will be alive to enjoy!
A full family membership will give your entire family unlimited access to the fitness centre, aquatic centre, rock climbing wall, land and water group exercise classes, free child mind services, half price on swim lessons, and more!! Whether it is improved health, quality family time, a sense of belonging within your community, or just a fun experience, there is infinite value in a RECC membership package!
And what if it was as simple as trading out some of your current priorities for new priorities?

Requirement: Stress Reduction
Options: Go for a run on the track to deal with that stress instead of stopping for your favorite sweet treat.
Priority Adjustment: A latte and and sweet treat from your favorite local café once a week could set you back up to $48/month, providing short term relief 4 times per month; but an adult membership for $57.44/month would offer you endless hours of recreational activity every day of the week!

Requirement: Family Fun Nights
Options: Take the whole family to a swim and Nourish smoothies instead of for popcorn and a night out at the movie theatre.
Priority Adjustment: Four tickets to a movie with drinks and treats for everyone could easily set you back $70 – 80 in a night; but a couple hours of water play and tasty smoothies for everyone would leave you with an extra $30-40 in your pocket! Better yet, purchase a family membership for $109.19/month and you can have family fun nights as often as you want for an amount that will still fit your budget!

Requirement: Connecting With Others
Options: Take an exercise class or go rock climbing at our indoor wall instead of meeting up at the corner coffee shop.
Priority Adjustment: A large coffee 5 times a week quickly adds up. Add up your coffee costs and the money you spend on meals out at the pub or local restaurant, and you’ll discover you could easily afford the cost of a personal or family membership at the RECC instead! And it doesn’t require giving up all coffee and meals out; simply reduce expense on those luxuries and use the balance to invest in your health through recreational activity at the RECC!

Requirement: Coping Techniques
Options: Run the track, enjoy a water Zumba class, or release your inner tensions through an hour of guided yoga instead of spending the evening in front of the TV.
Priority Adjustment: Begin to realize that vices such as cigarettes, or escaping into the fantasy world of television don’t actually solve any of your problems; and they definitely can have a negative effect on your health!

Cable television services can be costly to your budget, and over indulging in TV as a leisure activity can also be costly to your health! Limit the package you purchase and the time you sit in your favorite chair and instead find new fun, active ways to deal with stress, meet others, and improve your health. $3 will get you into a community swim or skate time and it’s been proven that regular activity actually increases your energy levels…meaning you may not need to crash in that chair again for a while!
A pack of cigarettes every other day will easily set you back $200/month; but the cost of a full family membership to the RECC is only $109.19/month! Even by reducing your smoking to half, you could offer your family endless hours of fun, and improve health for everyone in your home through increased activity and reduced inhalation of tobacco smoke. That’s a win/win on every front!!

Each of us must learn to budget for recreational priorities just as we do for other priorities in our worlds. Small changes in our spending habits can amount to BIG, positive changes in our lives! It simply means a shift in our priorities and a shift in our spending habits. And, for those who qualify for our subsidized services, we can help!

Investing in your health is investing in your future wealth. So let’s get you started TODAY!

Don’t think you can afford a membership?

An annual Adult membership costs less than $2 per day - that's less than the price of a cup of coffee! We would be happy to sit down with you and discuss how you can access the RECC while working within your budget. For those facing financial barriers we offer reductions on memberships, providing facility access to local families, youth, and individuals through our RECC Life program click here to learn more on how to apply. Download a brochure.

Membership Terms of Agreement

ALL MEMBERSHIPS:

I AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the RECC from any claim or expense whatsoever arising from my participation in activities at the RECC, whether brought by or on behalf of ME for any injury, damage, death or other loss to me, others, or the property of others. This indemnity includes any claim arising from medical services or transportation.

Please note that in most instances ONLY Family Memberships qualify for discounted programming. ONLY Continuous Monthly Payment Plan and Annual Paid in Full Memberships allow for a temporary freeze/suspend of up to two months annually (programmed in one or two month periods, based on activation date)

• 10 visit memberships, 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, promotional Paid In Full(PIF) memberships are NOT refundable. Payments are due at purchase. No freeze/suspend available on these non-annual memberships.
• 10 visit memberships expire within 3 months from the date of activation and any unused visits cannot be redeemed beyond the expiry date.
• Membership access is designated only to the individual(s) assigned, access cannot be shared to others.
• A medical note is required to cancel a continuous payment plan or annual PIF membership without the cancellation notice period described below.
• No refund or credited time will be provided for regularly scheduled periods of necessary facility maintenance that may result in temporary service shut downs.
• No refunds or credited time will be provided due to interruptions in schedules and/or cancelled programming(including closures for maintenance).
• It is the member's responsibility to ensure all forms of contact on their account are accurate.
• The Rath Eastlink Community Centre reserves the right to modify the pricing of membership fees and services at any time, provided that a minimum notice of 60 days is given to all active members. Notification of any changes to pricing shall be delivered to members either through email or prominently displayed signage at the facility. In the event of a price change, members will have the option to accept the new pricing or terminate their membership prior to the effective date of the new pricing. Continued use of the gym facilities or services beyond the effective date of the new pricing constitutes acceptance of the modified fees. The Rath Eastlink Community Centre is committed to providing fair and reasonable pricing, and any adjustments will be made with careful consideration of the best interests of our valued members.
• In exceptional circumstances, the Rath Eastlink Community Centre reserves the right to cancel a member's membership without prior notice or cause. Such circumstances may include, but are not limited to, violation of the gym's rules and regulations, disruptive behavior, failure to comply with payment obligations, misuse or damage of gym equipment or facilities, or any other actions deemed detrimental to the overall member experience and the well-being of the community. In the event of membership cancellation, any prepaid fees or dues for unused membership periods will be forfeited and no refunds or credits will be issued. The decision of the Rath Eastlink Community Centre management in all matters relating to membership cancellation shall be final and binding.

CONTINUOUS MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN:

• Payments may take up to five business days to process. If a failed payment occurs, membership access will be suspended immediately. If the arrears is not paid within 28 days of payment failure, the membership will be cancelled. Any future membership activations are subject to repayment of the arrears and payment plan options may no longer be available)
• To cancel a membership, continuous memberships are required to provide at least 30 days advance notice prior to the next billing date
• The notice must be submitted in writing, either through email or in person at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre. During the notice period, members will continue to have access to all gym facilities and services.
• Please note that there will be no proration or partial refunds for any unused portion of the membership. The final billing will occur on the regular billing date following the notice period.
• It is the responsibility of the member to ensure the cancellation notice is received by the Rath Eastlink Community Centre within the required timeframe. Failure to provide the required notice may result in continued membership charges. The Rath Eastlink Community Centre reserves the right to modify this cancellation policy, provided that a minimum notice of 30 days is given to all active members.

• A freeze/suspension is available for 1-month or 2-months on a Monthly Continuous Payment Plan membership within the first 12 months of activation. Your payment(s) due in the period of each month's suspension will be waived and access is frozen for that period. ( For plus one or family styles, all member access will be frozen for that period.) The freeze/suspension of 1month or 2 months will reset in the next 12 month period after the one year anniversary is complete.

PAID IN FULL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• Cancellation requires 30 days' notice. Any applicable refund will be prorated after the 30 days are complete, from the date of cancellation until the expiration date.
• Members will continue to have access to all gym facilities and services during the 30 days' notice period until cancellation.
• Refunds are available by cheque only and may take 2-4 weeks to process, after the final date of access/cancellation date.

• A freeze/suspension is available for 1-month or 2-months on Annual Paid in Full Memberships. The 1 or 2 month freeze will automatically extend the original expiration date by 1 or 2 months. (For plus one or family styles, all member access will be frozen for that period.)

Is there a sign-up fee?

We value honesty and transparency and want you to be aware of all costs attached to your membership. There is a small facility enhancement fee (FEF) which is due at the time of activation for new annual members on recurring monthly payment plans. This is a one-time fee for new members or if your previous annual membership has not been active during the past 30 days. The revenue generated from this fee will assist in upgrades to assist in keeping our facilities modern, clean, and well-functioning. Our priorities for upgrades and improvements will be identified through feedback from our members.

To learn more about all the facilities you have access to with your membership, click here. Also check out our full seasonal drop-in guide with our full schedule of group exercise and programming options that are included in your membership!

Getting Started

Consult with our Membership Coordinator, call 902-893-2224, or visit our Welcome Desk to chat with us about getting started. We would be happy to give you a tour! Once signed up, you will receive a free fitness orientation from one of our experienced staff. Be sure to check out our conditions of use for each of our departments prior to joining.