Adult Recreation 55+

The membership year runs September 1 to August 31. The annual membership can be purchased starting August 2, 2023 at a fee of $40 for the period of September 1 - August 31, 2024.

Please note that some activities have minimal participation fees.

If you wish to become a member, you can purchase your membership online. 

Should you have additional questions, visit the Stratford Agriplex, 357 McCarthy Road office, Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 12 and 1pm - 4:30 pm or call 519-271-4310. 

President - Trudy Jonkman
Vice President - Cathy Volett
Secretary - Pat Turnbull
Treasurer - Howard Famme
Directors - Brenda Gardiner, Betty Wolfe, Ray Dietrich, Lorraine Wheal

To get in touch with one of our board members, please call 519-271-4310.

Committee Meeting Schedule

• Executive Meeting - October 19, 2023 at 2 pm

All meetings are held at the Stratford Agriplex.

Scent Free Activity Spaces

As we continue to host weekly recreation activities at the Agriplex, we do wish to remind participating members and guests that we strive to have our activity spaces as scent-free zones.

An increasing number of people have developed sensitivities to certain chemicals. Scented products such as perfumes, colognes, aftershaves and other fragrances can trigger personal reactions and adversely affect the health of others including but not limited to headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, upper respiratory symptoms, and shortness of breath. For those attending the Agriplex, please do your part to not wear or use any scented products.

Also, when spending time with others, please remember to be kind and considerate.

October 31, 2023 - Travel to see Canada vs US Women's Hockey in Sarnia (Dec 16)

The Stratford Lakeside Active Adults Association is offering a unique opportunity for members of the general public to join them to see the national women’s hockey teams from Canada and the US in a face off on Saturday, December 16 at the Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia. A chartered bus will depart from the Stratford Agriplex at 1:30 p.m., arriving for game time at 5 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at $70 per person and includes transportation, driver’s tip and a game ticket. A stop will be made at the Flying J Travel Centre along the way, for individuals to purchase their own refreshments and food.

$110 per person for the season plus an active SLAAA Membership at $40 for the year.

• The SLAAA Membership year runs September 1 - August 31. See membership details. 
• For those who are new and would like to trial the sport first before committing, you are welcome to do so but must contact our office at 519-271-4310 to arrange an introduction and orientation. 
• The activity fee and SLAAA membership is due before attending your first game. No exceptions. 
• As of Monday, October 2, 2023, all activity fees and memberships can be purchased online, by phone, or in office. 

If you are unsure of the status of your SLAAA membership, please call 519-271-4310, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12 pm and 1 - 4:30pm.

In 2023-24, there are two different ways to get involved in pickleball:

• Open Play - All are welcome to attend, regardless of ability. "Open Play" are drop-in sessions where participants play with whomever they choose; at random (whoever is on the court that day), or by organizing playing groups and games. See below. 
• "Board" Organized Play - In the spirit of having fun and being social, participants play with others having similar recreational abilities (not competitive), and games will be coordinated via a board "name tag" system. See below. 

Open play sessions are available to anyone, regardless of ability. 

• Depending on the day of the week, each open play session will offer either 8 courts or 16 courts. There are no maximum limits to the number of players allowed in the gym at any given time. In busier session times, courts may fill up fast, on a first-come, first-serve basis. 
• Unlike previous seasons, pre-registration into each session is no longer required. Participants simply show up (drop-in).
• While not a requirement, it is recommended that players organize their own playing groups and games before arriving (i.e.: connect with your friends to have someone to play).
• New this year, to participate in either "Open" or "Board" play sessions, participants need only register once for the season. As part of the activity registration process, participants will pay the seasonal activity fee at $110/season. Registration will open on Monday, October 2, 2023. 
• See Open Play schedule. 

How to Participate in Open Play

1. Have a current SLAAA membership ($40/year). See membership details. 
2. Register for Pickleball (process includes payment of seasonal activity fee). 
3. When the pickleball season opens on October 16, 2023, simply drop into an Open or Board play session. Participant registration and paid activity dues will be verified at main office reception prior to gaining access to the courts.  
4. Participants must not show up to change/play any greater than 15 minutes prior to the session start time. 
5. Participants are only permitted to take part in one session per day. 

Known to many pickleballers as "Board Play", the purpose of these 1.5 hour sessions is to play others at random, in the spirit of having fun and being social.

• Participants will receive a name tag and will be organized to play others using the "board" name tag system.  
• Games will be played to 9 or 11 points, after which the game will end. Unlike games in the past, they are not timed. 
• Players will then be re-paired using the "board" name tag system for the next game.
• At any given time, players can choose to sit a game. 
• There are no maximum limits to the number of players allowed in the gym at any given time. 
• See Board Play schedule. 

How to Participate for "Board Play"

1. Have a current SLAAA membership ($40/year). See membership details. 
2. Register for Pickleball (process includes payment of seasonal activity fee). 
3. When the pickleball season opens on October 16, 2023, simply drop into an Open or Board play session. Participant registration and paid activity dues will be verified at main office reception prior to gaining access to the courts.  
4. Participants must not show up to change/play any greater than 15 minutes prior to the session start time. 

How to Buy a SLAAA Membership

1. Log into your Online Recreation Registration account.
2. Click on “My Info”.
3. Click on the name of the member you want to buy and assign a membership.
4. On the screen "Organization Member Detail", you should see the family member you just selected. 
5. Click on "Buy Membership" - a light grey button in the right-hand corner.
6. Choose the membership you wish to purchase.
7. Continue through the shopping cart process.
8. You can add a number of purchases into your cart before checking out. Just make sure to repeat instructions #2 - 6 above to correctly assign the membership to the right family member. 

If you are a member but do not have an online account, please contact our office at 519-271-4310, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 12pm and 1 - 4:30pm. We will help you to activate your account and password. 

How to Register for Pickleball

Once you have successfully purchased your SLAAA membership, you need to register and pay your activity fee. Registration for the 2023/24 season will open on Monday, October 2, 2023, and on that date a registration link will appear on the Active Adults online registration activity page.