Welcome to the Zatzman Sportsplex!
Paid Monthly Annual Membership Important Update
Are you a member on an Annual Paid Monthly Membership? Keep reading- this post contains some important information! We are currently in the process of setting up our annual paid monthly memberships into our new systems. In order for your payments to continue into June, you must add your payment information into your account by May 22nd, 2025. Please log into Xplor (the new system) and add your credit card or banking details that you would like to use for payments. If you need any help, you can contact our welcome desk and they will be able to assist you. If there is no payment method added, your payments will not continue. Thank you.
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Busy Parking
The Blue Nose runs in to our facility this weekend and we expect parking to be busy! If you are planning to come to the facility on Friday or Saturday we recommend arriving early to ensure you can find parking! While you're here this weekend, make sure to pop in to the Blue Nose Expo as well and visit our booth!
Upcoming Track Closures
Our track will be closed at the following times: Sunday, May 18th from 1pm - 6:30pm Friday, May 23rd from 5pm - Close Saturday, May 24th from 1pm - Close Sunday, May 25th from 5pm - Close Tuesday, May 27th, from 5pm - Close
Aquatics Department Hiring
We are doing some more summer hiring! Our aquatics department is looking for an Aquatics Youth Leadership Instructor and an Aquatics Summer Program Supervisor. These are summer roles, with a flexible start date of June 8th and an end date of August 30th.
New Childminding Hours!
Make Your Move Day May 9th!
🎉BIG NEWS! Make Your Move Day is May 9th and we are celebrating right here at the Zatzman Sportsplex🎉 Get ready to move, groove and WIN with a day of FREE activities. From 8:30 - 10:00am, join us in our gymnasium for FREE games like bean bag toss, hula hooping, dancing and more! Then join us for games again from 2:30 - 4:00. Complete the stations for a chance to win a 6 month membership! Join us for a community walk on the track at 9:30 a.m., led by Tara Taylor, the Healthy Tomorrow Foundation’s Movement Ambassador. Join us again for a second walk at 3:00 p.m.—also led by Tara! As if that wasn't enough to get you moving, our very own Rita will be hosting a FREE Zumba class at 10:30am in our gymnasium! Everyone who attends will receive a FREE day pass to the Sportsplex as well as a way to keep you moving. Let’s make some moves, Halifax!
New Drop-In Aquatics Program
Calling all aspiring lifeguards and swimmers! We are excited to be offering a NEW Junior Tri-Fit program. This program is a coached swim practice for ages 8 - 15. It's perfect for improving strokes and endurance that is needed in future lifesaving courses, swimming goals and can help prepare for triathlons or swim races. This is drop-in program, which means no registration is required! You can just show up and swim. Join us in the pool Wednesdays from 6-6:45 for those ages 8 - 11 and from 6:45-7:30 for those aged 12-15!
Track Closure
The Halifax Hoopers are BACK this weekend, which means we have more upcoming track closures. Our track will be closed at the following times: Friday, April 25th, from 5pm - Close Saturday, April 26th, from 5pm - Close Sunday, April 27th, from 1pm - 6:30pm Thank you!
Extra Good Friday Swims
We have added two extra swims on Good Friday tomorrow! We have a Parent & Tot swim from 9am - 12pm and a Fitness Swim from 12pm - 2pm. We are open normal hours all through the long weekend.
Open Regular Hours over Easter!
The Easter Bunny is getting ready to begin hopping around, and we will be OPEN regular hours Easter Weekend in case he decides to hop on by! All programs will be running as normal as well. Enjoy the chocolate, family, and the long weekend!
7pm Yoga Cancelled
Please note that 7pm yoga is cancelled tonight, April 8th, due to instructor availability. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Busy Parking Notice
We are welcoming the Millennium Dance Festival this week, and as a result our parking lot will be busier than normal. From April 9th - 13th, we recommend arriving earlier than normal to ensure you are on time for your classes or activities!
Track Closure Alert!
Heads up! Our track will be closed next week from April 9th - April 13th as we welcome the Millenium Dance Festival! We will have the track reopened on April 14th!
Hiring Facility Maintenance Assistant!
Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Manager, the Facility Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the janitorial cleaning of the building, property maintenance, small repairs, and the setup of rental spaces for customer events. This position is responsible for allocating the workload and supervising different jobs to ensure they are performed to member satisfaction and in alignment with the standards and operating procedures of the Zatzman Sportsplex. This role is essential for maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment within our facilities, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in facilities management and maintenance.
Hiring Summer Camp Counsellors!
Summer is just around the corner and we are ready to hire our camp staff! If you are at least 15, or turning 15 before August 29th this may be the opportunity for you.
New April Drop in Classes
April Parking Pass Sale
Mark your calendars! April parking passes go on sale next Monday, March 24th. We sell a limited number each month so be sure to come in and get yours. As a gentle reminder, there is not free parking in the lot unless you are coming in to use the Sportsplex. A parking pass must be displayed at all times if you are parking to go to work or to use public transit. We do not offer park and ride at our facility.
No In-Person Registration
Registration for Spring programs is coming up. For the Spring registration, there will be no in-person registration. Registration can only be complete online via Halifax MyRec. This is due to a software change happening at our desk. We will also not be able to complete refunds on registration day as well. Please ensure you are familiar with our cancellation policy as well as ensure you are picking only the programs you know you or your child can for sure attend. Thank you for your understanding.
Healthy Heart, Strong Body Cancellation
Please note that this Friday’s (March 14th) Healthy Heart, Strong Body is being cancelled due to instructor availability. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Spring / Summer Program Out Now!
Spring Registration
Spring is approaching, which means it is almost time for Spring programs! We are hard at work finishing up our program guide. Spring registration will happen on March 25th at 9am for members and March 26th a 9am for non-members. Registration can happen on your MyRec account.
March Break Swims!
March Break is here and we are adding some extra swims.
New Open Swim Time!
Sunday Pool Drop Ins
Parking Lot Update
Over the next couple of weeks, you will see parking notices on windshields in our parking lot. We want to let our members, users of our facility and parking permit holders, know that the parking notices on your cars do not impact you in any negative way. Unfortunately, during this campaign all cars need to have notices. We are targeting vehicles parked by non-facility members and non-facility users for full days and going offsite for work, school or personal reasons. Please note as well that we are not a park and ride location for Halifax Transit, there is no parking for Transit users. These vehicles will be identified for ticketing and towing. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to improve the parking situation.
Free Track 7 Days a Week!
You asked and we listened! We are so excited to announce that our track is now FREE for everyone to come walk or run seven days a week. Making sure we can keep fitness accessible and open to all is very important to us, we feel lucky to offer it to our community. Please note that when you come to walk the track, you must sign in at the welcome desk. There are washrooms on the track for your convenience. Strollers and walking poles are welcome. See you on the track 7 days a week!
Closing at 3pm, Jan 29th
Due to the weather and the want to keep our staff and patrons safe, we will be closing for the day at 3pm. Swimming lessons will be postponed, with a week added on at the end of the session. Stay safe!
Join Womens Intro to Weight Training
Looking to learn more about free weight training this year? We are offering a Women's Intro to Weight Training workshop on Saturday, March 8th! Click to learn more
9:30am Dance & Sculpt Cancelled
Hiring Health and Fitness Coordinator
We are hiring a Health and Fitness Coordinator! Click here to learn more.
Women's Wet Closure-Jan 8th
Please note that the womens wet change room will be closed tomorrow, January 8th, from 1pm - 4pm for routine maintenance.
Womens Dry Changing Room - Jan 8th
Please note that the womens dry change room will be closed tomorrow, January 8th, from 8am - 1pm for routine maintenance.
Hiring Lifeguards!
We are hiring lifeguards and swim instructors! For more information, check out the posting here
Holiday Hours
Nov 28 - Dec 1st Track Closure
Important Friday Youth Swim Update
Remembrance Day Hours
Track Closure November 6 - 12
No Classes on Halloween
October 28th Skate Cancellation
2024 Craft Show!
No Youth Swim October 4th
Parent & Tot Gym
Weekly Track Closures
Winter 2024 Public Skate Schedule
New Sales Policy
Hiring Multiple Positions!
Pool Closure August 30-September 3rd
Closed on Labour Day
Parent & Tot August 22nd 12pm Cancelled
Gym Schedule Saturday August 24th
Hiring Porters & Housekeeping Supervisor
Hiring Payroll and Accounting Coordinator
Fall 2024 Program! 🍂
Sportsplex Gives Back!
Track Closure August 16-18
Sunday Pickleball & Open Gym
Hiring General Manager
Hot Tub Closure July 17th
UPCOMING FITNESS WORKSHOPS!
Gym Changes July 6th
We Are Hiring!
Summer 2024 Hours
Track Closure June 27th
Gymnasium Summer Schedule
Track Closure June 7-8
Pickleball Schedule June 7th
Free Recreation Day Activities
Gymnasium Program Cancellations May 30-June 2
Track Closure May 16 - 18
Chair Yoga Update May 16th
Gymnasium Closure May 13th
MyRec Down
No Track Access May 16-18
Tarzan Rope-April 25th
April 27th Yoga
Pool Changes April 27th
Aquatic Hiring
Hot Tub Update
Fusion Class Updates
Monday Night Aquafit
Hiring Camp Manager
New Parent & Tot Gym
Closing at 2pm
New Pickleball Court Bookings!
Yoga Schedule Changes
Free Youth Gym!
Childminding Hours
Pickleball Court Bookings are Here 🗓
Reserve Your Spot for Thursday Night Games
We're Hiring! ⭐️
Join our Sport and Recreation Team!
Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild Craft Show is Coming! ✨
Our biggest show of the year runs October 20-22
Public Skates are Back! ⛸
Public Skates start Oct 4, 2023!
Therapy Pool Reopened ✅
Our therapy pool is back up and running!
Hurricane Lee Update - Saturday ⛈
Facility is closed for the day ⚠️
Fall Program Registration 🍂
Begins August 29th at 9am
Facility Closed Canada Day 🍁
July 1st
🥁 Mawita’jik Competition Pow Wow begins Friday!
⚠️ Our Walking Track is closed for this event
Leisure Pool and Splash Pad Closed May 12 & 13
Leisure Pool and Splash Pad Closed May 12 & 13 Heads up, our Leisure Pool and Splash Pad are closed Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. The main pool is still open. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Special offer for former World Gym Members! 🌎
⚠️Important info about swims during March Break⚠️
Please read before visiting for swims
Spring Registration is Coming Soon! 🌸
Starting March 28th for Members
African Heritage Month
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Our power has been restored! ⚡⚡⚡
We are open once again!
New Racquetball Program! 🎾🎾🎾
Starting Jan 25th!
Advanced Pickleball
Cancelled Wed. Jan 18th
⚠️SCHEDULE CORRECTION: Deep Water Aquafit is not cancelled. Shallow Water Aquafit is cancelled⚠️
Wed. Jan 18th.
⭐Save the Tax on all Memberships this January!⭐
Click here for details
⭐Our Winter Punch Pass Promo is back⭐
December 1st-31st 2022
Our Winter Program Guide is Available Now!
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Friday Night Youth Swim Cancelled 🏊♂️🏊♀️
Friday December 2nd only
We are open regular hours Remembrance Day
6am-10pm
Our Fall Newsletter is available now! 🍁🍂
Check it out!
We're Hiring! ✨
Join our team!
Reopening Saturday at 6am
Welcome Back! 💙💚
⚠️Cancelled Programs Due to Hurricane Fiona⚠️
⚠️Update about Hurricane Fiona⚠️
We will be closing early Friday and opening late Saturday.
Now Hiring a Weekday Spin Instructor!
Click Here to Join our Team!
Our Facility Hours are changing soon!
Click here for details.
Summer Drop-in Class Schedule! 🌞
Check out our classes this Summer!
⚠️Walking Track will be closed⚠️
July 8th from 4-6pm only
We have LOTS of items in our Lost & Found 🎽🔑🏀
Have you misplaced anything?
🍁 Facility Closed for Canada Day 🍁
Closed Friday July 1st only.
⚠️Walking Track Closed June 28th @ 3PM - Closing Time June 29th ⚠️
For Highschool Graduation Ceremonies.
The Mawita’jik Pow Wow is coming June 17th-19th! 🥁
Our Walking Track will be closed Thursday-Monday
⚠️Walking Track Closed until 6:30 June 5th⚠️
June 3rd - 5th @ 6:30pm
⚠️ All Levels Drop-in Pickleball Cancelled ⚠️
May 29th only.
⚠️Our Walking Track will be closed the 27th & 28th⚠️
🏊🏼♀️ Deep Water Aqua Fit Cancelled 🏊🏼♂️
Wednesday May 4th only
🚴♀️Cycle & Core Cancelled🚴♂️
Thursday May 5th only
🌊 Our Therapy Pool is OPEN! 🌊
Our Therapy Pool Closed temporarily on March 31st.
🏆2022 SEDHMA Minor Hockey Tournament🏆
March 31st-April3rd at Zatzman Sportsplex
🌻Spring Program Registration Open Now!🌼
Aquatics Programs Registration opens April 5th at 9am.
🌊Aquatics Centre Reopens Monday March 28th 🏄♀️
Our Aquatics Centre Closed March 15th
Upcoming Changes in our Covid-19 Policy
Monday March 21st, you will no longer be required to wear a facemask in our facility.
🌷Springtime at Zatzman! 🌼
Program Registration is coming up!
⚠️ MAIN POOL UPDATE MARCH 18TH ⚠️
Our Aquatics Centre will be closed for one week starting Monday the 21st.
⚠️ MAIN POOL [CLOSED] UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ⚠️
Check back for updates!
Reopening January 4
The Sportsplex will be reopening on January 4, 2022, at 6:00 a.m., operating under our regular hours with the same restrictions in place from before we closed for the Holidays.
Closed For The Remainder of the Holidays
After careful consideration of the current COVID-19 situation in Nova Scotia, and the health and safety of staff, members, and community, the Sportsplex has decided to close for the remainder of the holiday season.
December 2021 COVID-19 Restrictions
Effective Friday, December 17, 2021
Changes to Winter 2022 Swimming Lessons
Due to unforeseen staff shortages, we have had to cancel a number of swimming lessons that were scheduled to begin registration tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Winter 2022 Program Guide
Registration begins December 7 at 9 a.m.
Holiday Promotion!
Happy Holidays! Buy one 10-punch pass, get 5 day passes free!
COVID-19 EXPOSURE
NS Health has informed us that there was a COVID-19 exposure at the Sportsplex on October 5, between 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m in the Aquatics Centre. Anyone who was there during this time is considered to have come in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Harassment of Staff Will Not Be Tolerated
Harassment of Sportsplex staff will not be tolerated. Please be kind to one another.
Reopening Update – Phase 5
The current projected (it is not yet confirmed) date for the province to reach Phase 5 of reopening is September 15, and the Sportsplex will continue to follow the guidance of Public Health around required restrictions.
2021 Spring Programs Update
With the extension of our shut down past May 20, we will be cancelling the Spring session of our Aquatics, Sport, and Fitness Programs
lockdown update & covid-19 testing
Our phone lines will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. if you have any questions regarding memberships, programs, classes, etc.
CLOSED
Per the Provincial Government's orders, the Sportsplex will be closed as of April 22, at 9 p.m.
New Restrictions and Capacity
Earlier this week, the provincial government announced that facilities like the Sportsplex can return to 100% capacity, with physical distancing.
Pool Schedule Changes
We are adding more lane swims to the schedule.
New Booking Policy Updates
Starting Monday, February 1, the Sportsplex will begin implementing new policies to curb the number of no-shows, as well as create more space in activities to allow more participation.
changes to facility access
After the Sportsplex reopened our doors following the second COVID-19 shut-down in December, we moved the lineup for access to the facility from outside the building, to the inside of our lobby. For the safety of our patrons and staff, we have to move the line back outside.
Reopening Monday, December 21
On Monday, December 21 at 6 a.m. we will officially reopen our doors following the recent shutdown. Memberships will automatically start at this time and will be extended to cover the time missed.
POTENTIAL COVID-19 EXPOSURE
Please be advised that we were contacted by Public Health today and informed that there has been a COVID-19 exposure at the Zatzman Sportsplex on Tuesday, November 24, 4 – 6 p.m., and Wednesday, November 25, from 5 – 7 p.m. The exposure was in the fitness centre/weight room.
Virtual Fitness Classes
Here are the online classes we are running during this shutdown.
CLOSING
As per the new restrictions issued by the Provincial Government today, we will be shut down for a minimum of two weeks starting Thursday, November 26
New COVID-19 Restrictions
In response to today’s update from the Provincial Government on new COVID-19 restrictions, here is how the Sportsplex will be impacted:
food drive
The Sportsplex is holding a Food Drive for Feed Nova Scotia!
Memberships & Holiday Membership Sale
Lock-in 2020 pricing for 2021.
To All Sportsplex Patrons
Several issues have been brought to our attention about booking classes and activities.
Open Skates Are Back
Open skates are back now at the Sportsplex!
HURRICANE TEDDY CLOSURE
Closing Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Re-opening at noon Sept. 23. Watch for any changes.
Pay What You Can Memberships
For those who hold a Pay What You Can Membership (formally a Thrive Membership), your membership is active now.
New Fitness Centre Hours
Good news for all the fans of the fitness centre! We are extending the length of the sessions you can book online.
beachfront training
Beachfront training programs offer junior lifeguards, lifeguards, and future lifeguards and opportunity to practice their beach-front skills.
Summer 2020 Program Guide
The Zatzman Sportsplex Summer 2020 Program Guide is now available
Re-Opening Plans - Stage 2
Starting Monday, July 6 the Sportsplex will be starting Stage 2 of our reopening plan!
Pool Update
You can start training for the 2021 Olympic Swimming Events on Monday July 20!
Summer Wellness Programs and Workshops
TRX Yoga Flex, TRX Bootcamp, and Yoga and Meditation Workshops
Solidarity Against Racism, White Supremacy, and Oppression
MyRec Login
Schedules
