The Recreation Association, or the RA Centre as it is more commonly referred to, is the largest private recreation and leisure facility in the Country. The RA offers an extensive range of sports, recreation, fitness and leisure for individuals of all ages. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and operated by a highly qualified staff and hundreds of volunteers, the RA is recognized as Canada’s finest fitness and lifestyle centre.
There are, in fact, over fifty activities available to members. In addition to the recreation segment of the operation the RA owns and operates a food and beverage division which operates a full service restaurant, a dining room and a range of conference rooms for catering to meetings, weddings and banquets.
The RA also operates nine worksite fitness and wellness facilities throughout the Capital Region under the banner LifeFIT Canada.
The latest addition to the RA’s sport and recreation family is the Rideau Tennis Club. The Rideau offers nineteen tennis courts, eleven of which are clay courts. In the winter eight of the courts are active under indoor air domes. In the summer, members can relax after a game with a leisurely swim in the outdoor pool and enjoy food and beverages at the clubhouse.
The RA Centre has been in business for over 60 years and maintains a significantly large membership of approximately 25,000. Yes, that is 25,000 members.
Membership is open to anyone who is willing to abide by the Members’ Code of Ethics :
The RA is an association of members of similar ideals who:
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Respect people and property. |
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Support the activities to the maximum degree possible. |
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Strive to achieve safe and honourable participation. |
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Take pride in the RA and exhibit sportsmanship. |
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Participate to have fun and be fit. |
As well, the Association is committed to providing an environment in which members and guests feel welcome and are treated with dignity, free from discrimination or harassment based on ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability. Each member and guest is expected to contribute and maintain such an environment.
Your privacy is important to the Association. We are dedicated to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all your personal information. We ask for your personal information to be able to serve you better. The RA’s Privacy Policy complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act of Canada. Further information is available by contacting the RA’s Privacy Officer at 613-733-5100. |
