We are very excited to announce the No Falls Program is returning to the Blackwood Recreation Centre in 2023. The No Falls Program is an exercise program that is designed for people aged 65 and up who are at risk of or have had a fall. The program will consist of a 10-week block of…
Blackwood Recreation Centre would like to extend an opportunity for those participants who have been identified as a Close Contact, Classroom Contact or confirmed as a Positive Case to request a credit for missed classes during a mandated quarantine in line with Government Directions. Please read each question carefully and ensure you fill out the…
Hi Everyone, I thought it appropriate to keep all Recreation Centre members informed of the latest developments on our lease saga. However, first of all I would like to thank all Centre members, who wrote to the Mayor, CEO and Elected Members of the Mitcham Council, to local papers, politicians, would be politicians and…
Background In 2002 the City of Mitcham signed a Heads of Agreement with the Minister for Education to build a new Community Recreation Centre on the site of Blackwood High School. The centre was to replace the existing centre on Coromandel Parade that was no longer meeting the needs of the community. Blackwood High School…
We are very excited to announce we are going to be bringing a No Falls Program to the Blackwood Recreation Centre that we hope will be an ongoing service. It is currently a pilot project that is being funded through a grant from the State Government Grant for Seniors program. With a growing need in…
Dear Patrons, Blackwood Recreation Centre will close at midnight on Monday 19th July 2021 and remain shut until further notice. At this stage, the Government is to review restrictions on Friday 23rd July and we will communicate with you again at that time. The closure is a government requirement and is part of…
On Thursday April 22nd the Blackwood Community Recreation Centre held its Annual General Meeting. To read the annual report please click here: ANNUAL REPORT 2020 After a tough 2020 with many interruptions, it was great to have such an excellent turnout for this years AGM. Board Members Brad Williams Ian Bracken Ron Boath Garry…
26th of November 2020 Dear Centre Patrons We are hoping to recommence the majority of our programs from the Tuesday 1st of December. Please be aware this is a rapidly changing environment and the information provided could change pending on the directions given by the SA Government. The programs will include: Senior team sports (Futsal,…
Blackwood Recreation Centre will close at midnight on Monday 16th November 2020 and remain shut for up to 2 weeks until or until advised otherwise by the State Government. The closure is a government requirement, and is part of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision was made on Monday…