Trapped in a Booth!

Please come visit us... whether for the Craft Show,

or just to drop by and say, "Hi."

We've had some staff trapped in a ticket booth for a few days.

Deanna & Michelle are desperately seeking human contact.

They may or may not be losing their mind... we cannot confirm nor deny.

A Holiday Tradition

Once again we ask:

Remember this arena?

In the last 36 hours, our Operations & Maintenance crew, along with the Marketing & Events staff, have worked tirelessly to transform the

frozen tundra of an arena floor into a Festive Wonderland, all ready for the

Annual Christmas Craft Show.

The artisans & handcrafters have been setting up all morning, and after some final preparations, they'll be ready to go for High Noon! 

Dartmouth Sportsplex Events & Promotions Co-Ordinator, Lucille Benoit poses with Tribal Designs Organic Jewelery & Andrea's Jewelery Designs just 2 of MANY booths readying for the weekend!

And don't forget our vendors on the upper track:

Drop by this weekend for a visit - $4 admission

Friday: 12:00 - 9:30 pm

Saturday: 9:30-6:00 pm

Sunday: 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Hard @ Work for the Holidays!

Meet Derrick!

Derrick is hard at work with the rest of the Maintenance & Operations crew, getting the arena all ready for the Annual Christmas Craft Show,

presented by the Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild.

If you get a chance, stop by this weekend. Admission is only $4.00, and it's good for the whole weekend!

(And while you wander the booths, remember that just under your feet is the ice surface that was covered Wednesday night!)

A Sneak Peak!

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be putting the finishing touches on our

Brand New Website!

While the url will remain the same (www.DartmouthSportsplex.com) so much of the inside will change, so we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to show you what we're all hard at work on!

The new website will include current track schedules, quick links to program information, swimming placement guides for new program participants, and even a few little special surprises(!) we're not ready to share yet

(but we're certain you'll love it!)



Lesson Learned

So when you work at The Sportsplex, we've learned:
Never leave your camera lying around. 

This is what happens if you do.

Meet Craig, one of our pool deck supervisors.

He's a bit of prankster if given the chance.

He found the chance.

Thanks Craig!

Still trying to find the missing link...

So far, we still don't have an answer to this post!

Take a read through, look carefully.

Send in answer and we'll send your prize!

Apple Day!

It's  Apple Day!

And to celebrate Apple Day (and encourage healthy, local eating),
we have bushels of fresh Valley Apples!

Stop by for a visit, a walk on the track, or a swim in the pool,

and grab a fresh apple on your way out!

... that is, if Janelle & Treena save any for you!

A Little Lulu

It's FINALLY here!

Michelle and Deanna (excitedly) display our newest promotion:

Buy a 1-year membership, and receive a Lululemon Gift Card

AND the opportunity to WIN a $400 LULULEMON SHOPPING SPREE!

We don't know who's more excited: Michelle... or everyone else!

Happy Birthday Tara!

So this past week our Bingo Manager, Tara, celebrated another birthday! Her staff decided to surprise her with some lifesize replicas of themselves, so Tara could always keep them near & dear!

 

Cute group, aren't they? Come visit them! 

If they get to know you, you too could end up with 'Friends Forever' to keep on your porch!

Even Tara's ready to kick back and relax with them!

Congratulations, Bob!

Today, we all come together to celebrate the 28 great years Bob Quigley has given The Dartmouth Sportsplex. From his time in the weight room & swimming pool, through to his days as Athletic Director and General Manager, Bob has given his all to his work for nearly 3 decades.

Who knew that young "Deer in the Headlights" way back when, would grow up to lead such a tight ship with a proud crew!?!

Congratulations Bob, and all the best in the years to come!

If you're around today (Friday), come join us & the Board of Directors in The Dartmouth Sportsplex Common Room to say a farewell and thank you to Bob - Drop by anytime between 4:00-7:00 pm.

DIY's at The DSP

Here's Ryan, repairing some of the pool toys.

Apparently it's quite the workout!

We appreciate the effort, Ryan!

Are you a Superstar?!?

Remember the empty hall the other day?

Well, with the potential of the "Bingo Superstar" jackpot prize of $10,000

on any given night, here's what that empty hall turned into:



What is SuperStar Bingo?

SuperStar Bingo is an electronically linked bingo game that connects all the participating bingo halls in Nova Scotia. And each night at 8:15 p.m. bingo players across the province join together to play for SuperStar Bingo prizes as part of their regularly scheduled bingo session.

Join us at The Dartmouth Sportsplex Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for your chance to win!

Take a ride in the Way Back Machine!

Oct. 3, 1982, The Dartmouth Sportsplex officially opened.

And here is what the pool looked like.

(Remember when brown tiles were all the rage? It was 1982. They look sharp!)

The pool deck was so new here, there isn't even a ___________.

(Fill in the blank. Email me & let me know what's missing from the pool deck,

and you could win a Free Pirate's Cove Swim Pass

... and no.  It's not Pirate's Cove.

Clue #1: It is something that has been with us all along... well before the slides came to be

chiodoc@halifax.ca)

28 years later and here's the current pool deck:

 

4 waterslides, a hot tub, steam room, & sauna.

And brown tiles.

 (Those brown tiles have seen us through a lot of changes. I'm actually kind of partial to them now.)

(Clue #2: What's missing in picture 1 is hidden in picture 2!)

(current DSP staff members need not apply)

Name that Face!

Do you remember her? We do!

The first person to correctly identify the former staff member will receive a day pass for either themselves or a friend!

Just email your response to: chiodoc@halifax.ca

(We miss her 'round here)

(Current DSP staff need not apply...)

And Bingo was his name-o!

We're all ready for the Big Game tonight! Are you?

Friday Night Folk!

Say "Hi!" to Jennifer & Amanda! They'll be around all night & most of the weekend, waiting to answer your questions and help you out the best that 2 of our finest know how!