The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of February 13th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym […]
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Rose City Gymnastics Athletes Compete in 2 USA Meets Jan. 27-29
Rose City Gymnastics competes in the USA! Rose City Gymnastics Athletes competed in two meets in the USA the weekend of January 27th- January 29th. Tour Select Sanction in Anaheim, California: We are proud to announce that Sofia Spadafora from LaSalle was selected as part of Team Ontario and competed […]
Recreation Update – Week of February 6th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of February 6th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Drop-in Pickleball, 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm Drop-in Social Club 55+, 1:30 pm – 3:30 […]
Recreation Update – Week of January 30th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of January 30th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym […]
Rose City Gymnastics Level 2-7 Athletes Attend First Qualifier of 2023
Rose City Gymnastics Level 2-7 attends their first Qualifier of the year! Our athletes competed January 13th-January 15th in St. Catharines, Ontario in the Green Energy Challenge for a Gymnastics Ontario Qualifier. After five months of hard work leading up to competition, Rose City Gymnastics was back out on the […]
Recreation Update — Week of January 23rd
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of January 23rd. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym […]
Recreation Update – Week of January 16th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of January 16th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym […]
Town of Kingsville Recreation Update — Week of January 9th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of January 9th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym […]
Rose City Gymnastics Attends First Qualifier of the Year!
Rose City Gymnastics had the opportunity to attend their first Qualifier of the year. The athletes competed over the week of Friday, December 9th through to Sunday, December 11th, 2022. The competition was held in Burlington, Ontario. These athletes represent families from Belle River, Essex, Kingsville, Amherstburg, LaSalle, Maidstone, Tecumseh […]
All Holiday Public Skates at Kingsville Arena are Free
ALL Holiday Public Skates are FREE at the Kingsville Arena this season, courtesy of the Pathway to Potential Program (P2P). Everyone is encouraged to wear a helmet. Thursday, December 29 – 4:00 pm -5:50 pm Friday, December 30 – 5:00 pm – 7:50 pm Saturday, December 31 – 4:30 pm […]
Recreation Update — Week of December 19th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of December 19th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Drop-in Badminton, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Wednesday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 […]
Kingsville Recreation Update — Week of December 5th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of December 5th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Drop-in Social Club 55+, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Drop-in Badminton, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Drop-in […]
Great Serving, Solid Defence Take Cavs to Quarter Finals At OFSAA
Last Wednesday the Senior Boys Volleyball team headed up the 401 & 400 to Huntsville to participate in this year’s OFSAA AA Championships. The Cavs had a great start on Thursday in their first two matches defeating last year’s second seeded team E.L. Crosley and then Keswick both in two […]
Lady Cavs Reach Quarter Finals At OFSAA With Team First Attitude
The Senior Girls Basketball team travelled to Stratford this past week to participate in the OFSAA tournament as the SWOSSA regional champions. The Lady Cavs advanced through the opening rounds, which included one of their best games of the season in a win over a challenging St Michael’s team to […]
Kingsville Recreation Update — Week of November 28th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of November 28th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym […]
Rose City Starts Up 2022-2023 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Season
We have some news! We are starting up our competition season with our Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team and our Trampoline Team. Sofia Spadafora started off Rose City Gymnastics Competitive Season by attending Tour Select in Burlington, Ontario this past weekend. Sofia placed: 12th on Vault 13th on Bars 8th on […]
Senior Boys Capture SWOSSAA, Set Sights on OFSAA Volleyball Title
On Wednesday, the Senior Boys Volleyball team travelled to Chatham to play in the SWOSSAA championship versus the John McGregor Secondary School Panthers. The boys came early and were determined not to stay late. They followed the game plan of serving well, committing to defence, and maintaining humble confidence. Ty […]
Victorious at SWOSSA, Senior Lady Cavs Prepare For OFSAA
Cavaliers! Have you heard the news?? The Senior Girls Basketball team is headed to OFSAA this week to take on the toughest competition in Ontario! A big thank you goes out to the AMAZING crowd that cheered on the girls as they won the SWOSSA title last Thursday. The girls […]
Junior Lady Cavs Bring SWOSSA Basketball Title Home
These junior girls are a special group! After sweeping through the WECSSAA playoffs and beating every team by at least 24 points, the team travelled to Petrolia to take on Lambton Central Collegiate in the SWOSSA title game. Their opponent was a young and improving team but no match for […]
Kingsville Recreation Update — Week of November 21st
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of November 21st: Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 – 10:30 am Kindergym 2-3 […]
KDHS Senior Boys Win, Juniors Place at WECSSAA Volleyball Finals
The KDHS senior boys volleyball team is celebrating its recent big win at WECSSAA on Saturday night. It was a hard fought battle against the Leamington District Secondary School Lions. Both teams’ fans were out in full support of their schools. The final game was a gruelling back and forth […]
KDHS Junior and Senior Girls Victorious at WECSSAA
The Junior Girls team faced Kennedy for the WECSSAA championship on Friday night. Kennedy was undefeated at 10-0 in Tier 2 play but the Cavs were battle tested from playing AAA schools during the season. The Cavs jumped out to an early lead and played one of their best games […]
Junior and Senior Girls Basketball Teams Advance to WECSSAA Finals Today
WECSSAA playoffs in Kingsville turned out some great results for our local basketball teams. The KDHS junior girls team hosted Herman and wasted no time jumping out to a big lead as it was 8-0 after one minute and 21-0 before Herman scored. After that, the team got sloppy and […]
Kingsville Recreation Update — Week of November 14th
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of November 14th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 am – 10:30 am Kindergym […]
Junior Lady Cavs Advance to WECSSAA Playoffs
As a result of great regular season play, Kingsville District High School Junior Lady Cavs are ranked #1 seed as they advance to the WECSSAA playoffs. WECSSAA playoffs in Kingsville begin Monday November 7 with the Senior Girls kicking off the action at 4:00 pm. Junior Girls basketball starts at […]
Kingsville Recreation Update for Week of November 7th
Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 – 10:30 am Kindergym 2-3 years, 10:45 am – 11:45 am Kindergym 2-3 years, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Drop-in Social Club 55+, 1:30 pm – 3:30 […]
Kingsville Recreation Update — Week of October 31
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. If you have school age children consider the new PA Day camps – book early to reserve your space. Here’s what’s happening at the Arena the week of October 31st. Monday (HAPPY HALLOWEEN) Drop-in Pickleball, 9:00 am – 1:00 […]
Kingsville Recreation Update — Week of October 24
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. New this week is the Saturday Family Event: Halloween Crafts and Activities. See what’s happening at the Arena the week of October 24th. Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Drop-in Skating (various times) Tuesday Kindergym Parent and […]
Junior Lady Cavs Clinch Championship
The Junior Lady Cavs travelled to Belle River last weekend for a tournament against some of the top junior teams in the city and county. They played St. Joes in a tough and physical Gold Medal game, winning 55-44. Thanks to Coaches Rudy Dyck and Bob Lynch for leading these […]
Kingsville Recreation Update for the Week of October 3
The Town of Kingsville is dedicated to expanding our recreational programs. Here’s what’s happening at the Arena the week of October 3rd: Monday Drop-in Pickleball, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesday Kindergym Parent and Tot (10 months to 24 months), 9:30 – 10:30 am Kindergym 2-3 years, 10: 45 am […]
Local Rowers Repping the 519 at Two Regattas This Month
Windsor-Essex will be well-represented at two rowing regattas this month, as the LaSalle Rowing Club (LRC) sends nine athletes to compete at the Western Invitational Regatta on Saturday, September 24, in London, Ontario, and 22 athletes to the Head of the Trent Regatta in Peterborough, Ontario, the weekend of October […]
Kingsville Announces New Fall Programming
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to offer new recreational programming from October through December. No need to drive all over the county; stay local and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of participating in recreational activities in your very own community! Some programs are drop-in, while others require registration. […]
Problem Solving, Footwork and Fun All Part of Summer Tennis Camp
Summer is a busy time for the Kingsville Tennis Association. In addition to regular play, there are clinics and camps that KTA offers to all age groups. This summer, from July 11 to 15, a number of local children aged five to twelve took place in a tennis camp where they […]
Join Bike Windsor Essex for Community Ride Saturday, August 13
Looking to get active this weekend? Join Bike Windsor Essex on a recreational community ride in Kingsville and the County. The next ride is this Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet us at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre. There’s no cost to participate. Receive a […]
Greater Amherstburg Tennis League Holds Annual Men’s Doubles Tournament
The Greater Amherstburg Tennis League (GATL) held its 4th Annual Men’s Doubles Tournament last weekend at the new Essex Community Tennis Center. The stormy weather held off and the playing conditions were ideal as 16 teams competed for the Championship in two separate divisions. The final results were as follows: […]
Rose City Gymnastics’ Trampoline Team at Nationals
At long last, the results are in! Rose City Gymnastics had four athletes from the Trampoline Program qualify to compete at the Canadian National Championships. The Championships were held in Calgary this past week. Trampoline Director Rob Laudenbach travelled with his athletes. They are Jacqueline Ceccacci(17) from Windsor, Jonathan Houser(17) […]
Cedar Island Yacht Club Celebrates 50 Years This Saturday
Cedar Island Yacht Club is hosting a party to celebrate 50 years of operation. The ‘by invitation only’ event will take place this Saturday to bring together members and former members to celebrate this milestone anniversary.
Drowning Prevention Week Kicks Off with Lifejacket Reminder
This week is National Drowning Prevention Week—an opportunity to reflect on the importance of practising safe boating habits that help prevent drownings. For many Canadians, summer is the time to enjoy the warmer weather by the water. Drowning is now the third leading cause of unintentional death among Canadians under […]
Join Bike Windsor Essex for a Community Ride on Saturday, July 9
Hey, Kingsville! Join Bike Windsor Essex on a recreational community ride in Kingsville and the County. The next ride is this Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet us at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre. No cost to participate. Register at www.kingsville.ca/programs
Kingsville Knights U16 Wrap Up Latest Tournament with Solid Showing
The Kingsville Knights U16 squad competed in the London Badgers tournament over this past weekend. The boys excelled, winning their first two games 7-1 and 7-5 against the Kitchener Panthers and Richmond Hill Phoenix, respectively. Due to tie-breaker rules, they were eliminated from the playoff round after being defeated in their […]
Rose City Final Competitions of the Year
Rose City Gymnastics attends their first Level 3+ Ontario Championship in two years! After two years of inconsistent training, Rose City Gymnastics has qualified 16 athletes to the Level 3+ Ontario Championships. They competed over the week of Thursday June 2nd, 2022 through to Sunday June 5th, 2022. This competition […]
2022 Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon Puts Annual Event Back On Course
After a two-year wait, the Pelee Island Winery Half Marathon returned last Saturday, June 4 with over 300 participants vying for a shot at the top honours. With light winds, cooler temperatures and a low dew point, the weather could not have been better for the event. As one of […]
June Is Recreation and Parks Month
ATTENTION KINGSVILLE! It is June Recreation and Parks Month and we our holding our first-ever virtual scavenger hunt using the Goose Chase app! The scavenger hunt provides fun parks and recreation activities for families and children to complete. Beginning June 1st, a new challenge will be available to every day […]
Rose City Gymnastics’ Amy Robins at Nationals!
Competitive athlete Amy Robins travelled to Richmond, BC for the Canadian National Championships, where she competed as part of Team Ontario. Rose City Gymnastics’ competitive coach Tom Deslippe was asked to be the coach of Team Ontario. Team Ontario consisted of 12 to 15-year-old level 10 athletes to represent Ontario […]
Kingsville Knights U16 Come Out Strong In Richmond Hill
The Kingsville Knights U16 team sponsored by Cycle Works travelled to Richmond Hill for a weekend tournament. The boys finished with 2 wins and 1 loss over preliminary play, including a big 10-6 victory against the eventual top seed of their division. Unfortunately, the tie breaker for runs-against held them […]
Rose City Competed at Provincials!
Rose City Gymnastics travelled to Ottawa last weekend to compete at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Ontario Provincial Championships for Level 6+. We are proud to announce that all of our athletes qualified to participate at the 2022 Ontario Championships. Special Mention: Sara Fazekas is the Level 6 Ages 15+ Provincial […]
MOVE! with Bike Windsor Essex Community Rides Starting May 14
Join Bike Windsor Essex on a recreational community ride in Kingsville and the County. The first ride is tomorrow, Saturday, May 14, 2022! No cost to participate. Receive a free, healthy snack from Lee and Maria’s. Register at www.kingsville.ca/programs. #Bike #BikeLife #Bicycle #Cycle #Cycling #CyclingLife #Fitness #KingsvilleOntario #Nature #OutsideIsFree
Elementary Students Learned Cycling Skills in Bike Training Sessions
Bike training sessions launched as part of local active school travel initiative. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), along with the Active School Travel (AST) Regional Committee, led an initiative encouraging more kids to walk, wheel, roll, and bike to school. With support provided through a grant from the Ontario […]
Rose City Gymnastics at Niagara This Past Weekend!
Rose City Gymnastics Club competes at their 4th Competition of the Year! Twenty-six athletes traveled to Fonthill, Ontario to compete at their Gymnastics Qualifier and Invitational Competition the weekend of April 29th, 2022 through Sunday May 1st. Rose City Gymnastics Competitive Team traveled to Niagara (Women’s Artistic Gymnastics) and Oakville […]
Rose City Athletes Qualify to Compete as Team Ontario
Two athletes from Rose City Gymnastics competed in Mississauga, ON to earn a spot in the Canadian Championships. With the results of the competition, Windsor’s Amy Robins has been selected to compete as a Team Ontario athlete with Sofia Spadafora being the first alternate for Team Ontario! Sofia Spadafora and Amy […]
The 2022 Boating Season Is Upon Us
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – With the upcoming pleasant weather and spring and boating season finally upon us, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex County would like to remind the public of crucial marine safety tips for an enjoyable boating experience. Pleasure craft vessels include but are not limited to the […]
April 29 Deadline Approaches for Community Sport and Recreation Grant
The deadline for the Ontario Sport Network (OSN) $7 million Emergency Relief Community Sport & Recreation Grant is fast approaching. If you are a community-level organization looking to reintroduce vital sports and recreation programming to your community, there is still time to submit your application to meet the deadline of […]
LaSalle Rowing Club Kicks Off Open Water Season
With summer fast approaching, many of us start to think about how to shed those few extra pounds accumulated during our winter hibernation. Some will reach for their golf clubs, others their tennis racquets, and some will head to the soccer fields. However, if you’re looking for something a bit […]
Rose City Gymnastics Athletes Compete at 1st Ontario Cup
Rose City Gymnastics sent 18 trampoline and tumbling athletes to the 1st Ontario Cup during the weekends of April 1st-3rd and April 8th- 10th. Athletes must achieve a certain score in either the 1st or 2nd Ontario Cup in order to attend the Ontario Championships that are held on June […]
Rose City Gymnastics Club Is Back at It Again!
Last weekend, 38 athletes traveled to Pickering Ontario to compete at their second Gymnastics Qualifier/Invitational Competition. For some of these athletes, this was their first competition in two years, and for some their first competition ever. They competed over the weekend from Friday March 25th, 2022 through to Sunday March 27th. […]
Is This a Sign that Spring Is Around the Corner?
Joan Murray Barton was a Kingsville girl, transplanted to the Bruce Peninsula after she retired. That’s a perfect place for her to enjoy cold water swimming. Joan shared some pictures of her love affair with icy water with the Kingsville Times earlier in the winter. Here we have some more […]
Rose City Gymnasts Bring Home the Medals
Experts agree that the greatest benefit of gymnastics training is the development of power, balance, agility and grace. Since 1976, Rose City Gymnastics has been helping our area youth to develop these skills as well as the confidence to compete with other gymnasts at local meets. Last weekend, this confidence […]
Sign Your Kids up for Kindergym Sessions During March Break
Attention parents of kids age 3-5! We have some Kindergym sessions at the Kingsville Arena over March Break. $9 per session and registration is required through the Town’s online booking system, Kingsville Click and Play. Sign up your little one(s) for some March Break fun! Visit http://ow.ly/qptY50Ih8v4 to register.
March Break Activities and Programming at Kingsville Arena
Kingsville is pleased to announce March Break activities and programming at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive. Join us for Skating, Pickleball, Kindergym and Badminton between Monday, March 14, 2022 and Sunday, March 20, 2022. You must pre-register for Kindergym; please reserve your space through Kingsville Click and Play. All other […]
Parks and Recreation Is Creating Inventory of Local Programs
Do you offer recreational, sports or leisure programs in Kingsville? We are creating an inventory, and want to help promote them as we can. Let us know at specialevents@kingsville.ca #KingsvillePlays ~ Kingsville Parks and Recreation ~ Location: 1741 Jasperson Lane Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 3J4 Phone: (519) 733-2123 Email: recreation@kingsville.ca […]
Updated Times: Family Day Free Skates at Kingsville Arena on February 21
Change to public skate times: The Town of Kingsville invites you to get ‘In Motion’ on Family Day! On Monday, February 21, 2022, enjoy free skating at various times throughout the day at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive. Spend time with friends and family, get active, and have fun […]
CWATS and Partners Creating a Crowdsourced Cycling App
Open-source software is being used to create digital tools that will make it easier, safer and more fun for cyclists to navigate Essex County and Windsor. The new project is called C3Tech (short for City-County Cycling Technology). It is the result of a partnership between the County Wide Active Transportation […]
Local Boys Hockey Team Gives Back In Support of Project Hope
A group of young hockey players from Kingsville and Harrow are lending a hand to a local non-profit organization this holiday season by collecting food items and toiletries for those in need. Giving back to their community is not new to this group. Each year, the Erie North Shore Minor […]
Pickleball and Bocce Courts at Kingsville Arena Officially Open
The Town of Kingsville is pleased to announce the Pickleball and Bocce Complex at the Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive, is now open. The Town held an official ribbon cutting at 10:00 am on Monday, October 18, 2021 followed by an inaugural game with the Mayor and Kingsville Pickleball Inc. […]
Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour Was a Fundraising Success
Jan Taves, Marilyn Farnworth, Marlene and Marissa Augerman, Taves. Absent: Sue Markham (2021) Despite the wet weather at the start of the ERCA fundraising Bike Tour on the greenway from Kingsville to Harrow and return, it was a pleasant ride on September 25. The sun appeared and dried everything out. […]
CWATS Launches ‘Rethink Your Drive’ Contest
Essex County residents can win prizes for leaving their vehicles parked when they take short trips around home or elsewhere in the county during October. The Rethink Your Drive Contest challenges them to use active transportation – such as walking, running and cycling – to replace trips they normally take […]
Bike Windsor Essex and CWATS Host Bike Clinic September 27-28
On Monday September 27th and Tuesday September 28th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm each day, Bike Windsor Essex and County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) will host a ‘Wrench Up’ Bike Clinic at Kingsville Cycle Works, 20 Division Street North. This two-day class is for Adults 55+ who want to understand their bikes’ basic components to […]
Bike Along With Community Rides on CWATS Routes September 11
Hey Kingsville! Come participate in Community Rides this Saturday, September 11 from 10 AM – 12 PM! Enjoy a community ride along Kingsville’s designated CWATS cycling routes. Join both avid and casual bikers at the Carnegie Arts and Visitors Centre, 28 Division St. S, Kingsville. Remember to share cycling photos […]
Bike Windsor Essex and CWATS: Ride with Confidence Clinic September 9
On Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Bike Windsor Essex and County Wide Active Transportation System (CWATS) will host a ’Ride with Confidence’ Bike Clinic in the Kingsville Arena Parking lot, 1741 Jasperson Drive. This program helps teens and adults become more confident riding on the road. Participants will receive a […]
Lake Erie Athletes and Caldwell First Nation Members Go the Distance August 28
Essex County, ON — Athletes of all ages are preparing to push their limits as they wingfoil, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), canoe and kayak Lake Erie on Saturday, August 28th. The 4th annual Lake Erie Challenge, hosted by the Canadian Freshwater Alliance, with support from community partners Pelee Island Winery and […]
Bike Kingsville with Community Rides on August 14
Bike Kingsville this summer with Community Rides! Every second Saturday of the month, bike with your family, friends, on your own, and with your community! On August 14, bike along Kingsville’s designated CWATS cycling routes. Rides leave from the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, 28 Division Street South at 10:00 […]
Penny Peltier and Angela Knapp Take Tennis Title at Doubles Invitational
Left to Right: Penny Peltier and Angela Knapp On Sunday, the Greater Amherstburg Tennis League (GATL) wrapped up its 3rd Annual Doubles Invitational. Over a two-week period, 26 teams competed for the Championship in both Men’s and Women’s divisions. Sunday saw some great action and tightly contested matches. A small […]
Bike Kingsville & Win for this Family Fun Friday
Bike Kingsville & Win! For this Family Fun Friday, take a bike ride through Kingsville’s parks, the CWATS routes, or just around your neighbourhood. For an extra activity, share a photo of your biking and use #BikeKingsville to be entered to win a prize package from the Grove Hotel valued […]
Kingsville Tennis Association Honours Two Founding Members
Rick Stephenson (KTA) made the presentation to Arleigh Fysh, Agnes Ferguson (KTA), Harry Roetelle and Mayor Santos Kingsville Tennis Association dedicated a plaque in honour of two founding members, Arleigh Fysh and Harry Roetelle of KTA who have volunteered with the organization for over 50 years. Mayor Santos was present. […]
First Community Ride in Kingsville Sees Great Turnout
Bike Kingsville Community Rides kicked off Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 9:00 am with a bike clinic, opening speeches and the first community ride of the summer. This initiative is a partnership with Bike Windsor-Essex, a member-based advocacy group representing all bike lovers in Windsor and Essex County that encourages […]
Inaugural Launch for Bike Kingsville Community Rides Happens July 10
This Saturday, July 10, 2021, is the first Bike Kingsville Community Ride of the summer. This kick-off will include a bike clinic at 9:00 am and opening speeches at 9:30 am before the ride commences at 10:00 am. Community rides happen every second Saturday starting at 10 am from the […]
Join the Fun for the First Annual Bike Kingsville Day
Community Rides begin this weekend in Kingsville! Join for the launch. 9 AM – Bike clinic by Bike Windsor Essex who will give your bicycle a FREE checkup. 9:30 AM – Welcome from Council and meet the people who have helped make this happen. 10 AM – Enjoy a community […]
Community Rides Begin 2nd Saturday of Each Month Starting July 10
Saturday, July 10, 2021, grab your bike and join Bike Kingsville, the Grove Bike Co. and the Town of Kingsville for the “Bike Kingsville Kickoff for Community Rides” at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre. Enjoy a 30km roundtrip community ride along Kingsville’s designated CWATS cycling routes. Take in the sights, ride […]
Restoration of Tennis Court Surface Begins June 14
The restoration of the tennis court surface at the Kingsville Recreation Complex begins on Monday, June 14, 2021. The contractor should complete this work by Friday, June 25, 2021. June 10, 2021 Read this news update on our website
Kingsville Pickleball Season Is Right Around the Corner
On May 14, 2021 ground was broken for Kingsville’s new Pickleball and Bocce Court Complex at the Kingsville Arena at 741 Jasperson Drive. This has been a triumph for all those who have worked so diligently for so long to bring their dream to reality. In 2013, Kingsville residents Jude […]
Birding 101 with Local Expert Sarah Rupert
Spring migration is now underway at Point Pelee National Park and across the county. While all in-park programming has been cancelled, birders can still enjoy this leisure activity right in their own backyards. PPNP has fantastic online resources. These include an active Facebook page where visitors can find bird identification […]
UPDATED Due to COVID: Kingsville Tennis Association Registration Dates
UPDATE FOR REGISTRATION LOCATIONS DUE TO COVID The location has changed to: Drive thru @ Harry’s residence at 138 Division Road North, Kingsville You will remain in your vehicle, and a KTA executive member will bring you forms and accept your payment At this time we will not accept your […]
Kingsville Tennis Association Gets Green Light to Start Season
L to R: KTA Members Dino Petricola, Executive Board Member Jim Brown, John Manias, Nick Di Menna Photo: Cathy Stephenson The Kingsville Tennis Association has been serving the residents of Kingsville and its visitors since 1968. Recently, the Kingsville Times had the opportunity to speak with Agnes Ferguson of the Kingsville […]
Gusty Winds Prove Perfect For Flying A Kite
The Penner family took to the skies on Monday when the winds kicked up and provided perfect kite flying weather. Cathie Penner and her husband Garry have been flying kites with their grandkids for the past five years, taking them first when the oldest ones were three years old. When […]
Help Sammy’s Buck For A Puck Fundraiser for the Homeless By November 15
Susan Guenther has been helping her son Sammy raise money for the homeless with his Buck For A Puck fundraiser ever since he first encountered a homeless man three years ago. The fundraiser runs from October 15 to November 15 each year. Susan shared Sammy’s story with the Kingsville Times: […]
Kids in Motocross: Yay or Nay?
Ivan VanGoethem #50 of Chatham, Remi Gorry #515 of Courtright, Kody Gontarde #7 of Ruthven, Darien Rice #219 of Sarnia. Photo by Tiffany Gorry The citizens of Kingsville and the surrounding area are very lucky to have access to recreational centers, soccer fields, ice rinks, baseball diamonds, theaters and so […]
Registered for Public Skating? Programs Start Monday, Oct. 26
Weekday Public Skating programs will begin at the Kingsville Arena Complex on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Available programs will include Shinny, Adult Skate, Parent and Tot, and Home School Skate. For all Shinny programs a maximum of 10 players will be allowed on the ice at one time. For Adult, […]
Kingsville Pickleball Courts Naming Rights: Plaque Unveiling October 2
Parks and Recreation Department Media Release: Naming rights announced for future Pickleball Courts October 1, 2020-Kingsville UE Enclosures have purchased the naming rights for the future pickleball courts located at 1741 Jasperson Lane in Kingsville. Established 30 years ago in Leamington the company employs 77 people. UE enclosures is […]
Celebrating Kingsville Knights Rookie Travel Baseball Team 2019 OBA Win
I had the honour of being Head Coach for our Kingsville Knights Rookie Travel Baseball Team that won an Ontario Championship last year. Vittorio Ruggirello, Cole Coristine, Evan Baker, Beckham Hunter, Beckett Jancevski, Dylan Toupin, Ryan Flanagan, Reggie Bradbury, Jasper Dunford, Keaton Morphet, Mac Pucovsky and Colby Snoei make up […]
Cycling Gains Popularity in the Age of COVID-19
Local cyclists are seeing many new faces on their bike trails due to the rise in the sport’s popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bikers from the county are even venturing into the Windsor scene for new trails and new scenery. Owner of Kingsville Cycle Works Kurtis Dobson told the Kingsville Times […]
Urban Poling Has Come to Kingsville
You may have seen people out walking on the street, with a pole in each hand. They look like they’re using ski poles, but they’re not schussing down the slopes. It’s more like cross-country skiing without the snow. Or the skis. This activity goes by a few names. It’s been […]
Kingsville Golf and Country Club Business on Upswing From COVID-19
It is just a simple chip onto the green. Golfers of Kingsville have turned the sport into a booming business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with all of the social distancing, cleaning precautions, plexiglass, masks and risks a day out might bring during the course of the pandemic, the sport […]
Kingsville Pickleball Raises Funds for Local Courts
The town of Kingsville’s pickleball players will hopefully be getting their paddles in full swing come spring, 2021. Pickleball has been around for at least 40 years and has been resurrected in the past 10 years, according to Irene Myers, chairperson of the Kingsville Pickleball Inc. fundraising committee. Pickleball is […]