Lacrosse Program: Katie Hadwin, Recreation Supervisor reported to Society Directors that she is developing a Lacrosse Program in April  that will run for 6 weeks for all students in School District 53 and those attending OIB’s Sen Pok Chin school. 8 classes have been signed up for the Oliver Dry Floor arena program.
More details to come on grants, fees and cost of instructors.
Manager Carol Sheridan with director Marvin Louie and other OIB staff will facilitate a session on Belonging Matters to build and strength relationships between the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society + Osoyoos Indian Band. One pre-outreach training session with 12 people involved will occur March 7 to set objectives for the program.
Oliver Arena is 50 years old – upgrades needed – celebration planned. The brine lines and concrete floor need to be replaced with requests for bids necessary to firm up the total cost of the project.  Manager Sheridan told Society Directors that staff continue to work through two remaining items identified in a recent WorkSafe BC inspection including a risk assessment and the development of a more comprehensive emergency plant that will supplement the ammonia control and emergency procedures already in  place.
Benita Baerg has been hired as a “grant writer” for the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society.
Neon Skate on Family Day – 312 people participated in the Oliver Arena
Spring Break Camps – Tykes and Children – March 19-29

Pickle Ball Courts: Society Board has granted permission to staff to request proposals for the construction of NEW pickle ball courts to the north (above) of the Tennis Courts at the Oliver Community Park.  Manager Carol Sheridan says no permission for construction is implied and no budget for this project has been agreed upon.
4 pickle ball courts are the size of one Tennis Court. A committee struck to look at this reviewed other possible sites in the park and elsewhere in the community but recommended an area that has parking, local society control, concessions, washrooms etc. (If approved)
Community Park Toddler Playground – opening April 29th – all  Tots and Tykes equipment has been purchased and in storage waiting for warmer weather to install in late March – early April.
Dates:
Annual General Meeting will be held April 16th
Next Board Meeting – March 19th
Food Security – Final report goes to Oliver Town Council February 26th
Roots and Fruits (Sunshine Festival) – August 18th
Wine Capital Hockey Tourney – March 8-10