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NBMA Spring 2024

Hello NBMA Community: We hope everyone is doing well and is gearing up for spring. It looks like winter is back here in Norway Bay as we’re getting snow again!! But spring is certainly on its way, and with virtually no snow and very little ice, we expect an early season this year. I’m sure most everyone is aware of the rather unfortunate news regarding the pier. The engineering report received by the Municipality (based on testing and evaluation done in the late fall) has confirmed worst fears – the Pier has been deemed unsafe for use, and more importantly unsafe to attach docks to (either our own NBMA swimming docks, or the Bristol municipal boat docks on the other side of the pier). As a result, we have been VERY busy trying to figure out alternatives to be able to provide ‘deeper water’ swimming programs and activities. More about that below. But the good news is that ALL other NBMA programs are moving ahead, including the beach-based elements of the swimming program. We are certainly a bit behind in our communications, as the pier activities have taken up a lot of our time, but we are very excited to announce that the summer jobs will be posted by Thursday March 21st; with the full timetable for applications, interviews and hiring also posted at that time. So please stay tuned for those, and certainly let anyone else you interact with know that those are coming – and that importantly there will be no changes to the other programs! As for the ‘deeper water’ elements of the swimming program, the NBMA is working closely with Bristol staff and council to determine what, if anything, can be set up to facilitate deeper-water swimming program activities in time for this summer season. Bristol staff and council are still trying to understand what can and cannot be done without impacting safety and liability restrictions.  We hope to have specific announcements very soon, but until we can confirm what might be configured (and when), and whether that could be used to facilitate a safe and effective environment to teach the necessary swimming programs, we are unfortunately unable to commit to any specific deep water swimming.  Please be patient, as we recognize the impact this delay has on children hoping to enroll in these programs, parents trying to coordinate summer plans and potential instructors anticipating employment this season.  As soon as we get confirmation one way or the other, we will communicate immediately with our NBMA community.  These are certainly extraordinary circumstances, and not something we had expected - but still certainly something that we need to get clarity on as soon as possible.  I want everyone to know that the NBMA recognizes the critical importance that the summer programs play in many people’s plans, and as such are doing everything we can to try and preserve as much as we can with those longstanding and very loved activities. Our first – and primary – responsibility is to provide a safe, open and fun experience for both children in the programs and the instructors and Supervisors of those programs. Rest assured that as soon as we can assure a safe and effective environment for the swimming program, we will communicate that to everyone within Norway Bay. Please be patient and thank you in advance to everyone for your understanding (and help) in making these unexpected changes to these longstanding cornerstones of the Norway Bay experience. For questions about the pier, boating and fishing, please contact the Municipality of Bristol (http://bristolmunicipality.qc.ca).  For questions about NBMA programming, please reach out to me, Patrick Byrne, my contact details can be found below.  However, please know we don't have many answers right now, please be patient and stay tuned, we will communicate everything the moment we have news. IMPORTANT DATES: All NBMA jobs will be posted on Thursday March 21st on the NBMA website (www.nbma.ca). A Zoom based online job fair for all those interested in a summer job will be held the evening of March 25th. Details will be emailed and posted.  Thank you, Pat Byrne NBMA President patrickdbyrne@hotmail.com

FINAL REGATTA Weekend: From Carrie Bothwell

 

Swim Day

Thanks to Kerry Starr and Andres Beltran for running the swim day! Also thanks to their many volunteers, the BBQ crew, the recorders, 50/50, freezies and announcing.

 

First Place winners are:

Aubrey Speratto, Charlie Carrier, Eliza Condello, Matvy Mykulych, Marishka Mykulych, Vaughn Starr, Ellie Coughlin, Oliver Beesaw, Roslyn Duncan, Ben Hamilton, Alexandra LeBlanc, Cael Horner, Hannah Steeves, Bennett Duncan, Josephine Hatton, Evan Cairney, Emilie LeBlanc, Leo Condello, Caitlin Arden, Callum Maloney, Ella Neidre, Camilo Harris, Michaela Cook, Ava Steeves, Matteo Condello, Alexandra Harris, Scotia Doyle, Matteo Harris, Cassidie Bothwell, Myanna Assaly, Matthew Dunn, Caroline Richard, Will Harris, Carly Alexander

 

Long Distance Swim

Thanks to Lisa Morrison - Hamilton and Darren Hamilton for running this event, the morning after the dance! Thanks to everyone that helped them with time keeping and recording.

 

First Place winners are:

Roslyn Duncan (record), Declan Bothwell (record), Jordan Einarson, Samantha Dunn, Matthew Dunn, Evan Cairney, Emilie LeBlanc, Callum Maloney, Maura McLean, Camilo Harris, Claire O'Brien, Mike Carrier, Allison Imrie (Glavin), Tim Stewart, Katie Loftus, Darren Doyle, Pat Lydiard, Tony McCormack

 

GEORGE HERMAN AWARD

Thank you to all that participated! The turnout for 2023 was amazing. Having young people compete to achieve their personal best and to enjoy friendly competition with their peers or compete on a team with their family or friends is a wonderful thing to witness.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 WINNERS

JUNIOR GEORGE HERMAN:

Ava Steeves

Ben Hamilton

 

GEORGE HERMAN:

Alexandra Harris - most points

Evan Cairney

Tomas Harris

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO Camilo Harris and Samuel Richard for organizing, running and MC duties for Air Bands.

The Field Sports, Tennis and Swimming and Kayak instructors put on two amazing shows. These young people organized and choreographed their performances and practiced for weeks. Each airband was amazing!! Thanks to all that participated!!

 

REGATTA 2023 HAS COME TO AN END. Thanks to Everyone that supported me in anyway. I appreciate every one of you.

Regatta weekend #2 highlights!

Long Distance Run

Thanks to Don and Christine Harris and their wonderful children and family for running this event.

First place winners: Ash Wilson, June Kelly, Ben Hamilton, Ellianna Horner, Matthew Dunn, Hannah Steeves, Alexandra Harris, Jefferson Kreek, Allison Neidre, Mateo Harris, Emmanuelle Harris, Russell Neidre, Emily Kelly, Ben Brown, Emilie Soisson, Patrick Lahti, Anne Mason, Darren Doyle

Field Day Races

Thanks to Heather Baily and Caryn Taylor and their families for organizing the huge event! There's lots of organizing before and during this event. Thanks to all that assisted them Saturday. Thanks Krista Guilbault for being my (Carrie Bothwell's) partner for another year. Thanks to Peter Lachance, Mike Lachance and Dave Hill for supplying the BBQ and cooking 300 hotdogs!

First place winners are: Mauve Ennis, Davin Brady, Charlotte Bastien, Charlie Carrier, Eliza Condello, June Kelly, Vaughn Starr, Ellie Horner, Felix Blanchard

Ruby Maloney, Jacks Wilson and Ash Wilson, Russell Neidre, Reece Bastien and Ethan McFadden, Jordan Einerson, Matthew Dunn and Cael Horner, Cael Horner, Ethan McFadden and Noa Oliveira-Hill, Oliver Beesaw, Cael Horner and Tristan Sylvester, Rylie Einarson

Jordan Einerson, Cael Horner, Hannah Steeves, Marco Condello, Josephine Hatton, Evan Cairney, Abby Thompson, Leo Condello, Caroline Richard, Tomas Harris, Ethan Cairney, Grace Magnan, Noa Oliveira-Hill, Ava Steeves, Jacks Wilson

Triathlon

Thanks to Patrick Byrne and Julie Power for running this event again. It's another large event that takes a lot of organizing and volunteers. Pat and Julie will be passing the torch next year but I'd like to let them know that their volunteer service is much appreciated. PLEASE let us know if you will step up to run the Triathlon next year! We need you! 

Thanks to everyone that supported Pat and Julie before, during and after this event. Thanks to Caroline Richard for the music!

First place winners are:

Roslyn Duncan, Alexandra Harris, Caitlin Arden, Ella Niedre, Esmeralda Harris, Emily Soisson, Ben Hamilton, Evan Cairney, Matteo Harris, Russell Niedre, Ben Brown, Tim Stewart.

Bennett Duncan, Cael Horner and Tristan Sylvester, Amber Steeves, Hope Wilson and Hannah Steeves, Robbie Harris, Tineke Harris and Roberto Harris.

Special congratulations to Roslyn, Ella, Emily, Ben, Evan, Matteo for setting NEW Triathlon records!!!

REGATTA DANCE

We are so happy to be preparing for the 2023 Regatta Dance, to be held at Centennial Hall on Saturday August 5th. We are also very excited to announce  that we have a new band, The Decades playing! The Decades come highly recommended by our previous band (The Start), who are sadly out of the country this year. 

Tickets will be on sale online for $15 per ticket or you can purchase tickets at the door for $20 per ticket. All attendees must be over 18 and have valid government-issued ID.  ID will be checked at the door. 

Please click here to purchase tickets. 

DANCE VOLUNTEERS! NIGHT OWLS UNITE!!!

We’re calling LATE NIGHT VOLUNTEERS to help make this event a huge success. Shifts from midnight to 2am are open. We cannot run this event without your help, and rely on you to please pitch in to make this event a success. 

Please click here to sign up for shifts! Working at the dance is a  surprisingly great time!!

 

Open Mic, Regatta Dance and More!

Hello Norway Bay, OPEN MIC We are eager once again to host this year's upcoming Open Air - Open Mic Night, this coming Thursday, August 3rd at 8pm! Doors open at 7pm with our performers beginning at 8pm.  Weather permitting, we will be gathering on the basketball court at the park. In the case of rain, the event will take place inside Centennial Hall.  For those who wish to perform, performers must be at least 15 years of age or older and are encouraged to bring their own instruments. Registration for performers will take place on-site around 7pm.   Admission tickets may be purchased on-site as you arrive. Tickets are $10 for everyone age 16 and over, age 15 and under are free. There will be a cash bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).  Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Reece Bastien at, reece.bastien@gmail.com  or Marc Richard at richama99@gmail.com. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all for a nice evening under the pines with music from our local artists!  REGATTA DANCE We are so happy to be preparing for the 2023 Regatta Dance, to be held at Centennial Hall on Saturday August 5th. We are also very excited to announce  that we have a new band, The Decades playing! The Decades come highly recommended by our previous band (The Start), who are sadly out of the country this year.  Tickets will be on sale online for $15 per ticket or you can purchase tickets at the door for $20 per ticket. All attendees must be over 18 and have valid government-issued ID.  ID will be checked at the door.  Please click here to purchase tickets.  DANCE VOLUNTEERS! We’re calling for VOLUNTEERS to help make this event a huge success. We need people to help set things up, bartenders, sell drink tickets, cook hotdogs, clean up, and greet fellow partiers at the door.  Please click here to sign up for shifts! Working at the dance is a  surprisingly great time!!

https://norway-bay-general-store.myshopify.com/collections/hats/products/2023-regatta-dance-august-5-2023-admit-one

NBMA Update 7/27/23

Hi Everyone, welcome to the 2nd Regatta weekend! Don't forget Friday Night is the NBMA Musical Theater Performance of Rapunzel! Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00. Pay what you can at the door with all proceeds going to support the NBMA programming for our children. You can also bid on our silent auction items which include family passes for the museum and much more. We will also be selling pop, water, juice boxes, candy, and chips for two dollars each. Come on out and support the arts! NBMA Regatta Weekend #2 Saturday: Long Distance Run Registration is 8:30am, race starts at 9:00am Centennial Park Saturday: Field Day 10:00AM start Centennial Park Sunday: Triathlon Registration 9:30am, start time at 10:00am Pier Beach Project 529 Bike Registry  Cadets from the MRC Police Department will be at the Municipal Beach on Sunday morning (timing coincides with the NBMA Triathlon) to promote the Project 529 bicycle registry. Project 529 was started 15 years ago in Seattle as a way to help reduce bicycle theft and help owners of stolen bikes. More can be learned by visiting their website at https://project529.com/garage.  Please come out, register your bikes and meet our local police officers.  NBMA Merchandise! A limited selection of tees, hoodies, hats and more are still availalbe! Order online and pickup is local at 159 River Rd.  https://norway-bay-general-store.myshopify.com/ Tennis Court Fundraiser! Please click here to donate towards the NBMA new tennis court! https://nbma.wildapricot.org/sys/website/?pageId=7744

NBMA UPDATE Week of July 25th, 2023

Musical Theatre

Looking for something fun to do this Friday night with the kids? Please come on out and watch the NBMA youth musical performance of Rapunzel! Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm. Pay what you can at the door with all proceeds going to support the NBMA programming for our children. You can also bid on our silent auction items which include family passes for the museum and much more! We will also be selling pop, water, juice boxes, candy, and chips for two dollars each. Come on out and support the arts!

TIE DYE! Arts and Crafts

This week's NBMA Arts and Crafts on Wed, July 26 is tie dye! We have an assortment of t-shirt sizes for kids to create their own beautiful designs. This is free to all kids who paid their arts and crafts membership (you can still purchase on the NBMA registration page) but we also have a drop in rate of 10 dollars per child for tie dye if they would like to join in on the fun. Arts and Crafts runs Wednesdays from 10 to 12 at Centennial Hall. Hope to see you there!

Bingo Update - prize donations needed!

This year's Bingo will take place Friday August 11th at 6:30pm at Centennial Hall. We are looking for any donations to go towards the Prize Bin - anything and everything is welcome. Please drop any prizes off at 69 River Road. 

Swag Update

There are still some hoodies, shirts and hats available for sale. Please visit our online store to order. Pickup is local at 159 River Rd. 

https://norway-bay-general-store.myshopify.com/

Social Calendar & Regatta Events

Don't forget, this weekend is the Long Distance Run and Field Day (both Saturday) followed by the Triathlon on Sunday!

Click here for the 2023 Regatta Bulletin

2023 Regatta Bulletin.pdf

NBMA Regatta, Events and 2023 Summer Yearbook Update

HELLO MEMBERS

Thank you all for the awesome turnout to the NBMA 2023 Golf Tournament this past weekend! 

2023  REGATTA  AND  EVENTS

As the Norway Bay activities are well underway, we can start to turn our attention to the NBMA regatta events. We kick things off with the bike scavenger hunt and the basketball free throw on Saturday, July 22nd. For a full list of regatta events, click here. If you wish to view the NBMA summer 2023 calendar, You can view the NBMA summer 2023 calendar on the website under the “calendar of events” tab, or by clicking this link. 

PRE-ORDER YOU NORWAY BAY SUMMER YEARBOOK TODAY!

The arts instructors, students, and volunteers are currently working on capturing the amazing events of the summer so that you can enjoy a beautifully designed book for you to keep as a memory. The cost will be $30.00 and yearbooks will be available at Bingo Night on August 11 (or we can prearrange a different pick up time). Pre-order your yearbook by purchasing it here online by August 1 and by completing this google form to help us ensure that your child is in the yearbook.  We are doing our best to capture everyone but completing this form with payment will ensure that we get your child in the yearbook. https://forms.gle/N5sNp63hXvWT8oNY6. You may purchase your NBMA Summer 2023 yearbook under the special event tab, or by clicking on this link: https://nbma.wildapricot.org/event-5351305

NBMA 2023 Job Applications are now being accepted. For all information, please visit this page.

https://nbma.wildapricot.org/sys/website/?pageId=18157

NBMA 2022 Job Applications

It's time to turn your thoughts to summer at the Bay. The 2022 summer job applications for Swimming, Canoe & Kayak, tennis, basketball, Field Sports, Arts & Crafts and Musical Theatre supervisors, instructors, and volunteers are now open. Please ensure that any family member(s) who may be interested in these positions are made aware of this notice.

The NBMA programs will run for six weeks; from Monday July 4th, through to Friday August 12th, 2022.

There may be expectations for staff to implement, monitor and support government and sport protocol requirements related to public safety, to prevent the spread of covid 19.

To apply for all currently listed positions, please follow these steps. All steps must be completed in order to be considered for positions:

• Read the job descriptions for all jobs for which you will be applying. Every year, there are changes to the qualifications, contact info etc., so you must review them every year.
• Complete the application form (complete this form only once, regardless of how many jobs you are applying for) and press submit. Link to application form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eEWdCqr_-4M2GI0Qjp3x_69l-LfLnzrJbKQyMTbal6M/edit?ts=6205b2fa 
  
• If you are interested in to program manager role you do not need to complete the form and are required to send your cover letter and resume to Pat Byrne patrickdbyrne@hotmail.com. 

NEW THIS YEAR!! We are currently hiring for a program manager which will be a summer internship going from May 2nd to August 19th 2022. The perfect way to gain business experience while still working at the bay! If you are interested in applying for this role please send your resume and cover letter to Pat Byrne patrickdbyrne@hotmail.com. 

All recruitment-related correspondence should be sent to the appropriate Program Director at the following email addresses:

Swim - Rachel O’Neil - oneil.rachel16@gmail.com

Canoe/Kayak - Peter Niedre - pniedre@hotmail.com

Field Sports, basketball & tennis - Paul and Amber Steeves - amber.steeves@ocdsb.ca

Arts / Musical Theatre - Sarah Bolton - sarahaliciabolton@gmail.com

The deadline to apply for all current positions is March 4th, 2022 at 11:59 pm. The application form (including the resume) needs to be received by this deadline. If you have any questions, they may be directed to the contact person listed on each job description (and in section 3 above).

Thank you and best of luck to all of our applicants!

NBMA Directors