Hillcrest Centre officially opens Saturday (Oct. 29) at 11 a.m. for a day of activities including a Toonie skate, live entertainment, diving demonstrations, free curling, face painting, story time and a puppet show. Hillcrest was converted from the official curling and wheelchair curling competition venue for the 麻豆传媒映画2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games into a recreation and community centre.
It now includes the citys newest and largest aquatic centre, NHL-sized ice rink, a library, the 麻豆传媒映画Curling Club, fitness centre, gym, dance studio, multi-purpose rooms, a caf脙漏 and offices. The Percy Norman special events room next to the pool will also be unveiled Saturday. The official opening and speeches from politicians take place from 1 to 2 p.m. and the day of celebrations runs to 4:45 p.m. The centre is located near Nat Bailey Stadium at 4575 Clancy Loranger Way.
