2022 Summer Guide

Welcome

Happy Summer Thunder Beach!  

This Guide will provide you with important information and dates regarding all of the benefits of your Thunder Beach Membership, including sporting events and leagues, dates and registration details for youth baseball and flag football leagues affiliated with the TBA, social events (they're back!) as well as the important safety reminders regarding boating, and responsible pet ownership.  This page will be available all summer, so check back regularly for updates on programming available at the beach!  

 

TBA Emails and Updates

Have you missed an update?   Our previous emails and blog posts can be found here.  You can also subscribe to future updates from this page!

Tennis

Everyone is looking forward to another great year on the courts!  The Courts are now open!  Please remember that you must be both a TBA member and a tennis member to play.  Tennis Memberships can be purchased here!

Online Court Booking System

Once a member, you can book your court through the TBA Online court booking system.  If you have purchased a tennis membership and are unsure of how to login to book a court, please let us know by emailing news@thunderbeach.org.   

Drop In Tennis

Drop In Tennis is our community doubles tennis program open to all skill levels.  Please do “drop in” and play every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in July and August from 10am to 12pm (starting July 4, 2022).  

 

Over/Under 40 Softball Game

Saturday Sept 3 - 10am

The renewed battle of young versus old is back for another go around after the complete domination of the youth by the seniors in 2021. 10 players on the field at a time, and competition to close the summer. Bragging rights are on the line, and the young ballers may need to do some late summer recruiting. 

When it comes to over/under softball the diamond is forever... or at least a year of winning pride

Register here: https://forms.gle/tgBxo5trQAL34zvZ6

Questions go to Tyler Richard tylertrichard@gmail.com

 

Reconciliation Community Information Sharing

We would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional and Treaty territory of the Anishinabek, Huron-Wendat, and Odawa nations. As settler people and guests on this land we are all bound by treaty agreements. The land we are on is covered by the pre-confederation Treaty No. 5 of Penetanguishene, which was signed in 1798 between the British Crown and the aforementioned nations. These lands are also protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement. Thunder Beach is also home to Citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario, represented by the Georgian Bay Métis Council. The rich culture and history of the Métis Nation is recognized and celebrated in our community. There have been subsequent treaties including the disputed Williams Treaty of 1923, the Métis Nations were not included in historical treaty agreements.

We would like to acknowledge Beausoleil First Nation, home to the G'Chimnissing nation, and part of the Chippewas of Lake Simcoe and Huron. The Chippewa Tri-Council is an alliance of three First Nation communities now known as the Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation on Christian Island, the Chippewas of Georgina Island, and the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. 

We would like to recognize that the Indian Act, the Residential School System, the 60’s scoop and contemporary Indigenous-specific racism continue to create detrimental impacts to Indigenous people and lands. It is with humility that members of our community are committed to moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation and respect with all First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Thank you, Merci Beaucoup, Miigwetch, Marsii

*If you are interested in learning my more, please don’t hesitate to ask.

There is a small group of Thunder Beach community members and guests who are meeting online to discuss, learn and take steps together towards creating inclusion, establishing outreach, and moving forward in the spirit of reconciliation. We welcome anyone interested to join us, please contact katie.saundercook@gamil.com or stop by 107 Centre Beach Road and speak with Anne or Bill Saundercook.* 

Cultural/Educational Seminars

The first ever Thunder Beach Art Show was a tremendous success and raised substantial funds for the field remediation project.  Are you interested in attending or contributing to any further cultural events or seminars?  Let us know and keep an eye on this space for more events in future.  

Thunder Beach Clubhouse Rental Information

  • Clubhouse CANNOT be rented in the months of July and August. We will make an exception for memorials
  • Clubhouse Rental fees are different for members vs non-members.  TBA contract needs to be signed and the clubhouse must be returned to original condition by the end of the day
  • Interested parties can contact - Geoff MacGregor gamacgregor@gmail.com or 416-371-8560

Boating Rules inside the Buoys

You must follow the safety rules while boating, whether on a pleasure craft or SeaDoo. In particular, it is strictly prohibited to have any wake while inside the buoys.  All boat traffic should be running perpendicular to the shoreline when inside the swim buoys.  If you are doing a cruise along the bay, ensure you are a safe distance from the buoys.  This is for everyone’s safety.  

Road Safety

 

SPEED LIMIT 

The speed limit on most of the roads at Thunder Beach was reduced to 30 kph last fall. New signage is now in place. 

HELMETS     

We want to remind everyone about the need to wear an approved bicycle helmet. While it is the law that all children under 18 must wear a helmet, adults an also suffer head injuries if an accident happens. 

Be smart, be safe, wear a helmet.

GOLF CARTS/OFF ROAD VEHICLES            

A reminder from the Ontario Provincial Police that golf carts are not permitted on any Tiny Township roadways. Off Road Vehicle use is prohibited on roadways within Tiny Township, with some very limited exceptions: https://www.tiny.ca/Pages/Motorized-Machines.aspx

TRUCKS ON OUR ROADS

Increasingly, we are seeing more and more large trucks on our roads. Feedback from Association members indicates that these vehicles are often travelling well over the posted speed limit. There are a couple of ways to handle this issue. If you are contracting businesses to provide services to your property, inform them of your wishes that they adhere to the limit. There are a lot of businesses  competing for your business, let them know if you are unhappy with their service. And secondly, only if we inform the OPP will we get their intention So pick up the phone once or twice this summer and complain about speeding on your road. 

The number is : 1-888-310-1122 and is in our Roster.

Responsible Dog Ownership

See below for a summary of the Tiny Township by-laws regarding dogs: 

  • Dogs are to be on leash at all times, whether that’s on the road or on the beach; 
  • Owners are to pick up after their dogs; 
  • All dogs are to be up to date on their vaccines, i.e., rabies; 
  • All dogs are to be licensed;

Let’s have a fun and safe summer with our furry friends.   

Thunder Beach Community - Facebook Group

In order to provide a forum for community members to connect, buy & sell, discuss, and inform we have created a Facebook Group called Thunder Beach Community.  Please join the group and feel free to post to connect with your fellow beachers.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thunderbeach.org

Please also follow @thunderbeach on Instagram.

Sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors who have continued to support the Thunder Beach Association by advertising in our Roster and on the website.  Please be sure to check your roster or our Sponsors section when you are in need of a service around the beach.