The Tay Shore Trail Watch Team is a volunteer group of trail ambassadors that was established in 2007 by the Tay Shore Trail Committee with the support of Tay Township Council.  Trail Watch Team Members provide a mechanism for the Municipality to observe trail activity, promote safe use of the trail and to increase awareness among users.

Specific goals of the Tay Shore Trail Watch Team are to:

1) Inform users about trail etiquette and user guidelines and to encourage appropriate use for the safety of all users;

2) To provide information and direction to emergency facilities, contact numbers and to provide first aid assistance if equipped to do so;

3) To report trail conditions pertaining to damage, misuse or maintenance issues to the Recreation Coordinator;

4) To provide trail users with information and answer any questions regarding local points of interest;

5) To assist the Tay Shore Trail Committee with special events and activities pertaining to

the trail if you are available;

6) Meet with the Tay Shore Trail Committee on occasion to share comments, suggestions and ideas (approximately twice annually).

To become part of the Tay Shore Trail Watch Team, interested members of the community are asked to:

1) Be 16 years of age or older;
2) Are encouraged to use the trail a minimum of six (6) hours per month at your convenience;
3) Complete a Trail Watch application form;
4) Meet with the Tay Shore Trail Committee for an interview is required;
5) Participate in a training workshop;
6) Submit a brief log each month to the Recreation Coordinator to report on trail activities.  Reports are forwarded to the Tay Shore Trail Committee;
7) Inform the Recreation Coordinator in a timely manner of any incident or, dangerous trail condition.

Once you have joined the Tay Shore Trail Watch Team you will be provided with training on:

1) Trail user etiquette and regulations;
2) Permitted uses and by-laws pertaining to trail use;
3) Public relations and interaction with trail users;
4) Emergency First Aid and CPR training (not mandatory)

If you are interested in joining our Tay Shore Trail Watch Team, please complete the on-line application form or contact the Recreation Coordinator.