Celebrating The Past, Embracing The FutureDakota CC's HistoryThe timeline below shows a some of the important events of the Dakota Community Centre. Enjoy this glimpse of the past.2024A New Community SpaceThe Dakota Event Hall OpensA Modern & Fully Accessible SpaceWhat was once the single open Great Hall now has the ability to be rented in multiple configurations with new movable walls and room sizes ranging from 1,200 - 4,500 sqft.2023Updates & UpgradesChanging To Meet Community NeedsStorage Garage CompleteThis much needed building is now home to our Jumpstart Rink ice resurfacer as well as the tractors, fuel and equipment needed to maintain our campus and the 32 playing fields in our catchment.Ice Plant Upgrade11 weeks of upgrades and repairs to the Ice Plant brought much needed efficiency and environmental improvements to ensure quality and reliability for many years to come. 2018Growth & AccessibilityA Rink for EveryoneJumpstart Community Rink OpensCanada's first fully accessible outdoor rink opens with support from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.201730 Years of Dakota Community Centre30th Anniversary Festivities begin with posters, banners and ads to announce the 30th AnniversaryOctober 12, 2017A large grand opening celebration was held to celebrate 30 years in operation and the opening of the new Dakota Fieldhouse. Over 3000 people attended this event and enjoyed refreshment and a tour of the new Fieldhouse facility.November 24, 2017A funding announcement was made public for the "New JumpStart Community Rink" coming to Dakota Communicty Centre in spring 2018! The new outdoor rink will be a year round recreation facility featuring ice sports in the winter and beach volleyball during the summer. The rink will be designed for accessible options to include para-hockey/sledge athletes.2016Fieldhouse ConstructionConstruction begins on the Dakota Fieldhouse; completion expected in the Fall of 2017Dakota launches new brandingModernizing our logo and branding to reflect our growth. Jonathan Toews Gives BackJonathan Toews donates $1,000,000 to the new Fieldhouse and takes a seat as the Honorary Chair of the Dakota Futures Campaign.2015An Exciting FutureJonathan Toews returns to the Jonathan Toews Sportsplex to celebrate his 3rd Stanley Cup win in 5 years!Rink UpgradesNorth Rink undergoes complete refurbishment in June/JulyNew Leadership Takes The HelmMichele Augert, long-time resident of St. Vital joins the Dakota Community Centre as its new CEO.OctoberCommunity Open House to view final Fieldhouse designs.NovemberSod Turning for new Fieldhouse, Mayor Brian Bowman in attendance.2014Best In WinnipegJonathan Toews Community Centre (Dakota) named ‘Best Community Centre in Winnipeg,’ by Canstar Community NewsKeeping In TouchEnewsletter launched to provide members with news and updates.A Change In NameMain building renamed “Jonathan Toews Sportsplex”, with the blessing of Jonathan and his family, The entire campus would revert to the name Dakota Community Centre.2013Dreaming BigMultiplex Facility Proposal Shared with CommunityFebruaryNew Fieldhouse project officially announced, funding commitments from the Province and City. Preliminary design and geotechnical study for Fieldhouse underway.Another Stanley Cup Win!Jonathan Toews returns to celebrate his 2nd Stanley Cup Win!25 Years of Community SalesDakota Christmas Craft Sale celebrates 25 years.Getting Fit TogetherDakota Fitness Programs is born.It's A Sign!New sign and digital reader board installed on Dakota St.2012Innovating & ImprovingDCC Launches Seniors/Older Adult ProgramFacility UpgradesMotion sensor lighting installed. System to recycle waste heat from ice plant to heat water used for ice flooding installed.In The MoviesCentre used as backdrop to film, “The Don Cherry Story 2”Bringing The Community TogetherDakota 55+ Lazers Program is launched.2010The Year of Jonathan ToewsJonathan Toews returns to Dakota with his first Stanley Cup and Olympic Gold MedalLet's Celebrate!A parade through South St.Vital, followed by a celebration at the DCCHonoring JonathanMayor Sam Katz announces at the Stanley Cup Celebration that DCC will be renamed the Jonathan Toews Community CentreLearn More About The History of The Jonathan Toews Sportsplex1997New RinksDakota Gets BiggerSpace for the Community to GrowUpgrades to Dakota CC included 2 covered Ice Rinks and the Great Hall.1992Kids Love It HereOver 1000 Children Registered16 baseball teams, 16 softball teams, 5 T-ball teams, 16 soccer and 24 mini soccer teams. In winter sports there were 420 boys and girls registered to play hockeySaturday, May 20First All-Night Bingo1991Outdoor ImprovementsSports Get a BoostDakota Community Centre received a $17,140 contribution in the form of new baseball diamonds and soccer fields. Funds raised in a Qualico promotion, “diamonds are a kid’s best friend.”1990New MilestonesThe Number of Registered Families Exceeded 1000OctoberGrand Opening for the new addition of the building.1989Bigger & BetterDakota CC Upgrades & ChangesConstruction begins on Phase 2Includes: gymnasium, expanded upstairs hall, activity room, common area, kitchen and canteen facilities, office and full basementNew LeadershipLorraine Baisinger, elected President.SeptemberThe Board voted to add black to the official club colors.1987Officially IncorporatedDakota CC Starts to Take ShapeJanuary 29, 1987Official date of incorporationSports for EveryoneSoccer, t-ball, softball and adults slow-pitch teams establishedPhase 1 BeginsConstruction starts on the first phase of the Dakota Community Center. Facility includes: dressing rooms, mechanical room, washing facilities, activity area and sports equipment storage space1986Infrastructure DevelopmentStarting to BuildNew ProgrammingLaunched first sports programs beginning with soccerEstablishing A BrandThe colors grey, white and red were chosenDakota LazersTeam name is chosen – The “Dakota Lazers”1985A Name is ChosenThe name, “Dakota Community Centre” was chosen from 18 suggestions.The winner took home a $50 prize!1984The Journey BeginsPublic meeting to discuss a Recreation Group that would later form the Dakota Community Centre