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Discovery Ridge Community Association

Membership fee
voluntary
Obligation & sources
Published amount
$25.00
Published September–August household membership — undated · GST unconfirmed
Fee classes & history
Amenity access
Mixed
Owner, tenant & guest eligibility
Recorded amenities
Tennis courts · Mini-tennis and pickleball
All 5 amenities & conditions

Community association · Calgary · SW · discovery ridge

DRCA is the volunteer community association for Discovery Ridge. Its optional household membership supports recreation, events and resident advocacy, including member-and-guest court use. It is separate from the New Discovery Homeowners' Association and the mandatory property charge that NDHA administers.

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Illustration of the Discovery Ridge stone waterfall and surrounding evergreens, based on our community photograph
Discovery Ridge waterfall artwork, based on REPYYC community photography

Payment required

voluntary
Association-publishedSource: NDHA — Frequently Asked Questions

Title-linked

No
Association-publishedSource: NDHA — Frequently Asked Questions

Published fee · Published September–August household membership — undated

$25.00

GST unconfirmed

Due: Not confirmed — review fee notes

Sources: Membership price, annual term and court access; DRCA organization and household membership FAQ

Amenity type

Tennis, pickleball, seasonal rinks and community activities
Association-publishedSources: Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules; Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenance

Public vs member access

Mixed
Association-publishedSources: Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules; Recreation green space and picnic use

Developer or resident control

Resident-controlled
Association-publishedSource: DRCA organization and household membership FAQ

Scope of work

What this association does

  • Maintains the recreation facility through memberships and community fundraising, with volunteer support.
  • Organizes events, communications and advocacy on neighbourhood issues.
  • Provides an elected resident board and committees for community work.
Sources: Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenanceDRCA organization and household membership FAQDRCA mandate and published annual membership

Published amounts

Fee tiers and history

Published September–August household membership — undated

Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

  • Household membership

    $25.00GST not confirmed

Due date
Research required
Late interest
Research required
Processing fees
Research required
Transfer / setup charges
Research required

Membership runs September 1–August 31. The public pages confirm $25 but do not date the assessment or specify GST. Verify the term at purchase; it is not necessarily twelve months from joining.

Sources: Membership price, annual term and court access; DRCA organization and household membership FAQ

Access matrix

Who gets access

Where access cannot be proven for a specific address, treat it as requires title / association confirmation.

Recreation and maintenance

Amenities, access and fee funding

sport

Tennis courts

Access
Members & permitted guests
Fee funding
Supported by association fees
Association-published
Sources: Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules; Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenance

sport

Mini-tennis and pickleball

Access
Members & permitted guests
Fee funding
Supported by association fees
Association-published
Sources: Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules; Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenance

seasonal

Hockey and leisure ice rinks

Access
Access not verified
Fee funding
Supported by association fees

Winter-only, weather-dependent. Both were marked closed when checked September 5, 2026; a universal member/guest admission rule was not established.

Association-published
Sources: Ice rink operating information; Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenance

other

Heated change area

Access
Access not verified
Fee funding
Supported by association fees

Part of the recreation facility; confirm seasonal opening and availability.

Association-published
Source: Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenance

parks landscape

Green space beside the warmup hut

Access
Public
Fee funding
Supported by association fees

Published use is first come, first served; no exclusive reservation is implied.

Association-published
Sources: Recreation green space and picnic use; Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenance

Read before you rely on it

Important rules

  • Use the member portal for court entry

    Association-published

    The tennis gates use a member code. Obtain it through your DRCA account. NDHA payment alone does not establish DRCA court membership.

    Sources: Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules; NDHA — Frequently Asked Questions

  • Share courts when others are waiting

    Association-published

    Tennis limits are 30 minutes for singles and 45 for doubles. Mini-courts have a 30-minute limit, with priority for children/families and pickleball. Scheduled association activities take priority.

    Source: Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules

  • Keep tennis courts for tennis

    Association-published

    No dogs, bicycles, skateboards or inline skates on tennis courts. Keep surfaces clear and avoid leaning on nets. Pickleball belongs on the designated mini-courts.

    Source: Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules

  • Check rink status before going

    Association-published

    Published winter use hours are 9:00 am–8:30 pm when open. Volunteer flooding occurs later in the evening. Follow closures and posted conditions; the seasonal schedule does not mean ice is available year-round.

    Source: Ice rink operating information

  • Picnic use is first come, first served

    Association-published

    The green space, tables and benches beside the warmup hut are shared. Take excess garbage away if it will not fit in a bin with the lid shut.

    Source: Recreation green space and picnic use

  • Confirm voting and proxy instructions

    Research required

    The posted bylaws give adult members voting rights, but IV.10.1 mentions proxies and then requires in-person voting. Obtain written meeting instructions before relying on a proxy.

    Sources: DRCA bylaws — amended February 23, 2021; DRCA organization and household membership FAQ

  • Moving out does not create a refund

    Association-published

    Bylaw III.10 provides no fee reimbursement on moving away and permits voluntary withdrawal. This concerns DRCA membership, not release of an NDHA title charge.

    Sources: DRCA bylaws — amended February 23, 2021; NDHA — Frequently Asked Questions

Where it applies

Boundary and coverage

Operational coverage

The posted bylaws admit Discovery Ridge residents. Confirm registration eligibility directly; the municipal map shown here is neighbourhood context, not a surveyed membership boundary.
Association-publishedSource: DRCA bylaws — amended February 23, 2021
Explore the community map — municipal outlines do not establish membership

Registered on title

Title and legal instruments

No property-specific title instrument has been verified for this profile. Request the property's title and registered instruments, then confirm their scope with the association and your closing professional.

    Common misconception

    Limits of the association’s role

    • DRCA dues do not pay the NDHA property account or any condominium charges.
    • Griffith Woods is City-managed. Nearby nature trails do not create private lake privileges.
    • Buying a membership does not establish approval for changes to a home, fence or property.
    Sources: NDHA — Frequently Asked Questions; Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenance

    What to verify

    Buyer and seller checklists

    Buyer checklist

    1. 01Identify NDHA, DRCA and any condominium corporation separately.
    2. 02Confirm the current household term, GST and registration details before joining.
    3. 03For a tenant household, register directly rather than relying on an owner's HOA receipt.
    4. 04Check court rules and seasonal rink status for the activities you expect to use.
    5. 05Ask DRCA about additional adults, guest supervision and non-resident eligibility.
    6. 06Review the latest bylaws, meeting instructions, budget and financial statements.
    7. 07Obtain property-specific title and account information from the relevant HOA and closing professional.

    Seller checklist

    1. 01Keep DRCA membership records separate from the NDHA account statement.
    2. 02Direct the buyer to DRCA for their own registration and current entry instructions.
    3. 03Do not advertise court access as automatically transferred by the house sale.
    4. 04Tell DRCA about your move and confirm the account update process.

    Document library

    Documents to review

    • Membership price, annual term and court access

      fee schedule

      Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 5, 2026

      Original association reference; publication date not established. No archived copy is held.

      Association-publishedOpen

    • DRCA organization and household membership FAQ

      faq

      Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 5, 2026

      Original association reference; publication date not established. No archived copy is held.

      Association-publishedOpen

    • Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules

      amenity rules

      Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 5, 2026

      Public page retrieved directly after the web reader timed out. Undated seasonal wording is not assigned a specific year. No member access code was retrieved.

      Association-publishedOpen

    • Ice rink operating information

      amenity rules

      Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 5, 2026

      Both rinks displayed CLOSED on September 5, 2026. Published winter hours are conditional on opening and weather, not a live opening guarantee.

      Association-publishedOpen

    • Recreation green space and picnic use

      amenity rules

      Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 5, 2026

      Original association reference; publication date not established. No archived copy is held.

      Association-publishedOpen

    • DRCA bylaws — amended February 23, 2021

      bylaws

      Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 5, 2026

      Posted 14-page edition. Article IV.10.1 contains inconsistent proxy/in-person wording; request current meeting instructions and any amendments.

      Association-publishedOpen

    • Printable household membership form

      membership form

      Published: not recorded · Retrieved: September 5, 2026

      Still linked by the membership page. The upload path is not treated as a publication or effective date.

      Association-publishedOpen

    • Latest audited statements and approved budget — request required

      financial statement

      Published: not recorded

      Article VII provides member inspection arrangements. Current statements and reserve balances were not verified here.

      Research required
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    Official channels

    Contacts

    Every fact is traceable

    Sources

    • Membership price, annual term and court access

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      https://discoveryridge.com/membership/
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • DRCA organization and household membership FAQ

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      https://discoveryridge.com/association/faq/
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • Tennis, mini-tennis and pickleball court rules

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      Public page retrieved directly after the web reader timed out. Undated seasonal wording is not assigned a specific year. No member access code was retrieved.

      https://discoveryridge.com/recreation-facility/court-rules/
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • Ice rink operating information

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      Both rinks displayed CLOSED on September 5, 2026. Published winter hours are conditional on opening and weather, not a live opening guarantee.

      https://discoveryridge.com/recreation-facility/ice-rink-2/
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • Recreation green space and picnic use

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      https://discoveryridge.com/green-space-usage/
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • DRCA bylaws — amended February 23, 2021

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      Posted 14-page edition. Article IV.10.1 contains inconsistent proxy/in-person wording; request current meeting instructions and any amendments.

      https://discoveryridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DRCA-Bylaws-2021.pdf
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • Printable household membership form

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      Still linked by the membership page. The upload path is not treated as a publication or effective date.

      https://discoveryridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DRCA-Membership-Form.pdf
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • DRCA mandate and published annual membership

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      Homepage publishes $25 annual membership. This is separate from the NDHA property charge; the page does not identify a fee publication date.

      https://discoveryridge.com/
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • Recreation facility — facilities, funding and maintenance

      Discovery Ridge Community Association

      https://discoveryridge.com/recreation-facility/
      Association-publishedSource checked September 5, 2026

    • NDHA — Frequently Asked Questions

      New Discovery Homeowners' Association

      Association-published FAQ covering fee amount, encumbrance and scope of work.

      https://ndha.ca/faq/
      Association-publishedSource checked September 4, 2026

    Versioning

    Change history

    No recorded changes since publication.