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Contents
Your guide to being active

Leisure activities are what make Prince George such


a great place to live. The results of the myPG public
consultation process have been recently released and
Council has noted the value the community sees in Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
cultural and recreational activities. This Active Living Guide is a tool that
makes these programs more accessible for all Prince George residents. Seniors,
Subsidy Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
youth, families, individuals with special needs, and groups will find the Community Awards and Grants . . . . . . 6
information they need to connect to the major events and programs available Youth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
in our community. myPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fitness, health, and wellbeing are important aspects of a vibrant community. Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
I encourage you to take time to discover the incredible variety of programs Everybody Plays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Prince George has to offer. On behalf of Council, I want to extend my sincere CN Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
appreciation to the staff, volunteers, organizations and agencies who host the Community Arenas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
programs and help create this guide because they recognize the value leisure YMCA Skating Programs . . . . . . . . . . 14
activities bring to Prince George. Thank you!
Community Associations . . . . . . . . . . 16
Outdoor Ice Rinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PacificSport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dan Rogers, Mayor Northern Sport Centre . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cleaner, Safer, Healthier. Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
The Prince George Community Active Living guide is produced and available free to the community Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
twice a year. Thanks to all of the photographers who provided images within this guide and to all
of the organizations that have submitted information. Bylaw Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
If you would like more information on the guide and the advertising opportunities that are Fraser Fort George Regional District . . 64
available please contact: Community Services Administration at 250-561-7640 Community Contact List . . . . . . . . . . 80
City of Prince George, Community Services Department
1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 www.city.pg.bc.ca

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Community Services
Active is what you make it!

THE COMMUNITY
School Gym for SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Community Use IS COMMITTED TO:
Planning an event? Organizing a
sports group? Need a gym?
• Supporting and enhancing
School gymnasiums are available diverse community-based
for public use for a variety of recreation programs for
activities throughout the school both participants and
TO DO LIST year. An individual or group may spectators.
For this fall and winter request the use of a school or
facility by contacting the • Promoting the development
Volunteer at your of facilities needed to
Community Services Department.
neighbourhood ice rink
Please note that there is a provide recreation
and go for a skate
minimum two week processing opportunities.
Cross country ski through time, and before any booking is
• Promoting citizens
Fort George Park effective the City of Prince George
must have a completed and signed involvement in community
Go walking at the CN contract on file. recreation and healthy
Centre leisure pursuits.
If you or your organization would
Take a program through like to access a gymnasium, • Promoting the optimum
your Community applications are available at utilization of parks and
Association Community Services or visit recreation facilities
www.city.pg.bc.ca/rec_culture/co available in the community.
Enjoy the City winter view
mmunityrec. For further
from the Forests for the • Promoting seasonal leisure
information please call 250 561-
World lookout activities unique to the
7640.
Stretch your muscles in a City of Prince George and
Range of Motion program its surroundings.
at one of our beautiful
pools
Contact Community
Services at:
Active Living Market
September 11th & 12th, 2010
Community Services

1st Floor, City Hall


Don’t miss this opportunity where 1100 Patricia Boulevard
over 40 active living groups gather Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
to offer our community programs
and activities for all ages. Pine Phone: 250-561-7640
Centre Mall hosts this special event Fax: 250-561-7718
and encourages you to come and
check out what is out there.
Stroll through the mall and find
out what everyone has to offer and
plan your fall and winter fun.

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Subsidy Programs
Making sure everyone plays

LEISURE ACCESS
PROGRAM How Do I Qualify?
What is the Leisure Access To be eligible for the Leisure Access
Program? Program you must:
This program is designed to make • Live within the Prince George
recreation opportunities with the Municipal Boundaries and • Four Seasons Leisure Pool
City of Prince George financially surrounding area. 700 Dominion Street
accessible for all residents. • Show financial need by a • Prince George Aquatic Centre
referral from a social worker or a 1770 Munroe Street
What do I Get? copy of your Notice of
Assessment showing the total of • City Hall - 1100 Patricia
Everyone who qualifies for the all wage earners in your Boulevard
Leisure Access Program will receive a household. The total must be Complete the application form,
bar coded card with forty below the Statistics Canada Low attach photocopies of required
complimentary passes for public Income cutoff. documents and return it to the
swimming and public skating address below. Applications take 2
admissions. In addition, a 75% weeks to process.
discount on City of Prince George
How Do I Apply?
registered programs to a maximum Pick up a Leisure Access application Community Services Department
of $50. form from: 1100 Patricia Blvd
Prince George, BC V2L 3V9
Phone: 561-7640
Fax: 561-7718

KidSport
Prince George KidSport helps
children overcome financial barriers
that prevent them from
participating in sport. Local
volunteers work together to help
children access sport opportunities
when they might not otherwise been
able to. Last year over 120 kids
played sports thanks to KidSport
Subsidy Programs

funding.
Money raised or donated locally is
distributed locally! If you wish to
donate to Prince George KidSport or
if your child needs financial help
call 250-561-7640 or application
forms are available at
www.city.pg.bc.ca under Residents
Information, under KidSport.

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Community Awards & Grants


Celebrating the Heart of Our Community

Travel Grants
Outstanding Volunteer Award of Applications are now available at
Merit recognizes individuals in the the Community Services Department
community who have made a in City Hall or on the City web site.
significant contribution to Applications are reviewed in June
numerous recreation and/or and December of each year. For
community service areas for a more information call 250-561-
minimum of 15 years. 7640.
Youth of the Year Award Grants can be paid
VOLUNTEER AWARDS recognizes youth ages 13 to 18 to individuals or
Prince George is an exceptional City that have made outstanding organizations for
because of the number and variety contributions to the community travel related to
of people who work hard and give through their volunteer efforts. academic, art,
of their time to make this All these individuals must have cultural and amateur
community a wonderful place to demonstrated outstanding sport/recreation purposes involving
live. dedication and passion towards youth 18 years of age or younger, if
their volunteer organizations and they have:
The City of Prince George annually
recognizes the outstanding have made a significant difference • Been selected at a juried show
contributions of volunteers in the with their volunteer efforts. to have his/her work displayed
City. These individuals are 2010 Youth of the Year in a Provincial, Western
recognized and honored at the Canadian, National level or
Annual Civic Appreciation Dinner. The City of Prince George would within a designated geographic
like to congratulate Sufey Chen on area as recognized by the
If you know a volunteer who has being the 2010 City of Prince sponsoring organization;
made a significant contribution, George Youth of the Year.
please let us know. For more OR
information or a nomination • Been awarded a scholarship
package please contact Community within a specific field or art to
Services at 250-561-7640 or CITY GRANTS attend a school of National or
www.city.pg.bc.ca and click on Western Canadian recognition;
Residents Information then click on The City of Prince George offers a
Awards and Recognition. number of grants to non-profit OR
organizations
Nominations are due by 4:30 PM on • Won a zone or regional
March 1st, 2011 and can be Cultural / Arts Grants competition or have been
submitted to City Hall. Groups wishing to apply for the selected by a sponsoring
Cultural / Art grants must submit organization to represent
an application by 5:00 pm Friday Prince George at a Provincial
November 26, 2010. competition;
THERE ARE FOUR
Application forms and criteria are OR
VOLUNTEER AWARDS:
available on-line or at City Hall in • Won a Provincial competition
early October (www.city.pg.bc.ca/ and have gone on to
Recreation Award of Merit rec_culture/grants) participate in a Western
recognizes individuals in the Canadian, National competition
Community Awards

Requests for grants must be


community who have made an or competition within a
submitted on the City’s application
outstanding contribution to a designated geographic area as
form, and must include all of the
single recreation organization for a recognized by the sponsoring
supporting documentation listed on
minimum of 10 years. organization;
the application. Late or incomplete
Community Service Award submissions may result in the OR
recognizes individuals in the rejection of applications.
community who have made an • Won the right or been selected
For more information on the City of to represent the City, the
outstanding contribution to a
Prince George grant programs, Province, and/or Canada at an
single community service
check out the City’s website or call international competition.
organization for a minimum of 10
(250) 561-7600.
years. On occasion, those activities that
are considered to be in pursuit of
excellence are eligible for funding.

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Youth Information

CHANGING LIVES THROUGH SNOWBOARDING


CHILL PROVIDES UNIQUE AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCE T0
Youth Information
UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH SNOWBOARDING.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHILL INCLUDING HOW YOU
CAN GET INVOLVED BY VOLUNTEERING AND Pro-D Day Fun Detailed information about
DONATING BY GOING TO WWW.CHILL.ORG Pro-D Day Fun activities
During each Professional can be found at
LOCAL CONTACT INFORMATION: Development Day in School www.city.pg.bc.ca, click on
JP Palmer and Meredith Bogle,
Prince George CHILL. C/O Intersect District #57 the City of Prince Residents Information, then
Youth and Family Services, 1294 Third Ave. George coordinates a listing click on Youth.
Call 250-562-6639 or Email
princegeorgechill08@gmail.com of all the fun activities for
children to enjoy during their Pro-D Day dates this year
day off school. Children can include:
stay active and learn some
cool things too by Friday, Oct. 22nd, 2010
participating in activities like Friday, Jan. 28th, 2011
swimming, gymnastics, first
Friday, Mar. 4th, 2011
aid classes, art, science
exploration and much more. Friday, May 6th, 2011
On Pro-D Days businesses and Friday, June 3rd, 2011
organizations offer special
and/or discounted rates on Spring Break - March 21st –
recreation opportunities. 25th, 2011
WWW.CHILL.ORG

The City of Prince What Moves You Prince George?


George is proud to
be a member of It’s the first ever Sports Day in Canada - a national
TRUE SPORT celebration of sport.
You can pledge too
- visit truesport.ca Celebrate Sports Day in Prince George by hosting a
sport related event or activity between Sept. 11-18
Go For It Keep it Fun and be one of thousands of community events
Always rise to the Have a good time. taking place all over the country, all in the name of
challenge. Discover how Keep a positive celebrating the importance of sport in our lives.
good you can be. attitude and
contribute to a Jersey Day Sept. 17th
Play Fair positive atmosphere. All Canadians are encouraged to dig out their
Youth Information

Play honestly and obey favourite jersey, team or club uniform and wear it
the rules. Winning is only Stay Healthy proudly to school, work or play!
real when competition is Respect your body. Get in the Game at cbcsport.ca/sportsday or call
fair. Keep in shape. Avoid
Community Services at 250-561-7640
unsafe activities.
Respect Others
Respect teammates, Give Back
competitors and officials Do something that
both on the field and off. helps your community.
Win with dignity and lose
with grace.

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Everybody Active
Recreation Opportunities for People with Special Needs

All members of our community Cycling


should have equal opportunity to Tri-cycling Safety Training
participate. Contact Judy Dix at 250-563-6749 Swimming
Adapted Aquatic Sunday Swim
Exercise Classes Equestrian
This swim is Free for anyone who
AiMHi - Walk Your Way to Fitness has a disability and their
low impact 9 week fitness program Therapeutic Horseback Riding immediate family.
Contact Penny Soderena-Sutton (Children to Adult) Start Date: September 26th, 2010
250-564-6408 ext 246 May to October Day: Sundays
Barb Warkentine at 250-962-5082 Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Place: Four Seasons Leisure Pool
Project Friendship Burns Quarter Horses Volunteers are needed to help with
Society Programs Children and Adult this program. The program is a Red
All year round Cross Community based, co-
Ricochet Recreation Contact Rochelle at 250-562-3797 sponsored by the City of Prince
Weekly social and recreational George. For more information phone
activities Becky @ 250-564-6566.
Wednesdays, 12:30 to 2:30 at the Gymnastics
Kinsmen Community Complex Prince George Gymnastics Club BC Special Olympics Swim Club
250-564-7343 Jim Reid 250 -964-0930
No Name Brand Theatre Company
Weekly classes and theatre Sports Swimming for All Ages
performances Wheelchair Basketball Judy Dix at 250-563-6749 or e-mail
Mondays, 10:30 – 12:00 at the First (Youth/Adults) jd_dixassoc@shaw.ca
Baptist Church Coach Elisha Williams
Email: williamselisha@hotmail.com ‘Fun for All’ Accessible
Joyful Tone Singers Asst. Coach Avril Harris
Weekly rehearsals and performances 250-981-8013 Playground
Tuesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 at the First The Prince George Accessible
Baptist Church Bocce Ball (Children to Adult) Advisory Committee is actively
Judy Dix at 250-563-6749 fundraising and friend-raising for
the ‘Fun for All’ Accessible
For more information please call Playground development to be
Lois Bittner at 250-612-7912 or Prince George Challenger Little
League Baseball located at the new Duchess
email loisbittner@hotmail.com Community Park site. The
Or visit www.projectfriendship.com Contact Lorrie Evans 250-962-0156
playground would feature play and
Wrestling Team Gold Rush sensory components that will serve
children with physical, cognitive
Curling Freestyle Wrestling, Greco Roman and sensory disabilities through an
Wheelchair Curling Wrestling, and Tiquando, Brazilian accessible environment. If you are
(Youth/Adults) September to April JuJitzu (4 years plus) interested in getting involved or to
Contact Joe Rea (H) 250-962-8470 Contact Clayton Dyck @ find out more about the project,
or (W) 250-962-3704 cdyck2000@yahoo.com contact the City of Prince George at
250-561-7600.

Did You Know?


Everybody Active

Any person assisting an individual


with special needs who needs
support is admitted free of charge
to City recreation facilities. This
does not include a personal or
rehabilitation trainer.

Financial Assistance
See page 5 for information on
subsidy programs to help ensure all
children have the opportunity to
participate in sports and recreation.

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Community Associations
Attend, participate, belong, lead and learn!

place to live
WHAT CAN A COMMUNITY • Provides volunteers new skills
and a place to share their
ASSOCIATION DO FOR YOU? abilities and talents
• Provide recreational programs • Identify and work with
and special events for children, residents of the community on
teens, adults, seniors and issues of common concern
families.
• Offers opportunities to come
• Volunteer experience for school together to celebrate events
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY and work throughout the year
ASSOCIATION? • Opportunity for individual
Community Associations are growth and development
volunteer organizations that deliver through: WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR
recreation programs and community - Arts YOUR COMMUNITY
development activities that - Dance ASSOCIATION?
strengthen neighbourhoods within a - Fitness • Attend a meeting and introduce
specific geographic area. - Neighbourhood yourself
It’s where: beautification • Register for one of their
• Everyone is welcome. - Community planning programs
• Diversity is respected. - Social opportunities
• Volunteer with the set up for a
- Sports
• Neighbours meet to make special event
friends and be active. • Develop your leadership skills
• Children, families, youth, WHAT CAN A COMMUNITY and run for a board position
adults, seniors, people with ASSOCIATION DO FOR YOUR • Commit one hour a month to a
disabilities, newcomers to the COMMUNITY? program
community…attend, • Help shovel the neighbourhood
• Create a sense of place and
participate, belong, lead and ice rink
belonging
learn!
• Builds connection between • Share your abilities and talents
residents – Volunteer!
• Makes a community a better

BEAVERLY WEST LEISURE includes a mandatory parent Part-time Pre-Paid Punch Cards -
SOCIETY meeting $120 each card
Programmer: Cathy Baker Recreation Program Registration: There are 10 punches on each card.
Office: 250-964-1511 Tuesday Sept 14 from 6:30 PM to If you don’t use all your days BWLS
7:30 PM, with regular Beaverly will refund you the remainder at
Community Services Liaison: West Leisure Society meeting to the end of the school year.
Glenda Newsted, 250-561-7798 follow. Interest lists for all day care on Pro
Community Associations

Monthly Meetings: 1st Tuesday of D Days and Report Card Writing


every month at 7:30 PM in the days is being created. Fees are
Beaverly West Leisure Society KID’S CLUB Licensed After $25.00 part time children and
Portable located on Western Road. School Care (Kindergarten to Gr. 7) $20.00 for full time children. We
The society does not meet during Kids Club is a fun and quality after open at 7:30 AM these days. We
July and August. Beaverly West school environment for do require a set minimum number
Leisure Society is a hard working Kindergarten to Grade 7 students in of children to operate on these
group of volunteers always in need the BWLS Portable located on days.
of new people. Come out and lend Beaverly School Grounds. We
a hand – we’d love to meet you! provide snacks, outside and inside
Program Registration play as well as thirty minutes of BEAVERLY PLAY SCHOOL
All program registrations take place homework time. (3 to 5 yrs)
at the Beaverly West Leisure Monday to Friday This is a parent participation
Society Portable. Call 250-964 - After school to 6:00 PM program located in the BWLS
1511 for more information. (While school is in session) Portable on the Beaverly
Playschool Registration: Monday Full time: $185.00 per month per Elementary School grounds.
Sept 13 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, child

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Beaverly, Blackburn

Tuesdays and Thursdays


9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Progressive First Aid Capable Kids
Two sessions of 36 classes - Home Safety Course
Spring Session: (5 to 10 yrs)
Feb 10 - June 16 BWLS Portable
$225 per session Saturday Nov 13
Wednesdays 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Two sessions of 18 classes $35 per person
Fall Session: Sept 22 to Feb 2 Please bring snack and pencil. Beaverly Elementary Computer
Spring Session: Feb 9 - June 15 Lab
$125.00 per session Thursdays 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Red Cross Babysitting
Oct 14 – Nov 25
BWLS Portable (No class Nov 11)
CHILDREN AND YOUTH Saturday Nov 5 $50.00 per person
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Kids Indoor Floor Hockey Includes a 12 calendar credit
$45.00 per person
(10 to 13 yrs)
Please bring a lunch and pencil.
Beaverly Elementary Gym BLACKBURN COMMUNITY
Mondays 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM ASSOCIATION
Fall Session: Sept 20 - Nov 29 ADULTS
Winter Session: Jan. 10 - April 18 President: Linda Weissenmayer
$12 per session or $20 for both Digital Scrapbooking - Beginner Office: 250-963-3292
Please bring 10-15 photos on a Community Services Liaison:
memory stick or DVD to the first Glenda Newsted 250-561-7798
Kids Floor Hockey
class. You will learn the basics of Monthly Meetings: Are held the
Beaverly Elementary Gym STUDIO (a digital scrapbooking second Wednesday of every month
Tuesdays 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM software program) and complete a beginning at 7:00 PM at the
Fall Session: Sept 21- Nov 30 three- fold Family Greeting Card. community hall.
Winter Session: Jan 11 - April 19 For more information please call Call the hall for more information
the school at 250-964-9311. at 250-963-3292.
$12 per session or $20 for both
Maximum ten people.
Kids Volleyball BLACKBURN COMMUNITY
Beaverly Elementary
Beaverly Elementary Gym Computer Lab CENTRE
Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursdays 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM 2451 South Blackburn Road
Fall Session: Oct 6 - Nov 24 Sept 16 – Oct 7 This 7400 square foot Centre is
Winter Session: Jan 12 - Feb 23 ideal to host weddings, special
$25.00 per person events or programs, to name a few!
$20 per session
Includes a 3-fold family greeting The air-conditioned facility boasts
card credit a large kitchen area, banquet Community Associations
Kids Indoor Soccer tables and chairs, raised stage and
Beaverly Elementary Gym Digital Scrapbooking plenty of parking.
Fridays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM - Intermediate Phone the Blackburn Community
Fall session: Oct 1 - Nov 26 Please bring 40 -50 photos on a Centre today to book a space for
Winter Session: Jan 12 - Feb 23 memory stick or DVD to the first your special occasion, i.e.
class. You will create your project Christmas Parties, Office Parties,
$12 per session or $20 for both Reunion, Weddings etc. Please
on ‘STUDIO” (a digital
scrapbooking software) and note that office hours are Monday,
Kids Machine Sewing Basics complete a 12 month calendar. Wednesday and Friday from 12:00
- Learn to Drive Class PM to 6:00 PM. You can contact us
Maximum ten people. by phone at 250-963-3292, by fax
1.5 hours for $15
For more information please call at 250-963-9552 or by email at
Class 1 - 8 to 9 yrs the school at 250-964-9311. blackbur@pgonline.com.
Class 2 - 10, 11, 12 yrs
Class 3 - teens 13 & up Check out our website at:
www.blackburn-community.com.
Times and dates to be announced

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Blackburn, Carney Hill, College Heights

Yoga (16 + yrs)


leaders are unavailable. Outside Blackburn Community Centre
programs are also weather Tuesdays 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
dependent. Please be in contact Fall session: Sept 21 - Nov 30
with your child’s leader at all Winter session: Jan 18 - Mar 15
times.
$50.00 for Members
$55.00 for Non-Members
Floor Hockey (5-9 yrs)
Blackburn Elementary School Seniors Yoga
Historic RJ Blackburn House is Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Blackburn Community Centre
open to the public Saturday Fall session: Sept 20 - Nov 29 Thursdays 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Winter session: Jan 17 - Mar 14
PM. Drop by for a nostalgic visit to Fall session: Sept 23 - Dec 2
$10.00 for Members Winter session: Jan 20 - Mar 17
the past and enjoy a cup of coffee. $12.00 for Non-Members
The early 20th Century style loom $45.00 for Members
is usually set up for production. $50.00 for Non-Members
The main floor is available to rent Floor Hockey (9–13 yrs)
for small group meetings and Blackburn Elementary School Adult Co-Ed Volleyball (18 yrs +)
gatherings. Contact the office at Mondays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
250-963-3292 for more Blackburn Elementary School
information. Fall session: Sept 20 - Nov 29 Tuesday & Thursdays
Winter session: Jan 17 - Mar 14 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$10.00 for Members Fall session: Sept 21 - Dec 2
Preschool and Out of School Care $12.00 for Non-Members
The Blackburn Community $20.00 for Members
Association offers a certified $25.00 Non-Members
Preschool Program for 3 to 5 year Soccer (5-9yrs) Winter session: Jan 18 - June 9
olds and an Out of School Care for Blackburn Elementary School $40.00 for Members
the school year in the historic Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM $45.00 for Non-Members
Blackburn House. Fall session: Sept 21 - Nov 30
Open House for Preschool and Out Winter session: Jan 18 - Mar 15 Boot Camp
of School Care will be held $10.00 for Members
Wednesday, August 25 from 6:00 See our website www.blackburn-
$12.00 for Non-Members community.com for detailed
PM – 7:00 PM. Please phone 250-
963-6871 for more information. information.
Register early, as spaces are Nia (16 + yrs)
limited. Blackburn Community Centre SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM Watch our Website, www.blackburn-
Programs Fall session: Sept 22 - Dec 1 community.com for detailed
Registration date for Fall programs Winter session: Jan 19 - Mar 16 information about events.
Community Associations

is on September 13 and for Winter $35.00 for Members


programs will be January 10 from $40.00 for Non-Members
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cribbage Tournaments
Blackburn Community Hall. Blackburn Community Centre
A $2.00 late registration fee will Yoga 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
apply two weeks after registration Maureen Hamilton will guide you Sept 18 - Sat Singles only
date. Please contact the hall at through a series of gentle, dynamic Oct 23 - Sat Singles only
250-963-3292 for more information and restorative yoga postures Nov 27 - Sat Singles
or if you would like to volunteer as which will be practiced with Nov 28 – Sun - Doubles
a leader or helper. Please bring steadiness and ease to develop
strength, flexibility, concentration, January 22 - Sat - Singles
child’s care card number to January 23 - Sun - Doubles
registration. relaxation and peace of mind.
Postures will be modified to suit February 26 - Sat - Singles
Some programs may be subject to February 27 - Sun - Doubles
change or cancelled due to lack of your level of fitness and flexibility.
Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, March 27 - Sat - Singles
registration or program leaders.
Programs will not run on holidays, blanked and foam yoga blocks. March 28 - Sun - Doubles
Pro D days, school events or when

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belong
lead
Fall Fowl Supper
learn
Sunday Oct 24 Kids’N’Play Preschool 3 - 4 yrs
Turkey and ham with all the Developmental environment for Pre- Sport Equipment Library
trimmings. $14.00 Adults and Kindergarten readiness Sports equipment on loan to youth
$12.00 Seniors. Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre and families of the VLA
New this year - Silent Auction Monday - Friday Monday - Saturday
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Call 250-563-0858 for more
Blackburn Christmas Craft Fair Call for registration information information.
Dec 4 & 5
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Hug-A-Bunch Group Daycare Beech Crescent Community House
Table rentals $45.00 for 2 days 30 mos - 5 yrs 325 Beech Cres.
Photos with Santa each day from Safe secure environment Offering youth programming 5
11:00 AM -1:00 PM Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre days/week
Admission to the Fair is a donation Monday - Friday (year round) Parenting programs and support
of non perishable food item for our 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM services
Christmas Food Hamper
Call for registration information Monday - Friday (year round)
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Small Group Christmas Party
South Fort George Daycare
Saturday December 11 30 mos – 5 yrs COLLEGE HEIGHTS
Gather your small business or group 1200 Lasalle Ave
of friends and come have a COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Christmas Party with us includes an Group Daycare
Monday – Friday (year round) Chairperson: Ed Shearer
awesome meal and dancing. Operations Manager: Cheryl
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Call 250-614-2117 for registration Vanderlinde 250-964-2662
New Years Celebration and information. Community Services Liaison:
Friday December 31 Glenda Newsted 250-561-7798
Watch our website for details Kool Cats Kid Care: Jean Petrovic
Kidsity After School Care
5 – 12 yrs 250-964-2668
Spaghetti Supper Two programs offering after school Monthly Meetings: 3rd Wednesday
Monday January 24 care in a fun, safe & educational of every month at 7:30 PM in Kool
environment. Cats Kid Care Building, 6989
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Gladstone Drive. The Annual
$5.00 per person at the door, 6 and Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre General Meeting is September 15,
under $3.00 Monday - Friday and regular meetings are October
(year round-including school breaks 20 & November 17.
and NID days) FALL REGISTRATION NIGHT:
Spring Breakfast
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Monday September 20, 2010 at
Blackburn Community Centre 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
Call 250-563-0858 for more
Sunday April 17 information. Columbus Centre, 7201 Domano Community Associations
Please contact the hall at Boulevard.
250-963-3292 for tickets and more Missed Registration?
information. Hadih House
Call 250-964-2662.
Office hours are Mon, Wed, Fri from 2105 Pine St.
***No Early Registrations ***
Noon – 6:00 PM Offering parenting programs and ***Programs and dates subject
support services to a diverse to change****
community through community
CARNEY HILL kitchens, computer, community Most of these programs will be
NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE garden, food buying club and repeated in the Winter 2011
cultural events. session (January - March 2011).
Contact: Cathy Wiegand Winter registration night will be
Monday - Friday (year round) Monday January 10, 2011 from 7:30
250-563-0858 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM PM - 8:00 PM at the Columbus
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Centre (7201 Domano Blvd).
PRESCHOOL/CHILDCARE For more info call Greta at
PROGRAMS 250-563-7976.

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starting program. Registration


*** Missed registration night? limited to 14 per class. **This is a
Call 250-964-2662 about program parent participating program;
availability. parents must do one duty day per
session. We started taking
registration for this program in
We accept CASH or CHEQUES only March 2010. Registration is on-
at Fall Registration Night on going. To register call Cheryl at
September 20. 250-964-2662.

Registration for all programs is on PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS College Heights Playschool


a first come, first serve basis. In (3-5 yrs)
most cases programs have a Pee Wee Gym (1-5 yrs) College Heights Playschool Building
maximum registration. Some Southridge Elementary School (#105 - 6500 Southridge Avenue)
programs are subject to change or Children must be 3 years by the
cancellation due to lack of Tuesdays Oct 5 - Nov 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM month they start and toilet trained.
registrations or program leaders. We offer a licensed 2 hour program
Parents are asked to bring proof of $20.00 Registration Night Fee focused on giving your child a
age for some children’s programs. $25.00 after September 20 clean, safe, friendly and fun
Waivers MUST be signed by the There are no activities for older environment where they will enjoy
adult participant or the children. learning centers, free play, arts &
parent/guardian of minor crafts, making new friends, learning
participants at the time of This is a parent participating
program. Limit 25 to share and cooperate in a
registering for the program. classroom situation.
No Early Sign-ups. Monday We offer parent participating
September 20 is registration for Pee Wee Gym (1-5 yrs) classes (One Duty Day per month)
all the following programs except Southridge Elementary School and non-parent participating
for 5 - 7 years Ice Hockey, classes. (No Duty Days). We offer
Playschool and Little Rascals. Wednesdays Oct 6 - Nov 17
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM morning and afternoon programs.
These programs started
registration in March 2010. $20.00 Registration Night Fee Limit 16 children per program.
Limited spaces are available. $25.00 after September 20 Programs start Thursday September
There are no activities for older 9, 2010. Registration started in
We accept CASH or CHEQUES only March 2010 and is on-going call
at Fall Registration Night on children.
250-964-2662.
September 20. Please make This is a parent participating
cheques payable to College Heights program. Limit 25 Limited spaces are available.
Community Association (C.H.C.A.)
and one cheque is require for each 1 Day a Week Program
program. Little Rascals (2-3 yrs)
College Heights Playschool Building Wednesday 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Watch for our Fall 2010 Program
Flyer to be distributed in the (#105 – 6500 Southridge Avenue) Parent Participating
College Heights area, the week of Fridays (One Duty Day 6-8 weeks)
Community Associations

September 13. 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM $40.00 per month


*** Please note there are two fees. OR OR
Please attend Registration Night 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Non-Parent Participating
on Monday September 20 to (No Duty Days)
receive the discount program $30.00 per session
rate. After September 20, regular Session 1: Sept 17 - Oct 29 $45.00 per month
program rates will apply. If you Session 2: Nov 5 - Dec 17
can’t attend Registration Night, 2 Days a Week Programs
have a friend sign you up. Session 3: Jan 7 - Feb 18
Session 4: Feb 25 - April 15 Tuesday & Thursday
Registration forms and flyers are 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM FULL
available one week prior to (No class March 25)
Registration Night at: Session 5: April 29 - June 3 Wednesday & Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Kool Cats Kid Care, 6989 Gladstone This program includes games,
Drive; College Heights Playschool, songs, story time, arts and crafts. Tuesday & Thursday
#105 - 6500 Southridge Avenue; or 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Children must be 2 years before
can be picked up at Registration
Night, Monday, September 20.

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Monday & Wednesday


12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Parent Participating along, dance, sing and explore
(One Duty Day per Month) small instruments. Preschoolers will
$65.00 per month enjoy various musical themes
OR through singing, stories, crafts and
instruments. Benefits include an
Non-Parent Participating increase in language development,
(No Duty Days) social skills and physical activity.
$85.00 per month This is a parent- participating
program. Limit 14.
2 Day a Week – 4 Year Olds Only College Heights Playschool Building Kids Indoor Soccer (4 - 5 yrs)
Non-parent participating only (#105- 6500 Southridge Ave.)
Room #1 College Heights Elementary School
$100.00 per month Gym
For children born in 2006, we will Mondays Oct 18 - Nov 22
9:30 - 10:15 AM Saturdays Oct 16 - Nov 27
be offering a 2.5 hour licensed 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
program twice a week for children $45.00 per child ($25.00 for
in their last year of playschool. second child in same family) – $20.00 - Registration Night Fee
This non-parent participating class Registration Night Fee $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
has two instructors. Program will $50.00 per child ($30.00 for Registration is limited to 12.
be comprised of group activities, second child in same family) – Parent participation is appreciated.
basic science activities, hands on After Sept 20 Gym will be shared with the 5 - 7
arts & crafts, music and many more Instructor: Karmen Koehler at year old program.
learning activities. 250-561-1691
Monday & Wednesday
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM FULL Kids Indoor Soccer (4 - 6 yrs)
3 Year Old Skating Lessons Southridge Elementary School Gym
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM FULL This is a learn-to-skate program Thursdays Oct 7 - Nov 25
designed for beginners. CSA (no class Nov 11)
Tuesday & Thursday approved helmets; gloves, skates
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
and warm clothing are required.
Registration is limited to 6. $20.00 - Registration Night Fee
Playschool Registration started in Additional classes might be offered. $25.00 - After Sept 21 Fee
March 2010 and is on-going. Proof of age will be required. Registration is limited to 20.
Some programs are full. Since Kin Centre 1 Parent participation is appreciated.
this program starts before Fall Sunday Oct 17 – Dec 5
Registration Night on September (7 lessons) Skating Lessons (4 - 5 yrs)
20, please call Cheryl at 250-
964-2662 to register for a 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Kin Centre 1
program or to be place on a wait $45.00 - Registration Night Fee Sundays Oct 17 – Dec 5
list. $50.00 - After Sept. 20 Fee (7 lessons)
(Seven lessons depending on ice 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM Community Associations
Kids Martial Arts (3 - 7 yrs) availability) $55.00 - Registration Night Fee
Malaspina Elementary School Gym $60.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
Saturdays Jazz Dance (4 - 5 yrs) This is a learn-to-skate program
Sept 25 – Dec 4 Columbus Centre designed for beginners. CSA
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OR Mondays Sept 27 - Nov 22 approved helmets; gloves, skates
(No class Oct 11) and warm clothing are required.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Registration is limited to 30.
$85.00 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM (Seven lessons depending on ice
Call Melony at 778-416-1213 for $40.00 - Registration Night Fee availability)
more information $45.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
Beginners are welcome!
Registration is limited to 12. YOUTH PROGRAMS
Family Tiny Tunes (1 - 4 yrs) We accept CASH or CHEQUES only
Instructors from Lorna Carbutt
A fun and exciting introduction to School of Dance. at Fall Registration Night on
music where little ones can clap September 20.

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SEW IT UP! LEARN TO DRIVE


$20.00 - Registration Night Fee A SEWING MACHINE NEW
$25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
Parent participation is appreciated. Sewing Classes for Kids & Tweens
Registration is limited to 12. (8 – 12 yrs)
Gym will be shared with the 4 - 5 Student will learn safety and basics
year old program of using a sewing machine.
Students will receive their “Sewing
Kids Indoor Soccer (6 - 9 yrs) Machine Drivers License” which is
pre-requisite for all Sew It Up!
College Heights Elementary School classes.
Ice Hockey (5 - 7 yrs) Gym
Four students per class. Sewing
Currently Full Wednesdays Oct 6 - Nov 17 machines, fabric and all necessary
Children born in 2003, 2004, & 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM tools supplied.
2005 $20.00 - Registration Night Fee Choose a “Learn to Drive a Sewing
This program registered in March $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee Machine” class which are pre-
2010. Call Cheryl at 250-964-2662 Parent participation is appreciated. requisite for all Sew It Up!
for more information or to be Registration is limited to 18. Kids & Tweens
placed on wait list. Our program is Leaders required.
offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays OR Wednesday Oct 6
Mondays & Wednesdays from 3:45 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PM - 4:45 PM at Kin 1. Full Kids Beginner Indoor Soccer OR
equipment is required. Fees: (7 - 10 yrs) Kids & Tweens
$180.00. October 2010 - March College Heights Elementary School Thursday Oct 14
2011. Proof of age will be Gym 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
required.
Saturdays Oct 16 - Nov 27 Kool Cats Kids Care
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM $20.00 - Registration Night Fee
Kids Martial Arts (3 - 7 yrs) $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
$20.00 - Registration Night Fee
Malaspina Elementary School Gym $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee Instructor : Teresa Bell B.ED.
Saturdays Sept 25 – Dec 4 Parent participation is appreciated. Professional Home Economist
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OR Registration is limited to 18. 250-640-7313
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Leaders required.
$85.00 Kids & Tweens (8 - 12 yrs) NEW
Call Melony at 778-416-1213 for Sew it Up! Easy Denim Purse
more information. Kids Indoor Soccer (8 - 11 yrs)
“Sewing Machine Drivers License”
Southridge Elementary Gym class is a pre-requisite for all Sew
Jazz Dance (6 - 8 yrs) Mondays Oct 4 - Nov 22 It Up! project classes.
(No class Oct 11) In this 4 week class Kids and
Columbus Centre
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tweens will make an easy denim
Mondays Sept 27 - Nov 22
Community Associations

$20.00 - Registration Night purse. Students will learn pattern


(No class Oct 11) and fabric layout, pinning, cutting,
$25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM hemming, elastic casings, straight
Registration is limited to 18. and zigzag and embroidery
$40.00 - Registration Night Fee
$45.00 - After Sept 20 Fee Leaders required. stitching.
A continuation of Preschool Jazz Limit 4 students per class. Sewing
Dance. Beginners are welcome! Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth machines, fabric and all necessary
Registration is limited to 12. – SASY (8 – 12 yrs) tools supplied.
Instructors from Lorna Carbutt Four Seasons Leisure Pool Wednesdays Oct 20 – Nov 10
School of Dance. September Session: TBA OR
$40.00 – Includes gear rental Wednesdays Nov 17 – Dec 8
Kids Indoor Soccer (5 - 7 yrs) 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
1 1/2 hour course offered by
College Heights Elementary School certified instructors. Kool Cats Kids Care
Gym
Contact Neil Miller at $50.00 - Registration Night Fee
Saturdays Oct 16 - Nov 27 250-964-9459. $55.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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PLAY
LAUGH
Instructor : Teresa Bell B.ED.
Professional Home Economist
250-640-7313
Kids’ Floor Hockey (6 - 8 yrs)
College Heights Elementary School Skating Lessons (6-12 yrs)
Cartoon Drawing for Kids
Tuesdays Oct 5 - Nov 16 Kin Centre 1
(8 - 12 yrs) NEW
This course introduces 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Sundays Oct 17 – Dec 5 (7 lessons)
children aged 8 - 12 to the basics $20.00 - Registration Night Fee 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
of cartooning. Through fun, $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee $55.00 - Registration Night Fee
interactive lessons and activities, Leaders required. Limit 18 $60.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
kids will learn various tips and This is a learn-to-skate program
techniques for creating their own designed for beginners. CSA
set of cartoon characters. Sessions Kids’ Floor Hockey (7- 10 yrs)
approved helmets; gloves, skates
will explore shapes, facial Malaspina Elementary Gym and warm clothing are required.
expressions, movement, character Thursdays Oct 7 - Nov 25 Registration is limited to 30.
detail and many other aspects of (no class Nov 11) (Seven lessons depending on ice
drawing. Bring only a sketchbook, availability.)
pencil, eraser, your imagination and 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
a positive attitude to succeed at $20.00 - Registration Night Fee
cartooning! $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee Kids Crafts (7 - 12 yrs)
Kool Cats Kids Care Leaders required. Limit 18 Come make some Christmas
Thursday Oct 7 – Nov 25 decorations and gifts. Registration
(no class Nov 11) Kids’ Floor Hockey (9 - 12 yrs) is limited to 10. Leaders required.
Call Jean at 250-964-2662
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Malaspina Elementary School
Kool Cats Kid Care
$50.00 - Registration Night Thursdays Oct 7 - Nov 25
$55.00 - After Sept 20 Fee (no class Nov 11) Saturdays Nov 27 & Dec 4
Registration is limited to 20. 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Instructor : Amy Watalla $20.00 - Registration Night Fee $25.00 - Registration Night Fee
250-964-4177 $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee $30.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
Leaders required. Limit 18
Nechako Club Promotional Red Cross Babysitting Course
Program (6 – 12 yrs) (11 yrs+)
Girls Volleyball (10 - 12 yrs)
An 8 week introduction to the Must attend both classes. This
Malaspina Elementary course prepares boys and girls to
fundamentals of Karate. Join the
growing martial arts community and Mondays Oct 4 - Nov 22 become responsible babysitters.
learn karate for fun, for fitness, for (no class Oct 11) All participants must be 11 years of
life. 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM age by the end of the program.
Monday & Wednesday $20.00 - Registration Night Fee Kool Cats Kid Care
Oct 4 - Nov 24 $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee Sundays November 21 & 28
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Leaders required. Limit 20 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Community Associations
Fees: $100.00 Includes insurance, $50.00 - Registration Night Fee
karate gi and grading at the end of Home Alone (10 yrs+) $55.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
the session. Classes are held at the
Nechako Karate Club 1175 Village Kool Cats Kid Care
Ave. More information call Jenny Saturday September 25 Mini Chefs (10 - 12 yrs)
Fennell at 250-906-0006. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kool Cats Kid Care
$30.00 - Registration Night Fee Saturdays Oct 16 - Nov 13
FLOOR HOCKEY $35.00 - After Sept 20 Fee (no class Oct 30)
CLEAN, non-marking soled runners Limit 12. More classes will be Class # 1 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
and some type of gloves required. offered if numbers warrant it. Class # 2 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sticks are provided. Parents are Must be 10 years by December 31, $45.00 Registration Night Fee
encouraged to attend and help out. 2010 $50.00 After Sept 20 Fee
Registration is limited to 18 per Limit 10 per class.
program. Leaders required.

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enhancing strength, flexibility and


Thursday Oct 7 endurance using classic yoga
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM postures. Focuses on energy,
movement awareness and physical
OR conditioning. No equipment
Wednesday Oct 13 required but yoga mats are
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM beneficial. Limit 20.
Kool Cats Kids Care College Heights Playschool Building
$20.00 - Registration Night Fee #105 6500 Southridge Ave
$25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
TEEN & ADULT PROGRAMS Instructor: Teresa Bell B.ED. Mondays Oct 18 – Dec 6
Professional Home Economist 250-
We accept CASH or CHEQUES only 640-7313 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
at Fall Registration Night on $60.00 - Registration Night Fee
September 20th. $65.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
Sew It Up! Easy Denim NEW
Skirt $10.00 Drop-in fee if class is not
Skating Lessons (13 yrs+) full.
“Sewing Machine Drivers License”
Kin Centre 1 class is a pre-requisite for all Sew Instructor: Robin Abra
Sundays Oct 17 – Dec 5 (7 lessons) It Up! project classes. Teens and
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM adults will make a back slit denim Yoga (16 yrs+)
$55.00 - Registration Night Fee skirt with elastic waist. Pattern
customized to fit hips 32 – 47”. Yoga for beginners or those with
$60.00 - After Sept 20 Fee past experience. Yoga will focus
This is a learn-to-skate program Students will learn pattern and enhancing strength, flexibility and
designed for beginners. CSA fabric layout, pinning, cutting, endurance using classic yoga
approved helmets; gloves, skates hemming, elastic casings, straight postures. Focuses on energy,
and warm clothing are required. and zigzag and embroidery movement awareness and physical
stitching during this 4 week class. conditioning. No equipment
Registration is limited to 10. Limit 4 students per class. Sewing
(Seven lessons depending on ice required but yoga mats are
machines, fabric and all necessary beneficial. Limit 25.
availability) tools supplied.
College Heights Secondary
Wednesdays Oct 20 - Nov 10
Discover Diving (12 yrs+) 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM Mondays Oct 18 - Dec 6
Four Seasons Pool OR 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
September Session: TBA Wednesdays Nov 17 - Dec 8 $60.00 - Registration Night Fee
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM $65.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
$45.00
Kool Cats Kids Care Instructor: Ken Gleeson
Certified instructors, 1 1/2 hours of
classroom time and 2 hours of pool $50.00 - Registration Night Fee
time. Program fee includes gear $55.00 - After Sept 20 Fee Gentle Yoga (19 yrs +) NEW
rental. Contact Neil Miller at Instructor: Teresa Bell B.ED. This Yoga program is
250-964-9459. Professional Home Economist 250- geared for beginners or those who
Community Associations

640-7313 wish a Gentler form of Yoga. Yoga


Sew It Up! Learn to Drive NEW will focus enhancing strength,
a Sewing Machine flexibility and endurance using
Scrapbooking (16 yrs+) classic yoga postures. No
Student will learn safety and basics An opportunity to finish off your equipment required but yoga mats
of using a sewing machine. projects and share ideas. are beneficial. Limit 20.
Students will receive their “Sewing Kool Cats Kid Care Kool Cats Kid Care
Machine Drivers License” which is
pre-requisite for all Sew It Up! Tuesdays Sept 28 – Nov 30 Wednesdays Oct 20 - Dec 8
classes. Four students per class. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sewing machines, fabric and all $30.00 - Registration Night Fee $40.00 - Registration Night Fee
necessary tools supplied. Choose a $35.00 - After Sept 20 Fee $45.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
“Learn to Drive a Sewing Machine” Drop-in fee $8.00 if class is not full
class which is a pre-requisite for all
Sew It Up! classes. Daytime Beginner Yoga (16 yrs+) Instructor: Robin Abra
Yoga for beginners or those with
past experience. Yoga will focus

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Yoga for beginners or those with Southridge Elementary School
past experience. Yoga will focus Wednesdays Sept 29 - Nov 24
enhancing strength, flexibility and
endurance using classic yoga 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
postures. Focuses on energy, $20.00 - Registration Night Fee
movement awareness and physical $25.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
conditioning. No equipment Punch Card 10 visits $40.00 or
required but yoga mats are $5.00 per drop in
beneficial. Limit 20.
College Heights Secondary Quilting in 5 hours. Supplies needed to do
Tuesdays Oct 19 - Dec 7 Kool Cats Kid Care these projects are included in
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM registration fee. However, there will
Mondays Sept 27 - Nov 29 be opportunity to purchase extra
$60.00 - Registration Night Fee (No class Oct 11) supplies if you wish. Registration is
$65.00 - After Sept 20 Fee 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM limited to 10.
Drop-in fee $10.00 if class is not full $25.00 - Bring your projects to Kool Cats Kid Care
Instructor: Robin Abra finish off. Saturday Oct 2
$30.00 - After Sept 20 fee 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Beginner Pilates Call Jean at 250-964-2668 for more $60.00 - Registration Night Fee
College Heights Secondary information $65.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
Mondays & Wednesdays Instructor: Linda Bystrom
Oct 4 – Oct 27 (no class Oct 11) Beginner Card Making (16 yrs+) 250-964-7965
6:10 PM - 7:10 PM Introducing Scenic Stamping
$55.00 - Registration Night Fee You will learn to design your own Men’s Floor Hockey (30 yrs+)
$60.00 - After Sept 20 Fee cards and use techniques for Join the guys for recreational floor
Instructor: Lynn George special effects. Introducing scenic hockey. Plastic stick required.
stamping. A form of art where CLEAN, non-marking soled runners
Limit 12. Please bring your own mat. several scenic stamps are used to only. Registration is limited to 18.
make a scene. Our goal will be to
complete 1 or 2 cards a night College Heights Elementary School
NIA (16 yrs+)
depending on the technique used. Tuesdays Sept 28 – Nov 30
Through movement we find health. A list of what you’ll need to bring
NIA is the most advanced form of 7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
will be given out at Registration $30.00 - Registration Night Fee
Fusion Fitness; blending Martial Night. However, there will be
Arts, Healing Arts, Dance and $35.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
opportunity to purchase extra
Spiritual Self Healing to create a supplies to cover the scenic $5.00 drop in fee or punch card 10
high power Synergist workout. stamping. More information at visits for $40.00
Maximum 25. Registration Night. Limit 8.
College Heights Secondary Kool Cats Kid Care Men’s Floor Hockey (30 yrs+)
Thursdays Oct 7 - Nov 25
(no class Nov 11)
Thursday Oct 7 - Nov 25
(no class Nov 11)
Join the guys for recreational floor Community Associations
hockey. Plastic stick required.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM CLEAN, non-marking soled runners
$55.00 - Registration Night Fee only. Registration is limited to 18.
$60.00 - Registration Night Fee
$60.00 - After Sept 20 Fee $65.00 - After Sept 20 Fee College Heights Elementary School
Drop in Fee: $10.00 Instructor: Linda Bystrom Thursdays Sept 30 – Dec 2
Instructor: Colleen Jacobs 250-964-7965 (no class Nov 11)
7:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Ladies Low Bounce Fitness National Card Making Day $30.00 - Registration Night Fee
(16 yrs+) Workshop (16 yrs+) $35.00 - After Sept 21 Fee
A moderately paced workout with Christmas in October $5.00 drop in fee or punch card 10
low impact aerobics and stretching. visits for $40.00
Come join us and take advantage of
A good variety of music and plenty the free time to get your Christmas
of fun. Registration is limited to cards made. We will make 32 cards
30.

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18h Annual Haunted Halloween


Ladies Beginner Indoor Soccer Journey (Under 12 yrs and parents)
(19 yrs +) Columbus Centre
Southridge Elementary Gym Saturday Oct 30
Tuesdays Sept 28 - Nov 23 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM Admission $3.00 per person.
$25.00 - Registration Night Fee Contact Jean at 250-964-2668 for
$30.00 - After Sept 20 Fee more information.
$5.00 drop in fee or punch card 10
Nechako Karate Club Promotional visits for $40.00 Halloween Fireworks Display
Program (13 yrs +) A beginner soccer program to learn (all ages)
An 8 week introduction to the basic soccer skills and rules. Have College Heights Secondary School
fundamentals of Karate. Join the some fun and exercise. Limit 24.
growing martial arts community Sunday Oct 31 8:15 PM
and learn karate for fun, for Collection at event/Kool Cats Kid
fitness, for life. Dog Obedience Care/College Heights Playschool/All
Nechako Karate Club Columbus Centre College Heights Elementary Schools
1175 Village Ave. Wednesdays Sept 22 - Nov 10 or Mail to CHCA Box 2662, Prince
George BC V2N 4T5 Contact Jean
Mondays & Wednesdays $135.00 - Registration Night Fee at 250-964-2668.
Sept 27 - Nov 17 $140.00 - After Sept 20 Fee
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Class 1: 6:15 PM - 7:05 PM
Puppy Obedience 23rd Annual Breakfast with Santa
Fees: $110.00 Includes insurance, (Under 12 year with adult)
karate gi and grading at the end of Class 2: 7:10 PM - 8:00 PM Dog
the session. Obedience Level 1 Columbus Centre
More information call Jenny Fennell These sessions will teach the Sunday Dec 5 10:00 AM - Noon
at 250-906-0006 handler and puppy basic training $9.00
skills. Vaccinating must be up to Tickets on sale at Registration
Volleyball (16 yrs+) date. Bring vaccination card to Night September 20 or call the
Recreational volleyball program, registration. Registration is limited CHCA Office at 250-964-2662.
but must have some volleyball to 15 per class. Noel Pepin Canine
experience. Not a beginner Behavior Specialists at 250-963-
program. Play on a different team 7818. OTHER
each week. Limited to 30.
College Heights Secondary School Ice Rinks
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesdays Sept 29 - Dec 1 The College Heights Community
Kids Good as New Sale Association maintains five ice rinks
8:15 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday Oct 2 and needs your help with the ice
Registration is limited to 30 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM maintenance. The rinks are located
$30.00 - Registration Night Fee Catholic Diocese Centre at Eton Tennis Courts, College
Heights Secondary, St. Mary’s Park,
Community Associations

$35.00 - After Sept 20 Fee (Formerly O’Grady High School)


Southridge and Malaspina
$5.00 drop in fee or punch card 10 6500 Southridge Ave. Elementary Tennis Courts. If you
visits for $40.00 (Across from Walmart Tire Centre can assist at any of the rinks,
and behind Home Depot) For more please call Bart at 250-964-6860 or
Adult Volleyball (19 yrs+) information or to be a seller call sign up at registration night.
Recreational volleyball. Play on a Taryn at 250-906-3277.
different team each week.
Limited to 16. C.H.C.A. Volunteer Dinner IN THE COMMUNITY
Southridge Elementary School (Adult Volunteers) Scouts Canada Registration –
Thursdays Sept 30 - Nov 25 Columbus Centre Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Ventures
(no class Nov 11) Saturday Oct 23 College Heights Elementary School
7:45 PM - 9:45 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Monday Sept 13
$30.00 - Registration Night Fee Contact June at 250-964-8057 for
$35.00 - After Sept 21 Fee 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
more information.
$5.00 drop in fee or punch card 10 Cost: $125.00 for full year
visits for $40.00 Contact Ed Hoffman 250-964-3636.

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Crescents, Hart

Sparks/Brownie/Guides
Registration September 20
Wednesday Sept 15 October 18
6:00 – 7:00 PM November 15
January 24
Columbus Centre February 21
(7201 Domano Blvd.) March 14
Contact: Valerie Hopwood April 18
250-964-4504 May 16
June 20
CRESCENTS COMMUNTIY energy in a nice warm gym, lots of
ASSOCIATION Registration: Registration for all free play and neighborhood friends.
programs is on a first come, first Pre-registration is helpful but not
Contact: Doug Jeffrey, serve basis. Some programs are required, this program is available
250-562-7035 subject to change or cancellations as a drop in program.
due to lack of registrations or Hart Highlands Elementary Gym
Community Services Liaison: program leaders. Once the program
Glenda Newsted, 250-561-7798 is full we will run a wait list and Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Registration: Registration is on a contact the individuals as soon as Fall session: Oct 5 – Dec 7
first come, first serve basis. we know space has become Winter session: Jan 11 – April 19
Register on the first night of the available. (No class Mar 22)
program. For all programs that require pre $20.00 per family or $3.00 drop in
registration please do so by one of fee
Volleyball (16 yrs +) the following options:
Central Fort George Elementary Gym By phone: Call the City of Prince Indoor Adult Volleyball
George at 250-561-7600 Pre-registration is helpful but not
Mondays 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
In person: Service Centre at City required, this program is available
Fall Session: Sept 27 – Dec 13 Hall, Four Seasons Leisure Pool,
Winter Session: Jan 3 – May 16 as a drop in program. All players
and the PG Aquatic Centre must sign a waiver their first night
$20.00 per session reception of participation. Indoor shoes
On-line: required.
Yoga (18 yrs +) www.pgleisure.princegeorge.ca. Heather Park Elementary School
Harwin Elementary Gym First time on line registration Gym
requires a PIN number. Please call Wednesdays 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Thursdays 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM 250-561-7600 for your PIN number.
Fall Session: Sept 9 – Dec 16 Fall session: Sept 29 - Dec 8
Parents you will be required to Winter session: Jan 12 – April 27
Winter Session: Jan 6 – Jun 16 provide care card information.
$50.00 for six classes (No class Mar 23)
Online registration is available Cost $2.00 drop in or $20.00 for
until the first day of each the season
session.
HART COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATION Indoor Soccer Community Associations
Contact: Tami or Kristi
PROGRAMS (Kindergarten/Grade 1)
Programs and dates subject to Born in 2004 and 2005. Pre-
Phone: 250-970-0240 change. Please watch our website registration required. Indoor shoes
#1 - 7405 Hart Highway for updates. We will contact all required. Maximum 15 participants.
Email: info@hartcommunity.ca registered participants if changes Hart Highlands Elementary
Website: www.hartcommunity.ca arise.
Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Community Services Liaison: All programs taking place in
Glenda Newsted, 250-561-7798 schools require indoor shoes; your Fall session: Oct 4 –Nov 22
child will not be able to go to their (No class Oct 11)
Monthly Meetings: Association
meetings are the 3rd Monday of classroom to get their school Cost: $20.00
each month, 7:30 PM Sept to June shoes. Winter Session: Please watch our
excluding December at Heather Park website and school newsletters for
Elementary School, everyone is Family Fun Night (0-7) winter session dates and times.
welcome. Fun for the whole family, come and
burn off some of that evening

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Hart, Harwin

Sew It Up! Easy Denim Purse


LEARN TO DRIVE A SEWING Kids & Tweens (8 - 12 yrs)
MACHINE Students will learn pattern and
Students will learn safety and fabric layout, pinning, cutting,
basics of using a sewing machine. straight, zig zag and embroidery
Students will receive their “Sewing machine stitching while making a
Machine Drivers License” which is denim purse. “Sewing Machine
pre-requisite for all Sew It Up! Drivers License” is pre-requisite for
classes. Limit 4 students per class. all Sew It Up! classes. Sewing
Sewing machines, fabric and all machines, fabric and all necessary
Indoor Soccer (Grades 2 and 3) necessary tools supplied. Pre- tools supplied. Pre-registration
registration required. required.
Born in 2002 and 2003. Pre-
registration required. Indoor shoes Heather Park Elementary School,
required. Kids and Tweens (8-12 yrs) Multipurpose Room
Maximum 15 participants. Heather Park Elementary School, Mondays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Hart Highlands Elementary Multipurpose room Oct 18 – Nov 8
Thursdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Monday Oct 4 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Cost $50.00
Fall session: Oct 7 – Nov 25 OR
(No class Nov 11) Tuesday Oct 12 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Leaders Needed: We would love to
Cost $20.00 Cost $20.00 be able to offer more programming
in the Hart. In order to do so we
Winter session: Please watch our require more leaders. You do not
website and school newsletters for Teens and Adults (13 yrs +) require any experience other than
winter session dates and times. the basics to the activity you are
Heather Park Elementary School,
Multipurpose room leading. All leaders and their child
Hatha Yoga (18 yrs +) Tuesday Oct 5 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM will be able to participate for free.
Yoga instructor, Maureen Hamilton, If you would like to volunteer
Cost $20.00 please call 250-970-0240 or email
will guide you through a series of
gentle, dynamic and restorative OR info@hartcommuntiy.ca
yoga postures which will be Tuesday Oct 12 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
practiced with steadiness and ease Cost $20.00 Ice Rinks
to develop strength, flexibility, The Hart Community Association
concentration, relaxation and peace was able to run 3 ice rinks last year
of mind. Postures will be modified Teens & Adult Sew It Up! Easy
Denim Skirt thanks to our volunteers. We
to suit your level of fitness and would like to thank everyone who
flexibility. Teens and adults will make a back assisted in the maintenance of the
Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, slit denim skirt with elastic waist. ice rinks. We would like to
blanket, and foam yoga blocks. Pattern can be customized to fit increase the number of operating
Pre-registration required. hips 32 to 47 inches. Students will ice rinks this year. If you are able
learn pattern and fabric layout, to assist us in any way please call
Hart Highlands Elementary pinning, cutting, hemming, elastic
Community Associations

Thursdays 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM 250-970-0240 or email


casings, straight, zigzag and info@hartcommunity.ca.
Fall session: Sept 23 – Dec 2 embroidery stitching during this
(No class Nov 11) four week class. “Sewing Machine
Cost: $85.00 Drivers License” is pre-requisite for HARWIN COMMUNITY
all Sew It Up! classes. Sewing
Winter session: Please watch our machines, fabric and all necessary SCHOOL
website and school newsletters for tools supplied. Pre-registration Programmer: Stacey Third
winter session dates and times. required. Phone: 250-562-1773
Heather Park Elementary School,
Beginners Learn to Sew Multipurpose Room PRESCHOOL
A series of beginner sewing class Mondays 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM Strong Start 0-5 yrs
for kids, tweens, teens and adults Oct 18 – Nov 8 Contact: Denise Meise
with instructor Teresa Bell, B.ED.,
Professional Home Economist. For Cost $50.00 Strong Start is an early learning
questions regarding sewing program that gives children 0-5
programs call 250-640-7313. years the opportunity to socialize
and take part in activities that will

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enhance their cultural, physical,


creative and intellectual growth. It
is a free drop in program where
caregivers are required to stay, SOUTH BOWL COMMUNITY
supervise and be an active ASSOCIATION
participant with their children.
Contact: 250-565-1196 or
Harwin Elementary,
Strong Start Room southbowlca@yahoo.ca
Monday to Friday Community Services Liaison:
(regular school days) Glenda Newsted, 250-561-7798
8:45 AM - 11:45 AM Monthly Meetings: Are held on the Badminton (9-12 yrs)
3rd Wednesday of each month at
Free 7:00 PM. Pinewood Elementary
September – Peden Hill Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tai Chi Ladies Self Defense October 20 – Pinewood Fall session: Sept 22 – Dec 1
Harwin Elementary Gym November 17– Van Bien Winter session: Jan 19 – Mar 30
Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM January 19 - Westwood $25.00 per session
February 16 – Peden Hill
October 18 – Nov 8 March 16 - Pinewood
Contact: Stacey Third at 250-562- April 20 – Van Bien Basketball (9-12 yrs)
1773 for more information. May 18 - Westwood Peden Hill Elementary
Tuesdays 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Belly Dancing Registration: Registration for all Fall session: Sept 21 – Nov 30
Harwin Elementary Gym programs must be done in advance. Winter session: Jan 18 – Mar 29
Programs are subject to change or $25.00 per session
Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM cancellation due to lack of
January 19 - March 16 registrations or no leaders.
Contact: Stacey Third at 250-562- Programs have maximum Floor Hockey (5-8 yrs)
1773 for more information. registrations. Program registration Van Bien Elementary
is open to all Prince George Mondays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
residents. You can register online
RON BRENT COMMUNITY at www.pgleisure.princegeorge.ca, Fall session: Sept 20 – Nov 29
by phone at 250-561-7600 or in Winter session: Jan 17 – Mar 28
SCHOOL $25.00 per session
person at City Hall, The Aquatic
Programmer: Nicole Plante Centre or Four Seasons Pool.
Phone: 250-562-2737 Floor Hockey (9-12 yrs)
Leaders Needed: Leaders are Van Bien Elementary
PRESCHOOL needed for some programs. If you Mondays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Strong Start 0-5 yrs volunteer to be a leader your
children will be registered for FREE. Fall session: Sept 20 – Nov 29
Contact: Joan Nachbaur Winter session: Jan 17 – Mar 28
250-562-2737 To be a leader in the South Bowl
Community Association you do not $25.00 per session Community Associations
Strong Start is an early learning require any experience. You just
program that gives children 0-5 need to know the basics behind the
years the opportunity to socialize Indoor Soccer (5-8 yrs)
sport, enjoy being with children
and take part in activities that will and having fun. Westwood Elementary
enhance their cultural, physical, Thursdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
creative and intellectual growth. It Fall session: Sept 23 – Dec 2
is a free drop in program where Pee Wee Gym (2 – 5 yrs)
Winter session: Jan 20 – Mar 31
caregivers are required to stay, Peden Hill Elementary
supervise and be an active $25.00 per session
Thursdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
participant with their children.
Fall session: Sept 23 – Dec 2
Ron Brent Elementary Gym Winter session: Jan 20 – Mar 31 Indoor Soccer (9-12 yrs)
Monday to Friday $25.00 per session Westwood Elementary
(regular school days) Thursdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Parent participation is a must.
Mondays 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Fall session: Sept 23 – Dec 2
Tues - Fri 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Winter session: Jan 20 – Mar 31
Free $25.00 per session

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Southbowl, South Fort, Vanway, Westbowl

Community Services Liaison:


SPECIAL EVENTS Glenda Newsted, 250-561-7798
South Bowl Annual Antique Fair Westbowl Community Association is
a nonprofit organization run by
Prince George Roller Dome volunteers from the Prince George
Saturday Oct 3rd and Sunday Community. We service the
Oct 4th western area of Prince George
including Quinson, Highglen,
Fun Nights Spruceland, Edgewood, Heritage,
Foothills, Lakewood and DP Todd
Van Bien Elementary Gym area. You do not have to reside
Friday Jan 21 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in these areas to participate in
the programs.
Badminton (18 yrs+) Peden Hill Elementary Gym Meetings: For meeting information
Pinewood Elementary please contact Wendy Pollard
Friday Feb 18 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 250-565-1320
Mondays 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fall session: Sept 20 – Nov 29 Everyone welcome.
Pinewood Elementary School
Winter session: Jan 17 – Mar 28
Friday Mar 11 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fall Registration:
$25.00 per session
Former Lakewood JR Secondary
Introduction to Belly Dancing Westwood Elementary Thursday Sept 16
(18 yrs +) Friday Apr 8 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Westwood Elementary Online registration opens
Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM SOUTH FORT GEORGE Sept 6 closes Sept 24
Sept 21 – Nov 30 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
$25.00 per person Programmer: Deb Ewen Winter Registration:
250-563-2903 Former Lakewood JR Secondary
Men’s Floor Hockey (18 yrs+) Community Services Liaison: Thursday Jan 13
Glenda Newsted, 250-561-7798 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Peden Hill Elementary
Online registration opens
Wednesdays 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Jan 3 closes Feb 25
There are Fall/Winter programs at
Fall session: Sept 22 – Dec 1 this time. Please contact the
Winter session: Jan 19 – Mar 30 Programmer for further information Registration is on a first come, first
$25.00 per session and to volunteer. serve basis. You must register
before the first night of your
Men’s Floor Hockey (55 yrs+) VANWAY COMMUNITY program. Registration can be taken
Van Bien Elementary ASSOCIATION online at
www.pgleisure.princegeorge.ca, over
Tuesdays 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Contact: Andrea Metcalfe the phone at 250-561-7600, in
Community Associations

Fall session: Sept 21 – Nov 30 250-964-1971 person at City Hall or at either the
Winter session: Jan 18 – Mar 29 Community Services Liaison: Aquatic Centre or Four Seasons
$25.00 per session Glenda Newsted, 250-561-7798 Pool.
Vanway Hall Bookings:
Volleyball (18 yrs +) If you are interested in booking the **LEADERS NEEDED**
Pinewood Elementary Vanway Hall (7736 Dow Road), All Westbowl programs are
Tuesdays 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM please contact Andrea at 250-964- volunteer run, without these
1971. leaders the programs cannot run.
Fall session: Sept 21 – Nov 30 To be a leader in the Westbowl
Winter session: Jan 18 – Mar 29 Community Association you do not
$25.00 per session WESTBOWL COMMUNITY require any experience, you just
ASSOCIATION need to know the basics behind the
Programmer: Wendy Pollard, sport, enjoy being with the
250-565-1320 children and have fun. The
Email: westbowlca@hotmail.com programs are strictly for fun and
non competitive. If you choose to
Website: wbca.shawwebspace.ca be a leader, your children will

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Westbowl

participate for FREE. If you would


like to volunteer please call Wendy ADULTS
at 250-565-1320. All winter
programs include a 2 week spring
break. Co-ed Badminton (16yrs +)
Former Lakewood Jr Secondary Gym
PRESCHOOL Tuesdays and Thursdays
Pee Wee Gym (0-5 yrs) 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
This program consists of free play Fall session: Sept 21 – Dec 16
gym night with preschool $30.00 for 24 classes
equipment and a large bouncy Winter session: Jan 25 – June 16 Aerobics (16 yrs +)
inflatable structure. Drop-ins $45.00 for 38 classes Spruceland Elementary Gym
welcome Drop-ins welcome. Thursdays 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Heritage Elementary Gym Fall session: Sept 23 – Dec 16
Thursdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Co-ed Basketball (16 yrs +) $25.00 for 12 classes
Fall session: Sept 23 – Dec 2 Former Lakewood Jr Secondary Gym Winter session: Jan 20 - June 16
$20.00 for 10 classes Mondays and Wednesdays $50.00 for 21 classes
Winter session: Feb 3 – Apr 14 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM No drop-ins please.
$20.00 for 10 classes Fall session: Sept 20 – Dec 15
Parent Participation is a must. $30.00 for 24 classe Beginners Fun Bootcamp
(No class Mon Oct 11) Quinson Elementary Gym
YOUTH Winter session: Jan 24 – June 15 Wednesdays 6:30 PM -7:30 PM
$45.00 for 38 classes
(No class Apr 25 or May 23) Sept 22 – Nov 24
Sport Night (5-8 yrs) $20.00 for 10 classes
Drop-ins welcome.
This program gives the participants No drop-ins please.
and leader the opportunity to
choose what sport or activity ALL AGES
(soccer, tag, basketball, etc) they DANCE
would like to do that night.
Board Game Night
Highglen Elementary Gym Scottish Country Dance (16 yrs +)
Foothills Elementary Library
Mondays 6:30 PM -7:30 PM Spruceland Elementary Gym
Fridays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Fall session: Sept 20 – Nov 29 Mondays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
$20.00 for 10 classes Fall session: Sept 24 – Dec 3
$20.00 for 10 classes Fall session: Sept 20 – Dec 13
Winter session: Jan 31 – Apr 11 $30.00 for 12 classes
$20.00 for 10 classes Winter session: Feb 4 – Apr 29
$20.00 for 10 classes Winter session: Jan 31 – May 2
Leader needed. $30.00 for 12 classes
Leader needed. Bring your own
board game or use one of many Instructor: Kevan Hill-Tout
Sport Night (9-15 yrs) provided. Community Associations
Quinson Elementary Gym EVENTS
Tuesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM FITNESS
Fall session: Sept 21 - Nov 23 Halloween Fun Night
$20.00 for 10 classes Adult Aerobics/Nia (16 yrs +) All ages welcome
Winter session: Feb 1 – Apr 12 Highglen Elementary Gym Spruceland Elementary School
$20.00 for 10 classes
Tuesdays and Thursdays Friday Oct 29 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Dress up in costumes and come
Co-ed Indoor Hockey (9-15 yrs) Fall session: Sept 21 – Dec 9 enjoy the Halloween festivities
Edgewood Elementary Gym $50.00 for 24 classes with traditional fun night activities
Wednesdays 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Winter session: Jan 25 – June 16 as well as some ghostly activities.
Fall session: Sept 22 - Nov 24 $85.00 for 42 classes
$20.00 for 10 classes $4.00 drop in fee
Winter session: Feb 2 - Apr 13
$20.00 for 10 classes

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Outdoor Ice Rinks


A cool place to play

Ice Making Workshop


- Malaspina Elementary School
- St. Mary’s Park If your organization wishes to
- O’Grady St. and Southridge operate an outdoor rink in Prince
Avenue George this winter, then you must
ensure that volunteers who are
Hart flooding the rink are certified. This
- Austin Road Elementary School 2 hour workshop is geared for both
- Heather Park Middle School the new operator, as well as those
- Ridgeview Park operators who need to be
Community Outdoor - Glenview Park recertified (every 3 years). This
Ice Rinks workshop will cover basic flooding
Historic Fort George equipment, use of fire hydrants and
All outdoor ice rinks are operated
- Harwin Elementary School flooding techniques. A short test
by Community Association
- Ron Brent Elementary School must be completed as the end of
volunteers. These dedicated
- Central Fort George Elementary the evening. Please register in
volunteers ensure that the snow is
School advance either by phoning 561-
shoveled and the ice is perfect for
7600 or coming into city hall.
neighbourhood ice skating and
hockey games. Please contact your South Bowl Location: Civic Centre
- Forest Avenue Date: Thursday, Dec 2nd, 2010
local community association to get
- Peden Hill Elementary School
involved. Call 250-561-7600 for Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Pinewood Elementary School
information on the ice rink nearest - Starlane Park FREE
you. Here is a list of tentative - Van Bien Elementary School
outdoor ice rinks for the - Westwood Elementary School
2010/2011 season:
Outdoor Ice Oval –
Vanway Elementary School
Blackburn Tennis Courts Exhibition Park
West Bowl The Prince George Outdoor Ice Oval
Carney Hill Elementary - Fairburn Park (North Meadow
Road) facility is a 400 m long track
School - Foothills Elementary School skating venue with natural ice
- Harry Loder Park located at Exhibition Park behind
College Heights - Heritage Elementary School the Kin Centre Arenas.
- College Heights Senior - Highglen Elementary School The Outdoor Ice Oval is maintained
Secondary School - Quinson Elementary School by the Outdoor Ice Oval Society
- College Heights North (Eton - Zimaro Park (1st. Ave and (OIOS) of Prince George with the
Park Tennis Court) Zimarro) support of the City of Prince
George.
The hours of operation and current
Outdoor Ice Rinks

conditions will be posted on the


OIOS of PG website when the Oval
opens for the season.
As with all natural outdoor ice
surfaces the condition and quality
of the ice at the oval is weather
dependent.
For the latest ice conditions,
entrance fees, and schedule visit
www.pgoval.ca.

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WinterLights
Embrace and Celebrate Winter

WinterLights
Community
Enhancement Grants
WinterLights Community
Enhancement Grants are available
and offer an opportunity for
community groups to enhance our
winter landscape and activities Celebrate winter by
through a matching grant program. getting active!
Come up with an idea that will add • Civic Plaza Light Up
to the beauty of Prince George in • Festival of Trees
the winter or start a community
• Studio Fair
event or festival for all to enjoy.
Application deadline is November • Craft Fairs
1st, 2010. For more details check • Holiday Homes Tour
out www.city.pg.bc.ca , click on • Prince George Symphony
Residents Information then click Orchestra Christmas Concert
on WinterLights or call
• Candy Cane Lane
250-561-7640.
• Iceman
• UNBC’s Santa Claus Debate
• The Exploration Place winter
programs
• Huble Homestead’s Winter
Festival
• Railway and Forestry Museum
winter attractions
• Prince George Public Library &
CBC Radio’s reading of A
Christmas Carol
• Snow Daze Winter Festival
• Festival d’Hiver du Cercle des
Canadiens Francais
• Cold Snap Music Festival
WinterLights

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The City of Prince George Aquatic Division provides


aquatic opportunities in exercise, relaxation,
learning and most of all FUN!

PRINCE GEORGE AQUATIC CENTRE


FALL/WINTER SWIM SCHEDULE October 4th, 2010 - March 18th, 2011 (Schedule subject to change)
Statutory Holidays open 11:30am-5:30pm (Dec 24th Closed at 2 pm. Closed Dec 25th & 26th, 2010)
Maintenance Closures: Closed September 7, 2010-October 3, 2010. Reopens October 4th @ 6:15am.
Extended hours at Four Seasons Leisure Pool - Monday-Friday 6:15am-10:00pm, Saturday/Sunday 10:30 am–9:00pm.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday


Everyone
Welcome 6:15am-9:00pm 6:15am-10:00pm 6:15am-9:00pm 6:15am-10:00pm 6:15am-8:00pm 10:30am-9:00pm 10:30am-9:00pm
Adults 9:00pm-10:00pm 9:00pm-10:00pm *8:00am-10:30am *8:30am-10:30am
Teen Night
(13-18 yrs only) 8:30pm-10:30pm

50 metre lanes available Monday through Friday 6:15am-8:30am and Saturday from 8:00am-11:00am
*Limited space: lanes, hot tub, steam room, dry sauna and fitness room
Main pool is closed while bulkheads are being moved: Monday through Friday @ 8:30am-9:00am; Saturday 11:00am-11:30am.
Start time for the waves is 11:00am Monday through Friday

ADMISSION FEES (HST Included) Punch Card/Ticket Book One Month


(Prices are subject to change) Regular 10 Occasions Pass SWIM
Adult (19yrs +) $5.60 $47.87 $57.12 ACCESSORIES:
Seniors (65yrs+) $4.16 $35.36 $42.45
Goggles,
Youth (13-18yrs) $4.16 $35.36 $42.45 earplugs, nose
Student w/current Student card $4.16 $35.36 $42.45 plugs, bathing
Children (3-12yrs) $3.09 $26.30 $31.57 caps and swim
**Family – 1st Adult $4.21 diapers for
All other Members $3.09 babies are
Locker Tokens .37 (small)/.74 (large) available at the
front counter
**Family rate applies to 1 or 2 adults with their children 18 years of age and younger.
• Children under 3 years are admitted free with an adult.
• All children 6 years and under MUST be accompanied and closely supervised (within arms reach) by an adult
(16yrs+) at all times.

FALL/WINTER AQUAFIT SCHEDULE - Effective October 4th, 2010 - March 18th, 2011
For the latest information visit our web site: www.pgleisure.princegeorge.ca (Schedule subject to change)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
6:30am-7:20am 6:30am-7:20am 6:30am-7:20am 6:30am-7:20am 6:30am-7:20am
Water Workz Water Workz Water Workz Water Workz Water Workz
7:35am-8:25am 8:30am-9:30am 7:35am-8:25am 8:30am-9:30am 7:35am-8:25am
Deep ROM Deep ROM Deep
Swim Schedule

9:00am-10:00am 9:00-10:00am 9:00am-10:00am 9:00am-10:00am


ROM ROM Aqualite ROM
10:05am-11:00am 10:05am-10:55am 10:05am-11:00am 10:05am-10:55am 10:05am-11:00am 11:45am-12:40pm
Shallow Deep Shallow Deep Shallow Shallow
12:10pm-12:50pm 12:10pm-12:50pm
Cardio Pump Cardio Pump
8:05pm-9:00pm 8:05pm-8:55pm 8:05pm-9:00pm 8:05pm-8:55pm
Aqua Power Deep Aqua Power Deep

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FOUR SEASONS LEISURE POOL


FALL/WINTER SWIM SCHEDULE September 7th, 2010 - March 18th, 2011 (Schedule subject to change)
Closed for all Statutory Holidays
Maintenance Closures: Closed November 29th, 2010 - January 2nd, 2011. Reopens January 3, 2011 @ 9:00 am.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday


Adapted
Swim Starts September 26th, 2010 10:00am-11:30am
Everyone
Welcome 9:00am-8:15pm 9:00am-8:15pm 9:00am-8:15pm 9:00am-8:15pm 9:00am-9:00pm 1:30pm-5:30pm 1:30pm-5:30pm
Family & *9:00am-1:30pm 11:30am-1:30pm
Adults

*Limited space: Limited Pool Space Saturday between 9am - 12 pm


The doors to the facility will open 15 minutes prior to scheduled swim times.
Waterslide closed during ROM classes (see aquafit schedule).

ADMISSION FEES (HST Included) Punch Card/Ticket Book One Month SWIM
(Prices are subject to change) Regular 10 Occasions Pass ACCESSORIES:
Adult (19yrs +) $5.17 $43.96 $52.80 Goggles,
Seniors (65yrs+) $3.84 $32.64 $39.14 earplugs, nose
Youth (13-18yrs) $3.84 $32.64 $39.14 plugs, bathing
Student w/current Student card $3.84 $32.64 $39.14 caps and swim
Children (3-12yrs) $2.82 $24.06 $28.86 diapers for
babies are
**Family – 1st Adult $3.90
available at the
All other Members $2.82 front counter
Locker Tokens .25 (small)/.50 (large)
**Family rate applies to 1 or 2 adults with their children 18 years of age and younger.
• Children under 3 years are admitted free with an adult.
• All children 6 years and under MUST be accompanied and closely supervised (within arms reach) by an adult
(16yrs+) at all times.

FALL/WINTER AQUAFIT SCHEDULE - Effective September 7th, 2010 - March 18th, 2011
*Alternative aquafit schedule Sept 7th – Oct 2nd Please call for details.
For the latest information visit our web site: www.pgleisure.princegeorge.ca (Schedule subject to change)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:05am-10:00am 9:05am-9:55am 9:05am-10:00am 9:05am-9:55am 9:05am-10:00am
Shallow Deep Shallow Deep Shallow
Swim Schedule

10:00am-11:00am 10:00am-11:00am 10:00am-11:00am


ROM ROM ROM
12:10pm-12:45pm 12:10pm-12:45pm 12:10pm-12:45pm
Deep Deep Deep
5:35pm-6:30pm 5:35pm-6:30pm 5:35pm-6:30pm
Shallow Shallow Shallow
7:05pm-7:55pm 7:05pm-7:55pm 7:05pm-7:55pm 7:05pm-7:55pm
Deep Shallow Deep Shallow

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Fitness Descriptions

WATER WORKZ (Shallow Water)


Improve muscular core strength and AQUA POWER (Shallow Water)
endurance using the water to This is an intense and challenging Fitness Centre Etiquette
challenge stability, balance, aquafit class incorporating upper
flexibility and co-ordination. and lower body strength. • Bags must be stored in a
locker
RANGE OF MOTION–ROM AQUALITE (Shallow Water) • To ensure a comfortable
(Shallow Water) atmosphere for everyone,
Low to moderate intensity
Designed to help strengthen, please be courteous and
cardiovascular exercise with
maintain or even increase the range respectful of others
minimal impact. Balance, core
of motion in joints. Ideal for • During peak times (or while
strengthening, resistance exercises others are waiting) please limit
people with arthritis.
and stretching are included. your times on the cardio
equipment to 20 minutes
CARDIO PUMP (Shallow Water)
Have you tried the FITNESS • Wipe down each piece of
Intense cardiovascular class, equipment after use for the
CENTRE yet?
finishing with a stretch component. next person
• Wear dry attire – closed toed
The fitness room at the Prince shoes, shirt and shorts/pants
SHALLOW AQUAFIT
George Aquatic Centre is open
Self-paced cardiovascular strength • Please refrain from bringing in
during our regular hours of any food or drink
training water fitness class. operation. Age restrictions: 16 yrs
• Participants 13-15 years of age
and older (facility admission
must be accompanied and
DEEP AQUAFIT includes fitness room). supervised by an adult
Self-paced cardiovascular strength • Return free weights to the rack
training water fitness class. when finished
• Share equipment when busy

BEST FOR LESS


Quality recreation and physical activity opportunities are vital to the health and personal development of
children and adults, which assist in building healthy communities. The City of Prince George and our sponsors
would like to ensure you are an active member of the community.

CANADIAN TIRE SAVE-ON-FOODS


FREE SWIM FREE SWIM
Fitness Descriptions
Date: September 5, 2010
Location: Four Seasons Pool Date: October 17, 2010
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Location: P.G. Aquatic Centre
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Date: December 12, 2010
Location: P.G. Aquatic Centre Date: January 9, 2011
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm Location: Four Seasons Leisure Pool
SAVE-0N-FOODS Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Date: February 20, 2011
Location: Four Seasons Pool
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

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Registrants choose how often they


How Do I Qualify? intend to use the aquatic facility
and at the end of each month
GROUP MEMBERSHIP To be eligible for the program
should you wish to continue in the
you must:
These passes are designed to program, your new discount rate
encourage businesses, teams and • Live within the Prince George will be based upon the number of
non profit groups to become more Municipal Boundaries visits from the previous month.
active. A 20% discount applies to • Show financial need by a Having a current Active Living
organizations that have a minimum referral from a social worker or Aquatic Pass is the qualifier to
of 5 members pre-pay for a monthly a copy of your Notice of
participate in the Aquatic Fitness
pass. Organizations that have 15 Assessment, showing that all
Challenge program. You swim at
or more members who pre-pay for a wage earners in your
your own pace and on your own
monthly pass receive a 25% household’s income are below
the Statistics Canada Low schedule. At the end of each swim
discount.
Income cut off. you register your points at the
reception counter and we will keep
TOONIE SWIM track of your progress.
How Do I Apply?
Monday to Friday: 12:00 pm - When you reach a Fitness Challenge
1:00pm, 2:00pm – 3:00 pm, and Pick up and complete a “Leisure benchmark swimmers receive a free
Monday to Thursday 9:00pm – Access” application form from: t shirt (while quantities last).
10:00pm. 1. Four Seasons Leisure Pool *25 meter (1 length) = 2 points
Toonie swims are not valid during 775 Dominion St.
*50 meter (1 lap) = 4 points
special events, statutory holidays, 2. Prince George Aquatic Centre
school vacations, or professional 1770 George Paul Ln. Water Jogging – 25 metre
development days. Not to be (1 length) = 4 points
3. City Hall
combined with any other coupon or 1100 Patricia Blvd. Water Jogging – 50 metre (1 lap)
discount offer. = 8 points
Swim for a Toonie before, during, Aquafit Exercice (60 minutes)
or after your child’s swimming SPECIAL SERVICES = 60 points
lessons. Children who are
registered for lessons may swim Gym Exercice (60 minutes)
before or after their lessons for = 60 point
ACTIVE LIVING AQUATIC
only a Toonie (Refer to aquatic
schedule for swim times).
SWIM PASS
Fitness Challenge Benchmarks
The City of Prince George Aquatic
Division recognizes the health and Prince George to Quesnel =
LEISURE ACCESS personal benefits of regular 4,720 points
PROGRAM (LAP) physical activity and is committed Quesnel to Williams Lake =
This program is designed to make in providing affordable, accessible, 4,800 points
recreation opportunities with the aquatic fitness opportunities within Williams Lake to Cache Creek =
City of Prince George Community Prince George. The Active Living 8,120 points
Services Department financially Aquatic Swim Pass is a promotional
accessible for all residents. pass based on the honour system, Cache Creek to Hope = 7,720 points
where one hour of physical activity Hope to Vancouver = 6,000 points
is required for each visit. *Length swimmers who wish to
What Do I Get?
convert distance swimming into
• 40 free swim passes
Aquatics

25% discount kilometres


• 75% off of punch cards &
– 3 or more visits per week 40 lengths = 1 km or 20 laps = 1 km
passes
20% discount 80 points = 1 km
• 75% of available credit off
swim lesson programs – minimum of 2 visits per week

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ADAPTED AQUATIC
SUNDAY SWIM CAN’T FIT INTO OUR REGULAR
DISABILITY + SWIM LESSON SCHEDULES?
an ACTIVE LIFESTYLE =
IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE! TRY OUR PRIVATE
This swim is Free for anyone who
SWIMMING LESSONS
has a disability and their Private swimming lessons are an
ideal way to take swimming lessons
NEW YEARS EVE at the Prince
immediate family.
when: George Aquatic Centre
Start Date: September 26th, 2010
Day: Sundays • you learn better one on one Come join us for a fun filled day of
Time: 10:00am –11:30am exciting games and activities. We
• you have little time and want
Place: Four Seasons Leisure Pool will be offering a Toonie swim from
to learn fast
2:00pm-7:00pm.
Volunteers are needed to help with • need to learn a couple of skills
this program. The program is a Red This is a great event for the family
in order to advance to the next
Cross Community based program co- to ring in the New Year.
swimming level
sponsored by the City of Prince
COST is $18.38 for 1/2 hr lesson.
George. For more information phone
Each additional person pays regular NON-INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS
Becky @ 564-6566.
admission. Looking for a fun way to spend the
PHONE: Four Seasons Leisure Pool day off from school? Hit the pool!
TEEN SWIM 561-7636, or Prince George Aquatic Our Fun Leader will be playing
Looking for something to do on Centre 561-7787. games and handing out prizes from
Friday night? Head down to the Cancellation Policy: 24 hours in 1:30 – 4:30pm.
Prince George Aquatic Centre and advance of lesson or fees apply. Regular Admission Rates Apply.
enjoy the music while floating in
the river, riding the waves, or
hanging out in the hot tub. Friday AQUATIC SPECIAL EVENTS SWIM MEETS
nights (13yrs-18yrs). (limited pool space)
Fall/Winter 8:30pm-10:30pm. HALLOWEEN at the NEW Barracuda Swim Meet -
Regular admission rates apply. November 19, 20, 21 2010
Prince George Aquatic
Iceman – February 13th, 2011
Centre (October 31, 2010)
POOL RENTALS AND Trying to “scare up” an alternative
NORTHWOOD ROOM to the traditional? Have no fear, SPRING BREAK
BOOKINGS the P.G. Aquatic Centre is offering a Spend your Spring Break at the
Toonie swim where children and pool where this year’s theme is
Want something different for your
families can enjoy a safe fun filled “Survivor – Heroes vs. Villains”.
high school dry grad or a healthy
evening of Spooktacular Halloween
activity for your club? Have a pool You choose your team and
games and activities from 3:00 –
party. You can rent pool space or participate in fun water challenges
8:00p.m.
participate during our regular for a chance to win a prize.
Aquatics

public swim times. The Northwood Don’t miss this exciting NEW Spring
meeting room is available for rental Break event March 21 – 25th 2011.
for club meetings, parties and
activities. For more information
phone 561-7787.

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PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
MADE EASY

1) On-Line
www.pgleisure.princegeorge.ca
2) In Person
Cash, Cheque, Debit Card, Visa,
BIRTHDAY PARTIES or MasterCard.
3) By Phone
City Hall Service Centre at 561-
Games & Swimming Party Extra details: 7600. Visa or MasterCard
required.
• Cost includes up to 10 child
Let aquatics make your birthday the
admissions, each extra child
best ever! Join us for one of our
pays regular admission City Hall Service Centre
fantastically fun parties and we will
help create memories that will be • Unlimited swim time before 1100 Patricia Blvd.
treasured for a lifetime! Our and after party 561-7600
trained Fun Leaders will ensure Monday – Friday
children are having FUN in the • Games are in the water for a 8:30am-4:45pm
water. 1/2 hour, led by a Fun Leader

Four Seasons Leisure Pool • One hour use of party room for Four Seasons Leisure Pool
Saturdays & Sundays cake and opening of gifts 775 Dominion St.
12:30pm – 5:00 pm • An adult MUST accompany all 561-7636
(change for the summer) children 6 years of age and Monday – Thursday
Prince George Aquatic Centre under into the pool (3 children 9:00am-7:45pm
Saturdays & Sundays per adult)
Friday
12:30pm – 8:30pm • The adult(s) supervising in the 9:00am-8:30pm
(change for the summer) pool swims free Saturday
(Please register at least 1 week in • Birthday child receives a 9:30am-5:00 pm
advance to reserve your party) birthday card, balloon, and Sunday
Themes: Beach Party, Deep Sea free swim pass for next swim 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Adventure, Survivor, Pool Party, • The Aquatic Centre has
Body Painting, Water Sports, concession service on Saturday Prince George Aquatic Centre
Preschool Pool Party (3yrs to & Sunday. To book with them 1770 George Paul Lane
6yrs). phone 561-7774 561- 7787
Cost: (A deposit must be made at Monday – Friday
the time of booking the birthday 6:15am-9:15pm
party) To book your party phone: Saturday
Aquatics

561-7787 or 561-7636 11:00am-8:15pm


Option 1: $50.40 swim & games
Sunday
Option 2: $63.71 swim, games & 11:00am-8:15pm
room

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WHAT SWIM LEVEL AM I?


A FREE assessment is available for • Believe that learning to swim
those unsure of their level. Phone is one of the most important
in advance to book your time 561- skills they can give their caregivers. We want all our
7787/561-7636. children. participants in our program to have
fun while learning introductory
• Know swimming lessons are an swimming skills and how to stay
excellent opportunity to safe in and around the water.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: increase their children’s Some levels may be combined
Unsure of how your child is doing? physical activity. classes.
On the fifth day of each session, Prices: (30 MINUTE CLASSES)
you will be given a chance to talk $34.96/8 sessions
to your instructor and find out how Through Red Cross Swim we
continue to offer a program that is $39.33/9 sessions
your child is doing. During these $43.70/10 sessions
parent/teacher interviews, your based on research, the highest
child’s swim instructor will standards of injury prevention
highlight the areas your child methodology, and proven learn-to- STARFISH (6–16 MONTHS)
needs to work on for this session swim progressions. • Orientation to water for babies
as well as the accomplishments of and their parent/caregiver.
your child. ADMISSION INFORMATION • The goals are to help babies
experience buoyancy and
DURING LESSONS movement through songs and
Note: these symbols indicate play in the water and to teach
The fee for swimming lessons does the parent/caregiver age-
which pool the program is being not include admission - it is the specific water safety.
offered at: cost for instruction only. • This level is participation-
FSLP = All lesson participants are required based only, without formal
Four Seasons Leisure Pool to pay a Toonie if they wish to evaluation.
PGAC = swim before or after their lesson.
Prince George Aquatic Centre Fall Programs
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
FSLP-7220 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 6:00- 6:30pm
Please remember to return your FSLP-9845 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 9:30-10:00am
FSLP-7221 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:00- 6:30pm
last report card on the first day FSLP-7222 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 5:30- 6:00pm
of each session. PARENT PARTICIPATION FSLP-7223 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 11:30am-12:00pm
(6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS) FSLP-7238 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:00- 9:30am
Starfish, Duck & Sea Turtle 1 PGAC-7224 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:00- 9:30am
The City of Prince George offers the FSLP-7226 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 9:30-10:00am
Participation in Red Cross Swim FSLP-7227 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:00- 6:30pm
Red Cross Swim program at our two may qualify you for the Children’s FSLP-7225 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 6:00- 6:30pm
aquatic facilities (FSLP/PGAC). The Fitness Tax Credit.
Canadian Red Cross has been a The love of swimming starts here: Winter Programs
leader in Swimming and Water When you choose the Red Cross Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
Safety for over 60 years and Swim Preschool program, you’re FSLP-7228 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 6:00- 6:30pm
continues to renew and refine their getting: FSLP-7229 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 9:30-10:00am
FSLP-7230 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:00- 6:30pm
learn-to-swim programs to meet the • A program based on research FSLP-7231 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 5:30- 6:00pm
growing needs of Canadians. • Proven excellence in teaching FSLP-7232 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 11:30am-12:00pm
FSLP-7233 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:00- 9:30am
• Age-appropriate learning PGAC-7234 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:00- 9:30am
Research revealed that parents: through games and songs FSLP-7235 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 6:00- 6:30pm
Aquatics

• A focus on the child’s safety FSLP-7236 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 9:30-10:00am


• Want their children to have and comfort FSLP-7237 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:00- 6:30pm
knowledge that will help keep FSLP-9846 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 6:00- 6:30pm
These swim programs are designed FSLP-9847 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:00- 6:30pm
them safe in and around the for infants/toddlers and their FSLP-9848 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 9:30-10:00am
water.

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Fall Programs
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time Fall Programs
DUCK (16 – 30 MONTHS) FSLP-7154 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 9:30-10:00am Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
FSLP-7153 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7174 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 2:00- 2:30pm
• Orientation to water for FSLP-7155 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 10:30-11:00am FSLP-9807 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 10:30-11:00am
toddlers and their FSLP-7156 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7190 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 10:30-11:00am
parent/caregiver. FSLP-7157 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 7:00- 7:30pm FSLP-7191 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 3:00- 3:30pm
• Age is the only condition for FSLP-7158 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 12:00-12:30pm FSLP-7192 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 5:00- 5:30pm
entering this level. PGAC-7160 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 8:30- 9:00am FSLP-7193 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7163 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7179 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 3:30- 4:00pm
• Swimmers learn how to use FSLP-7161 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7180 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 5:00- 5:30pm
floating objects for support FSLP-7162 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7181 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 5:30- 6:00pm
through games, songs and FSLP-7194 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 9:00- 9:30am
active water play. The Winter Programs FSLP-7183 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 3:00- 3:30pm
parent/caregiver also learns Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7184 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 6:00- 6:30pm
age-specific water safety. FSLP-7164 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-9810 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7165 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-9811 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 11:00-11:30am
• This level is participation- FSLP-9813 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:00- 9:30am
based only, without formal FSLP-7166 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 9:30-10:00am
FSLP-7167 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 7:00- 7:30pm PGAC-7187 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 8:30- 9:00am
evaluation. PGAC-7188 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:00- 9:30am
FSLP-7168 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 12:00-12:30pm
PGAC-7169 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 8:30- 9:00am PGAC-7189 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:30-10:00am
Fall Programs FSLP-7170 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7182 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 9:00- 9:30am
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7171 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7195 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7046 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7172 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7196 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7045 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-9852 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7197 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7047 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-9853 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7175 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 3:00- 3:30pm
FSLP-7048 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 10:30-11:00am FSLP-9854 10 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7176 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7049 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 7:00- 7:30pm FSLP-7177 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 5:30- 6:30pm
FSLP-7050 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:00- 9:30am FSLP-7178 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-7051 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 12:00-12:30pm
PGAC-7052 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 8:30- 9:00am Winter Programs
FSLP-7055 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:30- 7:00pm
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
FSLP-7053 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 9:30-10:00am (3 – 5 YRS) FSLP-7198 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7054 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7199 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 3:00- 3:30pm
Participation in Red Cross Swim FSLP-7200 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:00- 5:30pm
Winter Programs may qualify you for the Children’s FSLP-7201 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:30- 6:00pm
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time Fitness Tax Credit. FSLP-7202 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7056 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 6:30- 7:00pm Sea Turtle 2, Salamander, Sunfish, FSLP-7203 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7057 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:30- 7:00pm Crocodile & Whale FSLP-7204 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7058 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 9:30-10:00am FSLP-9808 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 3:00- 3:30pm
FSLP-7059 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 7:00- 7:30pm No parent participation required. FSLP-9809 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 5:30- 6:00pm
FSLP-7060 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:00- 9:30am Our preschool programs introduce FSLP-7185 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7061 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 12:00-12:30pm children to the basics of swimming FSLP-7186 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 11:00-11:30am
PGAC-7062 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 8:30- 9:00am and water safety in a fun and FSLP-9812 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:00- 9:30am
FSLP-7063 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 9:30-10:00am interactive way. PGAC-9814 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 8:30- 9:00am
FSLP-7064 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 6:30- 7:00pm Price: (30 MINUTE CLASSES) PGAC-9815 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:00- 9:30am
FSLP-7065 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:30- 7:00pm PGAC-9816 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:30-10:00am
FSLP-9849 10 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 9:30-10:00am $37.68/8 sessions FSLP-7213 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 3:00- 3:30pm
FSLP-9850 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 6:30- 7:00pm $42.39/9 sessions FSLP-7214 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-9851 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7215 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 6:00- 6:30pm
$47.10/10 sessions FSLP-7216 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-7217 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 9:00- 9:30am
FSLP-7218 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 3:00- 3:30pm
SEA TURTLE LEVEL 1 FSLP-7219 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 4:30- 5:00pm
(24 – 36 MONTHS) SEA TURTLE LEVEL 2 FSLP-9817 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-9818 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 3:00- 3:30pm
• Swimmers learn, through fun (3 – 5 YRS) FSLP-9819 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:00- 5:30pm
Aquatics

games and songs, the basics of Songs, getting wet, submersion, FSLP-9901 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 6:00- 6:30pm
the front swim, how to kick, shallow water movement, assisted FSLP-9820 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 9:00- 9:30am
jump into chest-deep water, front and back float and recovery, FSLP-9821 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 3:00- 3:30pm
and blow bubbles under water. basic kick on front, assisted front FSLP-9822 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 4:30- 5:00pm
Safety skills include awareness swim.
of deep water and safe entries.

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SALAMANDER (3 – 5 YRS)
PGAC-7145 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:30-10:00am
• Swimming skills development. PGAC-7146 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:00-10:30am
• Swimmers enter this level if FSLP-7147 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 3:00- 3:30pm
they have successfully FSLP-7148 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 4:30- 5:00pm
completed Sea Turtle 2. FSLP-7149 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7150 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 3:30- 4:00pm
• Swimmers learn to swim 2 FSLP-7151 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 5:00- 5:30pm
metres, open eyes under water, FSLP-7152 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 10:00-10:30am
float without assistance for 5 FSLP-9835 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 10:00-10:30am
seconds and jump into chest- FSLP-9836 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 3:00- 3:30pm
deep water. Safety skills FSLP-9837 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 4:30- 5:00pm
include choosing floating FSLP-9832 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 10:00-10:30am
objects for assistance and Winter Programs
FSLP-9833 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 3:30- 4:00pm
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
using a Personal Flotation FSLP-9834 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7255 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 9:00- 9:30am
Device (PFD). Games and songs FSLP-7256 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 4:30- 5:00pm
enhance the fun of the class. FSLP-7257 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:30- 6:00pm
• Swimmers are evaluated based FSLP-7258 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:00- 5:30pm
on performance criteria and SUNFISH LEVEL FSLP-7259 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 10:30-11:00am
progress to Sunfish only once (3 – 5 YRS) FSLP-7260 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 4:30- 5:00pm
all criteria have been FSLP-7261 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:30-10:00am
• Swimming skills development. FSLP-9824 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:30-11:00am
successfully completed
• Swimmers enter this level if PGAC-7262 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 8:30- 9:00am
they have successfully PGAC-7263 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:30-10:00am
Fall Programs completed Salamander. FSLP-7264 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 4:00- 4:30pm
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7265 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:30- 6:00pm
• Swimmers learn to swim 5 FSLP-7266 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 9:00- 9:30am
FSLP-7111 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7112 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 2:30- 3:00pm
metres, float without FSLP-7267 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-7113 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 10:00-10:30am assistance in deep water, and FSLP-7268 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 5:30- 6:00pm
FSLP-7114 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 3:00- 3:30pm jump into chest-deep water FSLP-7269 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7115 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 6:00- 6:30pm while maintaining surface FSLP-7270 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-7116 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 10:00-10:30am support for 5 seconds. Safety FSLP-9825 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 9:00- 9:30am
FSLP-7117 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 4:00- 4:30pm skills include deep-water skills FSLP-9826 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-7118 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:00- 6:30pm and use of a Personal Flotation FSLP-9827 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:30- 6:00pm
FSLP-7119 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 4:00- 4:30pm Device (PFD). Games and songs FSLP-9828 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-7120 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:00- 9:30am are part of the class. FSLP-9829 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-7121 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 10:30-11:00am • Swimmers are evaluated based FSLP-9830 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7122 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 11:00-11:30am FSLP-9831 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 5:30- 6:00pm
on performance criteria and
PGAC-7123 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 8:30- 9:00am progress to Crocodile only once
PGAC-7124 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:30-10:00am
PGAC-7125 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:00-10:30am
all criteria have been
successfully completed.
FSLP-7129 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 10:00-10:30am CROCODILE (3 – 5 YRS)
FSLP-7130 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 3:00- 3:30pm
FSLP-7131 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 5:00- 5:30pm • Swimming skills development.
Fall Programs
FSLP-7126 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 10:00-10:30am Reg No. Classes Days Date Time • Swimmers enter this level if
FSLP-7127 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 3:00- 3:30pm FSLP-7239 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 9:00- 9:30am they have successfully
FSLP-7128 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7240 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 9:00- 9:30am completed Sunfish.
FSLP-7241 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 3:00- 3:30pm • Swimmers learn, through songs
Winter Programs FSLP-7242 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 5:30- 6:00pm
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time and other fun activities, to
FSLP-7243 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 9:30-10:00am swim 5 metres on their front
FSLP-7132 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 10:30-11:00am FSLP-7244 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7133 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 3:00- 3:30pm and back, perform a dolphin
FSLP-7245 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 5:30- 6:00pm kick and begin using rhythmic
FSLP-7134 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7246 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 5:30- 6:00pm
FSLP-7135 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 4:30- 5:00pm breathing. Safety skills include
FSLP-7247 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:30-10:00am
FSLP-7136 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:00- 5:30pm FSLP-7248 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 10:30-11:00am
recognizing when a swimmer
FSLP-7137 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:30- 6:00pm PGAC-7249 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 8:30- 9:00am needs help.
FSLP-7138 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 9:00- 9:30am PGAC-7250 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:30-10:00am • Swimmers are evaluated based
FSLP-7139 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 4:00- 4:30pm
Aquatics

FSLP-7253 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 5:00- 5:30pm on performance criteria and


FSLP-7140 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7254 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:00- 6:30pm progress to Whale only once all
FSLP-7141 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:00- 9:30am FSLP-9823 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-7142 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:30-11:00am
criteria have been successfully
FSLP-7251 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 3:00- 3:30pm completed.
FSLP-7143 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 11:00-11:30am FSLP-7252 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 6:00- 6:30pm
PGAC-7144 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 8:30- 9:00am
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safe in a fun environment that


• Swimmers are evaluated based promotes a personal best and
on performance criteria and celebrates individual success.
complete the program only The 10 levels allow for solid
once all criteria have been progression. Children learn
achieved. Children 6 years old competitive and survival strokes,
or older are ready for the build their distance and speed,
appropriate level of Red Cross while focusing on making safe
Swim Kids. decisions in, on, and around the
water.
Fall Programs Fall Programs In each level, participants are
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time Reg No. Classes Days Date Time evaluated based on performance
FSLP-7020 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 12:30- 1:00pm FSLP-7498 9 M/W/F Sep 13-Oct 01 12:00-12:30pm criteria and progress to the next
FSLP-9842 10 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 4:00- 4:30pm FSLP-9838 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 4:00- 4:30pm level only once all criteria have
FSLP-7021 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7499 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 4:30- 5:00pm been successfully completed.
FSLP-7022 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7500 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-7023 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7501 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:30-10:00am Swim Kids levels 1 – 6
FSLP-7024 9 Sat Oct 09-Dec 04 10:30-11:00am PGAC-7502 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:30-11:00am These 30-minute programs for
PGAC-7025 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:00- 9:30am FSLP-7504 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 4:30- 5:00pm school-aged children will aid in the
PGAC-7026 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:00-10:30am FSLP-7503 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 4:00- 4:30pm development of swimming ability,
FSLP-7031 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 4:30- 5:00pm actively learn how to be safe in
FSLP-7027 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 9:00- 9:30am Winter Programs and around the water while
FSLP-7028 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 4:00- 4:30pm Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
FSLP-7505 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:00- 5:30pm
increasing fitness and endurance
FSLP-7029 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 6:30- 7:00pm through fun activities.
FSLP-7506 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 4:00- 4:30pm
Winter Programs FSLP-7507 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 5:00- 5:30pm Price: (30 MINUTE CLASSES)
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7508 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:30-10:00am $35.52/8 sessions
FSLP-7032 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 3:00- 3:30pm PGAC-7509 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-7033 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7510 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 4:00- 4:30pm $39.96/9 sessions
FSLP-7034 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 3:00- 3:30pm FSLP-9839 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 6:30- 7:00pm $44.40/10 sessions
FSLP-7035 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 4:00- 4:30pm FSLP-7511 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 3:00- 3:30pm
FSLP-7036 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 6:00- 6:30pm FSLP-7512 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:00- 6:30pm
FSLP-7037 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7513 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-7038 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:30-11:00am FSLP-7514 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 6:30- 7:00pm
PGAC-7039 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:00- 9:30am FSLP-9840 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 3:00- 3:30pm SWIM KIDS LEVEL 1
PGAC-7040 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:00-10:30am FSLP-9841 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:00- 6:30pm (6 – 15 YRS)
FSLP-7041 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 3:00- 3:30pm • Swimmers receive an
FSLP-7042 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 7:00- 7:30pm orientation to water and the
FSLP-7043 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 3:00- 3:30pm
FSLP-7044 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 3:00- 3:30pm YOUTH PROGRAMS pool area and work on floats,
FSLP-9843 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 3:00- 3:30pm glides and kicking. Swimmers
(6 – 15 YEARS) build their endurance by
FSLP-9844 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 7:00- 7:30pm
Participation in Red Cross Swim working on the 5m front swim.
may qualify you for the Children’s
Fitness Tax Credit.
WHALE LEVEL (3 – 5 YRS) Fall Programs
A healthy life through swimming Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
• Swimming skills development. When you choose the Red Cross FSLP-7272 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 3:30- 4:00pm
• Swimmers enter this level if Swim Kids program, you’re getting: FSLP-7273 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 5:30- 6:00pm
they have successfully FSLP-7274 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 7:00- 7:30pm
• A program based on research FSLP-7275 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 4:00- 4:30pm
completed Crocodile.
• Proven excellence in teaching FSLP-7276 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 7:00- 7:30pm
• Swimmers learn, through fun FSLP-7277 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 3:30- 4:00pm
activities, to swim 10 metres, • Strokes and safety skills– the FSLP-7278 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 6:00- 6:30pm
jump into chest-deep water combination that saves lives FSLP-7279 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:00- 9:30am
while maintaining surface • A focus on fitness and personal FSLP-7280 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 10:00-10:30am
support for 20 seconds, and performance PGAC-7281 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:00- 9:30am
Aquatics

perform a front and back crawl PGAC-7282 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:00-10:30am
for 7 metres. Safety skills 10-level program for children 6 FSLP-7285 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 3:30- 4:00pm
include identifying safe to 15 years of age FSLP-7286 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 4:00- 4:30pm
swimming areas, jumping into Help your child develop a healthy FSLP-7287 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 5:30- 6:00pm
and changing direction in deep lifestyle through swimming. Your FSLP-7283 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 3:30- 4:00pm
water. child will learn to swim and stay FSLP-7284 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 7:00- 7:30pm

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Winter Programs Winter Programs


Reg No. Classes Days Date Time Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
FSLP-7288 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7335 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7289 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 7:00- 7:30pm FSLP-7336 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7290 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:00- 6:30pm FSLP-7337 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7291 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7338 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-7292 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 7:00- 7:30pm FSLP-7339 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:00- 6:30pm
FSLP-7293 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 5:00- 5:30pm FSLP-7340 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-7294 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 6:00- 6:30pm FSLP-7341 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7295 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:00- 9:30am FSLP-7342 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:30-10:00am
FSLP-7296 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:00-10:30am FSLP-7343 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 11:30am-12:00pm
PGAC-7297 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:00- 9:30am PGAC-7344 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:00- 9:30am
PGAC-7345 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7371 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:30- 6:00pm
PGAC-7298 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:00-10:30am FSLP-7372 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7299 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7346 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7347 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7373 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7300 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:30- 6:00pm FSLP-7374 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 7:00- 7:30pm
FSLP-7301 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7348 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 7:00- 7:30pm
FSLP-7349 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7375 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 11:00-11:30am
FSLP-7302 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 5:30- 6:00pm FSLP-7376 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7303 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7350 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-7351 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 7:00- 7:30pm PGAC-7377 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:30-10:00am
FSLP-9855 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 3:30- 4:00pm PGAC-7378 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-9856 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:30- 6:00pm FSLP-9860 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-9861 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7379 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-9857 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7380 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-9858 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 5:30- 6:00pm FSLP-9862 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 7:00- 7:30pm
FSLP-9863 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7381 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-9859 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7382 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-9864 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-9865 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 7:00- 7:30pm FSLP-7383 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7384 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:00- 6:30pm
FSLP-9866 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 4:00- 4:30pm
SWIM KIDS LEVEL 2 FSLP-9867 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 6:30- 7:00pm
(6 – 15 YRS) SWIM KIDS LEVEL 3 FSLP-9868 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 4:30- 5:00pm
• Swimmers work on propulsion FSLP-9869 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 4:00- 4:30pm
(6 – 15 YRS) FSLP-9870 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 5:00- 5:30pm
skills to move through the
water and to remain at the • This level provides an FSLP-9871 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:00- 6:30pm
surface. Work on front swim (3 introduction to the front crawl
x 5m) and back swims, create (3 x 5m) and diving, and
teaches making wise choices SWIM KIDS LEVEL 4
awareness about deep-water
activities, and proper use of a about where and when to (6 – 15 YRS)
Personal Flotation Device swim. Endurance is achieved by • This level further develops the
(PFD). Fitness activities include building strength in the flutter front crawl (3 x 10m) and back
flutter kick for 15m and a kick and a 15-metre swim. glides with shoulder roll for
distance swim 10m. back crawl. Swimmers work on
Fall Programs kneeling dives, surface support
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time (45 seconds, deep water) and
Fall Programs developing a greater sense of
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7352 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-7353 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 5:00- 5:30pm self-safety by understanding
FSLP-7318 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 3:30- 4:00pm their own limits. Endurance is
FSLP-7319 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7354 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 3:00- 3:30pm
FSLP-7355 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 5:00- 5:30pm built through a 25-metre swim.
FSLP-7320 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7356 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7321 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-7357 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7322 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 5:30- 6:00pm Fall Programs
FSLP-7358 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 7:00- 7:30pm
FSLP-7323 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 4:00- 4:30pm Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
FSLP-7359 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:30-10:00am
FSLP-7324 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7360 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 11:00-11:30am FSLP-7385 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7325 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:30-10:00am PGAC-7361 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7386 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-7326 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 11:30am-12:00pm PGAC-7362 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:30-11:00am FSLP-7387 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 4:00- 4:30pm
PGAC-7327 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:00- 9:30am FSLP-7365 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 3:00- 3:30pm FSLP-7388 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:00- 6:30pm
PGAC-7328 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7366 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 4:00- 4:30pm FSLP-7389 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7332 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7367 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:00- 6:30pm FSLP-7390 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7333 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7363 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 4:00- 4:30pm FSLP-7391 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7334 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 7:00- 7:30pm FSLP-7364 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7392 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 11:30am-12:00pm
Aquatics

FSLP-7329 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 3:30- 4:00pm PGAC-7393 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7330 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 5:30- 6:00pm Winter Programs PGAC-7394 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 11:00-11:30am
FSLP-7331 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 7:00- 7:30pm Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7396 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7368 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 4:00- 4:30pm FSLP-7397 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 5:30- 6:00pm
FSLP-7369 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:00- 5:30pm FSLP-7395 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7370 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 4:00- 4:30pm
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Winter Programs
Winter Programs Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7446 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 4:00- 4:30pm
FSLP-7425 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7447 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:30- 6:00pm
Winter Programs
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7426 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 6:00- 6:30pm FSLP-7448 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7398 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7427 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7449 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 7:00- 7:30pm
FSLP-7399 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:00- 5:30pm FSLP-7428 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:30- 6:00pm FSLP-7450 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7400 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 3:00- 3:30pm FSLP-7429 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7451 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:00-10:30am
FSLP-7401 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 4:30- 5:00pm FSLP-7430 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:00- 9:30am PGAC-7452 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:30-11:00am
FSLP-7402 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7431 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 12:00-12:30pm FSLP-7453 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 6:00- 6:30pm
FSLP-7403 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 6:30- 7:00pm PGAC-7432 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:30-11:00am FSLP-7454 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 7:00- 7:30pm
FSLP-7404 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7433 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7455 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-7405 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 9:30-10:00am FSLP-7434 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:00- 5:30pm FSLP-9894 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 6:00- 6:30pm
FSLP-7406 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 11:30am-12:00pm FSLP-7435 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 4:00- 4:30pm FSLP-9895 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 7:00- 7:30pm
PGAC-7407 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:00-10:30am FSLP-7436 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 5:30- 6:00pm FSLP-9896 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 4:30- 5:00pm
PGAC-7408 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 11:00-11:30am FSLP-9890 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 3:30- 4:00pm
FSLP-7409 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:00- 5:30pm FSLP-9891 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:00- 5:30pm
FSLP-7410 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-9892 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 4:00- 4:30pm YOUTH PROGRAMS
FSLP-7411 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-9893 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 5:30- 6:00pm
FSLP-9874 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:00- 5:30pm (6-15 years)
FSLP-9872 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 3:30- 4:00pm Swim Kids Levels 7 – 8
FSLP-9873 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:30- 7:00pm
These programs for school aged
SWIM KIDS LEVEL 6 children will focus on swimming
(6 – 15 YRS) strokes, actively learning how to be
SWIM KIDS LEVEL 5 • This level refines front crawl safe in and around the water, and
(6 – 15 YRS) with a focus on body roll and increasing their fitness and
breathing (3 x 25m), back endurance through fun activities.
• This level introduces the back
crawl (3 x 15m), sculling skills, crawl with a focus on arm **Levels may be combined classes.
whip kick on the back, and positions (3 x 25m), introduces Price: (45 MINUTE CLASSES)
stride dives. Front crawl focus elementary backstroke (3 x $40.64/8 sessions
is on the hand entry and the 15m), safety on ice, and rescue
$45.72/9 sessions
distance is increased to 3 x of others with throwing assists.
15m. An introduction to safe Swimmers demonstrate their $50.80/10 sessions
boating skills is also included. ability to tread water in deep
Endurance is developed water for 1 minute and
through the dolphin kick and a
SWIM KIDS LEVEL 7
perform the front dive.
50-metre swim. Endurance is built through a (6 – 15 YRS)
75-metre swim. • This level builds skills and
endurance for the front crawl
Fall Programs
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
(50m), back crawl (50m) and
Fall Programs elementary backstroke (3 x
FSLP-7412 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 3:30- 4:00pm
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time 25m) and introduces whip kick
FSLP-7413 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 6:00- 6:30pm
FSLP-7437 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 5:30- 6:00pm on the front. Swimmers learn
FSLP-7414 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 4:30- 5:00pm
FSLP-7415 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:30- 7:00pm FSLP-7438 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 3:30- 4:00pm about airway and breathing
FSLP-7416 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 5:00- 5:30pm FSLP-7439 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 7:00- 7:30pm obstructions and participate in
FSLP-7417 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 9:00- 9:30am FSLP-7440 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 6:30- 7:00pm timed treading water using the
FSLP-7418 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 12:00-12:30pm FSLP-7441 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 10:00-10:30am
eggbeater skill for 3 minutes
PGAC-7419 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:30-11:00am PGAC-7442 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:30-11:00am
to improve their ability to
Aquatics

FSLP-7423 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 4:00- 4:30pm FSLP-7444 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 4:30- 5:00pm
remain at the surface of the
FSLP-7424 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 7:00- 7:30pm FSLP-7445 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:30- 7:00pm
FSLP-7420 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 3:30- 4:00pm FSLP-7443 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 5:30- 6:00pm
water in the event of an
FSLP-7421 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 5:00- 5:30pm unexpected fall into water.
FSLP-7422 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 6:00- 6:30pm Swimming endurance is
increased to a 150-metre swim.

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Fall Programs
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
FSLP-7456 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 4:30- 5:15pm YOUTH PROGRAMS
FSLP-7457 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 5:30- 6:15pm (6-15years)
FSLP-7458 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 5:30- 6:15pm
FSLP-7459 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 10:30-11:15am
Swim Kids levels 9 – 10
PGAC-7460 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:00-10:45am These programs for school aged
FSLP-7462 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 5:30- 6:15pm children will focus on all 6
FSLP-7461 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 5:30- 6:15pm swimming strokes, actively learning
how to be safe in and around the
Winter Programs water, and increasing their fitness
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time and endurance through fun
FSLP-7463 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:30- 6:15pm
activities.
FSLP-7464 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:30- 6:15pm **Levels may be combined classes. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 10
FSLP-7465 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 4:30- 5:15pm Price: (60 MINUTE CLASSES) (6 – 15 YRS)
FSLP-7466 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:30-11:15am $53.20/8 sessions • This level has a final
PGAC-7467 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:00-10:45am assessment of the strokes for
FSLP-7468 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:00- 5:45pm $59.85/9 sessions
technique and distance (front
FSLP-7469 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 4:30- 5:15pm $66.50/10 sessions crawl 100m, back crawl 100m,
FSLP-9897 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:00- 5:45pm elementary backstroke 50m and
FSLP-9898 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 4:30- 5:15pm breast stroke 50m) and
introduces butterfly and scissor
SWIM KIDS LEVEL 9 kick as a warm-up/cool-down
SWIM KIDS LEVEL 8 stroke for fitness. Swimmers
(6 – 15 YRS) (6 – 15 YRS) learn about sun safety, rescue
• This level is an introduction to • This level refines the front of others from the ice, and
breaststroke (3 x 15m), feet- crawl (100m), back crawl head-first and feet-first surface
first surface dives, and rescue (100m), elementary backstroke dives. Endurance is built using
entries. Swimmers learn about (50m), breaststroke (3 x 25m), the dolphin kick and butterfly
the dangers of open water, and encourages swimmers to drills and a 500-metre swim.
hypothermia, and the combine different strokes and
performance of rescue kicks (3 min) for fitness. They
breathing on children and also work on head-first surface
adults. Endurance is built on dives and standing dives and Fall Programs
the dolphin kick and a 300- learn about wise choices, peer Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
influences, and self-rescue FSLP-7304 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 5:30- 6:30pm
metre swim. Front crawl and FSLP-7305 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:30- 7:30pm
back crawl distances are from ice. Endurance is built
through a 400-metre swim. FSLP-7306 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 4:30- 5:30pm
increased to 75 metres each. FSLP-7307 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 11:30am-12:30pm
PGAC-7308 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 11:00am-12:00pm
Fall Programs Fall Programs FSLP-7310 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:30- 7:30pm
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7309 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 4:30- 5:30pm
FSLP-7470 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 4:30- 5:15pm FSLP-7484 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 5:30- 6:30pm
FSLP-7471 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 5:30- 6:15pm FSLP-7485 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 6:30- 7:30pm Winter Programs
FSLP-7472 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 5:30- 6:15pm FSLP-7486 8 Fri Oct 08-Nov 26 4:30- 5:30pm Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
FSLP-7473 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 10:30-11:15am FSLP-7487 8 Sat Oct 09-Nov 27 11:30am-12:30pm FSLP-7311 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 4:00- 5:00pm
PGAC-7474 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:45-11:30am PGAC-7488 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 11:00am-12:00pm FSLP-7312 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:30- 7:30pm
FSLP-7476 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 5:30- 6:15pm FSLP-7490 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 6:30- 7:30pm FSLP-7313 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 5:30- 6:30pm
FSLP-7475 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 5:30- 6:15pm FSLP-7489 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 4:30- 5:30pm FSLP-7314 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 11:30am-12:30pm
PGAC-7315 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 11:00am-12:00pm
Winter Programs Winter Programs FSLP-7316 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:30- 6:30pm
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time Reg No. Classes Days Date Time FSLP-7317 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:00- 7:00pm
FSLP-7477 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 5:30- 6:15pm FSLP-7491 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 4:00- 5:00pm FSLP-9904 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:30- 6:30pm
FSLP-7478 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 5:30- 6:15pm FSLP-7492 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 6:30- 7:30pm FSLP-9905 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:00- 7:00pm
FSLP-7479 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 4:30- 5:15pm FSLP-7493 10 Fri Jan 07-Mar 11 5:30- 6:30pm
Aquatics

FSLP-7480 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 10:30-11:15am FSLP-7494 10 Sat Jan 08-Mar 12 11:30am-12:30pm
PGAC-7481 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:45-11:30am PGAC-7495 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 11:00am-12:00pm
FSLP-7482 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:00- 5:45pm FSLP-7496 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 5:30- 6:30pm
FSLP-7483 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 5:15- 6:00pm FSLP-7497 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 6:00- 7:00pm
FSLP-9899 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:00- 5:45pm FSLP-9902 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 5:30- 6:30pm
FSLP-9900 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 5:15- 6:00pm FSLP-9903 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 6:00- 7:00pm

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Winter Programs
Fall Programs Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time PGAC-7018 8 M/W Jan 03-Jan 26 9:00-10:00pm
PGAC-7002 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 9:00-10:00pm PGAC-7017 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 10:00-11:00am
PGAC-7004 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:00-10:00am PGAC-9911 8 M/W Jan 31-Feb 23 9:00-10:00pm
PGAC-7003 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 9:00-10:00pm PGAC-9912 8 M/W Feb 28-Mar 30 9:00-10:00pm

Winter Programs
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
PGAC-7006 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 9:00-10:00pm SWIM PATROL
PGAC-7005 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:00-10:00am (9 to 12 years)
PGAC-9907 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 9:00-10:00pm
ADULT SWIMMING PGAC-9908 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 9:00-10:00pm Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol, Star
PROGRAM Patrol
Red Cross Swim for Adults Thinking about becoming a
ADULT SWIM STROKES-
Stay fit and healthy through lifeguard? These programs will
swimming. Level Two (16+) assist in developing your aquatic
When you choose the Red Cross • We help you develop one or skills with an emphasis on
Swim program, you’re getting: more swimming strokes, lifesaving, fitness, knowledge, and
working toward proficiency, leadership.
• A program based on research and increased endurance. Work
• Proven excellence in teaching with your Water Safety
Instructor to choose the Prices: (60 MINUTE CLASSES)
• Programs designed to support strokes and set your goals and
you in achieving a healthy and priorities. If you are interested $56.28/8 sessions
fit lifestyle in developing your strokes so $63.32/9 sessions
• A focus on your personal needs that you can train for a
Three–stage program triathlon, this is the ideal
course for you.
This three-stage swimming program
is designed to meet your individual
needs. Learn to swim in Red Cross Fall Programs ROOKIE PATROL
Swim Basics (Level 1), develop or Reg No. Classes Days Date Time (Swim Kids Level 5 recommended)
improve strokes in Red Cross Swim PGAC-7008 8 T/TH Sep 28-Oct 21 9:00-10:00pm
Strokes (Level 2), increase PGAC-7010 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 9:00-10:00am Features timed 100m swims, 350m
efficiency and endurance in Red PGAC-7009 9 T/TH Oct 26-Nov 25 9:00-10:00pm workouts, and swim with clothes. A
Cross Swim Workout (Level 3). work hard, play hard approach
Winter Programs
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time develops swimming strength and
PGAC-7012 8 T/TH Jan 04-Jan 27 9:00-10:00pm sufficiency with emphasis on
Price: (60 MINUTE CLASSES) PGAC-7011 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 9:00-10:00am personal responsibility for water
$60.75/8 sessions PGAC-9909 8 T/TH Feb 01-Feb 24 9:00-10:00pm smart behaviour.
$68.03/9 sessions PGAC-9910 8 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 31 9:00-10:00pm

$75.31/10 sessions Reg No. Classes Days Date Time


ADULT SWIM WORKOUT- PGAC-7541 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 11:00am-12:00pm
(Tax included)
Level Three (16+)
• Red Cross Swim Workout is RANGER PATROL
designed to improve your
ADULT SWIM BASICS- strokes, increase your distance, (Swim Kids Level 7 recommended)
Level One (16 +) build endurance and swim Continues to develop water
faster. You will be introduced proficiency, first aid, recognition
• We help you increase your to workout components, using
comfort level and confidence the pace clock, speed turns, and rescue skills, to enhance
in the water through floats, and dive starts. capabilities in the water. Includes
glides, kicking, and swimming. non-contact rescues.
Work with your Water Safety
Aquatics

Instructor to set goals and Fall Programs Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
priorities so you can build your Reg No. Classes Days Date Time PGAC-7539 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 11:00am-12:00pm
own skill level on all swim PGAC-7014 9 M/W Sep 27-Oct 27 9:00-10:00pm PGAC-7540 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 11:00am-12:00pm
strokes. PGAC-7016 10 Sun Oct 10-Dec 12 10:00-11:00am
PGAC-7015 8 M/W Nov 01-Nov 24 9:00-10:00pm

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STAR PATROL
Demands good physical BRONZE STAR (BS)
conditioning and lifesaving 2010 $179.80 2011 $184.63 BRONZE CROSS (BC)
judgement for timed 300m swims, Bronze Star is the pre-Bronze $179.80
600m workouts, whistle signals, Medallion training standard and Bronze Cross is designed for
and airway and bleeding first aid excellent preparation for success in lifesavers that want the challenge
priorities. Star patrol is excellent Bronze Medallion. In Bronze Star, of more advanced training
preparation for the Bronze Star candidates develop problem-solving including an introduction to safety
Award. and decision-making skills as supervision in aquatic facilities.
individuals and in partners. Candidates develop proficiency at
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time Candidates learn self-rescue performing patient assessments,
PGAC-9906 10 Sun Jan 09-Mar 13 11:00am-12:00pm techniques, in-water searches, CPR, managing aquatic spinal injuries,
water rescue skills, and first aid, and preventing the loss of life in a
including how to manage a land variety of aquatic emergencies,
WANT TO BECOME A spinal injury. Candidates also while developing stroke endurance
LIFEGUARD AND develop stroke endurance and and fitness training skills. Bronze
lifesaving fitness skills. Bronze Star Cross includes the CPR-C
SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR? includes the CPR-A certification. certification and is one of the pre-
requisite awards for all advanced
Prerequisites: Candidate is Lifeguarding and Leadership
LIFEGUARD recommended to be at least 12yrs training programs.
Step 1.
Bronze Star old and able to swim 200 metres.
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion (by
Step 2.
Bronze Medallion first class)
Step 3.
Bronze Cross Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
Step 4.
Aquatic Emergency Care FSLP-7524 4 Sat Oct 16-Nov 06 11:30am-5:00pm
FSLP-7525 5 M/T/W/TH/F Mar 21-Mar 25 12:00-4:30pm Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
or Standard First Aid PGAC-7521 4 M/T/W/TH Dec 27-Dec 30 11:00am-4:30pm
Step 5. National Lifeguard
Service (pool) BRONZE MEDALLION (BM)
$179.80 AQUATIC EMERGENCY CARE
SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR Bronze Medallion teaches an (AEC)
Step 1. Assistant Water Safety understanding of the lifesaving 2010 $179.80 2011 $ 184.63
Instructor principles embodied in the four
components of water rescue Take your lifesaving training to the
Step 2. Water Safety Instructor next level! If you are planning to
(education judgement, knowledge, be a professional lifeguard or
[Other Beneficial Qualifications] skill, and fitness). Rescuers learn looking for more comprehensive
Registered Aqua Fitness Instructor self-rescue techniques, defence and first aid and lifesaving training,
release methods, tows and carries Aquatic Emergency Care will give
National Lifeguard “NLS- Waterpark” in preparation for challenging
Lifesaving Society Instructor you the edge. Taught by a certified
rescues which involve conscious Lifesaving Society First Aid
Pool Operator 1 and unconscious victims of various Instructor, AEC provides hands-on
NOTE: High School Students can use types, including spinal injuries and training in the care of injuries and
Leadership awards towards circulatory emergencies. Lifesavers illness common to both aquatic and
graduation credits. develop stroke efficiency and non-aquatic settings. Learn how to
endurance in a timed swim. Bronze recognize and treat injuries
Bronze Cross = 2 credits in grade 11; Medallion includes the CPR-B including head & spinal, bone &
NLS = 2 credits in grade 12. certification. Price does not joint, abdominal & chest, burns,
AWSI = 2 credits; include manual. obstructed airways, and other
WSI =2 credits. Prerequisites: 13yrs by last day, common medical emergencies. AEC
Bronze Star (Recommended). No is a Standard First Aid equivalent
age pre-requisite if candidate has and includes CPR-C certification.
ADVANCED AQUATIC Bronze Star Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion (by
first class)
TRAINING
Price does not include manual.
Aquatics

Note: Pre-requisites MUST be shown Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
PGAC-7522 4 SU/M/T/W Dec 19-Dec 22 11:00am-4:30pm
when registering.
Deposit is paid upon registration Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
PGAC-7515 6 T/TH Oct 05-Oct 21 5:00-9:00pm
and balance MUST be paid ONE
WEEK before the course starts. PGAC-7516 6 T/TH Mar 01-Mar 17 5:00-9:00pm

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ASSISTANT WATER SAFETY


NATIONAL LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR (AWSI)
$ 358.47 **Manuals Included
SERVICE (WATERPARK)
$234.33 30-hour program (+ 8 hour
teaching experience) for ages 15
This option trains lifeguards in the years and up
techniques necessary to supervise • Prerequisite to the Red Cross
waterparks and facilities with Water Safety Instructor Course
leisure park features. Candidates • The course covers the
NATIONAL LIFEGUARD must already be trained in the core foundation of instructional
SERVICE (POOL) NLS and pool option before pursuing skills, including teaching
this option. methods, learning styles,
$409.60 physical principles,
The National Lifeguard Service progressions, communication,
Award builds on the fundamental Pre-requisites: 16yrs+ NLS pool safety supervision, and
skills, knowledge and values taught option (current within 2 years), feedback. Candidates are
CPR “C” (current within 1year). evaluated during 8 hours of
in the lifesaving awards to develop assistant teaching and through
the practical skills and knowledge individual study assignments.
required by lifeguards. Recognized Reg No. Classes Days Date Time • Once certified, Assistant Water
as the standard measurement of PGAC-7536 6 F/Sat Jan 14-Jan 29 5:00-5:30pm
Safety Instructors have two
lifeguarding performance in Canada, years to become Water Safety
NLS education is designed to Instructors.
develop a sound understanding of RED CROSS WATER SAFETY
lifeguarding principles, good Reg No. Classes Days Date Time
SERVICE COURSES FSLP-7520 8 Fri Sep 10-Oct 02 5:30-9:00pm
judgement and a mature and Sat Sep 10-Oct 02 10:00am-4:00pm
responsible attitude toward the role Become a Water Safety Instructor
of the lifeguard. All NLS When you choose the Red Cross
certifications are current for two
WATER SAFETY
Instructor Development program, INSTRUCTOR (WSI)
years; to remain current candidates you’re getting: $322.12 **Manuals Included
must recertify every 2 years. Price
• A program based on research 25-hour program (+12 hour
does not include manual.
• Proven excellence in teaching teaching experience) for ages 16
Pre-requisites: 16yrs +, Bronze years and up
Cross (by first class), Standard First • Solid practical and theoretical
knowledge • The course further develops
Aid or Aquatic Emergency Care instructional ability by
(current within 1 yr) • A focus on preparing Water focusing on how to effectively
Safety Instructors to teach the plan and teach the Red Cross
Red Cross Swim programs Swim program continuum.
Reg No. Classes Days Date Time Other topics include
FSLP-7530 8 Sat/Sun Nov 06-Nov 28 9:30am-4:00pm
instructional emergency
response skills, stroke
development, drills and
corrective strategies.
Candidates apply their teaching
skills and knowledge during 12
hours of practical teaching
experience.
• To remain valid, Water Safety
programs

Instructor status must be


recertified every two years.

Reg No. Classes Days Date Time


FSLP-7547 6 Fri Feb 04-Feb 19 4:00-8:30pm
Sat Feb 04-Feb 19 11:00am-3:30pm

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Gifts and Legacies


Our City, Our Neighbourhood, Our Pride...

All residents have an opportunity to get


involved in making our community a Adopt a Tree
better place to live by contributing to Leave a lasting legacy to the
programs that enhance public areas. community by sponsoring a tree
Items such as park benches, picnic that will continue to grow and
tables and litter containers enhance our thrive for years to come.
parks and open spaces and can provide
a legacy for others to enjoy.
Adopt a Flower Basket
Adopt a Bench Adopt a basket and brighten our
community streets and highways. neighbourhood. A bronze plaque can
Fund a bench on your own or in be added with your name to show you
memory of a loved one at a desired City care about civic pride.
park or boulevard. Sit back and enjoy Adopt a Block
the scenery on one of these beautiful Organize your sports team, service club,
cedar park benches. business or school to Adopt a Block.
Cleaning up litter is a good thing to do For more information contact the City
and keeps our community green and of Prince George, Community Services
Adopt a Picnic Table Department, 250-561-7640 or
clean.
The stone aggregate picnic tables with www.city.pg.bc.ca, click on Residents
wooden seats are a wonderful addition Information, then click on Gifts &
to our parks and open spaces. With a Adopt a Litter Container Legacies.
bronze plaque you can dedicate a table Get a group together and sponsor a
to someone special. litter container for your street or

Gifts & Legcies Program

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Community
Community
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Living Guide Call: 250.561.7600
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Prince George Parks


Get outside! It’s in our nature.

5. Permits Don't forget to


PLAN YOUR WEDDING contact the City’s Community
IN A PARK Services Department to get a
permit for park use. Contact
Congratulations, you’re getting the Community Services
married! Consider having your Department at 250-561-7640.
wedding ceremony in a beautiful
City Park. Outdoor weddings are
romantic and beautiful. Planning ALL PARK SITES CAN BE VIEWED
City Parks provide recreational your wedding reception in a City at www.city.pg.bc.ca/rec_culture
opportunities essential to Park is easier than you think. All /parks/list
building a high quality of life and you need to do now is schedule Park Use Application Forms are
personal health. Regular physical your wedding ceremony at the available on the City’s website
activity has many benefits and park of your choice and follow www.city.pg.bc.ca/rec_culture/par
plays a major role in improving these helpful pointers. ks/reservations
and maintaining overall health
and builds strong families and 1. Tour City Parks Decide which
healthy communities. City Park you would like to
As a northern community, an reserve for your wedding
important focus is on winter ceremony. Contact the DID YOU KNOW?
recreational activities. Just Community Services
minutes from your door you can Department to discuss your There are over 1500 hectares or
find sledding hills such as options. Parks and Open Spaces in our
Rainbow Park, skiing at Forests City!
2. Reserve the Date Contact the
for the World, skating at a Community Services Over 130 Passive Parks
neighborhood ice rink or a display Department to check the dates Over 99 hectares of Maintained
of many colors along the park of availability. Make sure your Turf, Displays & Shrub Beds
trail system. ceremony date is not 57 Sport Fields
This winter get out there and scheduled and enquire about
enjoy a City Park near you! other events in the park. 74 Tennis Courts
3. Have a Backup Plan What will 9 City Wide Athletic Parks
you do if it rains? The ideal Over 1.5 hectares of Floral
outdoor wedding location has
PARK USE an indoor location waiting just Over 8500 Blvd and Street Trees
Looking for the right place to in case. A tent is another 106 km of Trails
host a group gathering, corporate option, but only for light to Par 3 Golf Course
picnic, or community event? City moderate rain storms. Make
park sites are ideal for your next sure any tent you rent is
event. Reservations can be made sturdy so it won't flip over and
Prince George Parks

for several different park sites is weighted not spiked into


the ground.
EVENTS INFORMATION:
throughout the City such as Fort
George Park, Forests For the There's a lot going on in our
4. Decorations One of the
World, Rainbow Park, Connaught parks and facilities. Check the
bonuses of an outdoor
Hill Park and Cottonwood Island link below for exciting upcoming
wedding in a City Park is the
Nature Park. events!
natural beauty around you,
Reservation can be made at the lessening your need to http://www.city.pg.bc.ca/resident
Community Services Department, decorate if not eliminating it s/events/
City Hall or for more information all together. Plan to set up
please call 250-561-7640. and take down your ceremony
within the time reserved.

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PRUNING CITY OWNED


TREES are Birch and Maple trees that
The Parks Division staffs are will only take light pruning in
responsible for the maintenance August to reduce sap loss. If you
of boulevard trees. The staff can have any questions regarding tree
determine what type of pruning is pruning please call the Parks
necessary to maintain or improve Division at 250-561-7600.
the health, appearance and safety
of boulevard trees. Most trees are
pruned by the Parks Division Staff KEEPING PLAYGROUNDS
in late fall or early winter each staff to ensure safety. If you see
FUN AND SAFE any safety issues or damaged
year. Most trees can also be
Play equipment within our equipment please call the Parks
pruned safely at other times of
community is maintained by our Staff at 250-561-7600.
the year. The exceptions to this

Prince George Parks

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PARK WATCH
PARKS NATURALLY Help keep our city parks
The City of Prince George is beautiful, safe and secure!
pleased to continue to increase Park Watch aims to maintain the
public awareness and education safety, security and beauty of our
about the importance of clean
streams in our community. parks by empowering
Government agencies and neighbouring residents to
community groups have observe, record and report all
MASICH PLACE STADIUM committed to work together to incidents to the RCMP.
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON post stewardship signs at key The key to the success of Park
Masich Place Stadium hosted locations. Watch is residents taking
many events this past season, The mission of a stewardship area responsibility and promoting the
events such as 24 Hour Relay for is to restore, enhance, and protection of their neighbourhood
Life, East Indian Games and many protect its watershed as a natural
track and field events. The track park environment.
resource for the recreation,
also continues to provide a great education, and enjoyment of the Protect your park, your
venue for community walkers and community now and in the future. neighbourhood and community.
runners and will be open for Other programs in the past have
community use until the end of Call Community Policing at
included the City's Tree Planting
October. At this time parks staff 250-561-3366 for more
Program with the support of
will winterize the facility and the Scouts Canada. information.
facility will re-open in April 2011.
See you then!
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People, Pets and Parks

The City of
Prince George Domano Blvd Domano Blvd is
People Pets and located just off of Hwy 16 West.
Parks Program The “Off Leash” area has been
recognizes pets designated at the south end of
as legitimate
Domano Boulevard.
park users. The program continues
to develop strategies that Cooperation between pet owners
accommodate the needs of all park and other park users is very
users. They also provide pets and important for the Off Leash
their owners the chance to exercise Program to continue being a OFF LEASH
and socialize in an outdoor success. IMPLEMENTATION
environment. In order to meet the STRATEGY
needs of all parks and open space Residents and visitors to Prince
users, pets are permitted under the LEASH AREAS INCLUDE:
George have long since enjoyed
following conditions: Heritage River Trail exercising their dogs within the
• Pet owners must clean up after Forest for the World various open space areas that the
their pet and dispose of waste Cottonwood Island Nature Park community offers. The
in provided waste receptacles. implementation of a few pilot
project Off Leash Areas has assisted
• Pet owners must adhere to NO PET AREAS INCLUDE:
with these needs, however a
posted signs indicating pet Playgrounds formalized Off Leash Program is
restrictions. Sports Fields required to provide quality park
Fort George Park (except along the use. In December 2009, City
PARKS PET ETIQUETTE Heritage River Trail) Council adopted the Off Leash
Rainbow Park Implementation Strategy to
For the safety and consideration of Connaught Hill Park effectively accommodate this user
park users, pet owners must follow
group while alleviating the issues
basic etiquette. associated with illegitimate off
Stoop and Scoop STOOP AND SCOOP leash use at various parks and
Share the Park Many parks provide pet waste schools. The Strategy included the
License Your Pet stations, which include bags and establishment of an Off leash
Leash Your Pet waste containers for your pet Advisory Committee who will be
Keep your pet under control waste. DO YOUR PART AND OTHERS making recommendations to City
WILL FOLLOW YOUR LEAD! Council on the formalization of
existing pilot off leash areas and
PETS MUST BE LEASHED IN off leash area expansion in 2011.
DESIGNATED AREAS PET WASTE STATIONS
If you would like to get involved
OFF LEASH/UNDER CONTROL AREA Pet waste stations have been and provide your input, check back
installed in popular pet areas. The to the City webpage throughout
People, Pets & Parks
Include designated parks for your
stations include a bag dispenser 2010/2011 to view public notices
pet to run and play under your
and waste receptacles for your pet or meeting events. Your
control.
waste. Do your part and others will participation will ensure that the
Moore’s Meadow Nature Park The follow your lead. Pet waste stations Off Leash Program meets your
park is located off Foothills Blvd are located in the following needs as both a pet owner and a
between 1st Ave and Otway Road. locations: park user.
The Trails in the park are “Leash” Cottonwood Island Nature park For more information on the People
and the open medow is “Off Leash”. Heritage River Trail System Pets and Parks program please
Watch for Posted signs. Hudson Bay Slough contact 250-561-7600 or visit us
Massey Drive The “Off Leash” area Rainbow Park online at
is located at the west end of Forests for the World www.city.pg.bc.ca/rec_culture/park
Massey Drive, just off Ospika Blvd. Off Leash Areas s/peoplepetsparks.

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Community Active Living Partnerships


Prince George is very fortunate to have a wide variety of excellent non-profit organizations offering affordable
recreation, art and cultural programs and services. One of the many ways the City of Prince George supports
these organizations is to provide partnership opportunities to utilize City facilities or land.
We are pleased to work with the following organizations:

Blackburn Community Hall and RJ Blackburn House PG Senior Citizen Activity Centre 250-564-3287
• provides recreation, culture and heritage 250-963-3292 • resources and recreation for seniors
Central Interior R/C Nitro Power 250-962-8588 PG Senior Men’s Baseball 250-561-1535
• radio controlled car club facility at Carrie Jane Gray Park • located at Citizen Field at Carrie Jane Gray Park
Community Arts Council 250-562-4526 PG Senior Women’s Fastball 250-565-1331
• support for art and culture organizations located at Studio • located at Freeman Park
2880
PG Youth Baseball 250-564-1732
Community Gardens 250-564-3859 • maintaining facilities and providing programs in many city parks
• provide community garden plots
PG Youth Soccer Association 250-564-5900
Connaught Youth Centre 250-561-1467 • maintaining the youth soccer fields at Exhibition Park &
• home of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets providing youth soccer programs
Elder Citizens Recreation Assoc 250-561-9381 PG Women’s Soccer Assoc 250-640-5425
• resource and recreation for seniors • providing women’s soccer at Exhibition Park
Exploration Place 250-562-1612 REAPS 250-561-7327
• Museum situated on City land in Fort George Park • recycling programs and education facility at Fort George Park
Family YMCA 250-562-9341 School District #57 250-561-6800
• located on City land, providing affordable recreation • providing joint use of school and City facilities
Greenway Society draper@telus.net Spruce City Minor Boys Softball 250-964-8628
• maintaining the Greenway trail system on leased land • maintaining facilities & providing programs at Carrie Jane
Gray Park
North Cariboo Senior Men’s Soccer 250-564-9565
• providing soccer and facilities at Exhibition Park Super Trak BMX 250-964-3890
• BMX racing club for all ages at Carrie Jane Gray Park
Northern Sport Centre 250-960-6366
• partnership to provide training facilities Tennis Club 250-564-5683
• Tennis for all ages at the Tennis Club located on Hwy 16 West
Otway Ski Centre 250-564-3809
• maintaining & providing the Nordic ski facility Vanway Community Hall 250-964-3633
• providing recreation opportunities
Outdoor Ice Oval Society www.pgoval.ca mail@pgoval.ca
• maintaining & providing the outdoor ice oval at Exhibition Park 6 and 4 Mixed Slo-Pitch League 250- 962-9612
• maintaining facilities and providing adult slo-pitch at
PG Agriplex at Exhibition Park 250-563-2200
Nechako Park
• equestrian facilities, programs and special events
Other community facilities on City land include:
PG Exhibition Society 250-563-4096
• located at Exhibition Park, coordinates the annual PGX Pine Valley Golf Course 250-562-4811
PG Gymnastics Club at Exhibition Park 250-564-7353 Kinsmen Place 250-562-8767
• providing recreational opportunities
Eagles Hall 250-962-7005
PG Horseshoe Club 250-962-5281
Studio 2880 250-562-4526
• horseshoe club for all ages located at Carrie Jane Gray Park
PG Public Library 250-563-9251
PG Masters Lacrosse 250-960-2776
• provide lacrosse opportunities at the Carney Hill Lacrosse Box PG Railway and Forestry Museum 250-563-7351

PG Minor Girls Softball Assoc 250-964-8628 Two Rivers Art Gallery 250-614-7800
• maintain facilities and provide programs

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Is your home next?

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Bylaw Services
Protecting people and property

BYLAWS accumulation of unpaid


parking tickets may be towed CITY HALL
The City of Prince George Bylaw
when found to be illegally parked 1100 PATRICIA BOULEVARD
Services Division is responsible for
and also may be summonsed to
the enforcement of City Bylaws,
Court or sent to Collections. DAY & NIGHT STORES
which have been enacted to
protect persons and properties from 4381 HANDLEN ROAD
various nuisances. If you are PARKING OF VEHICLES ON
experiencing a problem or become DOG GONE BAKERY
CITY BOULEVARDS 1085 VANCOUVER STREET
aware of a bylaw violation, you
may register a complaint with the All motorists are reminded that the
City so that the situation can be parking of motor vehicles on City OSPIKA PET & FARM SUPPLIES
resolved. Complaints may be boulevards is prohibited. In most 2392 S OSPIKA BOULEVARD
lodged by dialing Bylaw Services cases, the boulevard area is
Division at 250-561-7622. separated from the road by a curb. PAWSITIVELY GIFTED
If you had to “jump” a curb, or if 1234 – 4TH AVENUE
you are parking on grass or earth,
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE you are illegally parked and are PETLAND
All property is to be kept from the subject to a $25 penalty and/or 5900 SOUTHRIDGE AVENUE
accumulation of rubbish, garbage, tow.
wrecked vehicles, or any discarded POUND/SPCA
materials of any kind. In addition, 4011 LANSDOWNE ROAD
NOISE CONTROL
all yards are to be kept free from
excessive growth of weeds and Any noise, which is unnecessary or QUACKERS CANINE QUISINE
grasses and generally kept in a excessive and disturbs a person is 510 3RD AVENUE
manner consistent with surrounding not allowed. For example, the
properties. repeated barking of a dog or the TOTAL PET
loud playing of a stereo is not 1915 VICTORIA STREET
permitted at any time of the day or
SNOW REMOVAL PARKING night. BYLAW SERVICES DIVISION
RESTRICITONS (clip and save for future reference)

In order to remove snow and ice • Animal Control


DOGS AT LARGE 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
from our streets as quickly as
possible, it is necessary to prohibit Dog owners are prohibited from Monday to Sunday
parking on streets during certain allowing their dog(s) to run at • Parking Control
times so that City crews can large. A dog is considered to be at 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
perform their duties efficiently. large when it leaves the property Monday to Saturday
Parking is prohibited on residential where it is kept and is not under
the control of a person. If a dog is • Bylaw Enforcement
streets from 8 am until 6 pm seven 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
days a week from October 15 to picked up by an Animal Control
Officer, it will be impounded at a Monday to Friday
April 15. Overnight parking is only
considerable cost and • Office Hours
allowed on the odd side of the
inconvenience to the owner. 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Bylaw Services

street, unless posted otherwise.


All dogs must be licensed. The Monday to Friday
licenses are available at the 1100 Patricia Boulevard
UNPAID PARKING TICKETS following outlets. Dog licenses are • Pound/SPCA Hours
Motorists are reminded that failure valid only for the current year. 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM
to pay your parking tickets may 2011 licenses are available starting Tuesday to Saturday
result in your vehicle being towed December 1, 2010. If a license is 4011 Lansdowne Road
the next time it is illegally parked. purchased before January 31, 2011, All Complaints and Inquiries
Vehicles which have an there is a discounted rate. 250-561-7622

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REGIONAL DISTRICT REDUCING SOLID WASTE IN THE
of Fraser-Fort George
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF FRASER-FORT GEORGE
SATELLLITE DROP - MIXED PAPER PRODUCTS RECYCLING ETIQUETTE
DEPOSIT LOCATIONS COMPARTMENT - Take home items that are not
You can find drop-depot sites in This includes nearly all types of accepted including: plastic bags,
Prince George, Bear Lake, paper, including: plastic containers, glass and any
Mackenzie, McBride, Dunster garbage.
PLEASE FLATTEN ALL BOXES
and Valemount. Both urban and BEFORE PLACING THEM INTO - Do not leave materials outside the
rural residents can take recyclables THE BIN. recycling bins.
to the depot of their choice.
- Boxboard (i.e. cereal - Cardboard If in doubt about what & where to
Recycling operations are contracted boxes, shoe boxes) recycle, call RECYCLING
to Metro Materials Recovery. Their INFORMATION LINE at 250-960-
material recovery facility is at 8545 - Glossy paper/Flyers - Magazines
4400.
Willow Cale Rd. and receives metal - Cardboard Egg - Office Paper
cans, paper products and milk jugs. Cartons
For private delivery of large amounts - Paperback Books - Catalogues STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS
of source separated recyclables and
- Computer Paper - Writing Paper A number of product stewardship
current paper market values, contact programs are available in Prince
Metro Materials Recovery at 250- - Telephone Books - Paper Bags
George. These programs are
563-0233. - Envelopes (with - Tissue & Paper operated by the producers or
Prince George satellite drop-depot windows are okay) Towel Rolls retailers of given products to provide
locations for the collection of all Paper that has a plastic coating, wax a means of recycling the products
paper fibre and metal food and coating or foil coating, and paper that responsibly.
beverage containers are: has food or oil stains will contaminate
the other recyclable materials and Paint & Solvents
1. Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
(Foothills Blvd. And Austin Rd) should not be placed in the bin. Nechako Bottle Depot at 1922 First
2. Hart Shopping Plaza This includes: Avenue is the established collection
(West Austin Road) depot for paints, solvents and some
- drink boxes (i.e. juice boxes) as
3. Nechako Bottle Depot they have plastic and foil liners pesticides.
(1922-1st Ave.) For more information on the
- milk cartons have a wax coating
4. Quinn Street Transfer Station materials accepted, call the
(Quinn St. and 18th Ave.) - pizza boxes with cheese stuck to Provincial Recycling Information
bottom (but you can recycle the Line, toll-free at 1-800-667-4321 or
5. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church clean cardboard from a pizza box)
(3590 Dufferin Ave.) contact the Nechako Bottle Depot at
6. Ferndale Fire Hall 250-562-3871.
(Giscome Rd) METAL FOOD CAN & PLASTIC Electronics
7. Cummings Road Transfer Station MILK JUG COMPARTMENT
(East end of Cummings Rd) Electronics including: televisions,
Metal food cans and plastic milk jugs computers, monitors, and printers
8. Bon Voyage Plaza can be placed in this compartment, it
(Highway 16 West) can be dropped off at BBK Bottle
is best if the metal food cans are Depot at 2629 Vance Rd. Contact
9. Shelley Transfer Station rinsed, flattened and the paper labels BBK at 250-561-7475.
10. Kinsman Community complex are removed. The paper label can be
(777 Kinsman Pl. near 5th & Ospika) deposited in to the Mixed Paper Tires
11. Vanway Recycle Depot and Transfer Compartment.
For every new tire sold, the retailer
Station (Hwy 16 West and Broddy Plastic milk jugs should also be collects an Advance Disposal Fee
Road) rinsed & flattened and the lid should from the consumer which pays for the
12. Metro Materials Recovery Inc. be removed and disposed of with scrap tire recycling program in BC.
Regional District

(8545 Willow Cale Rd) your regular garbage as it is a


different type of plastic. Other plastics Tire dealerships throughout the
13. Bear Lake Transfer Station province are members of the Return
and metal containers are not
currently accepted for recycling to Retailer program that provides
NEWSPAPER COMPARTMENT through the drop-depot system. For consumers a free option to:
This includes any inserts that further information on the recycling or Drop off up to four passenger/light
accompany a newspaper. Place disposal of these products, please truck tires, clean and off rim during
newspapers loose into the bin. Do contact the RECYCLING the retailer’s business hours.
not bundle or bag newspaper. INFORMATION LINE at 250-960-
4400.

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REDUCING SOLID WASTE IN THE REGIONAL DISTRICT
of Fraser-Fort George
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF FRASER-FORT GEORGE
Used Oil Holiday Hours Suggested Uses for Bulk
The BC Used Oil Management All Stat Holidays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Compost
Association is responsible for the CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS DAY • add to new or existing garden beds
collection & recycling of used oil, oil • top dress lawns
filters and oil containers. These AND NEW YEARS DAY
materials are accepted at: - For more information on the • mulch around trees and shrubs
The Great Canadian Oil Change Foothills Landfill operation phone • mix with existing soil prior to
250-962-8972 planting in new lawn with seeds
Canadian Tire
- For more information on Regional or sod
Quinn Street & Vanway Transfer
Stations District of Fraser-Fort George Bring a shovel for U-Load compost
Solid Waste Management and and dig in while supplies last.
Facilities please call the Service
For more information and for We-
FOOTHILLS BOULEVARD Centre at 250-960-4400 or toll
Load times please call 962-8972.
REGIONAL LANDFILL free at 1-800-667-1959.
For more information on using
The Foothills Boulevard Regional finished compost, call the REAPS
Landfill is the largest landfill in the YARD & GARDEN TRIMMINGS Composting Hotline at 561-7327.
Regional District of Fraser- Fort DROP-OFF
George. The facility, at Foothills Blvd
and West Austin Road, has been Yard and garden trimmings suitable EARTH MACHINE HOME
upgraded to help environmental for composting, such as grass
COMPOSTER
monitoring and to increase efficiency clippings, leaves, plants, flowers and
small branches can be dropped off at Back yard
and safety for those using the landfill.
the Vanway, Quinn Street, Transfer composters are
Site attendants are on duty during
Stations and the Foothills Landfill available at the
operating hours to provide
site, FREE of charge. The material Regional District
assistance and to direct users to the
will be composted at the Foothills for $45 including
appropriate areas of the landfill. A
landfill site. all taxes while
transfer station accepts residential
supplies last.
refuse, compostable materials and
recyclable materials such as oil, oil
BULK COMPOST FOR SALE
filters, oil containers, auto batteries,
tires, propane tanks, cell phone and Bulk compost is for sale at the
rechargeable batteries. A Swap Shed Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill.
operates for the exchange of This compost has been processed at KEEP THESE NUMBERS
used items. Other on site recycling the Centralized Composting Facility FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
options include: scrap metal, large at the landfill using local yard and WHEN RECYCLING
appliances, small tires and yard & garden clippings delivered to the
garden wastes for composting. landfill transfer station by residents
and businesses. REGIONAL DISTRICT
To maximize use of these facilities, it
is important that wastes brought to RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE
the site are pre-sorted for placement INFORMATION LINE IN
PRICES PRINCE GEORGE
in designated containers and areas.
Minimum 250-960-4400
Charge: $6.00 – U-Load Toll Free 1-800-667-1959
HOURS OF OPERATION www.rdffg.bc.ca
FOOTHILLS LANDFILL SITE Full Size
Pick-Up Truck: $24.00 – U-Load FOOTHILLS BOULEVARD
Summer Hours
$30.00 – We-Load REGIONAL LANDFILL
Regional District

April 1 to October 31
250-962-8972
Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Small/Import
Saturday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Pick-Up Truck $12.00 – U-Load REAPS COMPOSTING HOTLINE
Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm $15.00-We-Load 250-561-7327
Winter Hours Other Size BC RECYCLING INFORMATION
November 1 to March 31 Loads: $12.00/m3-U-Load LINE 1-800-667-4321
Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm $15.00/m3-We-Load www.rdffg.bc.ca
Saturday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm GST is included in the above prices.
Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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The Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (PGAIR) is a


community-based, non-profit society. We are dedicated to
improving air quality in the Prince George airshed.

PGAIR believes that good air quality is vital for a healthy community and
a sustainable economy and that improving our air requires a committed,
cooperative effort. We are proud to count among our members different
levels of government, industry, community groups, organizations, and
individual citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about the PGAIR Idle Reduction
Program and the FINAL year of the provincial Wood Stove
Exchange Program (250.00 rebate towards a qualifying wood stove!)

To get involved or for more information,


please visit our website at

www.pgairquality.com
Acceptable air quality is everyone’s right; protecting air quality is
everyone’s responsibility.

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Northern Bear Awareness Society


Founded in 2000,
the mission of the
Northern Bear Awareness
Society is to reduce
conflict in
neighbourhoods
between people and
bears through
educaon,
cooperaon
and innovaon. Bob Steventon

For more informaon on how to minimize backyard


bear aractants, join the Fruit Exchange program, to
volunteer or to make a donaon, please get in touch!

(250) 301-7575
nbasociety@gmail.com
1384 River Road
Prince George, BC
V2L 5S8
www.northernbearawareness.com

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www.caledonianordic.com

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Girl Greatness STARTS HERE!


Join the FUN, FRIENDSHIP & ADVENTURE
ONLY $75 for the YEAR!
(plus weekly unit dues & camp fees)

REGISTRATION DATES
Sept 11 & 12 - Pine Centre Mall, Booth #16
Sept 13 - Hart Community Centre @ 6:30 pm
Sept 15 - Columbus Communiy Centre @ 6:00 pm
Sept 15 - Girl Guide Hall 777 Kinsmen @ 6:00 pm

www.bc-girlguides.org • 1-800-565-8111

Celebrating 100 years of Guiding in 2010

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PG Mixed Rec Slo- Pitch League

• Looking for a FUN League?


• Only $375/team
• May-July and two
tournaments

Contact Thelma to join or


for info: Tiny78@telus.net

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Community Contact List


Aquatics Harwin Community School
Backwater Paddling (Kayaking) Rick Brine 964-7400 Ron Brent Community School
Directions Below (Scuba) Neil Miller 964-9459 South Bowl Community Association Nicole Pretty 614-0786
PG Barracuda Swim Club Jerzy Partyka 964-6103 South Fort George Community Association Deb Ewen 563-2903
PG Mantas Diving Club Cheryl Anderson 981-8081 West Bowl Community Association Wendy Pollard 565-1320
PG Masters Swim Club Pierre Beaudry 964-3936 Community Recreation Centre
PG Underwater Hockey Stephen Rader 964-6434 Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre Reception Desk 960-6366
Pisces Summer Swim Club Sherry Gilbert 964-8585 Columbus Community Recreation Centre Dawna 964-2744
Splash Swim School Angela Shymanski 961-0561 Connaught Youth Centre Office 561-1467
Waterpolo Club Chris Cupp 562-1821 Hart Community Centre Office 962-6260
Arena Kinsmen Club of Prince George Office 562-8767
Assoc Karen Nicklen 964-4425 PacificSport Northern BC Office 960-5348
Mohawk Oldtimers Claude Bertoli 964-3243 Roll-A-Dome Office 564-6795
PG Blizzard Speed Skating Club Kristi 564-3069 South Fort George Family Resource Centre FRC Coordinator 614-9449
PG Cougars Hockey Club Brandi Brodsky 561-0783 Community Service
PG Figure Skating Club Angela Sharf 563-4768 Alzheimers Society of BC Leanne Jones 564-7533
PG Gentlemen's Hockey League 614-2232 Brave Office 561-3318
PG Golf & Curling Club (Curling) Office 563-0357 Canadian Cancer Society Office 564-0885
PG Minor Hockey Association Office 563-0303 Canadian Diabetes Association Boyanne Young 561-9284
PG Minor Lacrosse Association Pam Toth 964-3755 Canadian Red Cross Society Becky Row 564-6566
PG Oldtimers Hockey Association Bob Quinlan 564-9161 Community Gardens Prince George Society Jovanka Djordjevich 564-3859
PG Recreational Hockey League Al Hines 612-3933 Community Policing Main Office 561-3366
PG Senior Lacrosse Association Glen Scott 960-2776 Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Vickie Houk 561-7804
PG Spruce Kings Hockey Club Office 564-1747 COPS - Citizens on Patrol Elsie Adrian 561-3370
PG Women's Hockey League Jennifer Young 964-8435 Crisis Prevention, Intervention & Information Cent Verna MacLeod 564-5736
Spruce City Skating Club Tracie Leclerc 962-6132 Downtown Prince George Lynda Self 614-1330
Arts (Visual & Performing) Elder Abuse Prevention Glenna Brommeland 561-3370
Artist Workshop - Studio 2880 Keith Carlson 964-6120 Elizabeth Fry Society Kathi Heim 563-1113
Artists' Co-op Marna Tuffnell 563-9500 Healthiest Babies Possible Joyce Busby 561-2689
Central Interior Regional Arts Council Office 562-0024 Kinette Club of Prince George Jan Tuppel 962-2225
Cinema CNC Stan Shaffer 562-2131 Knights of Columbus Bob Bigelow 563-5692
Community Arts Council - Studio 2880 Office 562-4526 Lifesavers First Aid Training Ltd Office 562-1238
Community Speech Arts & Drama Festival of PG Debbie McGladdery 962-5356 Northern Family Health Society Stacey Hewlett 561-2689
PG Theatre Workshop Northern Interior Health Unit Office 565-7311
Prince George Photographic Society Bob Steventon 562-3717 Northern John Howard Society George Harding 561-7343
Rainbow Kids' Theatre Deborah McGladdery 962-5356 Parent Support Services Society of BC Dahne Harding 561-0607
Theatre North West Office 563-6969 PG Air Improvement Roundtable PGAIR 649-9114
Two Rivers Gallery Two Rivers Gallery 614-7800 PG Block Parents Office 564-3454
Automotive PG Crisis Pregnancy Centre Office 562-4464
Cruisin' Classics Car Club George Windsor 561-1247 PG Knights Society Leila Aubichon 964-2722
North Central Motosport Park Nancy Wilkinson 967-0224 PG Parents of Twins and Triplets Assoc. Karen Nicklen 964-4425
PG Auto Racing Association Shawn Hasselbach 963-3223 PG Royal Purple #48 Bea Stanley 564-4534
Spruce Capital Karting Association Terry Nelson 964-1462 PG Search and Rescue Jeff Smedley 962-5824
Vintage Car Club of Canada - PG Glenn Monteith 964-6677 PGRH Auxiliary Marguerita Austad 563-3795
Community Contact List

Western Canadian Speed Association Darin Guillet 564-9995 Phoenix First Aid Services Joan Bain 961-3991
Canine Positive Living North Vanessa West 562-1172
Dog Power Adventures Sally Swan 967-4479 Prince George Elks Lodge #122 Kathy Haynes 277-2575
Northern BC Jack Russell Terrier Club Lynn Parent 564-3060 RCMP Community Access Centres Dale Girling 561-3319
PG Kennel Club Karin Beeler 962-9794 Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Soc REAPS 561-7327
PG Labrador Retreiver Club Cathy Cameron 562-3820 Royal Canadian Legion Br #43 President 562-1292
PG Sled Dog Club Robert Bryce 614-1737 St John Ambulance Heather Johnston 561-1696
Top Dog Agility Obediance & Flyball Assoc Gys Koops 564-2503 Tourism PG Sherry Powney 562-3700
Community Association United Way of Northern British Columbia United Way 561-1040
Blackburn Community Association Claudia Reich 963-3292 Volunteer Prince George Office 564-0224
Vanway Community Association Andrea Metcalfe 964-1971 Welcome Wagon Laurie Hooker 1-877-675-8455
Beaverly West Leisure Society Cathy Baker 964-1511 Crafts
Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre Office 563-0858 Northern BC Wood Carvers Association Brenda Heft 963-7573
College Heights Community Association Cheryl Vanderlinde 964-2662 PG Stitchery Guild Dianne Reynolds 962-7696
Crescents Community Association Doug Jeffery 562-7035 PG Potters Guild Studio 2880 562-4526
Hart Community Association Tami & Kristi 970-0240 PG Quilters' Guild Dawn Quinn 964-8928

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PG Weaver's and Spinner's Guild Shirley Gratton 962-7055 PG Senior Baseball Ryan Yorston 563-2081
Sew it Up! School Teresa Bell 640-7313 PG Track and Field Club Tom Masich 564-9528
Culture PG Women's Soccer Association Office 640-5425
Huble Homestead Historic Site Krystal Etter 564-7033 PG Youth Baseball Marlo Waldie 552-6146
Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society Baljit Sethi 562-2900 PG Youth Soccer Association Office 564-5900
Latino-Canadian Assoc. of Northern BC Giulliana Tamblyn 962-5054 Sprruce City Minor Boys Fastball Assoc K-Lynn Hogh 964-8628
Le Cercle Des Canadiens Francais Renee Trepanier 561-2565 Spruce City Mens Fastball Assoc Jeff Hill 963-7483
Multicultural Heritage Society Marlies Greulich 563-8525 Fitness
PG Celtic Club Julie O'Riely 964-1669 Chinook Yoga Studio Carla Wainwright 564-9642
PG Italian Language School Anna Monetta 962-7912 Ergo-fit Lorelei Fitzpatrick 564-0433
PG Native Friendship Centre Office 564-3568 Family YMCA of Prince George Office 562-9341
PG Railway & Forestry Museum Office 563-7351 Fitlife Personal Training Rae Kamstra 962-1614
The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre Office 562-1612 Fitness North Office 561-0557
Dance Inner Creations Yoga Carolyn Seaton 961-9980
Amanita Middle Eastern Dance Emma Faulkner 564-9293 Nia with Lisa Lisa Cassidy 649-0643
BC Assoc of Performing Arts Festivals Ann Bruce 564-5384 NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Team Marjo 564-2204
Central Interior Highland Dance Katherine Trepanier 964-8610 Pathways Tai Chi Jim Cryderman RMT 613-5582
Jazzmatazz Dance Co Alison McNeill 612-2244 To The Core Pilates Emily Dial 562-4995
Judy Russell Dance Studio Judy Russell 563-2902 Walk PG Boyanne Young 561-9284
Latino-Canadian Assoc of Northern BC Giulliana Tamblyn 962-5374 Women Zone Fitness & Aerobics Inc. Karin Piche 562-6365
Lorna Carbutt's School of Dance Lorna Zuccollo 562-9243 Gymnasium/Indoor
Northern Twisters Square Dance Club Gys Koops 563-4828 BC Indoor Soccer League Rob Niedermayer 562-4261
Performers North Dance Company Judy Russell 563-2902 Men Indoor Soccer Gaetano Mauro 562-1837
PG Caledonian Dancers Kevan Hill-Tout 964-8031 Northern BC Tenpin Bowling Assoc Suzanne Harvey 962-8771
Yalenka Ukrainian Dancers Society Elizabeth Folwark 563-4974 PG Gymnastics Club Office 564-7343
Education PG Handball Association June Sakamoto 564-4384
Canadian Federation of University Women Wendy Thiel 964-1957 PG Masters Basketball Gary Nesbit 562-2292
CNC - First Nation Educational Support Services PG Minor Basketball Assoc Louise Holmes 964-1077
Marlene Erikson 562-2131 Loc 460 PG Titans Wheelchair Basketball Nancy Harris 613-2270
CNC Continuing Education Office 561-5846 PG Women Tenpin Bowling Association Suzanne Harvey 962-8771
Continuing Education, School District #57 Office 564-6574 PG Women's Basketball Miranda Kynoch 614-1802
DARE Cst. Debra Medcke 561-3382 PG Youth Volleyball Club Randy Byman 562-2131 Ext 388
Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon S. Anderson 562-8611 Hobby
Learning Difficulties Centre of BC Donna Jarvis 564-8011 Northern BC Lego Club Nick Pelltier 981-1883
PG Home Educators Assoc Carolyn Missiuna 962-7313 PG Aeromodellers Association Jim Wickstrom 964-1837
PG Montessori Education Shelley Bond 562-6560 PG Amateur Radio Club Frank VanderZande 961-1173
PG Public Library PG Public Library 563-9251 PG Bridge Club Dean Cole 962-1041
Toastmasters - City Centre John Baragar 562-3920 PG Genealogical Society Maureen McGee 562-4876
Toastmasters- Cariboo Kory Heyland 562-4060 PG Koi and Water Garden Club John Dixon 962-8944
Equestrian Royal Astromical Society of Canada - PG Centre Maurice Sluka 964-3600
Central Interior Arabian Horse Assocation Bill Campbell 971-2306 Martial Arts & Boxing
Dusty Trail Riders Sandy Ebert 964-6429 Academy Athletics Martial Arts Centre Michele Zuccollo 564-4876
Interior Miniature Horse Club Kari Robinson 963-8275 Central Interior PG Tai Chi Leslie Farella 564-4684
NCBC Cadora Dressage Cindy Thiele 563-2933 Family Taekwon-Do Stacey Boudreau 614-1861
North Central Appaloosa Howard Jackson 963-9779 Freedom Taekwon-Do Kurt Ottesen 564-2565
PG Agriplex Office 563-2200 Hart Judo Academy Bruce Kamstra 640-4492
PG Horse Society Holly Comtois 563-2200 Infinity Tai Chi Anna Michael 963-8669
PG Reining Horse Association Rob Kershaw 963-0668 Kaiten Mixed Martial Arts Karmjit Manhas 552-6310 Community Contact List
PG Rodeo Association Nora Wallach 963-8128 Korean Hapkido Institute Michael Forster 964-1843
Salmon Valley Gymkhana Club SVGC 649-9803 Mainland Tai Chi Club Lister Chen 964-3849
Spruce Ridge Pony Club Coral-Leigh Mann 640-5473 Nechako Karate Club Kenneth Corrigan 562-7087
Timberline Riders Horse Club Raelene Lupul 963-7178 PG Aikido Club Mike Moyer 981-6527
Field PG Chito-ryu Karate Society Peter Kurjata 562-5431
6 and 4 Mixed Slopitch Barry Cunningham 562-4120 PG Judo Club Aline Strasdin 964-1618
Interdenominational Mixed Slopitch League Jeff Collier 649-8214 Shadow Martial Arts Marta Gregor 564-4025
Little League BC - District 4 Brian Kelly 563-1188 Shaolin Boxing Club Betty Clark 564-2934
North Cariboo Senior Soccer League Office 564-9565 Summit Tae kwon do Leslie Williams 564-2721
PG Disc Sports Greg Jonuk 564-5191 Music
PG Gnats Rugby Football Club Troy Mackenzie 964-2032 BC Old Time Fiddlers Assoc. Doug Borden 962-6825
PG Minor Football Association Judy Clark 964-2207 BC Registered Music Teacher's Assoc Wilma Romanin 564-4129
PG Minor Girls Softball Association K-Lynn Hogh 964-8628 Bel Canto Choirs Association Cara Vanderkraats 640-1343
PG Mixed Rec Slo Pitch League Scott Armstrong 981-4249 Music for Young Children Renee Unger 967-4207
PG Mixed Rec Softball League Nove Voce Robin Norman 562-6806

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PG and District Music Festival Wilma Romanin 564-4129 Special Events/Programs


PG Cantata Singers Evelyn Lee 563-8583 "Celebrate Canada" Festival Marlies 563-8525
PG Community Band Bill Watt 964-2804 Canada Day- Multicultural Heritage Society Marlies Greulich 563-8525
PG Conservatory of Music Grace Bosma 564-7467 Coldsnap/Folk Fest Society Jo Beattie
PG Symphony Orchestra Office 562-0800 Forest and Resources Expo Office 563-8833
Prince George Academy of Music Office 778-415-5000 Initiatives Prince George
Suzuki Strings Prince George Carolyn Jacob 563-3226 Northern BC Winter Games Society Silia DallaLana 563-6196
White Spruce City Chorus (Sweet Adelines) Kathleen O'Connell 563-2975 PG Agricultural & Historical Association Terri Mcconnachie 563-4096
Outdoor PG Farmers' Market Margaret Lipke 778-415-4380
Alder Hills Golf Club House 963-7500 PG Iceman Society John Martin 640-0019
Boat Proficiency Courses & Exams Roy & Lori Bernhardt 562-1238 PG Mardi Gras of Winter Society Office 564-3737
Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Gillian Recknell 564-3809 Rivers Day Music Festival Joan Chess 612-0252
Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club Darryl Polyk 564-8026 Special Needs
Canadian Ski Patrol Greg Hutton 964-9247 Active Support Against Poverty Office 563-6112
Cranbrook Hill Greenway Society Robin Draper 962-2923 AIMHI - PG Assoc for Community Living Julie O'Reilly 564-6408 Ext 228
David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Sheila Malbeuf 563-4116 Autism Society of BC - Nor. Branch Office Heather Borland 963-0803
Firearms Safety Training Sheldon Clare 563-2804 BC Schizophrenia Society Kim Dixon 561-8033
McMillan Creek Stewardship Group Mandy Henderson 562-5412 BC Special Olympics - PG Thom Ross 564-1878
Midnight Archers Pat Caron 562-9818 British Columbia Paraplegic Association Pat Harris 563-6942
Murray Ridge Ski Area Martin Elphee 996-7026 Caledonia Adaptive Snow Sports Society Joan Kaesmodel 562-4339
Nancy Greene Ski League Deryl Truman 962-5520 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Terri Walker 962-1663
Northern BC Caving Club Steve Smith 964-7091 Canadian National Institute for the Blind Office 563-1702
Northern Bear Awareness Society NBAS 301-7575 Challenger Little League Baseball Lorrie Evans 962-0156
NW Brigade Paddling Club Rick Brine 964-7400 Child Development Centre Office 563-7168
PG Alpine Ski Club Jim Martin 964-0803 Children First Louise Zenk 565-7331
PG Backcountry Recreation Society Marc Steynen 564-5256 CP Sports Association of BC - PG Judy Dix 563-6749
PG Cycling Club Matt Thompson 964-0228 Handy Circle Resource Society Lorraine Young 563-1852
PG Golf and Curling Club Geof Magrath 563-0357 PG Brain Injured Group Alison Hagreen 564-2447
PG Lawn Bowling Club John Warner 563-4888 PG Deaf Children Society Office 563-2425
PG Orienteering Club Mike Smith 564-6314 PG Therapeutic Riding Association Barb Warkentine 962-5082
PG Roadrunners Oliver Hui 960-3244 Project Friendship Society Sandra Nahornoff 612-7871
PG Rod and Gun Club Sheldon Clare 563-2804 We Care Home Health Services Office Staff 563-3501
PG Senior Club - c/o PG Horseshoe Pitchers Asso Vic Vallee 962-5281 Western Institute for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Holly Musey 563-2425
PG Snowmobile Club Peter Dawley 563-9497 Youth
Polar Coachman Fly Fishers Erich Franz 962-6342 2618 RCACC Rocky Mountain Rangers Capt Marguerite Parsons 612-7268
Silver Tip Archers Ron Marwood 563-0846 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George Jamie Kranrod 563-7410
Sons of Norway Ski Club Jennifer Fletcher 964-6564 Chubb Lake Bible Camp Wes & Heather Harder 998-4609
Spruce City Wildlife Association Office 563-5437 Diocese of Prince George (Catholic) Joe Glaab 964-4424
Sub-Zero Skydivers Cassie Champaign 963-5644 First Baptist Church Youth Group Dave Callaway 564-4522
Supertrak BMX Cassandra Findlay 964-3890 Girl Guides of Canada Laurie Hooker 1-800-565-8111
Preschool Hartland Baptist Church Youth Group Stephen Swan 962-8641
College Heights Playschool Cheryl Vanderlinde 964-2662 International Order of Jobs Daughters Kim Meier 964-2048
Hartland Preschool Donna VanderBrink 962-5288 Junior - High School/College Curling Office 563-0357
Heart to Hart Preschool Tammy Christie 614-9584 Navy League Cadets #142 Aurora Terry Isabelle 564-9859
Les Coin Des Petits Office 561-2565 Ness Lake Bible Camp Judy Serup 612-4673
Racquet Nights Alive Lance Potskin 562-2538
Ladies' Morning Badminton Heather Medwedew 962-9540 North Central Badminton Academy (youth) Lisa Davison 617-5726
Community Contact List

PG Racquets Club (Badminton) Gavin Cavanaugh 552-5383 PG Young Naturalists Club Benita Kaytor 612-0441
PG Squash Association Sandy Caebe 964-6665 PG 4-H Karen Vohar 963-7112
PG Tennis Club Tennis Club 564-5683 PG Pentecostal Church Rich Phillips 564-7434
Seniors PG Youth Church Ben Erbacher 563-1003
BC Seniors' Games Dick Voneugen 962-7672 Royal Canadian Air Cadets #396 Valerie Bergey 963-9334
Elder Citizens Recreation Association Office 561-9381 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Mark Lawrence 562-0158
Hart Pioneer Centre Association Koke Madigan 962-6712 Sacred Heart Youth Group Claudia Betz 564-5225
NHA Seniors Wellness Sue Kragt 563-1478 Scouts Canada Don MacDonald 961-8308
PG & District Senior Citizens Activity Strike Zone Youth Bowling Veronica Shortland 962-6539
Centre Society Wendy Tizzard 564-3287 Westwood MB Church Kerry Deschamps 562-3711
PG Council of Seniors Office 564-9100 Youth Around Prince Resource Centre (YAP) Misty Koster 565-6298
PG Grass Roots Cribbage Club Eleanor Arnold 564-1986 Youth Bowling Council Thom Roth 564-1878
PG Seniors Curling Club Office 563-0357
Sacred Heart Senior Citizen Society Henri Lefebvre 653-9192
Spruce Capital Seniors' Recreation Centre Agnes LaVale 563-6450

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