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Your guide to being active
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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
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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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
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
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
Beaverly, Blackburn
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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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College Heights
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College Heights
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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College Heights
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
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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
Westbowl
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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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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
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
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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
Fitness Descriptions
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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
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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.
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
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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
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.
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
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
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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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!
Prince George 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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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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Bylaw Services
Protecting people and property
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REGIONAL DISTRICT PROGRAMS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.rdffg.bc.ca
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
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REGIONAL DISTRICT PROGRAMS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.rdffg.bc.ca
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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!)
www.pgairquality.com
Acceptable air quality is everyone’s right; protecting air quality is
everyone’s responsibility.
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1384 River Road
Prince George, BC
V2L 5S8
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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
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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
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 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