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RMWB - ARENAS
ARCHIE SIMPSON ARENA
TheArchieSimpsonArenaisanewstate-of-the-artcomplexlocatedinFortChipewyan.Itconsistsof:
• afullsizedarena• fitnesscentre• indoorwalkingtrack• indoorplaygroundstructure• youthcentre• computerroom• conferenceandmeetingrooms
CASMAN CENTRE
Locatedat110EymundsonRoad,CasmanCentre(formerlyknown as Thickwood Heights Community Centre) is thehomeoftheFortMcMurrayOilBarons.Thisbuildingfea-turesa1,533-seatarena,amulti-purposeroom,a147-seatamphitheatreandhasplentyofparking.
Main Arena: a196’x83’ iceplayingsurface thatcanbeconvertedintoahall–perfectforyournextlargesummerBBQorcorporatebanquet.
Multi.Purpose Room: complete with a kitchen and easyoutdooraccess–goodforsocialgatheringsandmeetings.
FRANK LACROIX MINOR HOCKEY ARENA
Located at 155 Beaconwood Road, this single sheet icearenaisoperatedbytheFortMcMurrayMinorHockeyAs-sociation.Thisfacilityconsistsof:
• a190’x85’iceplayingsurfacethatcanbeconvertedintoahall
• amulti-purposeroomwithakitchenandoutdooraccessthatwillmeetallsmalltomediumsizebanquetneeds
Please contact our friendly staff at 780.697.3724.
For more information or booking, please call 780.799.5856.
For more information or booking, call 780.791.7358 Ext.2.
Amphitheatre:fullyfurnishedwithcomfortableseat-ingandaprojectionsystemcapableofdisplayinganarrayof streamingmedia tosuitallbusinessorper-sonalneeds–idealforbusinesspresentations,recitalsandplays.
• skatesharpeningshopopensduringhockeysea-son (Sept -Mar), Mon-Fri 4:40pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Services include: skates sharp-ening, profiling, blade replacement, stretching,andsaleofhockeymerchandise
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RMWB - OUTDOOR RINKS
RMWB – HAXTON CENTRE
TheHaxtonCentreatBorealisParkisacommunityfacilityopenallyearroundforindividualsofallages.Thisfacilityoffersgreatprogrammingforthewholefamily,focusingonrecreationandculture.TheHaxtonCentreisthehubforRMWBPrograms,inwhichfunandexcitingprogramsareofferedforeveryseason.
TheHaxtonCentreislocatedatBorealisPark(10500MorrisonStreet)
Forfullprogramminglistings,pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/programs
TherearefiveboardedoutdoorrinksinFortMcMurray.The rinks receivedailymaintenanceandhave lightsonuntil10p.m.eachevening.
• Abasand-besideFatherBeauregardSchoolonAthabascaAve.
• Waterways-BulyeaAve.• Thickwood-SignalRoadacrossfromthe
medicalcentre• Timberlea-BrettDrivebesideTimberleaSchool• Timberlea-SyncrudeTimberleaAthleticPark
Therearetwomoreboardedoutdoorrinksinthemunicipality:
• SapraeCreek-besideCommunityHall• Anzac-besideCommunityHall
FOR MORE INFORMATION:780.799.1144 • www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/programs
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RMWB - SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS:ElaineMartens•780.799.5865or780.792.7783•specialevents@woodbuffalo.ab.ca
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS WILL BE REQUIRED:
• Ifyouareholdinganeventonmunicipally-ownedland,e.g.tournaments,beergardens,or-ganizedruns/walks,family/schoolreunions,companypicnics,teambuildingexercises,BBQ’s
• Iftheeventisnotintendedforthestructure,parkoropenspace
• Ifyouareusingpublicfirepits
• Ifatemporarystructureisbeingerectedatyourfunction,e.g.tentslargerthan10’x10’,stages,scaffolding,concessionstands
NOTE:
• ABuildingPermitwillalsoberequiredfortemporarystructure(s).PleasecontactSuperiorSafetyCodesatTimberleaLanding,phone:780.792.5997(GregWolf).
• ADevelopmentPermitwillberequiredifyourfunctionwiththetemporarystructure(s)willlastformorethan3consecutivedays.PleasecontactPlanning&DevelopmentOfficeatTimberleaLand-ing,phone:780.799.8676(ErinO’Neill).
• SpecialEventPermitsarenotrequiredforschooloutingsinwaterparks;however,pleasecontacttheFacilityBookingCoordinatortoavoidoverlappinglargegroupvisits.
• PleasesubmityourSpecialEventPermitapplicationonemonthpriortotheevent,ortwomonthspriortotheeventifaBuildingPermitand/oraDevelopmentPermitarealsorequired.
• SpecialEventPermitapplicationformisavailableonlineatwww.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/residents/events+festivals/permits.asporattheParks,Recreation&Cultureoffice,3rdfloor,9816HardinSt.
• Applicationfeeis$25(non-profitgroups)or$100(for-profitgroups).
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FORT MCMURRAY PUBLIC LIBRARY
SERVICES INCLUDE:
• Hardcoverandpaperbackbooks• BooksonCDforadultsandchildren• DownloadableaudiobooksandEbooks• DVDs-featurefilms,documentariesandchildren’sseries• CDs-musicforadultsandchildren• WorldLanguageCollection-booksinotherlanguages• Pay-for-UseComputerWorksStationsprovidingword
processingprograms,printingandInternetaccess• Interlibraryloanservice• FreeWiFi• Yearroundprogramsforchildrenandadults• InformationServices• Onlinedatabasesprovidingawiderangeofresources
suchas:Novelist,AutoRepairReferenceCenter,Garden&LandscapeHorticultureIndex
• Toursfornewpatronsandcommunitygroups• SelfCheckOut• Specialeventsforadults,teensandkids:FrostyFrolics,
SpringFrenzy,BanffMountainFilmFestival,TeamTriviaandSummerReadingprograms!
• Individualstudyroomsavailabletopatronsatnocharge• Dedicatedspacefortheyoungadultcollection• Increasedshelfspaceformaterials• Quietstudyareas• Children’sprogramroom• NEWprogramsforteensandadults• Gamingstationsforchildren,youthandadults• FreeMembership
LIBRARY HOURSMondaytoFriday9amto9pm
Saturday9amto5pmSunday12pmto5pm
The Fort McMurray Public Library provides access to information for knowledge and
pleasure for our community through diversity of resources and excellence in service.
INFORMATION SERVICESMondaytoFriday9amto9pm
Saturday9amto5pmSunday12pmto5pm
CONTACTCustomerServiceDesk780.743.7800
AdultHelpDesk780.743.7073Children’sHelpDesk780.743.7804
FORT MCMURRAY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Phone: 780.743.7800 • Fax: 780.743.5952 • www.fmpl.ca • 151 MacDonald Drive, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 5C5
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FORT MCMURRAY TOURISM
IT’S WINTER, WARM UP TO IT!
LOOKING FOR BIG SPIRIT ADVENTURE IT’S ALL IN OUR OWN BACKYARD!
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILSEmbraceit,enjoyitandchasethechillbystayingac-tive.Thereareseveralcross-countryskitrailsthrough-outthecitythatwillgetyourheartpumping.
GIANTS OF MINING EXHIBITThisSyncrudeexhibitfeaturesadraglineandbucketwheelreclaimer,oncemightymachines,nowsittingindignifiedretirementinapublicpark.Itoffersagreatviewpointofthesurroundingareaandreclamationef-forts-aswellassomefantasticphotoopportunities.
GREAT NORTHERN LURESIcefishingisoneofthemanyexcitingadventuresthenorthholdsforresidentsandvisitors.Ifyourdreamistosnagatrophysizedwalleyeorlandamonsterpike,fishingWoodBuffaloissuretogetyouhooked.
HERITAGE PARKTake awalkback in timeatHeritagePark.Displaysdepictthedaysoffurtrading,lumbering,fishing,riverand rail transportation. Looking for that special giftHeritagePark’sgiftshopisopenyearround.Forwin-terhoursandeventspleasecall780.791.7575.
HISTORIC FORT CHIPEWYANTravelthewinterroadtoexplorehistoricFortChipew-yanandjoinintheexcitementoftheannualicefishingderby,wintercarnivalandsnowmobileraces.
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FORT MCMURRAY TOURISM
ICE SKATINGTakeoutyourskatesandenjoyabitoffreshaironanyone of the outdoor skating rinks located throughoutthecity.
NORTHERN LIGHTSWeareprivilegedtowatchtheAuroraBorealisdancemostcold,cleareveningsduringequinoxfromOcto-bertoMarch.Fewsightscanequalthemagicandmys-teryoftheseluminoussheetsofcolourwaveringinthefrigidairandnatureprovidesitfreeofcharge.
OIL SANDS DISCOVERY CENTRECapture the Alberta experience with world class ex-hibits, interpretive programs and hands on demon-strations.It’sadynamicandinteractiveenvironmentinwhichtodiscoverthehistory,scienceandtechnologyoftheoilsands.
RIDE THE TRAILSOurregionisasnowmobiler’sparadisewithhundredsofkilometersoftrailstoexplore.Besuretopurchaseyour trail pass from the local McMurray Sno-DriftersAssociation.
VISTA RIDGEExperiencehoursofexhilaratingfamilyfundownhillskiing,snowboardingortubingatVistaRidgeAllSeasonPark.
FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN OUR REGION CONTACT:
780.791.4336info@fortmcmurraytourism.com www.fortmcmurraytourism.com
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Your Island Playgroundwww.macdonaldisland.ca
For more information about rates, programming, and facility information please contact
Guest Services at 780.791.0070. or check out our website at
www.macdonaldisland.ca
MacDonald Island Park is the largest facility of its kind in western Canada and houses the Suncor Community Leisure Centre and the Miskanaw Golf Club. Since opening in October 2009, this world-class, 450,000 sq. ft multi-use facility has had more than 1.3 million visitors!
The Suncor Community Leisure Centre at MacDonald Island Park features:• TwoNHL-sizedarenas&mini-icesurface• EightsheetsoficeintheCurlingRink• TwoindoorFieldhouses• 8,000sq.ft.FitnessCentre• Aquatic Centre• 8multi-purposerooms• Golf Simulator
• Sixbasketballcourts• GroupFitnessroom• Twosquashcourts• Oneracquetballcourt• Four-lane240metreindoortrack• FortMcMurrayPublicLibrary• Miskanaw Ballroom
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MACDONALD ISLAND PARK
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Aquatic Centre 4.3 Million Litres of Pure Fun!
Opening Fall 2010
LEARN, TRAIN, COMPETE!10 Lane, Olympic-Sized Pool • 54 metres with two movable bulkheads• Home to competitive swimmers, divers, synchronized
swimmers, and water-polo players• Learn-to-swim classes for children and adults• Lifeguard and instructor training• Seating for several hundred spectators2 x 1 metre and 1 x 3 metre Spring Boards• Learn to dive • Diving competitions • Available for guest and member use4 Lane, Warm-Water Training Pool • Wheelchair, walker and access-friendly• Parent and tot classes • Preschool classes • Aquatic fitness for seniors • Aquatic fitness for special populations • Becomes warm-up and cool-down pool during
competitions
FUN FOR FAMILIES!Indoor Family Spray Park • Leisure pool • Giant water slide • Giant water slide for inner tubes • Inner tube lazy river • 2 child-sized waterslides • Children’s climbing playground • Great big dumping water bucket • 20+ spray & water features • Pool-side tables & chairs Family Whirl Pool• Community-sized • 6 years of age & up
RELAX & UNWIND! Adult Whirl Pool • 16 years of age & up • Features in-water lounge chairs On-Deck Co-Ed Adult Steam Room• 16 years of age & upOn-Deck Co-Ed Adult Sauna• 16 years of age & up
Your Island Playgroundwww.macdonaldisland.ca
MacDonald Island Park is now recruiting lifeguards and instructors. For information on training courses, or to apply contact our aquatic staff at aquatics@macisland.ab.ca.
For more information about our aquatic programs, please call Guest Services at 780.791.0070 or visit our website at www.macdonaldisland.ca
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MACDONALD ISLAND PARK - AQUATIC CENTRE
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Fitness CentreExercise benefits your mind, body and soul. MacDonald Island Park makes it easier than ever to get fit. Whether you’re an athlete in training, a gym beginner or simply wanting to lead an active, healthy lifestyle, our fitness centre is the place for you. Our 8,000 sq. ft. Fitness Centre is open to members and guests 15 years or older, and features a variety of cutting edge cardio machines, free weights and cable weights. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is on hand to answer any questions you may have and show you around the centre.
Our Fitness Centre features:• Cardio, free weights and cable machines• Drop-in and registered fitness classes• Professional personal training for fitness and nutrition• Group fitness room with wood sprung floor• Child minding services available• FitStart for Teens programs are available for youth
ages 13 and 14 wishing to use the Fitness Centre. • 240 metre Indoor Track
Your Island Playgroundwww.macdonaldisland.ca
For more information about our wide variety of fitness classes and
programming, please contact Guest Services at 780.791.0070 or
check out our website at www.macdonaldisland.ca
Fitness Centre & Indoor Track Hours of Operation:Weekdays: 5 a.m. – 11p.m.Weekends: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.Statutory Holidays: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Fitness for You We offer a variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced classes
H.E.A.T Fight Night Yogalates OFF COURSE
Rep Revolution Punk Rope Buns & Guns Balance
Drop It! Generation Gap Lose Your Mummy Tummy Flirty Fitness
Crunch Zumba The First 5km Do a Du - Level I
Fusion Cycology Adrenaline Success Story
Mac Island Lean Lunch Menu ... and much more!
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MACDONALD ISLAND PARK - FITNESS CENTRE
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Your Island, Your Course, Your Memorieswww.macdonaldisland.ca
For more information about
programming, please contact
Guest Services at 780.791.0070.
Welcome to one of Alberta’s premier golf courses! Miskanaw Golf Club has it all: emerald greens, breathtaking scenery and world-class golf, all at reasonable rates. During the fall and winter seasons enjoy our dry land training programs that are being offered by our CPGA Golf Professional Staff. Or enjoy our new indoor golf simulator to keep the golf days alive during the long winter months.
Golf Simulator Keep the golf swing sharp all winter long with our indoor golf simulator.
Golf Simulator Features• 36 different styles of play. (skins, scramble, best ball) • Virtual Golf Instruction with interactive practice facility &
driving range. • Closest to the Pin & Long Drive Competitions. • Online Golf Tournaments.
Prices are $50/hour for up to four people. For lessons please inquire at Guest Services for private & semi private instruction prices! Ladies, Seniors & Junior Clinics are available.
Simulator Golf LessonsSkill Group: 8 playersSimulator ‘ON-THE-COURSE’ golf lessons, with a CPGA Golf Professional. Use the driving range, pick your course, and get on-course golf lessons!Day: Monday EveningsDate: October 22 – December 10 / January 10 – February 28Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.# of Classes: 8Registration Cost: Members – $199 Non-members – $249
Other Fall/Winter Golf ProgramsGolf FORE Gals
Titleist Performance InstituteSNAG Golf for Kids
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MACDONALD ISLAND PARK - MISKANAW GOLF CLUB
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ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 165
We would like toinvite you to a
new experience of great food!
Great Staff!
Ft. McMurray LegionBR. 165
All of this at Great Prices!
Come in and see for yourself!
Great Times!
Located at 9317 Huggard St in Waterways
Great Food!
Hug
gard
St.
Parking Lot
FireHall
Bulyea Ave
waterways -left & right
63
Tolen Dr
Tolen Dr
Wehaveanarrayofdifferentdisplayswhichmayinterestyou.Ourfacilitycanprovideroomfor225gueststohostweddings,privateparties,dances,business meetings, what ever your needs are.We have a full kitchen which offers a menu offinemealsopen from9am to10pmormaybeyouwouldjustlikearelaxingeveningwithafewgames of pool or darts along with your favou-ritebeverage.Pricing is likemostLegions:THECHEAPESTINTOWN.OurnewflatscreenTV’scouldbeplayingyourfavouritesportalso.
HOURS:Mon-Sat,9a.m.-2a.m.
WedowhatwewilltoSUPORTOURTROOPS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Trudy Kilner • 780.743.2329 • royalcanadianlegion@shaw.ca
THEROYALCANADIANLEGIONBRANCH165AIMSTOSERVE
OURCUSTOMERSWITHTHEBESTSERVICEPOSSIBLE.DROPINANDJOINUSTOSEEFORYOURSELF.
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THEY SAY THE SKY IS THE LIMIT
WE SAY THERE IS NO LIMIT
The Alberta Sport Development
Centre works to coordinate
and enhance services available
to Alberta’s emerging athletes
and coaches. Regional centres
provide services to athletes and
coaches residing in rural and
urban areas, allowing athletes
to develop and train at a high
level without leaving home.
TO RECEIVE INFORMATION on programs and services available to you through ASDC-Northeast,
located in Fort McMurray, AB please contact: Sean Seywright, Program Coordinator at 780-791-4876 or sean.seywright@keyano.ca
ASDC.ca
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SYNCRUDE SPORT & WELLNESS CENTRE
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SYNCRUDE SPORT & WELLNESS CENTRE
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VISTA RIDGE
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OUR MISSION:
The YMCA of Wood Buffalo is a not-for-profit and charitable organizationwhose mission is to enhance the quality of life by providing safe andsustainable programs and services that meet the changing needs of thecommunityinourdiverseregion.Ourcorevaluesare:Honesty•Caring•Respect•Responsibility
OUR VISION:
TheYMCAbuildsstrongkids,strongfamiliesandstrongcommunitiesby:
•Providingprogrammingfocusedonthedevelopmentofhealthychildren,youthandadults
•Enablingeverypersontoaccessourprogramsandservices,regardlessoffinancialcircumstance
•BuildingonpartnershipsandrelationshipsthatfurtherourMission•Providinggrowthofourassociationthatenhancesthequalityoflifein
theRegionalMunicipalityofWoodBuffalo
THE YMCA IS OPEN TO EVERYONE:
The YMCA of Wood Buffalo provides programs and services to all people,regardlessofcircumstance,throughtheYMCAOpportunityFund.Thisallowsthosewhoareunable,notunwillingtoaffordthefullcostofmembershipand/orprogramstoaccesstheYMCAatareducedcost.SpeaktoaMembershipRepresentativetofindoutmore.780.790.9622.
YMCA MEMBERSHIP – ALL INCLUSIVE!
JustsomeofthemanybenefitsofyourYMCAmembershipinclude:
• ConvenientlocationforresidentsofThickwood,Dickensfield,WoodBuffaloandTimberlea
• FullaccesstotheWestwoodFamilyYMCAfacility• Freeaccesstofitnessandrecreationprograms(includingYoga&Pilates)• Freechildminding(KiddieKare)whileyouworkout• FreeaccesstotheSyncrudePlayPit(indoorplayground)• FreeChild/Youthswimlessons• Freeuseofourmember’sWi-Filounge• MemberdiscountsonYMCABirthdayParties• FreeParking• MemberprivilegesinallotherYMCA’s
WESTWOOD FAMILY YMCA • 221 Tundra DrivePhone 780.790.9622 • Fax 780.743.4045 • www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org
Webuildstrongkids,strongfamilies,strongcommunities.
THE YMCA OF WOOD BUFFALOAplacetobeandtobecome!
BUILDING HOURS:
Mon-Fri:4:30am-10pmSat&Sun:7am-9pmHolidays:9am-7pm
POOL HOURS:
Mon-Fri:6:00am-9:30pmSat&Sun:7am-8:30pmHolidays:9am-6:30pm
YMCA OF WOOD BUFFALO
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WESTWOOD FAMILY YMCA HEALTH, FITNESS & RECREATION CENTRE
WESTWOOD FAMILY YMCA • www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org 221 Tundra Drive • Phone 780.790.9622 • Fax 780.743.4045
OUR FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTRE PROVIDES:
• Certifiedstaffofferingorientations,supportandper-sonalprogramsforbeginnersandexperienceusers
• AfulllineofTechnogymcardioandstrengthequip-ment with easy-to-use programming, quick-startfeaturesandbuilt-inTVscreenswithcable-featuringTheWave,ellipticaltrainerwithlateralmovement
• Universalgymandcircuittrainingequipment• Completeselectionofweight-liftingequipmentand
freeweights• Stretchingareasandcorestabilityequipment• Indoorrunningtrack
WE OFFER GREAT CLASSES:
TheYMCAoffersover30hoursofdry.landfitnessclasses7-daysaweek inadditiontoaquafitclasses.ClassesdonotrequireregistrationandareincludedinyourYMCAmembership.Non-memberscanparticipateinclassesandotherprogramsbypurchasingadaypasstothefacility.
JUST SOME OF THE GREAT CLASSES WE OFFER:
• Aquafit• BootCamp• CircuitTraining• CoreStrength• LatinDance• Pilates
WE ALSO OFFER FITNESS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:
• Quick-StartProgram(designedfornewmemberstogettheirfitnessprogramofftoagreatstart)
• PersonalTraining(insmallgroupsettings)• SquashCourt• VolleyballLeague• Pick-upBadminton,BallHockey,Basketball,Table
TennisandVolleyball• ShotokanKarate(Dojolocatedat190TamarackWay)• PreschoolTumblersandYKidsFit• YouthNight(eventexclusiveto10-17years)
YMCA GROUP MEMBERSHIPS
Group Memberships are part of our commitment tohelpingemployeesandemployersmeettheirgoalsofimprovinghealthandwellbeing,andstaffproductivityandhealth.Healthandwellnessisanimportantpartofprovidinganenhancedqualityoflifeforyouremployees.
Agroupmembershipappliestoaminimumoftenindi-vidualsthatarenotclassifiedasafamilyandmayqualifyforaspecialgrouprate.Ifyouwouldlikeyourclub,or-ganizationorcompanytoreapthebenefitsofleadingahealthierlifestyle,contacttheMemberServicesDirectorformoreinformation.
• Spin• Yoga• MeditationNEW!
• TrackIntervalNEW!
• Intro-FitNEW!
• TotalMuscleConditioningNEW!
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WESTWOOD FAMILY YMCA POOL & AQUATIC PROGRAMS
THE WESTWOOD FAMILY YMCA POOL OFFERS:
• 25-metre,6-lanepool• Warm,shallowentrytotpool• HotTub• SteamRoom• Swimlessonsfortoddlerstoadults• Qualifiedlifeguardsandswiminstructors
PUBLIC AND LANE SWIMS:
Swim times forbothmembersandnon-members (day-passrate)areavailablethroughouttheweek.Pleasevisitourwebsiteorcallusforschedulesandfees.Aminimumofone(1)lanewillbeavailableatalltimes,exceptSunday7:00-9:00am.
SPECIALTY AQUATIC PROGRAMS
• Adultlessonsandstrokeimprovement• Aquafit• KayakClub• NorthernLightsTriathlonClub• SwimInstructorTraining
TheYMCANationalSwimProgram,established in1931,iscompatiblewith theRedCross,Sears ICanSwimandthe Lifesaving Society of Canada’s Swim For Life pro-grams. Please inquire at the Membership Services desk780.790.9622,tofindoutmoreaboutregisteringyourchild.
LITTLE DIPPERS
TheLi’lDippersprogram,forages6monthstofiveyears,isdesignedtofamiliarizechildrenwiththewaterthroughavarietyofsongs,gamesandskilldevelopment.Childrendevelopfrontandbackswimsandsafety.Parentpartici-pationisrequiredforSplasher/Bubblerlevels.
LEARN TO SWIM (6 YEARS +)
InthefirstfourlevelsoftheYMCANationalSwimPro-gram (Otter, Seal, Dolphin and Swimmer), instructorsstrivetohaveeachparticipantfeelasenseofachieve-mentbyintroducingnewbasicswimskillswhileincreas-ingcomfort,confidenceandendurance.OncetheSwim-merlevelhasbeencompleted,participantsgraduatetotheYMCASTARprogram.
YMCA STAR PROGRAM
Therearesixstarlevels(Star1-6)intheYMCANationalSwimProgram.Swimstrokesareintroducedandrefined,includingfrontcrawl,backcrawl,elementarybackstroke,breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. Aquatic skillssuch as safety awareness, competitive swimming andlifesavingarealsopartoftheStarprogram.
ROLLING REGISTRATION – FAMILY FRIENDLY!
Thismodelforourswimlessonsallowsforprogressionwithoutthehasslesofcontinuousre-registration.Swim-mersprogressthroughlevelsattheirownpace.Thefirstlessonisdevotedtoleveltestingtoensurechildrenofsimilarabilitiesaregroupedtogether.
Swimlessons(regardlessoflevel)areofferedin45minutetimeslots(with30minutesoflessontime),allowingyouto choose the time that best suits your family’s busyschedule.Registrationtimeswillbeannouncedfornon-members.
WESTWOOD FAMILY YMCA • www.ymca.woodbuffalo.org 221 Tundra Drive • Phone 780.790.9622 • Fax 780.743.4045
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