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Courses (p .29-31), and Beach Bash! (p Plus, we have programming that engages and is interactive for children and families:
AQUATICS
Lifesaving Swim Ages 16+ Instructor (LSI)
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Swim instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life® and Canadian Swim Patrol programs . This course prepares instructors to apply Level 1 leadership competencies and strategies designed to teach swimming and lifesaving, water rescue education, and are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR programs . LSI certification is the prerequisite for other Lifesaving Society instructor certifications . Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid and minimum 16 years years of age. Friday Jan .6 4:30-8:30pm Saturday/Sunday Jan .7-8 12:00-8:00pm Friday Jan .13 4:30-8:30pm Saturday/Sunday Jan .14-15 12:00-8:00pm $325/Member $350/Public 8988 Friday Feb .24 4:30-8:30pm Saturday/Sunday Feb .25-26 12:00-8:00pm Friday Mar .3 4:30-8:30pm Saturday/Sunday Mar .4-5 12:00-8:00pm $325/Member $350/Public 9079
This recertification class allows the instructors to be evaluated and demonstrate their skills to ensure they are meeting the Lifesaving Society LSI Level 1 competencies . Prerequisite: Lifesaving instructor certification, need not be current. Thursday Feb .9 5:00-9:00pm (1 class) $75/Member $90/Public 8986
stay Connected! Beach Bash!
Jump out of the cold weather and into your bathing suits!
Join the Steven Blitz Aquatics Centre in a blast of a time as we blow up our new in-water trampoline!
Drop-in fee with a member: $11 per person Drop-in fee without a member: $14 per person
Nothing but fun as the entire pool will be open for family swimming . Bring your friends and family!
FREE FOR MEMBERS
Members and guests are welcome to bring water guns and blow-up tubes.
AQUATICS
NEW Junior Master Ages 12-16 Swim Club
Join us in a weekly recreational water workout! The Junior Master Swim Club is for anyone interested in keeping up with their swimming at a non-competitive level . From endurance and interval training to stroke improvement, these workouts will vary in distance and intensity . Prerequisite: Swim 200m continuously. Tuesdays Jan .10-Mar .28 7:30-8:30pm (12 classes) $180/Member $216/Public 8982
NEW Junior Lifeguard Ages 12-16 Club
Too young to take your national lifeguard certification? That’s okay – come spend time with a trained lifeguard to build your skills . The Junior Lifeguard Club (JLC) is a fun and recreational way for interested swimmers to learn the basic necessities in becoming a lifeguard . Develop your aquatics and first aid skills as you try out a variety of lifeguard activities to prepare for the national lifeguard standards . JLC members will be given the building blocks to grow in their leadership skills, lifesaving knowledge, teamwork, communication, and personal fitness . Prerequisite: Swim 200m continuously. Thursdays Jan .12-Mar .30 7:30-8:30pm (12 classes) $180/Member $216/Public 8985
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SEE PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS NEW Master Swim Club Ages 18+
Looking for an early morning routine? Join us in a weekly recreational water workout! The Master Swim Club is for anyone interested in keeping up with their swimming skills at a non-competitive level . These workouts will vary from beginner, intermediate, and advanced . From endurance and interval training to stroke improvement, these workouts will vary in distance and intensity . Prerequisite: Swim 100m continuously. Fridays Jan .13-Mar .31 6:00-7:00am (12 classes) $180/Member $216/Public 8983
Aqua Healing
Ages 18+
All you need is a bathing suit! This class is designed to help with pre- and postoperative pain, arthritis, and any other chronic condition . The focus is on balance, core, and range of motion . With increased flexibility comes increased ability to participate more in the life activities you want to do . Buoyancy decreases stress and weight, while allowing more safe movement in a warm pool . Conducted in the shallower water with no bouncing; this class is safe and fun for anyone . Mondays Jan .9-Mar .27 10:05-10:55am (11 classes, no class Feb .20) $55/Member $77/Public 8968 Wednesdays Jan .11-Mar .29 10:05-10:55am (11 classes, no class Feb .22) $55/Member $77/Public 8969
AQUATICS
exercISE WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
YOUR JCC MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES ACCESS TO OUR GYM, POOL, AND FITNESS CENTRE, PLUS FREE GROUPX AND AQUA FITNESS CLASSES
FREE FOR Aqua Fitness MEMBERS We offer a large selection of aqua fitness classes FREE to our members . The general public may pay a drop-in fee (see page 9) to attend the class . Experience a fitness class in the pool! Water has a thousand times more resistance to that of air so it can provide an awesome workout . It is suitable for everyone as all movements use the body’s own resistance . Our aqua fitness classes are 50 minutes in length and are led by a team of highlyqualified instructors . The components of all fitness classes include: a warm up, cardiovascular conditioning, muscle and core strengthening, and stretching . There is an average of 16 aqua fitness classes that run weekly . They vary in intensity and fitness level so as to meet the needs and abilities of all our adult and older members . Aqua Zen A shallow water aquafit experience that encourages peace and vitality through a variety of movements that inspires harmony within the mind, body and spirit . This holistic, wellness-based class focuses on mindfulness and range of motion while improving balance and body awareness . Find your zen while receiving all of the tranquility that the water has to offer . As You Choose Participants are free to choose to work out in the deep water wearing a flotation belt or in the shallow water with their feet on the floor . With careful attention and preparation, the instructor is able to teach to all participants . Deep Water Workout Wearing a floatation belt, you submerge yourself in the deep end of a pool for a deep water workout! While your deep water aerobics class has a low impact on your joints, it has an enormous impact on your cardiovascular system with the help of the resistance in the water . Class formats may vary between Tabata, circuit, boot camp or interval .
Shallow Water Workout Activate your aqua urge for exercise! This class is held in the pool’s shallow end in chest-deep water so your feet are always touching the floor . Shallow water workouts improve agility, coordination, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance . Equipment may be used to develop strength and balance .
Tether Deep Water Workout Aquafit enthusiasts will benefit from this fun cardiovascular workout in the deep water! There is a strong focus on core stability while performing deep water moves which will result in increased intensity . Participants will find themselves tethered to a lane rope with a bungee cord attached to a belt . Great for beginner to advanced!
