Summer 2023 Recreation and Leisure Guide

July 1 - September 30

Summer Guide

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Learn more about our Off-leash Dog Park PARTY ON AT THE POOL Information on Pool Party Packages MUSIC IN THE PARK Check out FREE shows at Centennial Park BECOME A LIFEGUARD A wide variety of courses and training available ICE ICE BABY Book skating lessons for August!

2023

Planning a special event on municipal property?

Many events, festivals, celebrations and gatherings in Fort St. John are classified as special events.

Any event or activity occurring on municipal property (green spaces, parks, streets, sidewalks and parking lots) will need to submit a permit application.

Some special events that require a permit: • BICYCLE/FOOT RACES • SIDEWALK SALES • PARADES

• FUNDRAISERS • OPEN AIR CONCERTS • CAR SHOWS

• WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS

Scan QR Code

to visit our Special Events Permit Page: • • • •

Requirements Application Form Maps of the City & More!

What’s next? - Check out our Special Event Permit Process Fill out an application*

We’ll call you

Fill out a Special Events Permit Application Form and drop off at Pomeroy Sport Centre or send to reservations@fortstjohn.ca.

To apply, you will need the following documentation:

Our Staff will contact you via email or phone in 48 business hours to further discuss your event.

• • • •

Fee is due prior to the event. Rates can vary depending on the requirements for the event.

COPY OF INSURANCE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN SITE MAP OTHER INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED

Pay the Special Event Fee

Get approved! *Permit applications should be submitted a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the event.

Questions?

email reservations@fortstjohn.ca call 250-785-4592

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Information

Contents

Contacts

Information

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Parks

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Schedule & Rates

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Special Events

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Aquatics

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Ice Programs

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Children & Families

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Courses & Training

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Sports & Fitness

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Community Directory

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Register ONLINE, Step 1

it’s easy!

Go online to fortstjohn.ca/activenet

City Hall 10631 - 100 Street Pomeroy Sport Centre 9324 - 96 Street North Peace Leisure Pool 9505 - 100 Street Visitor Centre 9324 - 96 Street

250-787-8150 info@fortstjohn.ca 250-785-4592 recreation@fortstjohn.ca 250-787-8178 pool@fortstjohn.ca 250-785-3033 visitorinfo@fortstjohn.ca

Publication Dates* Fall (October - December) Winter (January - March) Spring (April - June) Summer (July - September)

September 1 December 1 March 1 June 1

Step 2

Step 3

Create an account & log in

Choose an activity & register

Pomeroy Sport Centre 250-785-4592 | North Peace Leisure Pool 250-787-8178

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Registration Procedures

Approved Refunds

Registration is accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Registration can be completed in three ways:

All approved refunds are subject to:

1. Online at fortstjohn.ca/activenet (valid credit card required) 2. In person at the North Peace Leisure Pool or at the Pomeroy Sport Centre 3. Over the phone by calling Pomeroy Sport Centre: 250-785-4592 or North Peace Leisure Pool: 250-787-8178 (valid credit card required) Full payment is required at the time of registration. Payment plans are not permitted.

Classes with insufficient registration are subject to cancellation, postponement, or classes may be combined.

Class dates and times are subject to change.

a) A 10% administration fee, unless the program is canceled by the City; b) Credit card transactions are subject to a processing fee that is non-refundable.

Declined Refund Requests Requests that are not approved will be followed up in writing explaining the rational for denying the request within three (3) business days.

Credits Customers may choose to receive their approved refund as a credit to their activenet account.

All online credit card transactions are subject to a fee charged

by Activenet and are not included in any refunds.

Credits will be issued for the unused portion of a program following the City’s Program Registration Refund Policy.

A 3.5% credit card non-refundable surcharge is applied to all credit card purchases, including registrations taken over the phone and in-person. For more information on the City of Fort St. John’s refund policy.

All credits must be used by December 31 in the calendar year it was issued. If there is a credit balance at the end of the calendar year, a refund cheque for the balance of the credit will be issued by mail to the mailing address.

Pre-paid Passes

Transfer

Single, six (6) and twelve (12) visit passes can be purchased at the Visitor Centre, North Peace Leisure Pool or online at fortstjohn.ca/activenet.

A transfer is permitted following the City’s Program Registration Refund Policy or at the recommendation of the instructor.

Passes are available for drop-in ice, fitness and fieldhouse programs as well as for the North Peace Leisure Pool. You can check how many uses you have left on all your passes by logging on to fortstjohn.ca/activenet.

Email copies are free of charge. Printed copies are available for a $1.00 charge per receipt.

Reprinting of Receipts

Refunds Full refunds for courses, classes, or private rentals will be granted in the following instances: 1. The city cancels the program; 2. The request for the refund is received a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the start of the program; 3. For requests received less than seven (7) days prior to the start of the program, refunds will only be granted provided the city is able to fill the spot; 4. In the event that a customer falls ill or becomes injured, inhibiting their ability to participate in or continue participation in a program or utilize a facility pass or punch card, a pro-rated refund may be given based upon the date of the refund request. Documentation (such as a doctor’s note) is required for illnesses or injury claims.

A private rental includes private group facility rentals such as birthday parties offered by the Recreation & Leisure Department.

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Pomeroy Sport Centre • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sport Celebration Wall 2 NHL sized ice rinks Indoor play structure for children Cafe ATM Skate sharpening & rental vendor Visitor Information Centre Meeting room Fitness studio Training room Olympic-sized (400 metre) long track speed skating oval Northern Vac Track (340 metre walking track) Spin Studio

Kids Arena Fieldhouse • • • • •

Indoor soccer pitch Meeting room Party bookings available Equipped with Bluetooth sound system Heated spectator seating area

Information

Recreation Facilities North Peace Leisure Pool • • • • • • • • •

Leisure pool 25 metre lap pool (six lanes) 3 metre and 1 metre dive platforms Two full size water slides Sauna Steam room Hot tub (under repair) Cardio fitness room Meeting room

North Peace Arena

• NHL ice surface • Seating capacity for ice events is 1550 and 450 standing room or 3500 for non-ice events.

• Equipped with staging system • Concession services • ATM

Festival Plaza

• 3 food truck stalls • Performance oval • Open-air building

Booking & Allocation Process The City of Fort St. John works responsibly to manage recreational spaces in an equitable manner. In order to meet current and future demands for all users, an allocation process is conducted with user groups. Facilities are rented on a first come, first serve basis for any vacant time slots.

Allocations are scheduled throughout the year based on activity. All those interested in regular access to recreation facilities are encouraged to participate in the facility allocation process.

Paying by credit card?

Council passed a Bylaw requiring you to pay an extra 3.5% to cover the fees credit card companies charge the City.

With the addition of the Festival Plaza changes have been made to the allocation periods for all recreation allocation spaces. Our user groups have been in close contact throughout the year and we continue to work with each group.

New and emerging sport and cultural activities that are interested in being included in the allocations process, or to be added to the mailing list, email reservations@fortstjohn.ca.

For more information about allocations visit: www.fortstjohn.ca/allocations

ALTERNATE RECREATION FACILITY PAYMENT OPTIONS: • debit card • cash • cheque The Bylaw applies to all credit card transactions with the City.

Additional credit card fee is non-refundable.

Pomeroy Sport Centre 250-785-4592 | North Peace Leisure Pool 250-787-8178

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Outdoor Activities Parks

Edible Gardens Even though our spring and summer seasons are not as long as we would like, we are still pretty lucky we can grow a great variety of edible goodies to enjoy! Many municipal facility gardens are planted with edible fruit trees, shrubs and flowers. These can be picked for free when the time is right.

Heritage Park

Located on the corner of 98 Street and 107 Avenue, Heritage Park is planted with rhubarb, chives, strawberries, gooseberries, haskap, and a variety of vegetable annuals.

City Hall

Gardens around City Hall are planted with a variety of annual vegetables.

Pomeroy Sport Centre

All the vegetation outside the Pomeroy Sport Centre facility is planted with native species to the north and most of them are edible, including rhubarb, strawberries, sour cherries, and a wide variety of apple trees.

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Parks

Walking Trails

Whether you are looking for a quick loop around the block, to take in a bit of the forest, or to find the fastest route... there is an extensive trail system throughout the City.

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100 STREET / ROSE PRAIRIE ROAD

ANATOMY TRAIL

Park Boundary MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL

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BALL DIAMONDS

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96 STREET

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Main Walking Trails Paved Walking Trail Railway Tracks

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Connection Trails

86 STREET

NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE

Archery Range (do not enter) 91 STREET

CREEK BED IS UNSTABLE STAY ON TRAILS

P Parking 100 m

Footpath Bridge 200 m

300 m

400 m

NORTHERN LIGHTS DRIVE

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TRAIL GUIDELINES

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Keep to the right when approaching oncoming trail users or being passed

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No unauthorized motorized vehicles permitted on the trails

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Use trash receptacles provided

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Be courteous towards other trail users

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Use the trail in a safe manner

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Dogs must be leashed in public places except the off-leash dog park Pomeroy Sport Centre 250-785-4592 | North Peace Leisure Pool 250-787-8178

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Parks

Check out our amazing park locations on page 12

Mathews Park Upgrades

We're excited to announce some upcoming changes to Mathews Park based on the feedback we received from the Let's Talk Mathews Park public engagement that began last year! We heard from over 300 respondents about what they love about the park and how it can be improved, and we're thrilled to be making the following updates: •

Upgrades to Basketball Court: 2 half courts and 6 nets

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Fitness Obstacle Course: Providing older children and adults with a fun and challenging way to enjoy the park

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Play Structure: The existing structure will be removed

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Upgrades to Swings: New accessible and traditional swings, allowing all abilities to enjoy the park

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Rubberized Tile Surfacing: The equipment areas of the park will be updated with new rubberized tile surfacing, providing a safer and more comfortable surface to walk & play on

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Parking Lot and Trail Connection: Improvements will be made to the parking lot and trail connections in the park, making it easier to access and navigate the park

Please stay out of active construction zones and follow all signage rules.

PARK PLAY RULES

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Adult supervision is recommended for children under 12

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Not recommended for use when the playground is wet Not recommended for use when the ground is frozen Proper footwear is recommended Use playground equipment for designed purpose

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What is Pickleball?!

Parks

Although pickleball has been around since 1965, its sudden surge in popularity is recent. You can drop in and try out the new craze at Pomeroy Sport Centre court sports (see page 12) or give it a whirl on the new pickleball courts located in Kin Park!

Checkout the official rules: pickleballcanada.org/play-and-learn.

THE QUIRKIER RULES OF PICKLEBALL Pickleball is something of a mix between tennis, racquetball and ping pong. Players use special paddles and a wiffle ball, and games take place on tennis courts with specific pickleball lines. Nets and court sizes are smaller than their tennis counterparts, and the most common game is doubles, but singles is possible. It has its own set of quirky rules — for instance, try to stay out of the “kitchen”— but they’re easy to learn.

THE KITCHEN

TWO BOUNCE RULE

10-SECOND RULE

This 7-foot section of the court is on either side of the net at the front.

Pickleball players cannot hit balls out of the air with volleys if standing in this area.

Both teams must play their first shot after letting the ball bounce.

The receiving team must let the serve bounce and the serving team must let the return of the serve bounce before playing it.

Pickleball has instituted a 10-second rule to discourage those players who take forever to serve. If 10 seconds elapse without a serve, the ref can issue a technical warning. If this delay continues, referees can choose to award the opposing team a point.

COURT RULES

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No skateboards, bikes, scooters or in-line skates

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No food or glass

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No pets

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Use courts at your own risk

Report concerns about or misuse of City Property:

Pomeroy Sport Centre 250-785-4592 | North Peace Leisure Pool 250-787-8178

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dog Days

Outdoor Activities

of summer @ the Dog Park Our 9-acre Off-leash Dog park is found at the Northwest corner of Tobaggan Hill Park includes a parking lot with over 30 stalls, lighted multi-surface trails, benches and picnic tables, three size-separated areas, multiple double-gated entrances, and a dog water fountain.

Off-leash Dog Park Rules • No dogs without people • Maintain verbal control of your dog at all times • Dogs must wear a collar or harness – no spike, prong, or pinch collars allowed • No aggressive dogs – this includes posturing or mounting behavior • If your dog gets in a fight, exchange contact information and leave the park • Dogs must be licensed and immunized • No dogs in heat allowed

Bylaws for Dog Owners •

Dogs must be leashed in public places except the off-leash dog park

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Clean up after your dog

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Dogs left in vehicles are required to have shade, ventilation and water to drink

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Do not allow your dog on school grounds, ball diamonds, playgrounds, or in the Rotary Spray Park

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Failure to obey these bylaws can result in a $150-200 fine

• Monitor un-neutured dogs closely • Children under 10 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian • No glass – and use caution bringing food into the park • Clean up after your dog

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DOG

Register online at www.fortstjohn.ca/activenet

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MAP LEGEND FENCED AREA

Parks

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Toboggan Hill

Disc Golf

PARKING PRACTICE BASKET

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It’s like golf - except instead of hitting a ball into a hole, you throw a disc into a basket.

COURSE COURTESY Remain quiet and avoid unnecessary movements while others are throwing.

Stand behind the player who is throwing until throw is complete.

Remove disc from the basket after completing the hole.

Allow faster groups to play through when possible.

Wait for other park users to move off the course before throwing a disc.

Do not alter the course (trees, bushes, or other objects) in any way.

How to play The goal is to play each hole with the fewest throws possible Use a disc golf disc or, if you don’t have one yet, you can play with any throwing disc or Frisbee.

You start each hole throwing from a tee pad.

Choose the tee pad difficulty you want to play, blue being the most difficult and green being the easiest.

The player with the least amount of strokes on the previous hole is the first to tee off at the next hole.

NORTH PEACE After all players have teed off, the player SECONDARY SCHOOLwhose disc is farthest from the hole throws first.

A disc that comes to rest in the disc golf basket or suspended in the chains makes the successful completion of that hole.

If a throw lands out of bounds, it must be played from a point up to 1 meter in bounds from where the disc crossed over the out of bounds line. Roads, paved trails, private property, and park boundaries are all usually out of bounds.

Course

Looking to play with other people or in friendly competitions? Check out the FSJ Disc Sports Club on Facebook

Parks

Garrison Landing Trails

Fish Creek

Fish Creek Community Forest 121 AVE

College Ball Diamonds

NORTHERN LIGHTS DRIVE

96 ST

116 AVE

Concord Park

112 AVE

PEACE RIVER RD 110 AVE

SS CE

108 AVE

Princess Crescent Park

Hospital Walking Trails

105 AVE 98 ST

102 ST

106 ST

Pickell Park

109 AVE 107A AVE

90 ST

109 ST

106 AVE

Heritage Park

Kearney Park

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PR

107 AVE

105 AVE

93 ST

112 AVE

111 AVE

WI Centennial Park

111 AVE

103A AVE

Surerus Park 101 AVE

101 AVE

Off Leash Dog Park

99 AVE

108 ST

99 AVE

98 AVE

Carriere Park

Centennial Park 95 AVE

95 AVE

Cadet Park

94 AVE

Festival Plaza

Toboggan Hill Park

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91 AVE

Rotary A Skate Park LASKA R

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Mathews Park

89 AVE

81 ST

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79A ST

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92A ST

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Tot Lot Park

87 AVE

76 ST

CM Finch Outdoor Rink

Estates Park

Panorama Ridge Park

92 ST

Triangle Park

114 AVE

95 ST

95A ST

116 ST

114A AVE

NORTHERN LIGHTS DRIVE

117 AVE

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91 ST

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Kin Park

Tot Lot Park

Duncan Cran Park

Mathews Park

The City of Fort St John boasts more than 260 hectares of outdoor spaces including over 38 kms of paved trails & 92 kms of maintained sidewalks

Parks Arenas

Fort St. John Curling Club North Peace Arena Pomeroy Sport Centre

Arts Centre

North Peace Cultural Centre

Aquatics

North Peace Leisure Pool

Baseball Diamonds College Park (5-7) Kin Park (1-4) Surerus Park (A-H)

Basket Ball Courts Mathews Park

BMX Track Kin Park

Cross Country Ski Trails Garrison Landing Trails

Disc Golf

Toboggan Hill Park

Hiking Trails

Fish Creek Community Forest

Indoor Fieldhouse

Museum

Public Library

Off-Leash Dog Park

Schools

Fort St. John Public Library

North Peace Museum

Toboggan Hill Park

Outdoor Exercise Equipment Kin Park

Outdoor Skating

Kin Park (Outdoor Rink & Multi-use Rink) Mathews Park Skating Loop CM Finch Outdoor Rink

Outdoor Walking Trails Walking Trails

Anne Roberts Young Elementary Alwin Holland Elementary Bert Ambrose Elementary Bert Bowes Middle School Christian Life School C.M. Finch Elementary Dr. Kearney Middle School Duncan Cran Elementary Ecole Central Elementary Margaret “Ma” Murray Community Northern Lights College North Peace Secondary School Robert Ogilvie Elementary

Obstacle Course (Parkour) Skatepark Centennial Park

Toboggan Hill Park

Playgrounds

Soccer Fields

Carriere Park Centennial Park Concorde Park Kin Park Mathews Park Panorama Ridge Park Pickell Park Princess Crescent Park Surerus Park Tot Lot Park Triangle Park

Kids Arena Fieldhouse

Permanent Outdoor Washrooms *Hours may vary

Mathews Park Garrison Landing Trail Toboggan Hill Park Kin Park Clubhouse Centennial Park Surerus North Washroom Festival Plaza Surerus Clubhouse

Surerus Park

Spray Park

Centennial Park

Tennis Court Surerus Park

Visitor Information Centre Pomeroy Sport Centre

Washroom Locations Temporary Portable Toilets *Available May 1 - Sept 30

Charlie Lake Boat Launch Princess Crescent Park College Baseball Diamonds Woodlawn Cemetery Fish Creek Community Forest Tot Lot Park Kin Park Playground (East Side)

Schedules & Rates Visitor Centre

Welcome! Whether you are a local or visiting the Peace Region, the Customer Service Representatives at the Fort St. John Visitor Centre are here to keep you informed on all things Fort St. John! The Visitor Centre is located inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

Our Certified Visitor Counsellors can assist you with directions, dining, community events and much more! Our front desk staff can also help you with recreation program registration.

Not in town yet? Contact our staff via phone at 250-785-3033, 1.877.785.6037 or e-mail visitorinfo@fortstjohn.ca.

Visitor Centre Hours

Spring/Summer (May - September)

Northern Vac Track

Too windy outside? Join us for an indoor walk (or run) at the Northern Vac Track. The track is located on the third floor of the Pomeroy Sport Centre and is free for public use.

Lockers are provided on the track to store your belongings.

Bring your own lock or borrow one from the front desk of the Visitor Centre.

This track accommodates both runners and walkers, as well as wheel chairs, walkers, and strollers (with clean wheels).

Choose the appropriate lane for your speed of travel and be respectful of others who travel faster or slower than you.

Don’t forget your clean indoor shoes!

Walking Track Hours

Spring/Summer (May - September)

Monday - Friday

8am - 8pm

Monday - Friday*

8am - 8pm

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays

9am - 6pm

Saturday & Sunday

8am - 8pm

Open for summer Statutory Holidays

Closed all Statutory Holidays *Closed to the public from 8:30am-9:30am from Monday to Friday during the school year, due to ELC booking.

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Schedules & Rates

Pomeroy Sport Centre

Summer Ice Schedule (August 29 – September 26) Schedules are subject to change without notice Sunday

Public Skate Oval

Monday

PETRONAS Free Skate 1:30-3:30pm 4:30-6:30

Wednesday

Thursday

12-3pm

Drop in Hockey Ages 16+ West Rink

11:30am12:45pm

Fast Skate Oval

1:30-2:30pm

Slow Skate Oval

Tuesday

11:30am12:45pm

11:30am12:45pm

11:30am12:45pm

Friday

Saturday

12-3pm

12-3pm

11:30am12:45pm

10am2:30pm 10:3011:30am

10:3011:30am

Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Table Tennis & Basketball

Free for participants during Visitor Centre hours. Table tennis and basketball equipment available for sign-out at the Visitor Information Centre.

Drop in Hockey

Hockey players 16 years and older can drop in for hockey.

NOTE: Full equipment must be worn. Sign in and pay at the Front Desk of the Pomeroy Sport Centre prior to play.

PETRONAS Free Skate

Everyone is welcome to join us on Sundays for the PETRONAS Free Skate. NOTE: Children 8 years and younger must be accompanied on the ice by guardian 16 years and older.

Free Admission, helmets are recommended.

Fast Skate

This session requires moderate to excellent skating skills, ideal for confident skaters. Participants are expected to move at a fast pace with minimal stopping on the ice. Helmets are recommended. NOTE: Skate sessions do not have age restrictions and are based on skating ability. Children 8 years and younger must be accompanied on the ice by a guardian at least 16 years of age. No skate patrol is present for this session.

Slow Skate

Have a leisurely skate while socializing with others. This session is ideal for young children, beginners, or individuals who simply want to skate at a slower pace. NOTE: Children 8 years and younger must be accompanied on the ice by a guardian who is 16 years and older. Helmets are recommended.

Public Skate

Everyone is welcome to skate at this session! Have a leisurely skate while at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. This session is ideal for young children, beginners, or individuals who simply want to get out and skate!

Skate Rentals

Skate rentals are available from Hard Edge Sports, located on the first floor of the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Rentals cost $6.00 per pair. All skate rentals are for Pomeroy Sport Centre use only. For more information, contact the Hard Edge Sports directly at 250-785-1222. NOTE: Skate sessions do not have age restriction. Children 8 years and younger must be accompanied on the ice by a guardian 16 years of age or older.

Additional Information

Refunds for public programming are not available.

Skating Drop-in Rates DROP-IN

6 VISIT

12 VISIT

YOUTH (6-18 YRS.)

$3.50

$17.50

$35.00

ADULT (19-64 YRS.)

$6.00

$26.52

$50.25

SENIOR (65+ YRS.)

$3.50

$17.50

$35.00

FAMILY

$15.00

$63.75

$120.75

Tax applies to drop-in fees

Facility Closure Dates Canada Day: Saturday, July 1 CLOSED BC Day: Monday, August 7 CLOSED Labour Day: Monday, September 4 CLOSED Speedskating Provincial Camp: Sunday, September 24 NO PETRONAS FREE SKATE

Free Amenities: Table Tennis, Basketball, & Play Structure 9am - 8pm

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Schedules & Rates

Admission Information Children Under 5 are Free

Water Diapers

Tots (5 & under) are free.

Family Admission

Family is up to a maximum of two adults and four dependent children living in the same household.

Passes

Swimmers who are not fully potty-trained must wear water pants (for example Little Swimmers, water diapers). Water diapers are available to purchase at the front desk.

Lifejackets

Complimentary to all swimmers.

Visit passes do not expire.

Birthday Parties & Private Rentals

General Information

Ask at the front desk for availability of birthday parties and private rentals.

Showers

For health reasons, all swimmers are required to shower thoroughly before entering the pool.

Children & 7 and Younger

Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 16+ and must remain within arms reach at all times. Ratio of children 7 years and under to adults is 3:1. All swimmers 8+ must obtain and wear a wristband.

Waterslides

Children must be 42 inches tall to ride the slides. Due to BC Safety Authority regulations and manufacturer specifications, double riding is not permitted.

Food & Beverage

Permitted in the lobby viewing area only. No food or drink on pool deck.

Become a Pool Attendant S AT I S F Y I N G C A R E E R • T E A M E N V I R O N M E N T• E X C E L L E N T PAY J O B S E C U R I T Y • E N D L E S S T R A I N I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S!

Optional Step Bronze Star

• Must be 8 years old (recommend 12) • Ability to swim (Swim Kids Level 4)

Step 4 Lifesaving Instructor & Swim For Life Instructor • Must be 15 years old by last day of course • Completion of Bronze Cross by the last day of class

Find course details & more on pg: 30-31

Step 1 Bronze Medallion

• Must be 13 years old or have completed Bronze Star

Step 5 National Lifeguard

• Must be 15 years • Completed Bronze Cross • Completed Standard First Aid • Completed Lifesaving Instructor & Swim for Life Instructor

Step 2 Bronze Cross

Step 3

• Must be 13 years old • Completed Bronze Medallion

Standard First Aid

• Must be 15 years old by last day of course

Register ONLINE,

it’s easy!

1. Go online to: fortstjohn.ca/activenet 2. Create an account & log in 3. Search course name & register

Schedules & Rates

North Peace Leisure Pool

The North Peace Leisure Pool is owned by the PRRD and operated by the City of Fort St. John

Facility Hours of Operation Monday - Friday

6am - 10pm

Saturday

9am - 9pm

Sunday

9am - 5pm

Diving Board Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

1 - 3:30pm/8-10pm 1 - 9pm 1 - 5pm

Floating Obstacle Course

Canada Day: Saturday, July 1 CLOSED

Climb, jump, and slide on the NPLP’s floating obstacle course:

BC Day: Monday, August 7 CLOSED

Saturday

1 - 6pm July 8 | August 5

Annual Maintenance Shutdown: Sept 3 to Oct 2 CLOSED Wednesday

Midweek Mayhem Wednesday

Waterslide (Weather permitting) Monday - Saturday Sunday

1 - 9 pm July 19 | August 9 & 30

1 - 9pm 1 - 5pm

Activity Leader 10 - 11am (Preschool activities) Activity Leader 5 - 6pm & 7 - 9pm (School age activities)

Pool Schedule (July 2 - September 2, 2023) Schedules are subject to change without notice Sunday Pool Pass Holders Only

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Lap & Leisure Swim 6 - 9am

Lap & Leisure Swim 6 - 9am

Lap & Leisure Swim 6 - 9am

Lap & Leisure Swim 6 - 9am

Lap & Leisure Swim 6 - 9am

6am - 10pm

6am - 10pm

6am - 10pm

6am - 10pm

6am - 10pm

1 - 3:30pm 8 - 10pm

1 - 3:30pm 8 - 10pm

1 - 10pm

1 - 3:30pm 8 - 10pm

1 - 3:30pm 8 - 10pm

Saturday

Leisure Swim

Partial leisure pool access & hot spots open

9am - 1pm

Public Swim

Both pools open with partial access

Open Swim

All pools & amenities open No Lap Lane

Lap Swim

A minimum of 1 lane available for lengths

NorthRiver Midstream FREE Swim 1 - 5pm 9am - 1pm

Programming

No lap pool & limited leisure pool access

User Group Bookings

1 - 9pm

9am - 1pm

9am - 1pm 8 - 10pm

6am - 1pm

9am - 10am 8 - 10pm

9am - 1pm

9am - 12pm 3 - 8pm

9am - 12pm 3 - 8pm

9am - 12pm

9am - 12pm 3 - 8pm

9am - 12pm 3 - 8pm

6 - 9am 5 - 9pm

Rent-able Space| No public access

9am - 9pm

9am - 1pm

6 - 9am

For the most current and up to date pool schedules visit: fortstjohn.ca/north-peace-leisure-pool. For pool rental information email pool@fortstjohn.ca • To book a pool rental, visit fortstjohn.ca/activenet and search “pool party”

Drop-in & Monthly Pass Rates DROP-IN

6 VISIT

12 VISIT

1 MONTH PASS

3 MONTH PASS

YOUTH (6-18 YRS.)

$3.00

$15.00

$30.00

$30.00

$85.50

ADULT (19-64 YRS.)

$6.00

$30.00

$60.00

$60.00

$171.00

SENIOR (65+ YRS.)

$3.00

$15.00

$30.00

$30.00

$85.50

FAMILY

$15.00

$75.00

$150.00

$150.00

$427.50

Tax applies to drop-in fees

For the swimming lessons schedule, view pages 20 - 24.

For the pool fitness schedule, view page 32.

Pomeroy Sport Centre 250-785-4592 | North Peace Leisure Pool 250-787-8178

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Special Events Community Connection Benefit Program Geocaching | July 4 - September 30 The Recreation Team have hidden trinkets all over the Energetic |APPLY NOW The North Peace Community Foundation and the City of Fort St. John have partnered with ConocoPhillips to help you strengthen your neighborhood through the Community Connections Benefit Program.

Apply to lead a project in your neighborhood and receive a small grant. For more information email ccpb@northpeacecf.com or visit northpeacecf. com/programs-grants

City and we want you to find them! Download the Geocaching App for free and see how many you can find! Use the app to track your find, leave comments, and even make your own geocaches for others to find! This activity is for all ages.

Yard Waste Drop-off | June 10, July 8, August 31, September 16

Music in the Park by Bruised Orange Productions and the City of Fort St. John returns this summer. Join us at the Centennial Park Stage every Thursday evening from 6:30-8pm for live music.

This event is free for the community and will feature local and visiting bands/musicians. Bring your blankets, chairs, the entire family, and make Music in the Park a weekly event! This event takes place at the Centennial Park Stage unless it’s raining, then we will pop over to the Festival Plaza for a little overhead protection. The event may be moved or postponed in the event of extreme weather, stay tuned to our City of Fort St. John Recreation Facebook page for up to date information. Save the date, on July 27 and August 10, local breweries will be offering beer for purchase.

Bring your yard waste to North Peace Arena. Accepted materials include leaves, grass clippings, plant trimmings, sod, twigs, and branches, and Black Knot infested branches. Material that will not be accepted include bags, processed lumber, trees, food scraps, and dog wastes. Please do not drop off materials before 10 am. For times and locations visit: fortstjohn.ca/yard-waste.

Canada Day Celebrations | July 1 The Canada Day Celebrations are free to attend and everyone is invited! This event includes a pancake breakfast, parade, an on-stage ceremony, culturally infused Indigenous dancing and drumming, music, inflatables, food vendors, a Farmer’s Market, the Classic Car Cruisers Show, and so much more! For updates as the planning unfolds visit: fortstjohn.ca/canada-day-celebrations.

Be a Hometown Tourist Month | July 4 - July 31 Get out and experience all that the Energetic City has to offer!

Our Visitor Centre staff have put together a passport of activities, things to try, and select deals at local businesses in Fort St. John.

Pick up your passport at the Visitor Centre or print it off at home starting July 4 (available at fortstjohn.ca). Take your passport to each Hometown Tourist venue, support their business, and get a stamp! Once you collected as many stamps as possible, submit your passport at the Visitor Centre for a chance to win a prize basket! Passports must have at least 1 stamp to be entered. The individual with the most stamps will automatically win a prize.

All other passports will be put in a random draw to win prizes (including gift cards and swag from participating businesses).

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Music in the Park | July 20 - September 7

BC Day Scavenger Hunt | August 1 - 31 This free British Columbia Scavenger Hunt contest will run from August 1-31. Check the City of Fort St. John Recreation Facebook page every Monday in August for crossword clues.

Two clues will be released (one across and one down). These Facebook clues will lead you to a local spot where you will find the actual crossword clues that fill in the puzzle. Individuals who complete their crossword will be entered to win a BC staycation prize!

National Disc Golf Day | August 5 Haven't tried the Toboggan Hill Disc Golf Course yet? National Disc Golf Day is the perfect occasion to give it a whirl. Park at the upper lot (off of 96 Ave) between 11am-1pm, check in with our staff at the top of the hill, and play a round! All participants will be entered to win a grand prize package with disc golf swag. Participants are required to bring their own equipment, this is a free event.

Register online at www.fortstjohn.ca/activenet

Thank you PETRONAS Skate | September 10

Grab a floatie while you watch a movie in the leisure pool. This movie is rated PG-13.

Thank you PETRONAS Energy! Join us on the Pomeroy Sport Centre Oval from 1:30-3:30pm and 4:30-6:30pm for the first PETRONAS Free Skate of the season. All ages and skating abilities welcome. NOTE: Children 8 years and younger must be accompanied on the ice by a guardian of 16 years of age or older. Free admission, helmets are recommended.

National Geocaching Day | August 19 Download the official Geocaching App for free and find trinkets all over the Energetic City! We've added new locations all over Fort St. John in honour of this day! Heading out? Take a photo of your hunt for geocaches and be entered to win a prize! Photos can be submitted to recreation@fortstjohn.ca.

Peace Region Poker Ride | August 19 Start your engines for a ride throughout the Peace Region! Riders will stop at Visitor Centre locations in Hudson's Hope, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Dawson Creek, Taylor and Fort St. John. Fort St. John riders will start at the Pomeroy Sport Centre and check in with Visitor Centre staff. At each destination, riders will draw a card to make up a poker hand. Registration is required, but buying a poker hand is optional. The participant with the top poker hand will win half the registration pot and the other half will go to a local charity. Breakfast for participants will be provided at 7:30 am and the ride will go from 9am - 5pm.

Community One Stop | September 9

Energetic Amazing Race | September 23 The Energetic Amazing Race is back. Register a team for an exciting foot pursuit around Fort St. John. Teams will receive clues, run to the locations, and complete fun challenges.

There will be a family and adult division. Come up with a great costume ideas, there will be prizes for best adult team costume and best family team costume. Teams must register in advance by calling or stopping by the Fort St. John Visitor Centre. NOTE: All participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to racing.

Free event.

Pull The Plug Pool Party | September 30 It’s the end of the summer and we want you to celebrate with us at North Peace Leisure Pool. Join us between 9am-9pm for a free swim and the last pool party of the season!

Do you represent an organization or provide programs that require registration? One Stop is a great opportunity to advertise and get participants signed up. One Stop will take place at the Totem Mall from 10am-2pm. Groups wanting to reserve a spot must register in advance at the Visitor Centre. $20 per table. For more information visit: fortstjohn.ca/one-stop.

JULY 20 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • CENTENNIAL PARK STAGE Enjoy local and visiting bands/musicians every Thursday from 6:30 - 8:00pm.

Bring your blanket, a picnic dinner, and enjoy some evening music.

SAVE THE DATE - JULY 27 & AUGUST 10: Music in the Park will feature local breweries.

Special Events

Movie In The Pool - Avatar: The Way Of Water | August 12

Aquatics

Swim for Life | Ages: 4M - 12Y Parent & Tot 1 – Jellyfish/Goldfish

Jellyfish Prerequisite: Participants must be 4-12 months and accompanied by a caregiver. Goldfish Prerequisite: Participants must be 12-24 months and accompanied by a caregiver.

Jellyfish provides an orientation to water for infants and their caregiver. Caregivers will learn how to swim safely with their infant in the pool through instruction of holds and supports. Infants will be introduced to getting their face wet, blowing bubbles and floating with the help of their caregiver. Goldfish will teach toddlers how to play in the water safely and how to enter and exit the water with help from their caregiver. Toddlers will also develop floating and kicking skills with the support of their caregiver.

Parent & Tot – Seahorse

Prerequisite: 2-3 years and accompanied by a caregiver. Seahorse Teaches toddlers how to safely enter the water wearing a PFD. Swimmers will develop underwater skills such as submersion and opening their eyes underwater. Toddles will learn starfish floats, pencil floats and kicking skills taught using songs and games.

Preschool 1 – Octopus

Preschool 1 is a transitional level which transfers the preschooler to the care of the instructor. Preschoolers will have fun learning to get in and out of the water. They’ll learn how to put their face in the water, blow bubbles in the water, and how to float and glide.

Preschool 2 – Crab

Prerequisite: Completed Octopus Crab teaches swimmers how to safely jump into chest-deep water and how to swim wearing a PFD. They’ll learn submersion skills and continue to work on floats, glides, and kicking with buoyant objects.

Preschool 3 – Orca

Prerequisite: Completed Crab Teaches preschoolers how to enter deep water safely wearing a PFD. They’ll learn hot to submerge and exhale underwater, retrieve objects underwater, and will continue developing their floating, gliding, and kicking skills.

Sea Lion

Swimmer 2

Prerequisite: Completed Swimmer 1 or Preschool 5 These swimmers will jump into deeper water and learn to be comfortable falling sideways into the water wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to tread water, develop kicking skills, and will be introduced to front crawl and back crawl.

Swimmer 3

Prerequisite: Completed Swimmer 2 Swimmers will learn how to dive and will do in-water somersaults and handstands to develop weight-transfer skills. They’ll learn Swim to Survive® skills, whip kick on back and will further develop their front and back crawl.

Swimmer 4

Prerequisite: Completed Swimmer 3.

Swimmers will become better at diving, treading water, and swimming underwater. They’ll learn the Swim to Survive® standard and start to develop breaststroke. Front and back crawl are further developed.

Swimmer 5

Prerequisite: Completed Swimmer 4.

Swimmers will master dives and swimming in deep water. Swimmers will further their Swim to Survive® skills and start to develop eggbeater kick, while breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Swimmers will also be challenged by interval training and sprinting drills

Swimmer 6 Prerequisite: Completed Swimmer 5 Swimmers will become proficient at deep water skills including stride entries and compact jumps. They’ll develop lifesaving kicks such as eggbeater and scissor kick, while further developing the breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. They’ll develop strength and endurance with head-up swims, interval training and a 300m workout.

Swim Evaluations

Sea Lion teaches deep-water entries and treading water wearing a PFD. Preschoolers will become skilled at retrieving objects from the bottom of the pool in chest-deep water and performing front and side glide. Front crawl wearing a PFD is also introduced.

In early 2023 the North Peace Leisure Pool transitioned to Lifesaving Society swimming lessons, the transition has introduced a new set of criteria for classes. We encourage swimmers who haven’t taken lessons in a year or more to stop in for a free swim lesson evaluation to ensure swimmers are registering for the proper lesson to challenge their ability.

Prerequisite: Completed Sea Lion.

Swim Evaluations | All Ages

Prerequisite: Completed Orca

Narwhal

Narwhal teaches Swim to Survive® skills wearing a PFD, front and back crawl and interval fitness training. Preschoolers will also learn how to tread water and perform vertical whip kick with a buoyant aid. Once complete, preschoolers can register into Swimmer 2.

Swimmer 1

SCHEDULE (see description above) SWIM EVALUATION Aug 31

Th

All Ages 10am-6pm

$0.00

11449

Beginners will become comfortable jumping into the water with and without a PFD. They’ll learn how to open their eyes, exhale and hold their breath underwater. Floats, glides and kicking skills are introduced.

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Register online at www.fortstjohn.ca/activenet

SCHEDULE (see descriptions on page 16) JELLYFISH/GOLDFISH (Starfish/Duck)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 21-Aug 25

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm

Age: 4M-1Y $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82

11453 11454 11455 11456 11457 11458 11459

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Starfish/Duck transitioned to Jellyfish/Goldfish.

SEAHORSE (Sea Turtle)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18

M-F M-F M-F M-F

Age: 2-3Y 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm

$46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82

11460 11461 11462 11463

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Sea Turtle transitioned to Seahorse.

OCTOPUS (Sea Otter)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Age: 3-5Y 3:30-4pm 6-6:30pm 3:30-4pm 6-6:30pm 4:30-5pm 3:30-4pm 6-6:30pm 3:30-4pm 6-6:30pm 4:30-5pm 3:30-4pm 6-6:30pm 3:30-4pm 6-6:30pm 3:30-4pm 6-6:30pm 4:30-5pm

$46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82

11464 11472 11465 11473 11478 11466 11474 11467 11475 11479 11468 11469 11470 11476 11471 11477 11480

CRAB (Salamander)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25

Age: 3-5Y

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

3:30-4:00pm 5-5:30pm 3:30-4pm 5-5:30pm 3:30-4pm 3:30-4pm 5-5:30pm 3:30-4pm 5-5:30pm 3:30-4pm 5-5:30pm 3:30-4pm 5-5:30pm

$46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82

11481 11488 11482 11489 11483 11484 11490 11485 11491 11486 11492 11487 11493

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Salamander transitioned to Crab.

ORCA (Sunfish)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18

Age: 3-5Y M-F M-F M-F M-F

4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm

$46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82

11494 11495 11496 11497

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Sunfish transitioned to Orca.

SEA LION ( Crocodile)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18

M-F M-F M-F M-F

4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm

Age: 3-5Y $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82

11498 11499 11500 11501

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Crocodile transitioned to Sea Lion.

use this code in activenet to register

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Sea Otter transitioned to Octopus.

Register ONLINE,

it’s easy!

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Go online to fortstjohn.ca/activenet

Create an account & log in

Choose an activity & register

Aquatics

Swim for Life | Ages: 4M - 5Y

Swim for Life | Ages: 5-12Y

Aquatics

SWIMMER 1 (Level 1)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 4-4:30pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 4-4:30pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 4-4:30pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm

Age: 5-12Y $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82

11502 11509 11510 11511 11512 11503 11513 11514 11515 11516 11517 11504 11518 11519 11520 11521 11505 11522 11523 11524 11525 11526 11506 11527 11528 11529 11530 11507 11531 11532 11533 11534 11508 11535 11536 11537 11538 11539

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Level 1 transitioned to Swimmer 1.

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SWIMMER 2 - (Level 2/3)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11:30am-12pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11:30am-12pm 4:30-5pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11:30am-12pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 4:30-5pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11:30am-12pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11:30am-12pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 11:30am-12pm 4:30-5pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm

Age: 5-12Y $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82 $46.82

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*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Level 2/3 transitioned to Swimmer 2.

Register online at www.fortstjohn.ca/activenet

Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 21-Aug 25 Aug 21-Aug 25

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

10-11am 6-7pm 10-11am 6-7pm 10-11am 10-11am 6-7pm 10-11am 6-7pm 10-11am 6-7pm 10-11am 6-7pm

Age: 5-12Y $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56

11578 11585 11579 11586 11580 11581 11587 11582 11588 11583 11589 11584 11590

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Level 4/5 transitioned to Swimmer 3.

SWIMMER 4 - (Level 6)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 31-Aug 4 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 21-Aug 25

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Age: 5-12Y 10-11am 5-6pm 5-6pm 10-11am 5-6pm 10-11am 5-6pm 10-11am 5-6pm 5-6pm

$83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56

11591 11595 11596 11592 11597 11593 11598 11594 11599 11600

SWIMMER 5 - (Level 7)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 10-Jul 14 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 24-Jul 28 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18 Aug 21-Aug 25

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Age: 5-12Y 11am-12pm 4-5pm 11am-12pm 4-5pm 11am-12pm 11am-12pm 4-5pm

$83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56 $83.56

11601 11605 11602 11606 11603 11604 11607

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Level 7 transitioned to Swimmer 5.

SWIMMER 6 - (Level 8)* Jul 3-Jul 7 Jul 31-Aug 4 Aug 14-Aug 18

M-F M-F M-F

Age: 5-12Y 4-5pm 4-5pm 4-5pm

$83.56 $83.56 $83.56

11608 11609 11610

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Level 8 transitioned to Swimmer 6.

use this code in activenet to register

*In January we transitioned to the Lifesaving Society Swim For Life program.

Level 6 transitioned to Swimmer 4.

FREE SWIM!

1-5pm • Every Sunday

Aquatics

SWIMMER 3 - (Level 4/5)*

Aquatics Private Swimming Lessons We have one-on-one custom lessons for swimmers of any level or age, as well as private lessons designed for Parent & Tot, Preschool, or Swimmer 1 or 2 levels. Discount for two participants. Please call the North Peace Leisure Pool for more information or to enroll a second swimmer: 250-787-8178. IMPORTANT: Swimmers working on Jellyfish, Goldfish, and Seahorse skills require a caregiver in the water during private lessons.

Private Swim Lessons - Any Level Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11

T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F

10-10:30am 10-10:30am 10:30-11am 10:30-11am 11-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 3:30-4pm 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 5-5:30pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm 6-6:30pm 6:30-7pm

All Ages $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93

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Private Swim Lessons - Swimmer 2 & Below Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Jul 17-Jul 21 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11 Aug 8-Aug 11

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F T-F

4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm 5-5:30pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm 6:30-7pm 9-9:30am 9-9:30am 9:30-10am 9:30-10am 11-11:30am 11:30am-12pm 3:30-4pm 4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 6-6:30pm

All Ages $123.96 $123.96 $123.96 $123.96 $123.96 $123.96 $123.96 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93 $101.93

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OVVIAN HILL

OVVIAN HILL

CREATESPACE PUBLIC ART RESIDENCY is a national public art residency program

by Canadian public arts organization, STEPS designed in collaboration with the City of Fort St. John to provide early and mid-career Black, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Metis), and People of Colour racialized artists with the skills, relationships and practical experience needed to take their public art practices to the next level. This CreateSpace Artist in Residency is awarded to the talented, Filipino Sculptor, Ovvian Castrillo-Hill. This summer and fall Ovvian will bring a unique temporary public art piece to the Fort St. John community!

For more information email arts-culture@fortstjohn.ca or visitfortstjohn.ca/artist-in-residence

The North Peace Cultural Society has been the hub of arts and community in Fort St. John since it opened its doors in June of 1992.

We are a non-profit organization that relies on donations from the community to thrive and are governed by the North Peace Cultural Society.

JOHN

Theatre • Café • Library • Child Care • Art Gallery • Venue & MORE!

10015 100 Ave. | (250) 785-1992 | npcc.bc.ca

Ice Programs

Please see our Refund policy on page 2 before registering

Private Skating Lessons

Using the Active Communities Learn to Skate Program, participants will complete 5 lessons over 5 consecutive days. Students will work on balance, stopping, turning, and getting more comfortable on the ice. Students will develop 6 levels of skills and be given a report card to showcase how much progress they made. Want to skate with a buddy or sibling? Second skaters receive a discount for signing up for the same lesson. Maximum 2 skaters per group - registration must be done together and participants should be of similar age or skating ability. Prerequisites: 3 years of age or older. Participants are required to bring their own equipment (skates, helmets, layers, and so on).

Pomeroy Sport Centre - Oval Aug 29-Sep 26 Aug 29-Sep 26 Aug 29-Sep 26 Aug 29-Sep 26 Aug 29-Sep 26 Aug 29-Sep 26

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4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm 4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm

3Y+ $102.47 $102.47 $102.47 $102.47 $102.47 $102.47

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5-5:30pm 5:30pm-6pm 4-4:30pm 4:30-5pm 5-5:30pm 5:30-6pm

$102.47 $102.47 $102.47 $102.47 $102.47 $102.47

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DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR MATERIALS BEFORE 10am

June 10

September 16

North Peace Arena July 8

North Peace Arena October 14

10am - 3pm

10am - 1pm

10am - 1pm

10am - 1pm

10am - 1pm

10am - 1pm

North Peace Arena August 12 North Peace Arena

North Peace Arena November 4 Home Hardware - Pumpkin Plunge

ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS:  Leaves  Grass clippings  Plant trimmings  Sod  Twigs & Branches  Black Knot infected branches or trees (in their own bin)

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Waste Wise

Summer 2023the Recreation & Leisure Register online atabout www.fortstjohn.ca/activenet Download Waste Wise app Guide to receive reminder notifications yard waste dates & more!

Children & Families Bouncing Beans

Play in the park

Bring your little one(s) to the Kids Arena Fieldhouse for play time with sport gear, crawl through tunnels and jump on bouncy castles. NOTE: Parents must supervise their children and indoor shoes (or socks) are required. A pass is required for admission. Purchase a pass a the Visitor Centre, North Peace Leisure Pool or at fortstjohn.ca/activenet. Follow the City of Fort St. John Recreation Facebook page for regular notices or possible cancellations.

Join the Recreation team this summer for free play at different City Parks every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am-11:30am!

There will be toys, sports equipment, interactive activities and more for everyone to enjoy! View the schedule below for dates and locations. NOTE: This program is free but parents/ guardians are required to stay and supervise their children at all times. Participants should come dressed to get messy/ play. Recommended for children age 1 -12 years of age. Follow the City of Fort St. John Recreation Facebook page for regular notices or possible cancellations.

Kids Arena Fieldhouse - Pitch Sep 3-Sep 24

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1:30-3pm

5-14Y $5.00

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Fieldhouse Party Packages

Date

Location

Come bounce with us at the Kids Arena Fieldhouse for your upcoming celebration! INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL: 1.5 hours of play on the pitch for up to 25 children. Your choice of 2 bouncers, a variety of sports equipment, and options of games to play. There will be a designated area for cake and presents. NOTE: Packages are available on Saturday and Sunday only. Packages are available on a first come, first served basis. Packages may not be available on select days. For more information or to book, visit fortstjohn.ca/activenet.

July 11

Concorde Park

July 13

Centennial Park

9505 100 Street

July 18

Tot Lot

76 Street @91 Ave

July 20

Panorama Ridge

88 Street @114 Avenue

July 25

Concorde Park

91 Street @113 Avenue

July 27

Princess Crescent

20 Princess Crescent

Aug 1

Centennial Park

9505 100 Street

Aug 3

Triangle Park

104 Street @112 Ave

Aug 8

Panorama Ridge

88 Street @114 Avenue

Aug 10

Pickell Park

106 Street @102 Ave

Use of the floating obstacle course during public swim and enjoy some summer fun with a games leader between 5- 6pm & 7- 9pm. This activity is for school aged children.

Aug 15

Tot Lot

76 Street @91 Ave

Aug 17

Panorama Ridge

88 Street @114 Avenue

Aug 22

Centennial Park

9505 100 Street

North Peace Leisure Pool - Lap Pool

Aug 24

Tot Lot

76 Street @91 Ave

Aug 29

Concorde Park

91 Street @113 Avenue

Midweek Mayhem

Jul 19 Aug 9 Aug 30

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1-9pm 1-9pm 1-9pm

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Midweek Mayhem Preschool Playtime Join our activity leader for some fun in the water with your preschooler!

North Peace Leisure Pool - Lap Pool Jul 5-Aug 30

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Pool Party Packages Make a splash at the North Peace Leisure Pool for your next special event! INCLUDED IN RENTAL: 2 hours of swim time at the North Peace Leisure Pool for up to 20 guests. There will be a designated area for cake and presents with access during the 2 hour pool rental and 15 minutes prior to set up. Tables, chairs, stickers, & balloons for 20. Paper table covers and crayons to doodle with.

NOTE: Packages may not be available on select days. For more information or to book, visit fortstjohn.ca/activenet.

Register online at www.fortstjohn.ca/activenet

Summer Camp

Campers will keep busy with a day filled with activities including games, crafts and special guest visits. They will meet new friends, try new activities, and spend their day off having non stop fun! NOTE: No peanuts or nuts in lunches. Campers are required to come prepared with all their own items (i.e. skates, swimming gear, indoor shoes, etc.). For more information or to register your child, visit fortstjohn.ca/activenet. Questions or comments can be emailed to camp@fortstjohn.ca.

School’s out for Summer! The City of Fort St. John is bringing back Summer Camp at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Keep busy with a whole week filled with pitch activities, swimming, games, crafts, movies, and more! Meet new friends, try new activities, and have non-stop fun during your Summer holiday! NOTE: No peanuts or nuts in lunches. Campers are required to come prepared with all their own items (i.e. swimming gear, indoor shoes, etc.). For more information or to register you child, visit fortstjohn.ca/activenet. Questions or comments can be emailed to camp@fortstjohn.ca.

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5-10Y 8am-5:30pm

$46.46

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StoryWalk Bring the family outside to a StoryWalk each month this summer, while enjoying the fresh air! Story pages will be posted along the trail at different City Parks for families to walk and read together! Story pages will stay up throughout the week for your reading convenience. The Fort St. John Public Library will be coming by to help facilitate these sessions, on the Tuesday of each of the StoryWalk weeks, from 11 am – 1 pm!

Date

Location

Jul 24-30

Garrison Landing

Aug 14-Sep 20

Toboggan Hill Park

Sep 11-17

Fish Creek

Pomeroy Sport Centre - First floor meeting room Jul 10-14 Jul 17- 21 Aug 14-18 Aug 21-25

M-F M-F M-F M-F

8am-5:30pm 8am-5:30pm 8am-5:30pm 8am-5:30pm

5-10Y

$225.00 $225.00 $225.00 $225.00

Tumble Time Bring your little one(s) for some active play and social time at the Kids Arena! Crawl through tunnels, build with giant blocks, play with interactive toys, and jump on bouncy castles. NOTE: Parents must supervise their children and indoor shoes or socks are required. A pass is required for admission. Purchase your pass at the Visitor Centre, North Peace Leisure Pool or online at forstjohn.ca/activenet. Follow the City of Fort St. John Recreation Facebook page for regular notices or possible cancellations.

Kids Arena Fieldhouse - Pitch Sep 5-28

Aquatics

JOHN LAMBERT

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10:30am-12:45pm $5.00

RECLAIM Public Art Residency is a program to support mid-career artists in their pursuit of public art practices. RECLAIM also focuses on the upcycling of artwork construction materials. This STEPS program in collaboration with the City of Fort St. John is awarded to 3rd Generation First Nation Carver, John Lambert.

This summer John will lead a small cohort of youth and young adults through completing a 3 dimensional piece of temporary public art. This Summer we will see a temporary installation using reclaimed and upcycled materials in Fort St. John!

For more information email arts-culture@fortstjohn.ca or visit fortstjohn.ca/artist-in-residence

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Courses & Training Bronze Cross

National Lifeguard

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. Bronze Cross training begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard and Leadership Certification Programs. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion Certificate.

The National Lifeguard Pool Certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. This course emphasizes lifeguarding skills, principles, practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist a lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. Prerequisites: 15 years of age or older, Bronze Cross Certificate, Proof of Standard First Aid with CPR-C or Aquatic Emergency Care (MUST be shown on the first day of the course). NOTE: Emergency First Aid and Occupational First Aid Level 1 are NOT equivalent to Standard First Aid CPR C. IMPORTANT: Admittance to this course will be denied if prerequisites are not met and no refund will be given. Please arrive to class with your original certification documentation (no photocopies) and government-issued photo ID.

North Peace Leisure Pool - Deck Jul 10-14 M-F 10am-3pm

Age: 13Y+ $270.36 11320

Bronze Medallion

North Peace Leisure Pool - Meeting Room

Bronze Medallion teaches lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for Bronze Cross. Prerequisites: 13 years of age or Bronze Star Certificate.

North Peace Leisure Pool - Meeting Room

Jul 18-22

M-F

10am-3pm

Age: 13Y+

$268.49

9578

Lifesaving Instructor Pre-requisites: Must be 15 years of age by the last day of the course and must have completed Bronze Cross. Pass your lifesaving knowledge on to others by teaching them valuable skills that will help to save lives. Lifesaving Society instructor training is fun and full of instructional information based on the latest educational theory. Taking a Lifesaving Instructor course is the first step in instructor training for the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon.

North Peace Leisure Pool - Meeting Room

Jul 18-22

30

M-F

10am-3pm

Age: 15Y+

$268.49

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Aug 14-25

M-F

10am-5pm

Age: 15Y+ $659.22

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Standard First Aid (OFA level 1 Equivalent) 16-hour First Aid and CPR course that covers topics such as cardiovascular/breathing emergencies, sudden medical emergencies, injuries to head/neck/spine and musculoskeletal injuries. Canadian Red Cross Blended First Aid is accepted by WorkSafe BC as Equivalent to OFA Level 1. This course requires 8 hours of online training and 8 hours of in-class skills assessment.

North Peace Leisure Pool - Meeting Room Aug 8-Aug 9 T-W 9am-6pm Jul 18-Jul 19 T-W 9am-6pm

$309.80 $309.80

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Courses & Training

Swim Patrol: Rookie, Ranger, & Star Recommended: Completed Swimmer 6. Rookie participants continue to develop front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke. Swimmers develop individual fitness to meet a timed 100m swim and 350m workout. Water proficiency skills include swimming with clothes, ready position, and feet-first/head-first surface dives. They’ll demonstrate first aid skills such as the ability to conduct a primary assessment and calling EMS, victim recognition and throwing assists. Ranger Patrol participants will enhance capability in the water including stride entries and underwater, forward and backward somersaults.

Swimmers learn lifesaving sport skills with a lifesaving stroke medley, timed object support and a non-contact rescue with a buoyant aid. Eggbeater kick and increased fitness levels are developed to meet a 200m timed swim.

First aid focuses on unconscious victims and obstructed airway procedures. Star Patrol challenges swimmers with a 300m timed swim, 600m workout and a 25m object carry.

Strokes are continued to be refined. Lifesaving skills include use of rescue aids, defense methods, victim removals and supporting a victim in shallow water. First aid focuses on treatment of bone or joint injuries and respiratory emergencies. Once complete, swimmers register into Bronze Star.

North Peace Leisure Pool - Meeting Room

Age: 8-12Y

Jul 10-Jul 14

M-F

10am-12pm

$97.17

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Jul 24-Jul 28 Aug 21-Aug 25

M-F M-F

10am-12pm 10am-12pm

$97.17 $97.17

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DAYS SINCE LAST POOL CONTAMINATION Infants and toddlers are REQUIRED to wear swim diapers. Ask for one at the front counter!

Don’t enter the pool ill or injured. This includes diarrhea, vomiting, open sores, bandages, head colds, discharging ears or nose, or ear infections.

Delay your visit until 48 hours after illness symptoms end.

How to reduce the chance of your child having an accident in the pool: •

Don’t feed children a big meal right before entering the pool

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Take young children on bathroom breaks every 20 minutes

•

Ensure you use a SWIM diaper for all infants and toddlers

(not a regular disposable or cloth diaper)

•

Don’t go to the pool within 48 hours of any illness symptoms

Sports & Fitness Barre Fitness

Jul 3-Aug 31

Barre fitness is the new group fitness craze at the Pomeroy Sport Centre Studio! Barre is an infusion of flexibility, strength and Pilates style exercises rooted in ballet. This class will be a full body workout to lengthen and strengthen muscles. There is no dance experience required and instructor Tanisha will guide all participants through an hour of total-body exercise. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Age: 15Y+

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7-8pm

$10.00

11659

Country Dance Lessons Country Dance Lessons are back this summer! Whether you have two left feet or just want to refresh your skills, instructor Diana will make sure you perfect the two-step, polka, schottische, heel-toe, butterfly, and waltz. This six-week lesson set will have you burning up the dance floor in no time! Diana has been teaching lessons for a long time and is willing to work with dancers of all ages and abilities. Singles & couples welcome! Please bring your inside shoes and water bottle.

Age: 15Y+

Pomeroy Sport Centre - Studio Jul 6-Aug 3 Aug 10-Sep 7

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7-8pm 7-8pm

$50.00 $50.00

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10:30 -11:15am

Hit your favourite trail system, park, or any outdoor location in the region and get stepping! Use the provided tracking sheet and record how much progress you make between July 2 and August 31! Fitness prizes will be awarded to the individuals who log the longest distances. Tracking Sheets will be available starting June 16 at fortstjohn.ca. Print them off at home or stop by the Visitor Centre and pick one up. Completed tracking sheets can be emailed to recreation@fortstjohn.ca. NOTE: This is a self-tracked honour system that should only include distance/time walked during outdoors. Participants may use technology (fitbits, etc.) for reference but must only record distances walked on tracking sheets. Steps will not be counted as a tracking system.

Youth Flag Football Are you looking to get your children out of the house? Do your kids enjoy watching football? Maybe they will enjoy PLAYING football!? Sign them up for the Youth Flag Football sessions happening this summer. Participants will practice and play skills through drills and scrimmages. They will learn the rules, develop their skills and learn the importance of playing as a team. All levels focus on player development, having fun, and sportsmanship. All skill levels and abilities welcome.

North Peace Secondary School

Looking to stay mobile? At Feather Fit, participants will do strength developing movements with minimal or no weight with an objective to maintain or increase mobility. This program is recommended for actively aging individuals (50 years of age and older) that want to enhance their physical fitness levels.

All equipment will be provided, simply show up in comfortable clothing and get ready to move! All fitness levels are welcome!

NOTE: Participants will be required to complete a health screening waiver and may require doctor clearance prior to participation.

Jul 10, 11, Aug 14, & 15

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Outdoor Summer Walking Challenge

Feather Fit

Pomeroy Sport Centre - Studio

$8.00

M-T

Age: 9-14Y 6-7:30pm

FREE

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Zumba Get ready to get active to the beat! Join Tiffany for an upbeat class with movements, laughs, and music! Bring your water bottles and active gear for an encouraging and motivating group atmosphere!

Age: 16Y+

Pomeroy Sport Centre - Studio Sep 6-27

W

5:30-6:30pm

$10.00

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Sports & Fitness programming is subject to cancellation. For regular updates on our classes follow “City of Fort St. John - Recreation” on Facebook

Register online at www.fortstjohn.ca/activenet

Aqua Fitness Schedule July 2 - September 2, 2023 Pre-registration is required for Aqua Tots and Fitness Swimmer. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Sunday Aqua Deep

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

9:15 - 10am

Aqua Shallow

Friday

Saturday

9 - 9:45am 9 - 9:45am

9 - 9:45am

8:15 - 9pm

9:15 - 10am

Aqua Tots

10 - 10:45am

Aqua Cycle

6:45 - 7:30am

Aqua Low

11 - 11:45am

Aqua Stretch

6:45 - 7:30am 8:15 - 9pm

6:45 - 7:30am 11 - 11:45am

9 - 9:45am

Fitness Swimmer

6:45 - 7:30am

6:45 - 7:30am 11 - 11:45am

9 - 9:45am

10 - 10:45am

Aqua Deep/Shallow * Lap Pool This class aims to give you a full body work-out while focusing on cardio and balance.

Aqua Cycle * Leisure Pool A low impact, low resistance, intense workout on stationary spin bikes. Bring water shoes for the ride!

Fitness Swimmer * Lap Pool For swimmers of any age who want to improve their overall physical fitness in the water. Fitness Swimmer provides a structured approach based on accepted training principles and practices including interval training. Recommended be able to swim 25m without stopping.*Registration required Aqua Stretch * Leisure Pool Takes place in the warm leisure pool and has a focus on balance and range of motion.

Drop-in Pool Fitness Rates ALL FEES ARE +TAX

DROP-IN

VISIT PASS (6)

VISIT PASS (12)

YOUTH AQUAFIT

$4.00

$20.00

$40.00

ADULT AQUAFIT

$7.00

$35.00

$70.00

SENIOR AQUAFIT

$4.00

$20.00

$40.00

Monthly Pool Fitness Pass Rates ALL FEES ARE +TAX

1 MO.

3 MO.

6 MO.

12 MO.

YOUTH AQUAFIT

$40.00

$114.00

$216.00

$422.40

ADULT AQUAFIT

$70.00

$199.50

$378.00

$736.20

SENIOR AQUAFIT

$40.00

$114.00

$216.00

$422.40

Aqua Low * Lap Pool Held in the shallow end of our lap pool, this class is a full body work-out with low intensity movements.

Aqua Tots * Leisure Pool This postnatal class helps introduce baby (4months +) to the water while you get to socialize with others and bring fitness back into your life. Held in the shallow end of our lap pool, this class is a full body work-out with low intensity movements.

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AQUATICS

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Inconnu Swim Club E: inconnuoffice@gmail.com W: inconnuswimteam.com

Fort St. John Mixed Slow Pitch E: jordan.telecor@gmail.com P: fsjslowpitch.cansite.ca

ARCHERY & HUNTING

North Peace Minor Baseball P: 250-329-5061 E: fliddicoat@gmail.com W: northpeaceminorbaseball.com

New Totem Archery Club P: 250-794-7304 E: newtotemarchery@live.com W: newtotemarchery.com North Peace Rod & Gun Club P: 250-785-9686 W: nprg.ca

ARTS & CULTURE Drama Club FSJ E: drama.club.fsj@gmail.com Fort St. John Public Library P: 250-785-3731 E: circ@fsjpl.ca W: fsjpl.ca Fort St. John Arts Council P: 250-787-2781 E: info@fsjarts.org W: fsjarts.org Fort St. John Literacy Society P: 250-785-2110 E: executivedirector@fsjliteracy.ca W: fsjliteracy.ca Friends of the Library P: 250-261-1754 MY HANDS MY VOICE E: myhandsmyvoice123@gmail.com P: 250-267-0078 North Peace Cultural Centre P: 250-785-1992 E: execdir@npcc.bc.ca W: npcc.bc.ca North Peace Potters’ Guild E: nppg2017@gmail.com W: fsjarts.org

BIKING Blizzard Bike Club P: 250-794-1110 E: blizzardbikeclubfsj@gmail.com W: blizzardbikeclub.com

BOWLING Fort Bowling Lanes P: 250-785-8882 W: fortbowlinglanes.ca

COMMUNITY SPORT Canadian Tire JumpStart P: 250-787-1142 E: AKent@cantirefsj.ca W: jumpstart.canadiantrie.ca Engage Sport North P: 250-794-3308 E: cdrschiwiski@engagesportnorth.com W: engagesportnorth.com KidSport Canada P: 250-787-5791 E: communitydevelopment@fortstjohn.ca W: fortstjohn.ca/kidsport-canada

CURLING Fort St. John Curling Club P: 250-785-2037 E: fsjcurlingclub@telus.net W: fsjcurling.com Taylor Curling Club P: 250-789-3734 E: taylorcurlingclub@gmail.com

North Peace Spinners & Weavers Guild W: npswg.ca

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FITNESS & HEALTH

Alchemy Dance Collective P: 250-785-2348 W: alchemydance.ca E: info@alchemydance.ca

Blue Moon Yoga & Wellness P: 250-262-6798 E: bbluemoonyoga@gmail.com

Energetic Edge Cheer Association E: energeticedgecheer@hotmail.com Highland Dance P: 250-785-8896 E: office@studio2stage.ca W: studio2stage.ca Mystik Borealis P: 250-787-1662 E: suzon@awink.com North Peace Gymnastics P: 250-787-5327 E: npga@telus.net W: npga.ca North Peace Community Choir E: northpeacecommunitychoir@gmail.com Northern Winds Community Band E: NorthernWindsBandFsj@gmail.com Northern Lights Youth Choir E: info@thenlyc.com W: thenlyc.com Simply Music P: 250-785-7070 E: info@simplymusic.ca W: simplymusic.ca Soul~n~Strings P: 250-263-4520 E: soulnsstringsfsj@gmail.com Stoney Violin Studio P: 250-793-8878 Studio 2 Stage Dance Academy P: 250-785-8896 E: office@studio2stage.ca W: studio2stage.ca The Music House P: 250-263-4233 E: musichouse345@gmail.com

EQUESTRIAN & AGRICULTURAL Northern Horse & Mule Harness Association P: 250-262-6259 E: nhmha.harnessclub@gmail.com W: nhmha-harnessclub.ca

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DANCE, MUSIC & GYMNASTICS

Cornerstone Yoga Collective P: 250-793-7891 E: info@cornerstoneyoga.ca W: cornerstoneyoga.ca Crossfit 187 P: 250-329-4477 E: crossfit187@hotmail.ca W: crossfit187.com Gators Gym P: 250-264-0005 E: gatorsgym@gmail.com W: gatorsgym.ca Hot Mama Health & Fitness E:amanda.s@hotmamafit.com W: hotmamafit.com Jazzercise P: 250-793-7406 E: e.brody@hotmail.com W: jazzercise.com Soul Space Yoga Community P: 250-264-7428 E: tammy@soulspaceyoga.ca W: soulspaceyoga.ca The Gym P: 250-785-7939 VIVE Spin Studio E: info@vivespinstudio.com W: vivespinstudio.com Tai Chi and Qi Gong Willow Moon Internal Arts P: 250-787-9779 E: willowmooninternalarts@gmail.com W: willowmooninternalarts.ca World Gym P: 250-787-1808 E: worldgym.com/ftsaintjohn ZENYAHWEH Fitness P: 250-263-2156 E: info@zenyahweh.com W: zenyahweh.com

North Peace Light Horse Association P: 250-787-7153 E: nplighthorse@gmail.com W: nplha.ca North Peace Ride for the Disabled E: lana.neitz@hotmail.com Peace Country Barrel Racing Association W: pcbra.ca

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GOLF

MOTOR SPORTS

Fort St. John Links Golf Course P: 250-785-9995 E: proshop@fortstjohnlinks.com W: fortstjohnlinks.com

Fort St. John Motocross Association E: fsjmotoclub@gmail.com W: fsjmotoclub.com

Lakepoint Golf & Country Club P: 250-785-5566 E: proshop@lakepoint.ca W: lakepoint.ca Lone Wolf Golf Club P: 250-789-3711 E: LJ@lonewolfgolf.ca W: lonewolfgolf.ca

Moose ATV Club E: mooseatvclub@gmail.com W: mooseatvclub.com Northland Trailblazers Snowmobile Club E: northlandtrailblazers@hotmail.com W: northlandtrailblazers.com Peace Country River Rats Boat Club E: admin@peacecountryriverrats.ca W: peacecountryriverrats.ca

HOCKEY & SKATING

RACQUET SPORTS

Fort St. John Figure Skating Club P: 250-787-1301 E: fsjfsc@telus.net W: fsjfsc.com

Peace Region Badminton Club P: 250-793-8385 E: regionpeace@gmail.com

Fort St. John Minor Hockey P: 250-787-7133 E: fsjmha@outlook.com W: fsjminorhockey.ca Fort St. John Rec Hockey W: carhahockey.ca/fort-st-john-rec-league Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club E: info@fsjspeedskating.com W: fsjspeedskating.com North Peace Eagles Ladies Hockey P: 250-927-2176 E: riss_jay@hotmail.com Peace Passage Skating Club E: peace.passage@yahoo.ca W: peacepassage.ca

LACROSSE Fort St. John Minor Lacrosse P: 250-263-5489 E: info@fsjmla.ca W: fsjminorlacrosse.com

MARTIAL ARTS

Peace Country Pickleball Association E: peacecountrypickleball@gmail.com

SKIING Big Bam Ski Hill P: 250-263-4260 E: bigbamskiresort@hotmail.com W: bigbam.ca Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club E: whiskeyjacknsc@gmail.com W: whiskeyjacknordic.ca

SOCCER Fort St. John Men’s Soccer E: northpeacesoccer@gmail.com W: fsjsoccer.com Fort St. John Soccer Club P: 250-787-5425 W: fsjsoccer@telus.net E: fsjsoccer.com Fort St. John Women’s Soccer E: fsjwsl@gmail.com W: fsjwsl.com

Engage Can Ryu Jiu Jitsu P: 250-271-6848 W: engagefitness01@hotmail.com Iron Forge Fight & Fitness E: ironforgefsj@gmail.com Northern Tigers Shotokan Karate Association P: 250-793-7777 Northern Rockies Karate-do P: 250-401-1130 E: chitoryukarate@gmail.com Red Dragon Martial Arts P: 250-329-4125 E: benmarsh101@hotmail.com

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1st Fort St. John Scouts P: 250-329-5336 E: phallon.stoutenburg@scouts.ca W: scouts.ca 2276 PPCLI - Army Cadets P: 250-787-5323 E: 2276army@cadets.gc.ca W: 2276armycadets.ca Achievers Toastmasters Club P: 778-256-1890 E: achieversfsj@gmail.com W: toastmasters.org BC Sailing E: davidscottmoncrieff@gmail.com Energetic City Roller Derby Association E: ecrda@outlook.com Fort St. John Classic Cruisers (Car Club) P: 250-787-5261 E: bgdurand@telus.net W: fsjclassiccruisers.com

Girl Guides of Canada - Alcan District E: campdarnall.alcan.ggc@gmail.com W: girlguides.ca J&J Hoot & Howl Pre School P: 250-787-7319 E: hootandhowlpreschool@gmail.com Kin Club of Fort St. John E: president@kinclubfsj.com North Peace Mom’s Play Group E: northpeacemomsplaygroup@gmail.com W: npmpg.com North Peace Pride Society E: nppridesociety@gmail.com W: northpeacepridesociety.ca Special Olympics Fort St. John P: 250-570-1455 E: jwebster@specialolympics.bc.ca W: specialolympics.ca/british-columbia/communities/fort-st-john

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Y A D A D A N A C s N O I T A R CELEB JULY 1

Parade @ 10am Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Hall 8:30-10:30am

Centennial Park Activities 10am-4pm Doodle Board & Face Painting Inflatables & Mini Golf Alice’s Garden Interactive Scavenger Hunt Doig River Drummers Indigenous Dancers Sensory Tent Show & Shine & Museum Tours & so much MORE!

Beer Garden & Live Music Festival Plaza @ 6pm

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