Kelowna's Summer 2023 Activity & Program Guide

Summer 2023 Registration

Please note that registration begins at 7:00 AM *

General Programs

Tuesday, June 6

Adult Sports & Leagues

Wednesday, June 7

Aquatics & First Aid Programs

Thursday, June 8

Programs for Persons with DiverseAbilities

Friday, June 9 at 10:00 AM

PleaseNote:RegistrationforDiverseAbilitiesis now at 10:00 AM. Phones will close at 9:30 AM andre-openat10:00AM.

3 Easy Ways to Register

ONLINE at kelowna.ca/recreation

Note: not all programs are available for online registration and are identified in the guide. You will need:

• An active online account. Create an account online at rec.kelowna.ca and select the “New Customer” button. Once created, you can add to your family using the “My Groups/Family” feature. You can also create an account by calling 250-469-8800 or sending an email to recreation@kelowna.ca.

• Course name or course ID (five digit number found under each program in the guide)

• Valid Visa or Mastercard, Debit Mastercard Visa Debit, American Express or pre-arranged credit on account. Debit is not accepted online. Pleasesaveacopyoftheprogramregistration confirmationsenttoyouremailinbox.

IN PERSON 1800 Parkinson Way

• M-F 7:30 AM-8:00 PM

• Sa-Su 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

• Valid Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Debit, cash or cheque.

• PRC open at 7:00 AM for registration days only.

BY PHONE 250-469-8800

• M-F 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

• Sa-Su 9:30 AM-4:00 PM

• Phone lines open early at 7:00 AM for applicable registration days only.

• Valid Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit, Debit Mastercard, American Express or pre-arranged credit on account.

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To advertise contact: Terry Varga 250-712-9650

t.varga@shaw.ca

The City of Kelowna

Sunny skies and longer days are back! Summers in Kelowna are truly magical, and full of activities for everyone. Take a dip in Okanagan Lake, lace up your shoes and hike to the top of Knox Mountain, take in a yoga class at Stuart Park, or just get together with friends during one of our free community events like Park & Play or Dancing in the Park. Plus, we’ve got indoor and outdoor programs for all ages and abilities in the pages ahead. Whether you’re looking to unwind at a workshop, play sports in the sun or just keep your kids busy, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy the season, Kelowna!

Jim Gabriel, Divisional Director Active Living & Culture

Active for Life

Sport and physical activity play an important role in a child’s healthy growth, development and maturation. Physical activity leads to healthy lifestyle habits, increased social skills, improved mental and cognitive skills and educational success. The City of Kelowna offers programs that support the Canadian Sport for Life model of physical literacy.

Canadian Sport for Life aligned programs will be found in the Children’s 6 & Under and 6 & Up sections. Look for the symbols:

Active Start (0Y-6Y) - At this age, physical activity should always be fun and part of daily life. Active play in a safe environment is the best way to keep children physically and socially active.

FUNdamentals (6Y-9Y boys, 6Y-8Y girls) - Skill development at this age is best achieved through a combination of unstructured play in a safe and challenging environment.

Learning to Train (9Y-12Y boys, 8Y-11Y girls)

This is a period of accelerated learning of coordination and fine motor skills. It is a time to develop all fundamental movement skills and learn overall sport skills.

There are no prerequisites for any of the programs. Children can start at any stage.

RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

Coupons and Funding

We believe that access to recreation and cultural opportunities are important for the community.

Recreation Opportunities Coupons are distributed through agencies in the community for use by individuals and families in financial need to assist them in accessing facilities and programs on a short term basis. Coupons may be used for admission to Parkinson Recreation Centre Aquatic and Fitness Centre, H2O Aquatic + Fitness Centre, Parkinson Recreation Centre fitness and aqua-fit classes, drop-in basketball, public skating and childminding services. Recreation opportunities funding is available for a discount on membership and program registration.

For more information, call 250-469-8759.

Cooking

Cooking Creations for Preschoolers

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Kitchen

Make new friends and discover new recipes and confidence in the kitchen. Children will be involved in preparing and enjoying the delicious creations they make. Parents are required to stay in the kitchen for the duration of the class and are encouraged to participate.

Age:

Dance

Ballet Tiny Dancers

Instructor: Lauren McNairn

Location: Rutland Activity Centre, Multi-Purpose Room

Learn the ABCs of ballet in a fun and creative environment. Dance to the music and have fun with friends while learning body control and awareness plus basic ballet terms and positions. Dancers should wear tights, leotards and ballet slippers or bare feet.

Age:

Age:

Beats & Ballet

Instructor: TBD

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Haven Room

Children are introduced to the joy of dance in a positive and encouraging environment. Imagination, motor skills, self-esteem and social interaction are developed while using props and moving to music. In this action-packed dance program, your preschooler will be introduced to rhythm, movement and balance, the building blocks of ballet and jazz dance steps. Have a blast learning basic positions while improving coordination and self-expression. Age:

Hip Hop Mini Move & Groove

Instructor: TBD

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Sparrow Room

This introductory level hip hop class provides a method of learning various hip hop dance movements in a fun-filled, non-competitive, and vibrant environment. Focus is on movement exploration and body and spatial awareness. Age:

Sports

Learn to Play Hockey

Instructor: Daryle Assman

This fun program will have a major emphasis on proper skating techniques. Each day will include warm up, stretching, skating and drills with skill progression. Keeping in mind the age and skill level of individual skaters, skating will evolve into stick and puck work. Young skaters will learn through fun games, obstacle courses, and relays. Full and proper hockey gear including helmet with face mask, skates, stick, gloves, neck guard, elbow and knee pads and a hockey stick are required. Parents must wear a helmet if they wish to participate on ice.

Age: 4Y-6Y

Location: Rutland Arena, West Ice Rink

T-Ball

Instructor: TBD

Location: Mission Recreation Park, M-6 Ball Diamond

An excellent introduction to the basics of T-Ball. Children will practice hand-eye coordination, throwing, catching and batting. Please bring a glove, all other equipment supplied. Parents are required to stay at the field for the duration of the program and are encouraged to participate.

Kick & Run Soccer

An excellent introduction to the basics of soccer and the concept of teamwork. Children will participate in body and spatial awareness in an encouraging non-competitive atmosphere. Classes for 3-4 year olds are for children with little or no experience. Classes for 4-5 year olds are for children with some experience. Level 2 classes are for children who have taken Kick & Run before and those who need more of a challenge. Dress for varying weather. Parents are required to stay at the fields and are encouraged to participate.

Try a community recreation program in South Kelowna!

Licensed Out of School Care

South Kelowna Elementary

4176 Spiers Road

• Fitness • Arts & Crafts

• Sports • After School Programs

And much more!

Call 250-469-8800 for more information.

Canyon Falls Middle School

1211 Frost Road

• Fitness Courses • Arts & Mixed Media

• Ultimate Frisbee • After School Programs

• Kids Sports • And much more!

Find Canyon Falls programs throughout this issue of the Activity & Program Guide and in future Activity Guides every season!

For more information please contact the following:

Watson Road Elementary

475 Yates Road

Please contact: Manager at 250-762-4495 or wraspkelowna@gmail.com.

Bankhead Elementary School

1280 Wilson Road

Please Contact: Manager at 250-762-0766 or bankheadkelowna@gmail.com.

Give Kids A Sporting Chance

Kelowna Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a charitable program that, along with the support from community chapter members, helps families in financial need enroll their kids in recreational activities.

We’ll help pay for organized activities such as hockey, dance, soccer, swimming and so much more! By participating in these programs, children develop important life skills, self-esteem and confidence through teamwork!

For more information, call 250-469-8759.

Licensed Preschool at Parkinson Recreation Centre

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Cherry Room

Morning Session: 8:40 AM-11:10 AM

Afternoon Session: 11:30 AM-2:00 PM

Age: 3Y-5Y M/W/F or Tu/Th

September-June

Our preschool’s play-based approach will help to get your child ready for school in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Each week will be theme-based with arts, crafts, music and movement plus plenty of time to practice basic literacy concepts with the ABCs and 123s. All participants must be toilet trained. Healthy snack and water should be sent with child each day.

For more information or to register please contact parkinsonrecpreschool@gmail.com.

Joint use partnerships between the City of Kelowna and School District #23.

Licensed Summer Day Camps

Summer Fun Zone

Location: Watson Road Elementary

Join the fantastic staff for these exciting week-long themed summer camps at Watson Road in Glenmore. Each week will be unique and loaded with adventure, games, crafts, sports, two out-trips and a special lunch. For more information and to register, please contact the manager by phone at 250-762-4495 or by email at wraspkelowna@gmail.com to receive a registration package or join the waitlist.

Ages: 5Y-12Y

Drop off: 7:45 AM-9:00 AM

Camp: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Pickup: 5:00 PM-5:30 PM

Kids Kamp

Location: Bankhead Elementary

Day Camps offer a stimulating week of gym games, baking, drama, crafts, outdoor play and two out-trip activities. Join the fantastic staff for an action-packed week. For more information please contact the manager at 250-762-0766 or bankheadkelowna@gmail.com to receive a registration package or join the waitlist.

Ages: 5Y-12Y

Drop off: 7:45 AM-9:00 AM Camp: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Pickup: 5:00

Playschool Camps

Summer Fun Playschool Camp

Instructors: Jodie Mendes & Vivian Hughes

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Cherry Room

Bring your child down for some stimulating fun at playschool. Painting, crafts, daily gym time and more. Please send a healthy snack, labelled water bottle and an extra set of clothes. All participants must be independent in using the bathroom. Please apply sunscreen before camp as outside activities will be a part of the program.

Age: 3Y-5Y

Outdoor Adventure Camp

Instructor: Grace Mallette

Introduce your preschooler to camp life. Join our instructor for a themed camp that will stimulate, educate and energize your child. Please bring a water bottle, a healthy snack, sun hat and sunscreen. All children need to be confident to separate from their caregiver and be toilet trained.

Age: 3Y-5Y

Playschool Camp at Canyon Falls

Instructor: Grace Mallette

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Quail Room

Bring your child down for some stimulating fun at play school. Painting, crafts, daily active time, and more. Please send a healthy snack, labelled water bottle and an extra set of clothes. All participants must be independent in using the bathroom. Please apply sunscreen before play school as outside activities will be a part of the program.

Full Day Camps

PLay Skills Camp

Instructor: TBA

PLay Skills Camps are designed to support the development of fundamental movement skills such as throwing, catching, running and jumping. With these skills, kids have a foundation to explore and enjoy different sports and physical activities for life. Action-packed sessions will focus on the ABC’s of Physical Literacy: agility, balance, coordination and speed.

Age: 6Y-9Y

Location:

Get Active Summer Day Camp

Instructor: TBA

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Grizzly Room

The day camp includes a wide variety of activities that will get your child moving. Every Wednesday is a water themed activity! Children can be dropped off at 7:30 AM and must be picked up no later than 5:30 PM. Children must bring their own snack and lunch each day. Drop-in if space available.

XploreSportZ Summer Camp

Instructor: TBA

Location: Rotating locations

For sport-lovers who want to experience some new and exciting sports. If you are tired of the same-old sport scene, come discover the dynamic variety of sports we have to offer! Each week of camp may include a variety of the following sports: archery, sailing, beach volleyball, tennis, field hockey, ultimate frisbee, badminton, lacrosse, gymnastics, scuba diving, martial arts and more! Sports for the week will be sent out the night before the first day of camp.

Partial Day Camps

Art Camps for Children & Youth

Instructor: Sara Gagnon

Location: Kinsmen Media Centre

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced artist, you’ll love learning the basics of painting with watercolour. These camps will provide the tools you need to excel in the arts. Students will complete four watercolour paintings. Note: 6-8 year old camps have a lower instructor to student ratio to provide more one-on-one attention. All supplies included.

Summer Day Camp at PRC

Instructor: TBA

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Orchard Room

The day camp includes a wide variety of activities including crafts, games, cooking, and much more. Swimming each afternoon and a field trip each week. Children can be dropped off at 7:30 AM and must be picked up no later than 5:30 PM. Children must bring their own snack and lunch each day. Drop-in if space available.

Drama Adventure Camp

Instructor: Sheila Dyer

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Sparrow Room

So many fun things happen in the summer! In this five day camp, we will play drama games, sing songs, dress up and create skits and plays related to summer activities. Beach party with pizza on the last day!

Drama, Music & Art Camp

Instructor: Vivian Hughes

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Art Room

Children will enjoy drama activities, singing, choreography and themed arts and crafts. July camp will be making a “creative splash” with an under the sea theme and August camp will be casting a “creative spell” with a fairytale theme!

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Active for Life

(6Y-9Y boys, 6Y-8Y girls) - Skill development at this age is best achieved through a combination of unstructured play in a safe and challenging environment.

(9Y-12Y boys, 8Y-11Y girls)

This is a period of accelerated learning of coordination and fine motor skills. It is a time to develop all fundamental movement skills and learn overall sport skills.

Art

Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Art Room

This course will introduce children to basic methods of acrylic painting. Art supplies included.

Drawing & Painting Mini Camp

Instructor: Elizabeth Dykowsky

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Art Room

This course will introduce children basic animal and human proportions. Participants will explore watercolour and crayon techniques and will learn point perspective, colour theory and shading techniques. Art supplies included. Participants in the 9Y-12Y class may bring a picture to paint from.

Sports Basketball Mini Camp

Instructor: Spencer Thomas

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Gymnasium

This 5-day program is for kids looking to improve various basketball skills in a fun way with a qualified instructor. Dribbling, shooting and various basketball games will improve your game. Please bring a water bottle and proper active attire. You may bring your own ball, but this is not required.

Cooking

Cooking Creations for Children

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Kitchen

Make new friends while you discover new recipes and confidence in the kitchen.

Outdoor Flag Football for Kids

Instructor: Cole Powrie

Location: Mission Recreation Park, Artificial Turf Field

Flag football is a variant of football. Instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag from the ball carrier to end a down. This is fun sport where everyone can play and learn the basics of football in a safe environment.

Skating & Skill Development

Instructor: Daryle Assman

Location: Rutland Arena, West Ice Rink

For children who want to learn basic skills that will enable them to play and enjoy sports on ice. Emphasis will be on skating, skill development, teamwork, and fun. Each class will include game play. Full hockey equipment required including skates, helmet with cage, hockey pants, gloves, elbow, shin, shoulder pads, stick and neck guard. For recreational or house level players. Children must be able to skate across the ice.

Age: 7Y-9Y

Smashball for Youth

Instructor: Volleyball BC

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Gymnasium

Smashball uses learning through gameplay to build fundamental movement skills and games literacy while introducing core volleyball skills. Led by a Volleyball BC instructor.

Dance Hip Hop Dance Mini Camp

Instructor: Ayla Bauman

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Sparrow Room

This introductory level hip hop class provides a method of learning various hip hop dance movements in a fun-filled and vibrant environment. Each week children will work towards a final dance performance.

Age: 10Y-12Y

Tennis for Kids

Instructors: Eva Miller & Ken Staniewski (27591 only)

Red Ball (Level 1)

These courses use oversized balls with 25 per cent compression. These are the lowest bouncing balls and travel through the air slower, making them ideal for beginners. Participants will require a junior sized tennis racquet.

Orange Ball (Level 2)

These courses use normal sized tennis balls, however, have 50 per cent compression which are better for development of intermediate players. Participants will require a junior sized tennis racquet.

*These courses are girls only.

Art

Acrylic Painting for Teens

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Art Room

This course will focus on cityscape, landscape, human image still life and animal subject matter. Participants will learn converging perspective, shading and colour theory. Each student will have an opportunity to work on individual project/ painting. Bring your own images to copy or choose one from provided examples. All art supplies included.

Age: 13Y-17Y

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General Interest

Mini Drama Camp for Youth

Instructor: Sheila Dyer

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Activity Room

Bring out your inner voice, actor, clown, or character. This class combines improv games, scene development, character discovery and lots of laughs.

Age: 12Y-15Y

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Fitness

Teen Yoga

Instructor: Savina Singh

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

If your teenager is looking for a great way to reduce stress, stay fit and get healthy, yoga is the answer. Yoga assists with the development of a healthy, strong body and mind. Practicing yoga rejuvenates the senses through relaxation. Develop your own practice while learning breathing techniques and poses to assist with the energy flow in the body.

Age: 13Y-17Y 27726

Sports

Introduction to Mountain Biking for Youth

Instructor: Dirt Series mountain bike instructor

Location: Knox Mountain Park, Base

Come learn the basics of mountain biking with certified instructors. Perfect for beginner riders, and those who have never had professional coaching. Every session will start with foundational skills, practiced as a group prior to heading to the trails, and once we have mastered the skill session, we head out to the beautiful trails of Knox Mountain to put them into action. Participants will be required to have their own mountain bike (with hand brakes and gears) and an appropriate cycling helmet (no hockey, snowboarding or skiing helmets permitted).

Age: 11Y-17Y

Teen Volleyball Camp

Instructor: Volleyball BC

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Gymnasium

This camp is for teens that have played some volleyball in the past and are looking to keep practicing their skills with game play and drills. Designed for beginner to intermediate players.

Tennis for Teens

Instructor: Eva Miller

This is an entry level progressive tennis program. Focus will be on FUN-damentals and learning technique through a game-based approach and friendly competition.

Age: 12Y-16Y

Co-ed

Location: Kinsmen Park, Tennis Courts

For girls

Location: Blair Pond Park Tennis Courts

Outdoor water restrictions are in effect Know when to water!

Year-round watering schedule in effect

This means that:

• Odd numbered addresses may water yards and lawns on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

• Even numbered addresses may water on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.

• No watering allowed on Mondays.

• Automatic underground irrigation systems can start watering between 12 a.m. (midnight) and 6 a.m. on your scheduled day.

• Manual sprinklers can run between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. and 12 a.m.

• Hand watering (or using a sping loaded nozzle) can occur at any time.

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Want to become an instructor?

Have an idea for a program or an area of interest? We’d love to hear from you!

We are often seeking new faces to run new and existing recreation & culture programs. If you’re interested in joining our awesome team of contract instructors, or have an idea for a new community program, connect with us by emailing contractinstructorjobs@kelowna.ca.

We’re looking for great instructors to join our team!

Art

Animals in Chalk Pastel

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Meeting Room

Pastels are one of the easiest colour mediums to use, allowing adjustments with forms and tones at any stage. It responds instantly with its vibrant colours as all the colour mixing takes place on the painting surface as no palette is used. Explore the bold innovative style or subtle soft effects for rendering delightful paintings of subjects of your choice. This course is geared toward both experienced and new painters.

Age: 15Y and up

Drawing People & Faces

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Meeting Room

During this course, indulge in rendering people and faces in pencil or charcoal. Instructions on anatomy for faces and bodies will be included in easy-to-follow instructions. Drawing faces and people is highly addictive and immensely enjoyable!

Age: 15Y and up

Impressionism in Mixed Media

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Meeting Room

Get your creative juices flowing and discover how to create amazing mixed media projects that combine a mixture of artistic mediumspaints, gloss mediums, inks, textured materials and much more on a variety of substrates. Each week we will explore new mixed media mediums and complete a step-by-step project. Perfect for all levels, beginners to advanced.

Age: 16Y and up

Moody Skies in Acrylics

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Meeting Room

During this three-week course, the main objective will be creating modern paintings with dramatic skies and contemporary compositions. We will use acrylic paints and explore the wide range this medium has to offer.

Age: 15Y and up

Open Medium Art

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Meeting Room

Bring your unfinished projects back to life! Working in the medium of your choice, receive instructor support to work and analyze your challenges on new or unfinished pieces. All mediums are welcome, including watercolours, pastels, acrylics, oils, collage, pencil, or charcoal. Bring your works and supplies to class.

Age: 15Y and up

Wood Burning Art NEW!

Instructor: Cesar Alvarez

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Activity Room

In this one-day workshop, you will learn to manage time and temperature with a wood burning tool and use those skills to create values or tones to be used in an image. You will be helped to create an image of your own choosing using a sustained image. Lunch break will be held from 12-1 p.m. Purchase of basic wood burning tool is required. Wood will be provided. Basic ability to draw is required.

Age: 15Y and up

Wood Spoon Carving NEW!

Instructor: Cesar Alvarez

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Activity Room

No experience necessary! Over two days, we will look at the nature of wood, basic sharpening skills, initial cutting, and splitting, and arriving at the basic shape of the spoon. We will then design the form or shape of the spoon (or flipper) and then shape the wood with knives following the design. On the second day we finalize the shape of the spoon with sanding then decorate the spoon and add the final touches. Wood and the use of the required tools will be provided. Lunch break from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM both days.

Age: 15Y and up

Dance

Argentine Tango Introduction - Level 1

Instructor: Gwen & Bruce Eleniak

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Main Hall

For anyone with little or no experience in Argentine Tango or any other dance. Sensuality, etiquette, finesse, elegance, and musicality are some of the elements of this kind of tango. Come and enjoy one of the most popular dances in the world. Couples are welcome. Fee is per person.

Age: 15Y and up

Argentine Tango Dance Practica

Instructor: Gwen & Bruce Eleniak

PM $75

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Apple Room

A companion to the course series, guided practice reviewing material covered in the lessons. Practica provides a forum for questions and is recommended to enhance memory, form, and pattern recognition in the dance.

Age: 15Y and up

General Interest

Introduction to Mountain Biking

Instructor: Dirt Series mountain bike instructor

Location: Knox Mountain Park, Base

Join Dirt Series mountain bike events and build your skills and confidence on a mountain bike. This course will focus on body position and balance, line selection and looking ahead, braking, cornering, getting over obstacles like roots/rocks on the trail and learning how to roll down some bigger obstacles. Feel more confident in your riding, and most importantly build community and have fun while mountain biking. Perfect for beginners! Participants are required to have a mountain bike with hand brakes, gears and front suspension as well as an appropriate cycling helmet (no hockey or skiing helmets). Age: 16Y and

Photography: Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses

Instructor: Eric Svendsen

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Gala Boardroom

Learn photography! Bring your mirrorless or DSLR camera. Learn the importance of the mode dial, what an exposure is and how to select the right settings, lenses, flashes, tripods, focal length, depth of field, composition, shooting technique and more! Not suitable for cell phone cameras.

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Fitness at a Glance

PARKINSON RECREATION / ACTIVITY CENTRE

Registration for classes is recommended. Drop-ins accepted only if space available. Schedules and programs are subject to change. Please call to confirm class is available 250-469-8800.

Active By Nature

Active By Nature: Open Water Swimming

Instructor: Grace Loo

Location: Gyro Park Beach NEW!

This course will focus on basic open water swimming techniques including water comfort, safety, and navigation for natural bodies of water. Participants must be familiar with front crawl and be able swim 100m without stopping. Must also be able to tread water for two minutes. This course does not teach swimming. Please bring goggles.

Age: 13Y and up

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Fitness

45-Minute

Bootcamp

Instructor: Allison Knittig

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Grizzly Room

This high intensity interval training class will challenge your mind and body. Be prepared to sweat, train hard and get ready to take on your day!

Age: 14Y and up 27295 W Aug 2-30

Baby & Me Bootcamp

Instructor: Tanji Hennessey

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

Get a full body workout and socializing with other parents and babies! This is a great chance to meet new parents and get fit together with your little one in tow. This class is full of variety and is sure to challenge your mind and body and get you back in the swing of it.

Age: Newborns to walking age

27794 M Jul 10-Aug 21

Babywearing Dance Fitness

Instructor: Stephanie Henderson

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Come join us in this all-new, Latin dance themed class in which you will wear your baby in a carrier as we dance to fun, upbeat music with specially modified easy to follow choreography! Foster a secure attachment with your child, while improving your mental health and wellbeing and connecting with other caregivers who support one another on the journey of parenthood.

Age: Newborn babies and up 27402 Th Jul 6-27

Body Sculpt

Instructor: Noushi Fattahi

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Strengthen, lengthen, and tone your muscles with this Pilates and yoga-inspired class. Using your bodyweight as well as balls, weights, and bands to engage your deepest muscles and uncover a stronger you!

Age: 13Y and up 27351 Tu Jul 4-Aug 29 5:30 PM-6:30 PM $85.50

Cardio, Strength & Flexibility

Instructor: Melanie Morrissette

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Increase your cardiovascular capacity with low impact cardio. For the strength part of the class, we will use different equipment such as resistance bands, weights, stability balls and mats etc. Get different options to work as easy or as hard as you want.

Age: 13Y and up 27352 Th Jul 6-Aug 31 9:15 AM-10:15 AM $85.50

HIIT Me Up NEW!

Instructor: Tania Meshkini Fehr

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Become stronger and faster by joining a high intensity interval training class! HIIT training goes hard for short periods, with intervals of rest. HIIT Me Up class features varying intervals of intense cardio and/or strength exercises paired with active recovery. Increase your heart rate while improving your strength and boost your power and endurance while working your entire body. Workout safely while pushing your body to its limit-giving you optimal strength and power. Suitable for all levels.

Age:

and up

My First Pilates Class

Instructor: Melanie Morrissette

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

Learn foundational Pilates principles and key exercises that support good postural alignment, competent core strength and mobile joint function. Be ready to breathe deeper, stand taller and feel more connected and balanced in your body. This program is not recommended for people with osteoporosis or osteopenia.

Age: 13Y and up

Posture Perfect

Instructor: Andrea Brumer

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

Hours spent at a computer or texting on our phones has wreaked havoc on our neck, back and shoulders. Poor posture can lead to pain, migraines, and weight gain but that can all be corrected with a few easy to learn techniques. Postural retraining through targeted stretching and strengthening of key muscles and movements will be the focus of this class.

Age: 13Y and up

Pound Fitness

Instructor: Sara Eddy

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Instead of listening to music, you become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Age: 15Y and up 27315 Tu Jul 11-Aug 29 8:15 PM-9:00 PM $56

Power Hour NEW!

Instructor: Tania Meshkini Fehr

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

Build your strength while working all muscle groups with a variety of strengthening and conditioning exercises. This sculpting class incorporates traditional weight-room exercises and compound exercises to tone your full body using resistance like dumbbells, bands, and your own body weight to challenge you. Suitable for all levels.

Age: 13Y and up

Sa Jul 8-Aug 26 9:00 AM-10:00 AM $66.50

SHiNE

SHiNE Dance Fitness™ brings original routines to life using hit music and choreography for all-abilities. Rooted in jazz, ballet, and hip-hop, this workout gives you a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. Each class includes the perfect balance of high cardio and toning to ensure you receive a full-body workout with real results. SHiNE is a mood-lifting experience that leaves you feeling capable, confident, and connected to a supportive community.

Age: 16Y and up

Instructor: Sara Eddy

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Instructor: Allison Knittig

Location:

Zumba Fitness

Instructor: Stephanie Henderson

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Orchard Room

Latin inspired dance-fitness that’s exhilarating, calorie-burning and stress-relieving. Enjoy high energy, fun, easy-to-follow routines set to motivating music that will change the way you look at exercise. It will leave you feeling amazing! Everyone is welcome. No dance experience needed.

Tai Chi

Intro to Tai Chi- Yang Style

Instructor: Sharon Haskins

Location: Kasugai Gardens

These four classes are an introduction to Tai Chi Chuan in the beautiful and serene setting of the Kasugai Gardens. When practicing this martial art, the practitioner combines relaxed fluid movement with a calm, alert mental state. Clinical tests have shown those who practice Tai Chi have stronger hearts, better circulation and greater flexibility. We will begin with warm up exercises and Qigong before moving into a beginning (8 movements).

Move

For Your Health

Cancer Exercise Program

Instructor: Melanie Morrissette

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

This is a specialized exercise program that supports men living with prostate cancer and other types of cancer. This class will help you increase flexibility, improve muscle and cardiovascular fitness, meet new people and learn safe and effective exercises. Age:

F.A.M.E (Fitness & Mobility Exercise)

Instructor: Dory Dueck

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

FAME (Fitness and Mobility Exercise) is a community-based program for stroke survivors and is designed specifically and proven to improve fitness, mobility, and strength. The small group class includes functional strength, agility, and balance exercises. Suitable for people at any time after stroke who can stand for five minutes, walk for four metres (even with a walking aid), and communicate with the instructor.

Group Training for Active Adults

Instructor: Dory Dueck

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Maintaining an active lifestyle and achieving personal fitness goals make GTAA the program for you! Start your day right using a wide variety of equipment in a fun and welcoming environment with all the encouragement and modifications you need. All levels of fitness welcome.

18Y and up

Osteofit

Instructor: Dory Dueck

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Osteofit has been designed specifically for people with osteoporosis and low bone density who have been inactive and are looking for an introductory exercise program. It is safe for individuals who have had spinal fractures or who have broken their hip or other bones and is safe and gentle enough not to cause pain or injury even if you are unused to exercise. Taught by a certified Osteofit instructor. This program is also appropriate for those with Parkinson’s and the general public.

18Y and up

Yoga at a Glance

Registration for classes is recommended. Drop-ins accepted only if space available. Schedules and programs are subject to change. Please call to confirm class is available 250-469-8800.

Yoga

50/50 Yoga & Yin

Instructor: Savina Singh

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Get the best of both worlds in this yoga practice. Start with a powerful flow to bring heat to the body and get you sweating. The second half is slowed down focusing on deep restorative postures, meditation and breathing to melt away your stress and leave you feeling refreshed. All levels welcome.

Age: 15Y and up

Baby & Me Yoga

Instructor: Savina Singh

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

This class will help to rebuild your core strength and restore muscle tone in the pelvic floor. Yoga is a wonderful way to stretch and release tension from the back, neck, and shoulders. Take time to breathe deeply and replenish. Connect with other new moms and share tips as you dive into the joyful and challenging world of motherhood. No previous yoga experience necessary.

Age: 18Y and up

Th Jul 13-Aug 17 9:00 AM-10:00 AM $57

Chair Yoga

Instructor: Melanie Morrissette

This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. We will start with a short meditation and breathing exercises before the practice. The poses, or Asanas, are often adaptations of Hatha yoga. We will end the class with a short meditation and a quote for the day. This program is not suitable for those with osteopenia/osteoporosis.

Age: 18Y and up

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

Location: Canyon Falls Middle School, Sparrow Room

Flow Yoga at the Lake

Instructor: Darlene O’Neill

Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre

Find your centre and discover the true meaning of yoga. Precise technique of Vinyasa yoga postures is integrated into a smooth, tension-melting flow. Enjoy soothing music, candlelight, and a beautiful lake view with amazing sunsets. This practice is designed to promote relaxation while improving overall fitness, health, and wellbeing. All levels are welcome!

Age: 13Y and up

Gentle Hatha & Yin Yoga

Instructor: Christine Zeindler

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Orchard Room

This series will consist of Yin and restorative yoga postures held for three to five minutes, yogic breathing, floor work and meditative awareness. Emphasis is on mind-body relaxation, stretching, complete breath and mindfulness. Self-healing and guided relaxation practices are integrated for the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. This class is appropriate for beginners and for those who wish to deepen their practice.

Age: 13Y and up

Gentle Relaxation Yoga

Instructor: Paula Morrison

PM $66.50

Location: Rutland Activity Centre, Multi-Purpose Room

This class moves through a series of postures with a focus on breath and proper alignment. Beginning with breath work and warm-up, moving our way through Hatha style poses and ending with a relaxing savasana - this class is designed for those who may be new to yoga and/or those looking to connect with body, mind and spirit. All levels welcome.

Age: 16Y and up

Hatha Bliss Yoga by the Lake

Instructor: Noushi Fattahi

Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre

The joy of yoga is experienced as lightness of heart and a sense of calm and deep relaxation and restoration while increasing flexibility, strength, and balance. Learn foundational Hatha along with restorative Yin poses that benefit beginner and returning students alike. Enjoy a beautiful lake view, amazing sunsets, and soft candlelight while you practice.

Age: 13Y and up

Hatha Flow Yoga

Instructor: Melanie Morrissette

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

In this class discover your center through physical movement and breath awareness. This class will work through a series of postures to reduce physical tension, build strength and bring mental clarity. The precise technique of Hatha yoga is integrated into a smooth, tensionmelting flow. All levels are welcome.

Age: 13Y and up 27327 M Jul 10-Aug 28 4:15 PM-5:15 PM $66.50

Hatha Yoga for Stress Release

Instructor: Melanie Morrissette

Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre

A gentle beginner Hatha style class that will complement any other activity and help develop flexibility, strength, and balance. Yoga practice will help ease tension and melt away stress. Leave each class feeling calm, centered, and replenished. Enjoy a beautiful lake view and soft candlelight while you practice. No previous yoga experience needed and all levels welcome. Adaptations will be made for any body type and condition.

Age: 16Y and up 27643 Tu Jul 4-Aug 29 5:15 PM-6:30 PM $105.75

My First Yoga Class

Instructor: Savina Singh

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Orchard Room

Ever felt too intimidated to take a yoga class? Want to learn yoga from scratch? In this class we will go over the basic postures of yoga and really dive into the correct positioning and the sanskrit terminology. After these nine classes, you will feel confident to join any yoga class!

Age: 13Y and up

Pilates & Yoga Fuzion

The perfect balance of Pilates and yoga postures to encourage the development of strength and flexibility in the body. This progressive program will lead you through balance, mat and Pilates ball training and will leave you feeling energized and strong. All movements are connected to your core, allowing you to strengthen abdominal and back muscles. All levels are welcome.

Age: 13Y and up

Instructor: Darlene O’Neill

Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre

Instructor: Noushi Fattahi

Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre

Instructor: Melanie Morrissette

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

27384 Tu Jul 4-Aug 29 12:00 PM-12:45 PM $63

Power Yoga

Instructor: Noushi Fattahi

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

We will introduce and explore all the poses and breathing techniques required to properly execute an effective Power Yoga practice. If you want to improve the function of your body and mind in everyday life and learn what ‘challenging edge’ is all about, then this is the class for you.

Age: 13Y and up 27336 Th Jul 6-Aug 31 5:30 PM-6:30 PM $85.50

Slow Flow

Instructor: Noushi Fattahi

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Slow Flow is a mixture of synchronized breath-work and an energizing continuous flow of movements that takes you to a meditative state. In Slow Flow, each posture is timed with an inhalation or an exhalation in a choreographed transitional sequence. No two classes are alike. Some yoga experience is preferred.

Age: 13Y and up 27340 Tu Jul 4-Aug 29 4:30 PM-5:15 PM $63

Sunrise Yoga

Instructor: Christine Zeindler

Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre

What better way to greet the day, than with yoga at Sarson’s Beach! Salute the sun with a smile as you move gracefully from one pose to the next while enjoying the watching the sun dance on the water. Your body and spirit will leave invigorated. All yoga enthusiasts are welcome.

Age: 13Y and up

Yoga for Strength & Clarity

Instructor: Paula Morrison

Location: Rutland Activity Centre, Multi-Purpose Room

In this class, discover your centre through physical movement and breath awareness. This class will work through a series of postures in order to reduce physical tension, build strength and bring mental clarity. All levels are welcome!

Age: 13Y and up

Yoga in the Park

Instructor: Sarah Bradshaw

Location: Cameron Park, Picnic Area

Join us for a revitalizing practice in a beautiful park setting. We will work through balances, stretches and strength poses while connecting to your breath. This class will leave you feeling both calm and energized. All levels are welcome.

Age: 18Y and up

Move For Your Health

Move For Your Health programs are designed to be a safe exercise option to support those with, or at risk of, chronic health conditions. Programs are led by professional fitness instructors with additional certification. Participants should be aware that there can be risks associated with exercise. All participants are responsible for knowing their personal capabilities. Participants should always inform instructors of medical conditions.

Active Living for Adults 50+

SENIOR SOCIETY LOCATIONS:

Parkinson Senior Society

1700 Parkinson Way, 250-762-4108

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre parkinsonseniors.com

Okanagan Mission Senior Centre Society

4398 Hobson Road, 250-764-7642

Location: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre

Rutland Senior Centre Society

765 Dodd Road, 250-765-3723

Location: Rutland Activity Centre rutlandseniors.com

We are pleased to be able to assist with the delivery of service to seniors in the Kelowna area through service delivery agreements with the three above societies. These agreements provide the societies access to three municipal recreation facilities from which they can offer a wide variety of recreational and educational programs to enhance their quality of life.

The Active Living Program Guide for Adults 50+ is available with a complete list of activities and programs offered at all three centres, as well as community information pertaining to adults aged 50 years and up. Find it online at kelowna.ca/recreation.

3 Easy Ways to Register:

Sport Leagues

• Organized leagues for teams

• Multiple sports and levels available

• Register as a team or an individual

Register & Play

• Weekly pick-up games

• Register to secure your spot

• Space is limited

• Drop-ins permitted only if space is available

Learn to Play

• Work on skills and strategy

• Incorporates drills and competition

• Experienced instructors

• 3 or more sessions

Drop-in

• Weekly practice or pick-up games

• First come, first served

• Space is limited

• Arrive no more than 15 minutes prior

Learn to Play

Registration begins June 7 at 7:00AM.

These Learn to Play courses will help participants work on various aspects of their game through a mixture of direct instruction and game play. Over the course of these 3-6 sessions, participants will move through a variety of skills and drills while working on game strategy through competition with other participants around the same skill level. Programs are subject to changes/cancellations at any time.

Pickleball-Beginner

Instructor: Faron Ward

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Main Hall

Come try the new and growing sport of Pickleball with our instructor leading you through drills and game play in a welcoming atmosphere. This sport is easy to learn and is a valuable development aid in eye-hand coordination, exercise and gross motor skill training. While extremely fun for everyone, this sport does require a moderate level of physical agility.

Age: 18Y and up

Pickleball-Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Faron Ward

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Main Hall

Continue to advance your pickleball game past the basics with this program. For those who have already taken Pickleball-Learn to PlayBeginner and want to continue to build on their skills or for those who have played the game before but are still working on mastering the basics. Grow your knowledge and strategy with support from an experienced instructor. Paddles and balls provided.

Age: 18Y and up

Tennis-Beginner

This program is for those who have had no or minimal instruction and would like to learn the sport. Weekly sessions will focus on practicing fundamental skills, reviewing the rules, an overview of the scoring system, match etiquette and more with knowledgeable instructors. Classes will incorporate a mix of drills designed to help you progress quickly plus game play in a fun, social environment.

Age: 18Y and up

Instructor: Eva Miller

Location: Jack Robertson Memorial Park, Tennis Courts 27584

Instructor: Ken Staniewski

Location: Quilchena Park, Tennis Court

Aug 13-27 8:00 AM-9:00 AM $51

PICKLEBALL - 2 - DIGIT SKILL RATING

Player is just starting to play pickleball and has no other sports background. Minimal understanding of rules of the game.

Player has limited experience. Can sustain a short rally with players of equal ability and has a basic ability to keep score.

Player understands fundamentals, is learning proper court positioning, knows the fundamental rules, can keep score and is now playing tournaments.

Tennis-Advanced Beginner

This program is for those who have the basics down but are still working towards an intermediate level. Weekly sessions will focus on advancing your fundamental skills, improving your game play and more with a knowledgeable instructor. Classes will incorporate a mix of drills designed to help you progress quickly plus match play in a welcoming environment.

Age: 18Y and up

Instructor: Ken Staniewski

Location: Quilchena Park, Tennis Courts

27222 Su Jul 9-30 9:15 AM-10:45 AM $88

Instructor: Eva Miller

Location: Jack Robertson Memorial Park, Tennis Courts

27221 M Jul 10-Aug 28 6:30 PM-8:00 PM $132

Tennis-Intermediate

Instructor: Eva Miller

Location: Kinsmen Park Tennis Court

Move past the basic fundamentals of the game and improve your skills and match strategies with this program. Our certified instructor will focus on skill development and technique through drills and game play each session. Classes are taught in a positive and encouraging environment. Age: 18Y and up 27226

Player moves quickly towards the non-volley zone when opportunity is there, can sustain short rallies, is learning proper court positioning and has basic knowledge of stacking and understands situations where it can be effective.

Player is aware of partner’s position on the court, is able to move as a team, has a moderate number of unforced errors per game, is beginning to identify opponent’s weaknesses and attempts to formulate game plan to attack weaknesses.

Register & Play Sports

Registration begins June 7 at 7:00AM.

Basketball

Instructor: Monitor on-site

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Gymnasium

Weekly co-ed pick-up basketball game organized by participants. Bring a light and dark jersey or reversible. All levels welcome. This program is no charge for facility members with a minimum of a three-month pass.

Age:

Drop-in: $10

Beach Soccer

Instructor: Monitor on-site

Location: Gyro Multi-use Sand Court

Weekly beach soccer games organized by monitor on-site. Enjoy games with others of all skill levels in this co-ed program. Players will be divided up to make even strength teams. Perfect for those looking to play without having to commit to a team or league. Please register to guarantee your spot. Space is limited.

Age:

Drop-in: $8

Beach Tennis

Instructor: Monitor on-site

Location: Gyro Multi-use Sand Court

Weekly beach tennis games organized by monitor on site. Enjoy games with others of all skill levels in this co-ed program. Players will be divided up to make even strength teams. Please register to guarantee your spot. Space is limited.

Table Tennis

Instructor: TBA

Location: Parkinson Activity Centre, Main Hall

Join the fun and come play games against other table tennis enthusiasts in this casual setting. Paddles and balls provided if needed. Games may be conducted as singles or doubles.

Age: 18Y and up

Drop-in: $8

Tennis

Instructor: Monitor on-site

Location: Basil Meikle Tennis Courts

Participate in weekly organized games in a social setting. Match play will vary and is for those beyond a beginner level. Games conducted as singles or doubles. Age: 18Y and up

Drop-in: $8

Volleyball

Instructor: Monitor on-site

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Gymnasium

Weekly co-ed games with others at all skill levels organized by participants. Players will be divided to make even-strength teams. Age: 18Y and up

Drop-in: $10

Weekly pick-up games. Register in advance to secure your spot-space is limited. Registered players must be at the facility 10 minutes prior to the program start to hold their spot. Drop-in players may fill open spots when/if space is available, depending on the program. Minimum age is 18 years. No classes on stat holidays/long weekends. All programs are co-ed unless otherwise stated. Programs are subject to changes/cancellations at any time. Follow

Register & Play Sports

Registration begins June 7 at 7:00AM.

Weekly pick-up games. Register in advance to secure your spot-space is limited. Registered players must be at the facility 10 minutes prior to the program start to hold their spot. Drop-in players may fill open spots when/if space is available, depending on the program. Minimum age is 18 years. No classes on stat holidays/long weekends. All programs are co-ed unless otherwise specified. Programs are subject to changes/cancellations at any time.

Ice Hockey

Come on out and join us for some non-contact, no slap shots pick-up hockey. Register to secure your spot as space is limited. Full equipment, including a dark and light jersey, is required. These registration codes are for players only, not goalies. Goalies, please email sportsleagues@kelowna.ca to be added to our goalie list.

Parkinson Recreation Centre Drop-in Basketball Schedule

Please note: The City reserves the right to alter its drop-in basketball schedule without notice to meet its operational needs.

* Drop-in for this program is $10. Free for Parkinson Recreation Centre members with a minimum three-month pass.

Sports Leagues

Leagues are subject to changes/cancellations at any time.

Beach Volleyball Leagues

Registration begins June 7 and closes June 17.

Kelowna Sports offers a variety of co-ed adult beach volleyball leagues at two beach locations: Boyce-Gyro Beach and City Park. Find a night that works for you and sign up for some fun, social volleyball. Games are one hour in length. Best two out of three games. Games times are from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Schedules are rotational through the available time slots as facilities allow. Register as a team. All teams qualify for playoffs. Prizes for divisional winners.

Age: 18Y and up

League Play: Jul 4-Aug 31. Schedules published on Team Linkt. Individual registration is available - call 250-469-8800.

Two Levels of Play Available:

Recreational Sixes - for teams looking for fun, social games at a lower skill level

Intermediate Sixes - for teams looking for fun, competitive games at a higher skill level

League format, rules and more can be found at kelowna.ca/sports.

Indoor Volleyball Leagues

Registration opens June 7 and closes June 17.

Styles of Play Available:

Co-ed Sixes - Six people on the court per team; minimum of two players of the same gender (self-identified)

Doubles - Men’s & Women’s - two players vs two players of the same gender

Kelowna Sports offers a wide range of co-ed adult indoor volleyball leagues at convenient locations around the city. Find a night that works for you and sign up for some fun, social volleyball. Games are one hour in length. Best two out of three games. Games times are from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. All schedules are rotational through the time slots. All teams qualify for playoffs. Prizes for divisional winners.

Age: 18Y and up

Individual registration is also available.Call 250-469-8800 to learn more.

Level of Play Available:

High Recreational - for teams looking for fun, social games at a lower skill level

League format, rules and more can be found at kelowna.ca/sports.

CROSS COURT LEAGUES

Style of Play: Co-ed Sixes - six people on the court per team; minimum of two players of the same gender (self-identified).

Sports Leagues

Leagues are subject to changes/cancellations at any time.

Beach Soccer Leagues

Registration begins June 7 and closes June 17.

Location: Gyro Beach Park, Multi-Court

Kelowna Sports is excited to offer co-ed beach soccer! Games are onehour in length and are made up of two 25-minute halves. Schedules are rotational through the available time slots. Register as a team. Game times are from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM.

Age: 18Y and up

League Play: Jul 4-Aug 31. Schedules published on Team Linkt.

Two Levels of Play Available:

Co-ed Recreational - for teams looking for fun, social games at a lower skill level

Co-ed Intermediate - for teams looking for fun, competitive games at a higher skill level

Styles of Play Available:

Co-ed Fives - Five people on the pitch per team; minimum of two players of the same gender (self-identified)

League format, rules, schedules, standings and more can be found at kelowna.ca/sports.

Sports Leagues

Leagues are subject to changes/cancellations at any time.

Slo-Pitch Softball Leagues

Registration begins June 1 at 8:00 AM and closes June 10.

Kelowna Sports is proud to offer one of Canada’s largest co-ed slo-pitch softball leagues. We offer a variety of nights and levels to choose from each season. Teams have the choice of registering for spring, summer and fall leagues. Register as a team. Prizes for divisional winners. There are thousands of dollars in prizes to be won each season.

Age: 18Y and up

Individual registration is also available - call 250-469-8800.

3 Levels of Play Available:

Beginner ‘E’ - for teams looking for fun and social games at a lower skill level

Intermediate ‘D’ - for teams looking for fun and competitive games at a higher skill level

Competitive ‘C’ - for teams looking for skilled and competitive games at the highest skill level

League Format:

• Weekly league games plus minimum 1 playoff game for qualifying teams.

• Slo-Pitch National (SPN) rules apply. Found at slo-pitch.com.

Locations:

Registration

June 1-10

Mission Recreation Softball Complex - priority given to ‘C’ & ‘D’ level East Kelowna Softball Complex - used for all levels

• House rules will supersede SPN rules when there is a discrepancy found at.

• SPN insurance is required and will be added to team’s initial registration. Teams and players must activiate online.

• Game start times are staggered between 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM nightly; 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM Sunday afternoons.

• Games have a 1 hour and 45 minute time limit.

• Co-ed teams - minimum 4 players of the same gender, maximum 40 players on roster.

• Teams must supply their own equipment: bats, balls, gloves, bases and strike mat (when applicable).

League play begins: Week of June 25.

Summer league registration begins: Wednesday, June 1 at 8:00 AM. Closes June 10.

PacificSport Okanagan Regional Sport Centre-Okanagan Society is a regional sport centre that educates, inspires and engages communities in the sport pathway, from the playground to the podium. The not-for-profit Society, based in Kelowna, encompasses a geographical area that extends from Enderby to Osoyoos. The Okanagan Regional Sport Centre provides dedicated support to more than 100 registered athletes and coaches, in addition to hosting community sport programs and events for children to adults.

Through partnerships with recreation departments, school districts, health authorities and local sport organizations, PacificSport Okanagan delivers programming for the Canadian Sport for Life movement, improving the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada.

PacificSport Okanagan benefits from funding and in-kind support by investments from the Province of BC, viaSport and the cities of Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon and is a member of the viaSport Regional Alliance-a network of five PacificSport centres and six regional multi-sport leaders across the province.

PacificSport Okanagan works with its partners to provide sport development opportunities and programs for the local sport community. Together, we strive to provide purposeful program delivery that “empowers our communities to play, participate and perform at their best, through sport”.

To find out how PacificSport Okanagan is “powering sport”, visit pacificsportokanagan.com or on social media (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter) @ pacificsportokn.

National Coaching Certification Programs

NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills Workshop

Location: TBA

Learn to improve the fundamental movement skills in participants through the National Coaching Certification Program’s Fundamental Movement Skills Workshop! This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental movement skills and the corecompetencies of the NCCP, with the help of numerous hands-on activities. In developing and teaching a child, we break down simple skills into key components to help the child learn and understand. Given the opportunity to learn a wide range of physical skills, children acquire the basic building blocks for the competence, confidence and motivation to try many physical activities and sports. To register, visit pacificsportokanagan.com.

W Jun 21 9:00 AM-2:00 PM $65

Canadian Sport School

Canadian Sport School Kelowna (CSS Kelowna) offers a half-day program in which student-athletes spend half the day at their regular high school taking required academic courses, and half their day with the Canadian Sport School.

CSS Kelowna provides an opportunity for student-athletes in grades 10-12 to use school hours to earn academic credit for:

• Physical training through the IGNITE™ Athlete Development Program – Developing athleticism and new skills in the following areas; Strength Training, Sprint Training and basic gymnastics movements.

• Independent Study Blocks – Daily time for homework completion, quiet study or online learning.

• Sport Performance Seminars – Weekly seminars in the areas of high performance will support the students’ athletic knowledge and development towards success

The Canadian Sport School facilitates a high-performance culture amongst like-minded athletes while providing support, coordination and advocacy between student-athletes and their high school teachers and sport coaches. Follow @csskelowna on social media for the latest information.

Age: Grade 10-12

Kelowna Secondary | Okanagan Mission | Rutland Secondary | Mount Boucherie | George Elliot Website | canadiansportschool.csipacific.ca/campuses/kelowna/ Instagram | Facebook @csskelowna

For more information, contact Sport Performance Coordinator Jackie Lawther at jlawther@pacificsport.com.

Aqua Fitness Schedule - Summer 2023

Parkinson Recreation Centre effective July 4-August 25, 2023

For your health, safety and with respect of other participants, please be on time for class. It is unsafe to go into a class that has completed warm up. If you are more than five minutes late you will not be permitted entry.

Aqua Fitness

Aqua Arthritis

Aqua Arthritis is a pool-based, recreational program for people with arthritis. The buoyancy of the water can help decrease pain and/or stiffness and help maintain or improve joint flexibility. This class focuses on relieving stiffness, restoring, or maintaining joint range of motion and muscle strength, improving posture and increasing endurance to perform daily tasks. Additional benefits of this class are improved coordination, balance and general wellbeing. Classes are led by fitness professionals who are certified by the Arthritis Society as Aqua Arthritis instructors.

Age: 16Y and up

27543 W Jul 5-26 1:15 PM-1:45 PM $25.20

Aqua Combo

Instructor: TBA

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Main Pool

A medium to high intensity class that can take place in either shallow or deep water. This class provides a balance of cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance components.

Aqua Jumpstart

A great way to start the day. A shallow water moderate to high intensity class that focuses on building cardiovascular strength and endurance through routines of intervals and varying intensity options. Age: 16Y and up

Aqua Motion

A dynamic shallow water class that will improve general fitness levels. A low impact, moderate intensity workout using the water’s resistance to enhance joint mobility, balance and coordination. Age: 16Y and up

Aqua Move for Your Health

The low impact nature of these classes makes them ideal for people recovering from, or expecting to be undergoing, orthopedic surgery such as for hip, knee, shoulder and foot/ankle issues. Similarly, the intensity level can be modified by your fitness instructor so be sure to discuss any medical or physical limitations you may be experiencing.

Age: 16Y and up

Aqua Suspend

Get fit with this challenging deep water workout. This class will challenge your core stability and mind-body awareness while working at a high intensity. Floatation belts are provided for this class.

Age: 16Y and up

Parent & Tot Swim Lessons

Jellyfish

Age: 4M-12M

Parent & Tot 1 provides an orientation to water for infants and their parent/caregiver. Parents/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.

Preschool Swim Lessons

Octopus

Age: 3Y-5Y

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.

Goldfish

Age: 12M-2Y

Parent & Tot 2 teaches toddlers how to play in the water safely! They’ll learn how to enter and exit the water with help from their parent/ caregiver and will play games to encourage them to get their face wet and blow bubbles in the water. Toddlers will also develop floating and kicking skills with the support of their parent/caregiver.

Seahorse

Age: 2Y-5Y

Parent & Tot 3 teaches toddlers how to safely enter the water wearing a PFD. They’ll develop underwater skills such as submersion and opening their eyes underwater. ‘Starfish’ floats, ‘pencil’ floats and kicking skills are taught using songs and games.

Crab

Age: 3Y-5Y

Preschool 2 teaches preschoolers 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.

Orca

Age: 3Y-5Y

Preschool 3 teaches preschoolers how to enter deep water safely wearing a PFD. They’ll learn how to submerge and exhale underwater, retrieve objects underwater, and will continue developing their floating, gliding and kicking skills.

Swim For Life

Kid’s Lessons

Swimmer 1

Age: 6Y-12Y

These 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.

Sea Lion

Age: 3Y-5Y

Preschool 4 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.

Swimmer 2

Age: 6Y-12Y

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.

Narwhal

Age: 3Y-5Y

Preschool 5 teaches Swim to Survive® skills wearing a PFD. Front crawl and back crawl are introduced as well as 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 3

Age: 6Y-12Y

These 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 crawl and back crawl.

Swimmer 6

Age: 6Y-12Y

These 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. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Head-up swims, interval training and a 300m workout develop strength and endurance.

Rookie, Ranger, Star Patrol Academy

Age: 8Y-12Y

Swimmer 4

Age: 6Y-12Y

These 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 crawl and back crawl are further developed.

Swimmer 5

Age: 6Y-12Y

These swimmers will master dives and swimming in deep water. They’ll further their Swim to Survive® skills and start to develop eggbeater kick. Breaststroke, front crawl, and back crawl are further developed. Interval training and sprinting drills continue to challenge these swimmers.

Swimmers will continue to develop their swimmer skills while increasing focus on first aid and lifesaving skills. Each level is broken into three categories: H2O Proficiency, First Aid, and Recognition and Rescue. Swimmers will receive a poster to track their progress in each category with completion stickers for each and a badge for completing an entire level. These courses also better prepare swimmers for the Bronze level courses as well.

Adult Swim Lessons

Adult-Beginner

Age: 13Y and up

For individuals with little to no experience in the water. Participants will learn basic swimming skills that promote comfort and relaxation. Submersion, breathing techniques, floats, glides, and kicking are the focus of this level.

Adult-Intermediate

Age: 13Y and up

For individuals interested in further developing their front and back crawl, with a focus on technique and increased endurance. Participants will also be introduced to elementary back stroke and breast stroke. Prerequisites: Ability to swim 25 metres continuously Ability to demonstrate front and back crawl for a minimum of 10 metres Comfortable in deep water

Instructor Training Programs

Swim Instructor

The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course trains candidates to teach the Society’s swim lesson programs (Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol). This is a new course that replaces the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructor program.

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross (need not be current) and be 15 years old (by last day of course).

Required Course Material: Included in the course fee and will be distributed by the instructor.

Completion Criteria: 100% attendance, complete 8 hours of teaching experience, complete performance criteria

Lifeguard Training Programs

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Medallion, as our flagship certification, teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness - the four components of water rescue - form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. 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 Assistant Lifeguard training in Bronze Cross. There is a 100% attendance policy in place for this course, which is not flexible.

Prerequisites: Candidates must be 13 years of age by the last day of the course or have Bronze Star Certification.

Required Course Material: The Canadian Lifesaving Manual is the required text available for purchase at the time of registration.

Bronze Cross

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safety supervision. The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. 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 advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs. There is a 100% attendance policy in place for this course, which is not flexible.

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion (need not be current) and 14 years of age is recommended.

Required Course Material: The Canadian Lifesaving Manual (same text used in Bronze Medallion) and a whistle.

27754 F Jul 21-29 4:00 PM-9:00 PM $180

Sa 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

National Lifeguard-Pool Option

The National Lifeguard Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. Airway Management and Oxygen Administration (AMOA) is included. There is a 100% attendance policy in place for this course, which is not flexible.

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR-C (need not be current) from one of the following agencies: Lifesaving Society, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Ski Patrol or St John Ambulance and be 15 years of age by the last day of the course. Candidates must bring proof of prerequisites on the first day of the course.

Required Course Material: The Alert Manual and Lifeguard Tool Kit are required for this course and can be purchased at the time of registration for an additional fee.

ACCESS PASSES … the 2023 Access Pass

The Access Pass is a discount recreation pass for persons with a permanent cognitive or physical disability To be eligible for an Access Pass, the individual must meet the eligibility requirements (see below). The Access Pass is not designed for persons who are in a short term rehabilitation program.

• ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS •

Letter from pension provider stating name, phone number, mailing address, date of birth and disability status. Pension providers include: the Federal or Provincial Government, WCB, ICBC or a private insurance company. Partial disability pensions and pension applications in process will not be considered.

OR

A referral letter from an established agency, association or group home whose mandate is to support persons with a permanent disability. The referral letter must state the person’s name, phone number, mailing address, date of birth and disability status. Referral letters from physicians and other medical professionals will not be accepted.

AND

The approval of the Community Recreation Coordinator.

3 TYPES OF PASSES AVAILABLE:

1 Access Pass - Combination This includes:

• registered programs for Persons with DiverseAbilities

• admission to all swim times open to the public at the Parkinson Recreation Centre Pool

• access to the Parkinson Recreation Centre Fitness Centre

• 50 percent fee discount when registering for an aquatic fitness and some land fitness programs

Cost: $154.59 for one year (Jan 1-Dec 31)

$77.30 for six months (Jan 1-Jun 30 or Jul 1-Dec 31).

2 Access Pass - Program This includes:

• registered programs for Persons with DiverseAbilities

• 50 percent fee discount when registering for an aquatic fitness and some land fitness programs

Cost: $117.12 for one year (Jan 1-Dec 31)

$58.56 for six months (Jan 1-Jun 30 or Jul 1-Dec 31).

3 Access Pass - Facility This includes:

• admission to all swim times open to the public at the Parkinson Recreation Centre Pool

• access to Parkinson Recreation Centre and Fitness Centre

Cost: $117.12 for one year from the date of purchase

$58.56 for six months from the date of purchase.

To determine if you may qualify or to obtain an Access Pass, please call 250-469-8759 or email awestlund@kelowna.ca

Do you or a person you know have a Diverse Ability and could use assistance or support to participate in fitness and recreation activities?

Volunteer Services will try to find a community volunteer to assist a person with a DiverseAbility to participate in our fitness and recreation programs. All volunteers must go through a thorough screening process (including a criminal record check) before receiving a volunteer placement.

These programs are a partnership with

For more information please call 250-469-8759.

At-A-Glance Programs

for Persons with DiverseAbilities

Please note that you may only register for each of the following programs ONCE per season: Cooking and Rockin’ with Friends. This is due to a high demand.

See page 63 for details.

See page 63 for details.

Outdoor Movie Night

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Outdoors

Join us for a free, outdoor family movie night! Everyone welcome. Concession will be available with popcorn and drinks for $1 each.

W Aug 23 7:00 PM

Summer Kick Off Social

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, lawn behind the building

We will kick start the summer season with some lunch, games and fun! The bikes will be out to try a ride, there will be music and picnic style games. Support workers must be registered if they would like to enjoy lunch on that day. Please register under the support worker’s name.

27118 Th Jun 29 12:00 PM-1:30 PM

Access Pass or $7.25

Support worker registration please use code 27117. Fee is $7.25.

Children

Aqua Fun for Kids

Instructor: Lifeguard

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Pool

A fun filled water class where children are active, wet and learn through songs, games and activities. These classes take place in the small pool.

Junior 1

For kids who have taken Red Cross Swim Kids 1 or 2. This class is in the small pool with parent/guardian participation.

27809 M Jul 5-Aug 23 1:00 PM-1:30 PM

Access Pass or $24

Junior 2

For kids who have taken Red Cross Swim Kids 3 or higher. This class is in the small pool and does not require parent participation.

27810 M Jul 5-Aug 23 1:30 PM-2:00 PM

Access Pass or $24

Adventure Walks for Kids

Instructor: Tanji Hennessey

Location: Mission Creek ECO Centre, washrooms

Explore the outdoors in different parks throughout the city. Stroll along the path or challenge yourself with some fun movements and skills that Tanji will provide along the walk. Each week the program will take place at a new park. A schedule will be provided on the first day of the program and will also be available online at kelowna.ca/recreation > Programs for diverse abilities.

Age: 6Y and up

27178 Sa Jul 8-Aug 19 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Access Pass or $19.50

Bowling for Kids

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Capri Bowling Lanes

Escape the heat this summer and join us for a fun and competitive game of bowling! Capri Valley Lanes is fully accessible. Attendance each week is expected.

Age: 12Y-18Y

27189 Tu Jul 11-Aug 1 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Access Pass and $10 or $22

Family Bike Program

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Outdoor Basketball Courts

Gather your friends and family and their bikes at the Parkinson Recreation Centre for some fun fitness. Tricycles, bikes with an adult size trailer and a buddy bike are all available for our Access Pass eligible participants. Family and friends would bring their own bikes, unless pulling the adult size trailers (a bike is supplied for attachment). The class will start on time so prepare to be early or on time.

Age: 10Y and up

Buddy Bike

Su Jul 16-Aug 20 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Trailer 27533 Su Jul 16-Aug 20 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Tricycle 27534 Su Jul 16-Aug 20 9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Access Pass or $16.25

Short Sports for Kids

Instructor: Jon Przybyl & UBCO Volunteers

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Outdoors

This fun program will have your child trying out a variety of sports and playing some new and old games. Volunteers will be on site to provide support for children participating. Support persons are welcome to attend.

Age: 7Y-12Y

27787 Tu Jul 18-Aug 22 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

Access Pass or 22.75

Trampoline & Games for Kids

Instructor: Tanji Hennessey

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre

Burn some energy jumping on the mini tramps and play some fun games and activities.

Age: 5Y-18Y

27215 W Jul 19-Aug 23 12:00 PM-12:45 PM

Access Pass or $19.50

Wheelchair Tennis for Kids

Instructor: Eva Miller

Location: Basil Meikle Tennis Courts & Parkinson Recreation Centre, Gymnasium

Creative Chaos

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui FOR ADULTS TOO!

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Orchard Room

Explore your creativity while learning about colour and texture techniques on canvas through mixed media, painting and collage.

Age: 5Y and up

27197 Sa Jul 8-Aug 26 1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Access Pass or $22.75

Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing and most popular sports for people with mobility challenges. In this session you will learn hand eye coordination, improve movement skills in the chair and learn racquet skills. Each child will have their own equipment and the focus will be on skill development. If you would like to borrow a wheelchair, please contact 250 469-8759.

Age: 6Y-15Y

27217 Th Jul 13-Aug 17 4:15 PM-5:15 PM

Access Pass or $22.75

Adult/Youth

Art

Crafts Galore

Instructor: Tina Siddiqui

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

Each week participants will create interesting craft projects in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. All supplies are provided.

Age: 16Y and up

27196 M Jul 10-Aug 21 1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Access Pass or $19.50

CreativeChaosisavailableonSaturdays. Clickheretolearnmore.

Cooking

Cooking - BBQ Lunch

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, BBQ area

Have some fun during this one-time barbeque-style cooking class. Please only register for one date.

Age: 16Y and up

27519 W Jul 19 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

27520 W Aug 16 11:00 AM-12:15 PM

Access Pass or $7.25

Cooking - BBQ Lunch - Support Persons

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Kitchen

Due to the increased cost of cooking supplies, support persons who attend the Cooking Demo and Lunch Program need to register for this class if they are eating the cooked meal. This paid spot is transferrable in case the same support person is unavailable each week. No drop-ins.

Age: 16Y and up

Friday Night Dance

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room & Kitchen

Dance the night away with friends. The $4 fee covers admission, chips and a drink. Additional snacks can be purchased for $1 from the concession. Drop-in admission includes a pop and chips.

Age: 16Y and up

F Jul 7-Aug 11 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Drop-in: $4

Hip Hop Dance

Instructor: Simonne Kraigher

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Learn different hip hop moves while listening to your favourite hip hop and pop musical artists. A lot of fun combined with a bit of fitness. Note: Participants may only register for one adaptive dance program per season due to demand.

Age: 16Y and up

27516 W Jul 5-Aug 23 11:45 AM-12:45 PM

Access Pass or $26

Movement Dance

Instructor: Simonne Kraigher

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Gymnasium

Do you love to listen to music and dance? If so, this class is for you! Learn various dance techniques that incorporate games and fitness. This class will get you off your feet and dancing along to fun upbeat music. Dancers of all abilities can participate. Note: Participants may only register for one adaptive dance program per season due to demand.

Age: 16Y and up

27517 M Jul 10-Aug 21 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Access Pass or $19.50

Fitness

Adaptive Biking

Instructor: Rebecca Loncaric

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Outdoor Basketball Courts

Beginner

This new program will get you riding around the paved loop behind Parkinson Rec Centre There are options to ride an adult sized tricycle individually or have a family member or support worker pull you in an adult sized trailer. This is a learn to ride program for individuals who can pedal and steer a bike.

Dance Everybody Dance Now

Instructor: Melanie Morrissette

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Gymnasium

That’s right, we’re gonna make you sweat! Come enjoy some freestyling fun. Break out your best moves while dancing to popular music by Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and much more! Note: Participants may only register for one adaptive dance program per season due to demand.

Age: 16Y and up

27199 Tu Jul 4-Aug 22 11:00 AM-11:45 AM

Access Pass or $26

Age: 12Y and up

Trailer 27182

Tricycle

Access Pass or $26

Intermediate

Jul 4-Aug 22 10:30 AM-11:15 AM

This intermediate biking program provides options to ride an adult sized tricycle individually or have a family member or support worker pull you in an adult sized trailer. During this class, the group will head out on the Rails with Trails. Participants must be able to ride a bike and be able to ride for the duration of the class.

Age: 13Y and up

Tricycle 27204

Trailer

Access Pass or $26

Bands, Balls & Balance

Instructor: Rebecca Loncaric

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Learn ways to stretch and strengthen your body using the body ball and bands for a complete physical workout.

Age: 16Y and up

27181 F Jul 7-Aug 25 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

Access Pass or $26

Fitness Fusion

Instructor: Tanji Hennessey

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

This balanced program will incorporate bands, weights, Pilates, and yoga postures. Work on toning your muscles, increasing flexibility, and improving your posture.

Age: 16Y and up

27200 M Jul 10-Aug 21 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Access Pass or $19.50

Gentle Yoga

Instructor: Paula Morrison

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre

This beginner level class focuses on yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. Great for improving flexibility, balance, strength and body awareness. Poses are adaptable for different abilities.

Age: 16Y and up

27202 Th Jul 20-Aug 24 1:15 PM-2:15 PM

Access Pass or $19.25

Jump Around

Instructor: Simonne Kraigher

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Jump around and have some fun on your own mini trampoline while fun music plays in the background. A great way to burn off some energy, get some exercise and have fun with friends. Maximum weight on trampolines is 220 lbs.

Age: 13Y and up

27536 M Jul 10-Aug 28 12:00 PM-12:45 PM

Access Pass or $26

Spin & Stretch

Instructor: Tanji Hennessey

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Outdoors

Get your cycle on with your friends while getting active! Open to everyone as long as you can sit on a bike.

Age: 16Y and up

27214 M Jul 10-Aug 28 11:45 AM-12:30 PM

Access Pass or $22.75

Walking Club

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Front Entrance

Join the Walking Club for health, fitness, fun and friendship. Any age, any pace, any fitness level. Classes will meet at the Parkinson Recreation Centre on the first day. Schedule distributed at the first walk and will be posted online.

Age: 16Y and up

27216 Tu Jul 4-Aug 29 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

Access Pass or $29.25

Yogalicious Fitness

Instructor: Rebecca Loncaric

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

A fun yoga-based fitness class that includes standing poses, chair yoga and mat work. Add a twist of bands, balls, gliders and weight and you get a fun fitness session for all.

Age: 16Y and up

27218 M Jul 10-Aug 28 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Access Pass or $22.75

General Interest

Backyard Bag Toss

Instructor: Chloe Baron

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Outdoors

This popular backyard game, also known as corn hole or bean bag toss is a fun way to get active. Get together with your friends and either compete or throw for fun. However you decide to play, this program offers a social good time in the fresh air. Bring a blanket and get your practice throws in for summer picnics and family reunions.

Age: 7Y and up

27515 Tu Jul 4-Aug 22 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Access Pass or $26

Bingo for F-U-N

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

This program is about frivolous fun and friends... and some good ole’ Bingo! This is a seated program.

Age: 16Y and up

27186 W Jul 5-Aug 30 1:30 PM-2:30 PM

Access Pass or $29.25

Drama My Way

Instructor: Vivian Hughes

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

Please come join us for a fun and creative week! You will be enjoying theatre games, theatre sports, improvs and scene work. We will explore in a safe, inclusive environment inspiring your own confidence and creative expression. Bring your own unique character!

Age: 16Y and up

27784 T-Th Jul 10-13 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

27785 T-Th Aug 15-17 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Access Pass or $9.75

Drop-in Board Games & Lunch

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Spartan Room

Beat the heat by playing games and enjoying your lunch with friends. This is a non-instructional program that provides a place for Access Pass holders to spend time with their friends. Participants must have an access pass to attend.

Age: 13Y and up

27198 Tu-Th Jul 4-Aug 30 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Access Pass

Social Time, Games and Fun

Instructor: Savina Singh

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Macintosh Room

Get interactive with different board games while socializing with your friends. There will be connect four, charades, snakes & ladders and much more!

Age: 13Y and up

27788 F Jul 7-Aug 18 10:15 AM-11:15 AM

Access Pass or $26

Summer Gardening Club

Instructor: Volunteers

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Orchard Room

Together we will care for, harvest and enjoy the product of our work during the summer cooking programs. Come ready to get your hands dirty!

Age: 16Y and up

27531 Tu Jul 4-Aug 29 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Access Pass or $29.25

Music

Rockin’ with Friends

Instructor: Dale Ziech

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, MacIntosh Room

Enjoy some sing along music with Dale.

Age: 16Y and up

27212 Tu Jul 11-Aug 29 1:15 PM-2:30 PM

Access Pass or $26

Sports

Boccia & Indoor Curling

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Gymnasium

Let’s rock! Learn both boccia (similar to bocce) and the great Canadian sport of curling in this combined class. This is a highly interactive program with an emphasis on fun.

Age: 16Y and up

27187 F Jul 7-Aug 25 1:30 PM-2:15 PM

Access Pass and $12 or $24

Bowling

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Capri Bowling Lanes

Get moving and have some fun with your friends. Bowling is fully accessible to all. Attendance each week is expected.

Age: 16Y and up

27188 Tu Jul 11-Aug 1 11:45 AM-12:45 PM

Access Pass and $12 or $24

Golf

Instructor: Don Brayton

Location: The Golf Centre

Learn the basics of grip, stance, and swing, as well as etiquette for golf. Fee includes three one-hour long lessons and on the last day nine holes of golf. Bring your own clubs or borrow from the pro shop.

Age: 13Y and up

27203 W Jul 5-26 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Access Pass and $21 or $105

Multi-Sport Skills

Instructor: Justin and Savina Singh

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre

Do you enjoy a variety of sports? You will learn the fundamental movement skills to adapt to each activity. Every week you will focus on a different activity such as soccer, floor hockey, basketball, bocce or pickleball.

Age: 16Y and up

27209 Th Jul 6-Aug 31 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Access Pass or $29.25

Outdoor Boccia

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Outdoors

Have fun in this structured environment learning and playing boccia. A set course will be made for the day and teams will be created to add to the excitement.

Age: 16Y and up

27208 M Jul 10-Aug 21 11:15 AM-12:00 PM

Access Pass or $26

Pickleball Skill Development

Instructor: Braanna Kunz

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre, Pickleball Courts

A net court game that uses light weight paddles and a plastic, perforated ball. Develop eye-hand coordination and get some exercise. All equipment provided.

Age: 16Y and up

27211 F Jul 7-Aug 25 10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Access Pass or $26

Rough & Tough Warriors

Instructor: Tanji Hennessey

Location: Parkinson Recreation Centre

This introductory class focuses on the skills and discipline building agility, strength and balance. Feel strong and confident after completing this course.

Age: 16Y and up

27213 W Jul 5-Aug 30 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

Access Pass or $29.25

Wheelchair Tennis Social

Location: Basil Meikle Tennis Courts

For those who have played any type of wheelchair sport. An instructor will be on site to provide tips and help with your game. A limited number of wheelchairs are available upon request. Please contact awestlund@kelowna.ca to reserve one.

Age: 16Y and up

27786 Th Jul 6-Aug 31 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Access Pass or $29.95

Parkinson Recreation Centre Rates, Passes & Schedules

Memberships include:

• Free drop-in fitness classes at Parkinson Recreation Centre and Parkinson Activity Centre.

• Free workout workshops at Parkinson Recreation Centre and Fitness Centre.

• Family drop-in sports.

Facility Pass for 13Y and upIncludes access to pool, hot tub, steam room, fitness facility and drop-in gymnasium.

Pool Pass - Child and Preschool only. Swim only with access to hot tub and steam room.

Students must have valid ID from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Seniors must have valid

B.C. Care Card or equivalent.

extensions

*Single entry rates include tax.Applicable taxes may apply on other passes.

**Entry cards valid for two years after purchase.

***Scheduled payment option available on one year passes - subject to $30 annual processing fee.

On statutory holidays our facility may operate with reduced hours or be closed - passes are inclusive of these dates. Click here for complete details.

Facility Promo Pass $30.17

• Unlimited access to fitness centre and pool for one month

• For first time customers only.

Extensions

Membership Pass

• One and three month pass - no extensions available

• Six month pass - one time, maximum two weeks

• One Year pass - two times, maximum four weeks

• Extensions beyond these limits, due to medical reasons, are subject to approval and will require a doctor’s statement

• Six Month Facility Passes include 1/2 hour free Personal Training consultation (with Fitness Centre orientation) - one per person

• One Year Facility Passes include one hour free Personal Training consultation (with Fitness Centre orientation) - one per person

• One Year Facility Passes at Parkinson Recreation Centre and H2O memberships are eligible for discounted single entry or punch passes at the other facility. Ask us how.

Family includes a maximum of two adults and all of their children under 19 years of age who are related by birth, legal status or marriage and are living in the same household.

(Full time students over 18 years, with proof of enrolment, are eligible under a Family Pass.)

Photo ID is required to purchase passes.

Facility rates effective April 1, 2023

• Registration for fitness classes is recommended

• Drop-ins accepted only if space available

• Exact change required on site

• Call 250-469-8800 to pay with credit card

(Note: prepayment with credit card does not guarantee a spot in the class)

Seasonal Fitness Centre Schedule-Parkinson Recreation Centre

*M-F: Last entry is 9:30 PM, closed 10:00 PM /S a & Su: Last entry is 4:30 PM, closed 5:00 PM

The Fitness Centre is open to anyone 13 years and older. Please note that proper attire and footwear are required when using the fitness facilities. Please note: The City of Kelowna reserves the right to change the schedule at any time, without notice, to meet its operational needs.

* Starting July 3, Fitness Centre closes at 9:00 PM. Last entry is 8:30 PM.

For Aquatic Centre schedules please see kelowna.ca/PRC

Active Living & Culture

Parkinson Recreation Centre

1800 Parkinson Way V1Y 4P9

Tel. 250-469-8800 Fax. 250-862-3326

kelowna.ca/recreation recreation@kelowna.ca

Phone Hours (250-469-8800)

Parkinson Recreation Centre

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM-9:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM-4:00 PM

For applicable registration days, phone lines will be open from 7:00 AM-8:00 PM.

Holiday Hours of Operation

Refunds & Credits

Should there be a discrepancy in price, the price listed in the City’s database will be considered final and applied. All prices in the guide and on the website are subject to change without notice.

Membership Cancellations

• A refund or credit will be issued subject to City’s refund policy

• No refunds or transfers on used entry passes, personal training packages, skate, or child minding punch cards and Access Passes. Passes expire two years after purchase date.

• Cancellations subject to a $5 cancellation fee

• Cancellations or extensions for medical reasons must be accompanied by a valid doctor’s note and must be requested within the year of purchase

Program Cancellations

• Should we cancel a program due to insufficient enrollment, your preference of a full refund, credit on account, or enrollment in another available program will be made

• Please allow three weeks for processing and mailing of a refund cheque

• Payments made by credit or debit card will be refunded back to the card

Withdrawals & Transfers

Programs

• Refunds will only be considered 24 hours prior to first class

• After the first class start date, refunds or credits will be prorated from the date of request

• Requests received less than 24 hours before a class will result in that class being considered attended

• Program withdrawals for medical reasons must be accompanied by a valid doctor’s note and must be requested within the year of purchase

• No refunds or credits will be issued for missed classes including medical reasons

• Subject to a $5 withdrawal fee, per registrant, per program

Aquatic Leadership Programs & Private Swimming Lessons

• 48 hours notice is required to obtain a full refund

• Refunds will not be granted to registrants who do not possess all prerequisites and present them on the first day of the course

Tournaments & Leagues

• Refunds require approval of the Coordinator

• Please refer to the individual program information for details

• No refunds for team or individual player withdrawals once the schedule has been published

Community Partner Programs - where the City is performing only registration services

• Refunds requested 24 hours prior to first class are eligible for a full refund

• Refunds requested within 24 hours of the first class or later are not eligible through the City of Kelowna but registrants can contact the respective organization regarding their refund policy

Wait-lists

If you are on a wait-list and you receive a call or email notification that there is space available, a spot will be held for 24 hours only. On long weekends, this time will be extended until the first business day after the holiday.

Credits On Account

You may choose to leave your refund on your account as a credit to be used at a later date but please be advised that credit balances on account are subject to Council Policy #330:

• Credits less than $50 will become the property of the City of Kelowna after one year of inactivity

• Credits greater than $50 will become the property of the City of Kelowna after three years of inactivity

Senior’s Discount & Rates

We offer a reduced rate on our general admission fees and passes as well as on registered and drop-in land and aquatic fitness classes and health programs for customers 65 years and older. Please let us know if you qualify for the discount or reduced rate prior to purchasing. NOTE: Pharmacare card or equivalent must be presented.

Customer Satisfaction

Your satisfaction is important to us. Should you be unsatisfied with a program or service we offer, a refund may be issued at the discretion of management. Program fees include GST where applicable unless otherwise stated.

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Is there something the City needs to know? Submit a service request online.

kelowna.ca/servicerequests

Find out about upcoming projects in your neighbourhood, calendar for upcoming open houses and public consultation.

kelowna.ca/cityprojects

Connect with Council

Council meets every Monday at 1:30 PM and public hearings are every second Tuesday at 6:00 PM.

Watch live at kelowna.ca/council or watch Shaw Cable 11 on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM and Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.

Learn more about the City’s role in cultural development at kelowna.ca/culture.

Each year, the City dedicates just over $2 million in grants and operating support for cultural facilities, organizations and events. Through these efforts, along with many individuals and businesses, residents and visitors alike have access to a wealth of cultural experiences.