ABOUT THE POOLS
What is happening at our pools this season? The Stan Siwik Family Leisure Pool, Nicholas Sheran Family Leisure Pool, Fritz Sick Pool, and Henderson Outdoor Pool are community treasures that serve the people of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. Our team is committed to providing the community our best customer service, clean and safe facilities and activities for all ages.
Junior Lifesaving Club at Henderson Pool
Youth aged 8 to 15 looking for a fun way to get fit and meet new friends should try the Junior Lifesaving Club. As part of the Lifesaving Society, the Junior Lifesaving Club will be running on July 14 - 25 and August 11 - 22.
Summer Swim Lessons
Swim lessons will be available at several locations this summer! Registration will open June 3, 2025 at 9:00 am. We offer 4 sets of lessons from June 30th until August 22nd at the following locations:
• Nicholas Sheran
• Stan Siwik
• Henderson Outdoor Pool
Swim Abilities Lessons
We are excited to offer Swim Abilities
Swimming Lessons for children who need extra help learning to swim. This program, Swim Abilities, was developed with an occupational therapist and is designed to create a safe and supportive learning experience. For more information visit aquatics.lethbridge.ca
Facility Rentals Available!
Looking for a unique space to host your next event? Our facility is available for private rentals outside of regular business hours—perfect for birthday parties, team wind-ups, community gatherings, and more. We offer great rates and a flexible, welcoming space to make your event memorable. Contact us today to learn more or to book your date!
Womens Only Swim
June, 27, 2025 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm at Stan Siwik Pool. The Women and Girls Only Swim program will provide a safe and designated space for Women and Girls who are unable to participate in traditional or mixed-gender activities because of culture, religion, beliefs, trauma, insecurities, etc. to swim without the presence of men or boys. The first 35 attendees can swim for free, and after that, it’s only $4.00 per person.
Interested in building lifeguard skills?
Canadian Swim Patrol: Includes Rookie Patrol, Ranger Patrol, and Star Patrol—an excellent introduction to lifeguard knowledge and skills. Advanced Courses at Stan Siwik: Whether you’re registering for the first time or recertifying, we’ve got you covered!
Stay Connected
For more information on programs, schedules, fees, and FAQs, visit recex.ca/Lethbridge or email us at leth@recreationexcellence.com.
ADVANCED SWIM PROGRAMS
Intermediate First Aid (previously called Standard) provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, environmental injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies.
Includes CPR-C and AED certification. Current for 3 years.
Intermediate First Aid Recertification (formerly Standard) requires both theoretical and practical skill examinations. Those using another Alberta workplace-approved standard first aid as a prerequisite must show proof of current certification. If no longer current, individuals must attend the original course. Unsuccessful candidates in the recertification course must complete the original course.
Prerequisite(s): Must bring current Intermediate First Aid Certification to course.
This 20 hour course prepares candidates an understanding of the lifesaving principles in the four components of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skills and fitness.
*Note: Bronze Medallion is offered seperately from Bronze Cross.
Prerequisite(s): Must be 13 years old and hold CPR-C.
First Aid and caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. During this 8 hour course participants will learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups and how to prevent and respond to emergencies.
This 20 hour course begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as a lifeguard.
Prerequisite(s): Must be 13 years old, hold a Bronze Medallion (need not be current) and Intermediate First Aid CPR-C & AED (must be current) is required.
The Swim and Lifesaving Instructors course combines the responsibilities of Swim Instructors and Lifesaving Instructors. Candidates will be trained to teach and evaluate participants in programs such as Swim for Life, Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR. The course equips instructors with level 1 leadership competencies and strategies necessary for planning, teaching, and evaluating swimming and lifesaving skill.
Must be 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher and Intermediate First Aid
This 40 hour course will certify successful candidates with the NLS Pool option award. *Note: Please bring proof of IFA CPR-C to first class.
Prerequisite(s): Must be 15 years old, hold a Bronze Cross & Intermediate First Aid CPR-C Certification.
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The objective of the NL Precert is to provide candidates an opportunity to review NL skills and knowledge and to provide education on new information.
*Note: Must bring NL certification and current Intermediate First Aid Certification to the exam
Infant (0-2.9yrs)
Child (3-12yrs)
Youth (13-17yrs) Student
Memberships and Visit Cards sold at:
Stan Siwik Pool: 1901 15 Ave N
Nicholas Sheran Pool: 401 Laval Blvd W
Fritz Sick Pool: 420 11 St S
*Not applicable to registered programs or senior swim.
NICHOLAS SHERAN LEISURE CENTRE SCHEDULE
STAN SIWIK LEISURE CENTRE SCHEDULE
JUNE 1 - 29, 2025
HENDERSON OUTDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
Fritz Sick Pool delayed opening
We’re almost there! Unfortunately, Fritz Sick Pool will remain closed a little longer as we work through some unexpected delays.
Please note the schedule is subject to change on a short notice. For the most up to date schedule scan the QR code below or visit aquatics.lethbridge.ca
We’re excited to welcome everyone back soon and will keep you posted on our opening date. Nicholas Sheran Pool and Stan Siwik Pool will continue to offer extended hours to accommodate programming until Fritz Sick Pool is open. We understand that everyone is looking forward to returning to Fritz and we appreciate your patience.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your cooperation during this essential maintenance work. Thank you for being a part of our community.
Lesson Registration
• Registrations can be made online at lethbridge.ca/swimming or by telephone/in-person Monday-Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm.
• Registration is on a first come first served basis.
• If registering by phone and no one answers please leave a message.
• Participants may register in a maximum of two (2) classes/session.
• Participants may waitlist in any class.
Preparing to Register
Create an account prior to registration at lethbridge.ca/swimming. If you do not have an account you will need the following:
• Name & birth date of account holder (Adult)
• Name & birth date of participants
• Home address, phone # and postal code
• Program level, session time and alternatives if class is full
• Payment information incl 3 digit CVV # on credit cards for phone registrations
Fees
Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Cash, Debit, Visa, MC, Rec Ex Gift Card & Cheque are accepted in person. Cheques are payable to Recreation Excellence. Post dated cheques are not accepted. A $25 charge will be applied to all NSF cheques. Only Visa & MC are accepted for phone registrations. Visa & MC Debit cards are accepted online and in person.
Registration Locations
Stan Siwik Leisure Centre 1901 15 Ave N Phone: (403) 320-3054
Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre 401 Laval Blvd W Phone: (403) 320-3046
Online and phone registrations are highly encouraged for more information look online: lethbridge.ca/swimming
Program Cancellations
Programs with insufficient registration are subject to cancellation. Customers will be notified as soon as a decision regarding cancellation has been made. All efforts will be made to accomodate any registrants displaced by cancellations. A full refund or credit to account will be issued for courses cancelled by Recreation Excellence.
Withdrawals
• Withdrawals received more than fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the lesson set or course will not be subject to a withdrawal fee.
• Withdrawals made between five (5) and fourteen (14) days prior to the lesson start date will be subject to a 10% withdrawal fee. The remaining balance may be left on your account for future use or a refund may be requested.
• Refunds of less than $5.00 will remain on the account.
• You may withdraw and re-register into another program without penalty prior to five (5) days before the lesson start date.
• No refunds will be given if withdrawal is within five (5) days of the lesson start date.
Transfers
All transfers are subject to availability and may be made without penalty up to five (5) days prior to the lesson start date. Transfers made by Recreation Excellence will not incur a penalty. Any resulting increase in program fees due to the transfer must be paid by the customer at the time of transfer.
Medical / Moving
Withdrawals for medical / relocation reasons are permitted with no penalty prior to the lesson start date. Refunds for withdrawal after the lesson start date will result in a pro-rated refund or credit on account. Proof of medical / relocation must be provided within two (2) weeks of notification of withdrawal for refunds or credits to be issued.
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Nicholas Sheran Swimming Lessons Summer 2025
20587 10:30am - 11:00am
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Swimmer 2 6-12 years old
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Siwik
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AQUATICS
Henderson Swimming Lessons Summer 2025
June 30 - August 22
No Lessons - July 1 and August 4
Registration opens on June 3rd at 9:00am!
Parent & Tot 1 $62.00 20612 10:30am - 11:00am 20631 10:30am - 11:00am 20655 10:30am - 11:00am 20664 10:30am - 11:00am
4-18 months old
Parent & Tot 2
18 months - 2.9 years old
18 months - 2.9 years old
$62.00 20613 10:00am - 10:30am 20634 10:00am - 10:30am 20645 10:00am - 10:30am 20665 10:00am - 10:30am
Parent & Tot 3 $62.00 20628 9:30am - 10:00am 20636 9:30am - 10:00am 20686 9:30am - 10:00am 20688 9:30am - 10:00am
Pre-School 1 $62.00 20614 9:00am - 9:30am 20632 9:00am - 9:30am 20646 9:00am - 9:30am 20666 10:30am - 11:00am
3-5 years old 20615 10:30am - 11:00am 20633 10:30am - 11:00am 20647 10:30am - 11:00am 20667 10:00am - 10:30am
Pre-School 2 $62.00 20617 9:00am - 9:30am 20635 9:00am - 9:30am 20649 9:00am - 9:30am 20668 9:00am - 9:30am
3-5 years old
Pre-School 3 $62.00 20618 9:30am - 10:00am 20637 10:30am - 11:00am 20650 9:30am - 10:00am 20670 9:30am - 10:00am
3-5 years old
Pre-School 4 $62.00 20629 10:30am - 11:00am 20683 9:30am - 10:00am 20685 10:30am - 11:00am 20687 10:30am - 11:00am
3-5 years old
Pre-School 5 $62.00 20630 10:30am - 11:00am 20684 9:30am - 10:00am 20651 10:30am - 11:00am 20672 10:30am - 11:00am
3-5 years old
Swimmer 1
$62.00 20621 9:00am - 9:30am 20639 9:00am - 9:30am 20648 10:00am - 10:30am 20676 9:00am - 9:30am
6-12 years old 20622 9:30am - 10:00am 20640 10:00am - 10:30am 20657 9:00am - 9:30am 20667 10:00am - 10:30am
Swimmer 2 $62.00 20625 10:30am - 11:00am 20641 9:30am - 10:00am 20652 9:00am - 9:30am 20678 9:30am - 10:00am
6-12 years old
Swimmer 3 $62.00 20626 10:00am - 10:30am 20642 10:30am - 11:00am 20660 9:30am - 10:00am 20680 9:00am - 9:30am
6-12 years old
Swimmer 4
6-12 years old
$62.00 20627 10:00am - 10:30am 20638 10:00am - 10:30am 20662 10:00am - 10:30am 20674 10:30am - 11:00am
Swimmer 5 $62.00 20643 9:45am - 10:30am 20681 9:45am - 10:30am 6-12 years old
Swimmer 6 $62.00 20644 9:00am - 9:45 am 20682 9:00am - 9:45am
6-12 years old
Canadian Rookie Patrol $66.00 20623 9:45am - 10:30am 20656 9:30am - 10:15am
*Must complete Swimmer 6
Canadian Ranger Patrol $66.00 20821 9:45am - 10:00am 20822 9:30am - 10:15am
*Must complete Rookie Patrol
Canadian Star Patrol $66.00 20624 9:00am - 9:45am 20661 10:15am - 11:00am
*Must complete Ranger Patrol
Name Junior Lifeguard Club
JLC RecEx Rangers $180.00
9:30am - 11:00 21052 9:30am - 11:00am 8-11 years old
JLC RecEx Rays $210.00
9:30am - 11:00am
9:30am - 11:00am 12-15 years old
Lethbridge Tartan Approved , 2000
Twenty-five years ago, in June 2000, it was announced that Lethbridge’s city tartan had been officially registered with the Scottish Tartan Society.
Then, in August 2000, during the official opening ceremonies for the present city hall, Frances Schultz and the Tartan Design Committee of the Lethbridge Handicraft Guild presented the Lethbridge Official Tartan to the City of Lethbridge.
The colours of the City Crest were used as inspiration for the tartan:
Green – trees and grass
Gold – ripe harvest fields
Red – RCMP and its history
White – for the snow
Yellow – for the sun and canola fields
Light blue – the blue skies
Steel blue – the mountains
Black – the coal mining history
Pink – the Alberta rose
Lethbridge Historical Society
facebook.com/LethbridgeHistoricalSociety/ Instagram @lethbridgehistorysociety Email info@lethbridgehistory.org
Photo: The photograph shows the official Lethbridge City Tartan.
PROGRAMS:
HANDS-ON HISTORY
JUN 06 | 5–8 PM
JUNE 2025 PROGRAMS, EVENTS & EXHIBITS OVERVIEW
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Woods Homes Youth Art Exhibition: Your Authentic Self
one night only | all ages | registration not required | no cost to attend
adults and seniors | admission applies: $6 or free with membership
JUN 11 | 3:30–5 PM
Youth Workshop : What to expect when you encounter a police officer, with Constable Don Realini all ages welcome | no cost to attend | registration not required | snacks provided | includes presentation + Q&A
JUN 05 | 5:30–7 PM
JUN 15 | 2–3:30 PM
Lethbridge Queer Historical Walking Tour, with Tess McNaughton
adults and seniors | registration required | $10 per ticket
JUN 27 | 5–7 PM
A look into The University of Winnipeg Two-Spirit Archives, with Brett Lougheed IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LETHBRIDGE PRIDE all ages | no cost to attend | includes light refreshments | held in-person at the Galt | Zoom link available to attend virtually JUN 28 & 29 | 10 AM –4 PM
Hand Drum Workshop, with Raymond and Greta Many Bears
Fort Whoop Up | all ages welcome | registration required | $50/participant | 8 participants for the workshop | hot dog lunch & snacks provided
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
ARTS ALIVE AND WELL
IN THE SCHOOLS (UNTIL JUNE 14) | LETHBRIDGE AREA K-12 STUDENTS
GENERATIVE PROMPT: ARTIST MENTORSHIP WITH MICHELLE SYLVESTRE | MADI AITKEN, SILAS MURRAY-PEYTON, ABIGAIL NORTHCOTT, RAEMOND PARKERRAUDA, DANI SPAN, TITANIA TOMPSON
L.C. CARIOU | SHOP AT SAAG FEATURE ARTIST
ADMISSION BY DONATION THROUGH JULY 26
PROGRAMS + EVENTS
JUNE 3 | SENIORS TOUR+TEA
JUNE 5 | FRANCOPHONE NIGHT AT THE GALLERY
JUNE 6 | ARTICULATIONS WITH MICHELLE SYLVESTRE
JUNE 12 | BLETCHER HOUR READING GROUP
JUNE 27 | YOUTH ART CLUB
JUNE 13 | PRIDE REFASHION WORKSHOP
JUNE 28 | CRAFTERNOON & LPFS PRIDE IN THE PARK
For more information, visit saag ca/events or contact Heather Kehoe, Program & Event Coordinator at hkehoe@saag ca
Regis ter Today! casalet hbr idge.ca Spr ing/Summer Classes and Workshops
AR LENE WESTEN: JUNE 2 - JUNE 30
Dur ing her residency, Wes ten will focus on tradi t ional techniques such as hand-s t i tching on resis t-d yed and cyan-pr inted tex t iles. She look s to create intr icate pat ter ns and tex tures that resonate his tor ical signif icance w hile incor porat ing contemporar y design element s inf luenced
STITCH, GATHER, KNOT AND DYE
INDIGO AND SHIBOR I WOR KSHOP in the Tex t ile Studio. . . . . . $25 Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (wi th a 1 hour lunch) OPEN HOUSE in the Atr ium Thur sday, June 26 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Insight™ Assessments at Sylvan Learning
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If you’d like to learn more about this special and explore how Sylvan works, simply tell us a little about yourself.
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TUESDAY JULY 29
Water Ways
November 2024 Fall 2025
Feathers, Scales & Fur
By Stuart Biesbroek
March 1 June 7, 2025
Play Pop Ups
Get outside and play!
Build, create, and explore with loose parts at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre!
June 6, June 20, June 27
1pm 3pm | FREE | Drop In!
Dress for the weather!
Portraits of Nature
By Louis
Brandsma
April 8 June 20 , 2025
Ages 11 to 15 with Lethbridge Plays Nature
Ages 2 to 5
Grandparent Special: Author visit with Sandra Lamouche
Join local author Sandra Lamouche for a reading & activities based on her new children ’s book, Peyak Little Duck: A Counting book in Plains Cree & English. Friday, June 6, 2025 9:30am – 10:30am or 11:00am – Noon
Cost: FREE! | Ages 2 5 (must attend with an adult) Call to Register: 403 320 3064
Ages 6 to 10
Get outside and enjoy nature based games & activities in these 3 week courses! Saturdays | 10:00am - Noon
$30 per course | New Topics Each Week!
Register Online: Leisure.Lethbridge.c a
The Cottonwood Crew
Join the Cottonwood Crew to help restore native cottonwood forests & protect local ecosystems!
Get your hands dirty, plant trees, learn about riparian habitats & make a lasting impact one tree at a time.
June 6 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | FREE
Register Online: Leisure.Lethbridge.c a
Helen Schuler
S PRING B IRDING WORKSHOPS
Head to Lethbridge ’ s best birding sites with local bird enthusiast Ken Orich to learn about the birds of spring!
*Meet in a different Lethbridge park each morning.
Session dates: June 1, June 8 | 8:00am 9:30am
$10 per session | Ages 16+ | Register Online: Leisure.Lethbridge.c
SUMMER NATURE WALKING
Join us as we explore different parks in Lethbridge with others with the support of an interpreter who will highlight plants and animals along the way!
Dates & Time: 8:30am 10:30am
June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5,
The walk will be entirely outdoors, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather.
Cost: FREE! Call the Nature Centre to register: 403
COULEE PLANT WALKS WITH JENNIFER BURKE
June 25 & July 23 | 6:30pm 7:30pm
Join Jennifer Burke, Instructor of Biological Sciences at the University of Lethbridge and explore our coulees and learn the names and stories of the plants that call them home.
NOTE: This is an outdoor, offsite program, dress for the weather!
Cost: FREE| Ages 16+ | Register Online: Leisure.Lethbridge.c a
Best Front Forward is a beautification and biodiversity enhancement campaign for 'front yards', running March October 2025.
Best Front Forward aims to build more front yard spaces that are full of life, colour, friends & resiliency.
This program includes easy and simple steps you can take to re imagine your front yard as a place that contributes to your community.
If your front yard contains at least 15 of these 30+ landscaping & community building initiatives, submit a registration form online to receive a GOLD STAR for your front yard!
*Initiatives and registration are available at: Nature.Lethbridge.ca/bff
Gear up for noble environmental challenges like: park and coulee cleanups invasive species removal
• storm-drain adoption
Earn a digital certificate and score amazing prizes from local businesses. Complete all 4 challenges to claim a limited -edition sticker and a chance to win 1 of 2 grand prizes:
#1. An incredible Waterton package #2. An awesome Stay-cation Verdant Quest runs from April to July 2025.
Helen Schuler Nature Centre City of Lethbridge Recreation & Culture Guide
Lethbridge Tennis Club
Summer Kids’
PEOPLE IN SPORT
Stan Volk
At 71 years old, Stan Volk steps up wherever help is needed. For more than half his life, he’s been a steady presence behind the scenes of countless community events and sports in Lethbridge coaching youth teams, supporting festivals, and lending a hand at finish lines.
Stan’s volunteer ourney began in ‘86 when his daughter wanted to play soccer, but the team had no coach. With no e perience but a willingness to help, Stan raised his hand. That same spirit followed him through years of coaching, bookkeeping, and eventually supporting larger events like the Dragon Boat Festival and the Lethbridge Air Show. Whether handing out water at the Lost Soul ltra or helping behind the scenes at archery competitions, he’s found countless ways to stay involved.
Now retired, Stan is busier than ever. Though his knees might require him to sitmore than stand, that hasn’t slowed him down. Through the Lethbridge Sport ouncil’s Sport Volunteer Hub, he’s found accessible, meaningful ways to keep giving back connecting with old friends, making new ones, and cheering on athletes of all ages.
“I've never been a great spectator,” he says. “I want to be involved in things.”
Stan’s story is proof that you don’t need to be an e pert, have loads of free time, or even be able to stand all day to make a real difference. All it takes is a willingness to say yeswhen someone asks for help.
From early mornings at Henderson Lake to late nights at the triathlon finish line, Stan has shown what a lifetime of community spirit looks like. His full story is sure to inspire anyone who’s ever thought, “Maybe I could help too.”
OUTDOOR Roving Gyms
Roving Gyms are free, inclusive, play spaces for children five and under and their parents or caregivers.
STARTING June 310-11AM
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/ programs/roving-gyms
Tuesdays at Nicholas Sheran beside the spray Park(June + July) Thursdays at Legacy Park(June) Thursdays at Henderson Lake Park(July)
https://bit.ly/lscedc
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Blue Sky Education Centre
at the City of Lethbridge’s Waste and Recycling Centre
213044 Township Road 100, Lethbridge County, Alberta
Open on Fridays from 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m.
The Blue Sky Education Centre offers a number of interactive displays relating to all things waste.
Learn about:
• How the landfill operates
• What happens to recycling
• How compost is made & more!
Please pass through the scalehouse upon arrival. An attendant will provide directions.
Leth bridge Picnic Shelters
0 John Martin Picnic Shelter
62Ave N
Seats 145
Rental Cost: $495 + GST
Rental time: 9am-2am
E) Baroness Picnic Shelter
Indian Battle Rd S
Seats 36
Rental Cost: $37 + GST/Hour
Rental Time: Hourly Booking
Alcohol is not permitted
0 Elks Picnic Shelter
55-79 Botteril Bottom Rd S
Seats 130 People
Rental Cost: $495 + GST
Rental time is: 9am-2am
0 Nicholas Sheran
Picnic Shelter
Nicholas Sheran Park
Seats 72
Rental Cost: $37 + GST/Hour
Rental Time: Hourly Booking
Alcohol is not permitted
0 Legacy Picnic Shelter
400 Blackwolf Blvd N
Seats 50
Rental Cost: $382.50 + GST
Rental time: 9am-2am
0 Rotary Picnic Shelter
Giffen Rd N
Seats 175
Rental Cost: $495 + GST
Rental time: 9am-2am
8 Kiwanis Picnic Shelter
7265 St S
Seats 36
Rental Cost: $37 + GST/Hour
Rental Time: Hourly Booking
Alcohol is not permitted
0 Henderson Horseshoe
Picnic Shelter
Mayor Magrath Dr S
Seats 60
Rental Cost: $270.00 + GST
Rental time: 9am -10pm
Alcohol is not permitted
0 Popson Park Picnic Shelter
95060AveW
Seats 72
Rental Cost: $270 + GST
Rental Time: 9am-10pm
Alcohol is not permitted
Join the Summer Fun Environmental Programs
PAINT STORM DRAINS
April - September * weather dependent
Paint yellow fish by storm drains, creating awareness around stormwater. Did you know storm drains in Lethbridge lead directly to the Oldman River, and this water is untreated?
ADOPT-A-STORMDRAIN
Adopt a storm drain in your neighbourhood and keep it clean year round. A fun, family-friendly activity for all seasons! Year Round
ENVIRO BLITZ DAY
Thursday, July 10
3pm to 7pm @ Nicholas Sheran Park W ** East side, just south of the school
Paint yellow fish by storm drains, clean storm drains and gutters, clean up our parks, and learn about invasive species in our storm ponds. There is also a tree planting event at Rotary Park from 5pm to 7pm! Come join us for the fun!
From April to July, join multiple events and be entered to win prizes! All these events and programs on this page are included!
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Visit our webpages for more information on how to participate year round!
www.lethbridge.ca/adoptapark www.lethbridge.ca/yellowfishroad www.lethbridge.ca/adoptastormdrain
HOSTED BY THE LETHBRIDGE SPORT COUNCIL
In partnership with local sport organizations and their trained coaches, this camp offers youth an introduction to fundamental sport skills and free play to explore, move, and have fun.
THE HIGH COST OF PLAY
Why too many kids are being priced out of sport
For many families, the price tag on sport is too high. Registration fees, equipment costs, and travel expenses add up creating a significant barrier to participation, especially for children from lower-income households.
According to the 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card, only 55% of kids from the lowestincome households played organized sports last year, compared to 86% from the highestincome families. These financial barriers mean fewer opportunities for kids to be active, develop skills, and build confidence.
Sport is powerful. It helps kids grow, connect, and thrive. It should be for everyone but right now, it’s not.
From the 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card:
39% of children and youth (five to 17 years of age) in Canada met the recommendation of 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity per day.
Only 28% of children in the lowest-income households achieved recommended levels of unstructured play, compared to 18% in the highest-income households
Only 4% of children and youth meet all three components of physical activity, screen time, and sleep
From the 2024 Jumpstart State of Play Report:
The top three reasons why youth do not play sports are because sports are too expensive (47%), they have no time to play sports due to school work (28%), and they do not believe they are good enough to play (18%).
The Lethbridge Sport Council is working to ensure sport is accessible, inclusive, and affordable for all. Visit our website to learn more about the ParticipACTION Report Card, the Jumpstart State of Play Report, and the Lethbridge Sport Council’s work to remove these barriers to sport participation.
City of Lethbridge Skating
Programs
Ability Skate: A slow-paced skate in a sensory-friendly environment for those with special needs and disabilities.
Beginner Skate: A slower-paced time for people to practice their skating basics. Skating aids are allowed during this skate. Helmets are recommended.
Family Skate: A special time for parents and children (17 yrs. of age & under) to enjoy a skate together.
Parent & Tot Skate: Free Fun time for parents & pre-school children to learn how to skate. Helmets are recommended.
Public Skate: A skate open to everyone to enjoy.
Senior Skate: A skate open for everyone 55 years and over.
Figure Skate: A time for skaters of all ages to practice figure skating skills.
Youth Shinny Hockey: For ages 5 to 17 years, shinny hockey is played with a sponge puck with no body contact and no slap shots. Play is on half ice with 2 games running. Ice Marshals will coordinate players and games based on age and/or ability of players. Players require a hockey stick, skates and a helmet.
Adult Shinny Hockey: Informal hockey for adults is played with a hard puck with no body contact or slap shots. It is played on full ice and is self-supervised.
Protective equipment is required.
Senior Shinny Hockey: Senior shinny hockey is for adults 55 and over with no body contact and no slap shots.
Protective equipment is required.
Ringette Shinny: For all ages. Ringette shinny is played with a regulation ring, with no body contact. Players require a ringette stick, skates, gloves, and a helmet with a cage.
Pass Fees
(Effective September 1st)
Parents/guardians (up to 2) and children (up to 17 yrs old) residing in the same household permanently.
Purchase
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O F T H E M O N T H O H E M O N T H
Legacy Discovery Playground
Immediately north of the Uplands community at 400 Blackwolf Blvd
Legacy Regional Park is the first major regional park on the north side. The park spans 73 acres and was designed for people to play, relax and connect with their community.
Play Favourites :
From the Exper ts (K ids! )
Lucy (8) loved the trampolines, the glider, and the big slide
Jolene (3) couldn’t get enough of the glider and the little slide
Madelyn (5) loved the trampolines and the glider
Parents appreciated the rubber surface and how much space there is to run and climb
Creative Play in Action:
Lucy and her friend invented a game called “Spider and the Fly” , where one person (the spider) hides in the middle of the rope web and tries to trap the fly before it escapes!
This Playground is perfect for:
Tag The Floor is Lava Imagination-filled adventures and climbing challenges!
Play & Stay Ideas:
Must-try features:
Trampolines
Glider
Large tube slide
Climbing structure
Cool extras nearby:
Spray park (perfect for a postplayground cool down!)
Pickleball courts
Picnic tables and grassy picnic space
Plan for 1–2 hours of fun bring a blanket, snacks, and sunscreen!
The City of Lethbridge and
Lethbridge Plays will be featuring a different playground in our city all summer long!
Visit our website to see all the great parks and their amenities!
If this playground could talk it would shout: "Come have an adventure!"
Locals call it the Trampoline Park, but you’ll quickly
