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Everyone is Welcome FEEL THE BEAT CULTURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM! TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

4:30 PM TO 9:00 PM

LOCATION: SHULUS HALL

BRING FOOD, IT’S POTLUCK STYLE Open to anyone, adults, youth, elders, families, native, non-native.

Our goal is to provide an atmosphere where families can come learn and participate in cultural activities; no matter how old they are or what their ethnicity is. We hope to create relationships and bonds between members of all the communities in the Nicola Valley.

For more info please call Robin Humphrey at (250) 378-2771 Or Email: youthsupport@scwexmx.com

Come out and see what it’s all about, bring your family, bring a friend, invite others for some good family fun!!!

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Contents

Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz. Cover Photo: Line Vachon

SPRING & SUMMER 2015

Civic Centre Rates ............................................................. 4

Aquatic Admissions & Information ................................ 23

Mayor’s Message ............................................................... 5

Aquatic Events ................................................................ 24

Staff Directory .................................................................... 5

Aquatic Fitness Programs .............................................. 28

Community Events ............................................................ 6

Leadership Programs ...................................................... 30

Children’s Programs ....................................................... 14

Advanced Programs ........................................................ 31

Family & Specialty Programs.......................................... 16

Schedules and Swim Lessons ........................................ 33

K9 & Specialty Programs ................................................. 18

Community Directory ...................................................... 40

Youth/Adult Programs ..................................................... 19

Civic Facility Information ................................................ 42

Special Events ................................................................. 22

Parks, Trails & Amenities ................................................ 43

Leisure Guide Advertising Do you want to effectively and inexpensively advertise your business or organization to over 1500 homes in the Nicola Valley? Why not advertise in the City of Merritt Leisure Guide?

Rates: $370. Full Page $185. Half Page $92.50 Quarter Page

$74. Banner $46. Business Card Plus Tax

For more information on how you can get your business or organization advertised in one of the largest distributed mediums in the valley call...

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Leisure Guide Publishing The City of Merritt Leisure Guide is published in partnership with the City of Merritt Leisure Services and the Merritt Herald. It is produced and delivered free to the community three times per year. Thanks to all of the organizations and advertisers who have submitted information with the guide!

Art Direction: Pinerock Ridge Graphic Art & Design Production: The Merritt Herald Photography: Merritt Herald, Ian Webster, V22 Photography, City of Merritt Leisure Services, Diana Lorenz & Line Vachon All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced without prior written consent of the Merritt Herald publisher.

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Civic Centre Rentals Full Conference Amenities Including: • Stage • Curtains • Sound System • Video Conference Capability • Multi Media Projector • Full Commercial Kitchen Facility

Merritt Civic Centre Location

1950 Mamette Avenue | Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Civic Centre Office Hours | Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Seating Capacity

Entire Auditorium 520 East Auditorium 330 West Auditorium 190 Room 1 25 Room 2 & 3 60 Each (Wall Opens) Room 4 30

Contact us for Prices & Availability!

Great place for seminars, workshops, conferences, weddings, parties etc.

Ph. 250.315.1050 | Fx. 250.378.4205 | E. jetchart@merritt.ca | 4 leis u r e s ervi c es

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Mayor’s Message Leisure Service Department Leisure Services Manager Larry Plotnikoff 250-378-8618 lplotnikoff@merritt.ca

Recreation Programmer Felicity Peat 250-315-1050 – Ext. 601 fpeat@merritt.ca

Aquatic Supervisor Laura Chivers 250-378-6662 – Ext. 301 lchivers@merritt.ca

Cashier/Booking Clerk Inger Ashdown 250-378-6662 – Ext. 300 iashdown@merritt.ca

Our Leisure guide is a magazine that we hope meets the needs of our citizens

in choosing activities and programs that we provide for our residents.

Cashier Shirley Thomson 250-378-6662 – Ext. 300 nvac@merritt.ca

Our programs and the upkeep of our facilities is our councils focus on having a healthy community and well maintained facilities for the public.

We are continually approving funding to maintain and upgrade these facilities, which will allow us to all of our facilities in the best condition for sport and recreation year

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Parks Admin. & Bookings J’aime Etchart 250-315-1050 – Ext. 600 jetchart@merritt.ca

Our staff continue to explore all possible grant funding that would assist in bringing these projects to fruition.

Feel free to contact our Leisure service department if you would like to inquire about certain programs, activities or to see certain programs are improved on.

Our Leisure department is located on our website or in the staff directory in this

Maintenance Supervisor Shawn Worrin 250-315-3341 maintenance@merritt.ca

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Pacific-Sport Development Coordinator Josee Warren 250-315-1075 jwarren@pacificsport.com

Neil L Menard ~ Mayor, City of Merritt

We want to thank our staff and sponsors for their continued support in creating this all important Leisure Guide.

Mission Statement

“To provide programs, services, educational opportunities and information to the public, and to provide a safe, clean, healthy and friendly environment.”

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Community Events

Nicola Valley Women in Action Mar. 5 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Annual Wildlife Trophy & Banquet Mar. 7 At the Senior Centre

Nicola Family Therapy Baron of Beef Dinner & Fundraiser Mar. 7 At Lower Nicola Community Hall

Modern Jazz & Spanish Dancing Exams Mar. 7 At the dance studio in the Olde Courthouse

Dive – in Movie Mar. 7 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

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and much, much more!

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Community Yard Sale Mar. 7 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Nicola Valley Film Society Presents “Calvary�

Mar. 9 At NVIT

Community Events

Crop Weekend Mar. 13 - 15 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Palm Sunday Dance Student Performance Mar. 29 At the Trinity United Church

Mixed Volley Fest Dinner & Dance Mar. 14 At the Merritt Civic Centre

City Easter Extravaganza Apr. 3 At Rotary Park

XploreSportz Spring Break Camp Mar. 16 - 20 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Easter Hop Apr. 5 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center

Spring Dance Camp Mar. 23 - 27 At the Dance Studio in the Olde Courthouse

Nicola Valley Community Garden Society Plot Registration & AGM Apr. 8 At the Merritt Library

Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz. Cover Photo: Line Vachon

Scw’exmx Child & Family Services Youth Conference Mar. 23 - 25 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Ladies Volley Fest Dinner & Dance Apr. 11 At the Merritt Civic Centre

BC Home Show Mar. 27 & 28 At the Merritt Civic Centre

West Coast Amusement Apr. 14 At Central Park

Junior Native Hockey Tournament Mar. 26 - 29 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

City Movie Nights Apr. 17 & 18 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Merritt Stock Car Association

Fun, fast-paced entertainment for the whole family, on one of the last operating dirt tracks in the province of B.C. Racing runs roughly every 3 weeks starting the May long weekend right through to the Thanksgiving weekend.

During the summer most races are under the lights. For more information call Lonni at 250315-0474 or check our Facebook page – Merritt Stock Car Association. You can also send us an e-mail: msca1991@hotmail.com.

For more event information check with www.merritt.ca/events. All events are subject to change.

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Crop Weekend Apr. 17 - 19 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Quilters Retreat May 1 - 3 At the Coldwater Centre

Nicola Valley Community Garden Society Plot Registration Apr. 20 - Jun. 1 At the Baillie House

Rotary Club of Merritt 3rd Annual Crab Fest Dinner May 2 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Scw’exmx Community Health Fair Apr. 25 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Living Legends Performance May 4 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Merritt Elementary Bench Choir Presents “Joust Performance” May 1 At the old CMS School

City Movie Nights May 8 & 9 At the Merritt Civic Centre

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ANNIVERSARY NICOLA VALLEY MEMORIAL ARENA MERRITT BC

August 2015

Kids Camp $27500 (2 or more $250/player) 00 Goalie Camp $150 Ages: 5-17 Register soon, limited spots available

Registration forms available at merritthockeyschool.weebly.com or drop by the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Tel: 250-378-4832

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Luke Pierce Merritt Centennials Head Coach/General Manager 2012/2013 BCHL Coach of the Year

Camp includes: 2 ice times per day with Centennial players and Coaching staff, swimming, off ice games, power skating instruction, special guests, FUN!

Joe Martin Merritt Centennials Assistant Coach/Assistant GM

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Community Events

Community Events

Ball Tournament May 9 & 10 At Central Park

BC Cattleman’s AGM May 21 - 23 At the Merritt Civic Centre & the Nicola Valley Arena

NVIT Grad May 14 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Kids Tri-It Triathlon May 24 Starts at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

National Lifejacket Day May 14 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center

TNRD Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off May 24 At the Merritt Civic Centre Parking Lot

Crop Weekend May 15 - 17 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Bike to Work Week May 24 - 30

Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races May 16 & 17 At the Merritt Speedway Track in Lower Nicola

in our community

Safe Boating Awareness Week May 16 - 22

artists

Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz. Cover Photo: Line Vachon

Love to Dance Bake, Craft & Yard Sale (Fundraising Event) May 16 At the Olde Courthouse Garden

Planting Marigolds (Fundraising Event) May 30 At the Olde Courthouse Garden Ty Pozzobon Invitational PBR May 30 Tickets on sale April 1@ Purity Feed For event info call Leanne Pozzobon @ 250-378-7893 Held At the Merritt Rodeo Grounds Vintage Sale May 30 At the Merritt Civic Centre

THE GALLERY REOPENS ON FEBRUARY 27, 2015, and will feature "Nicola Valley Ranch Life" paintings by Harold Allanson.

This show will run from Feb. 27 - Mar. 7, 2015 during Gallery hours.

Please join us at the Artist's Reception from 5-7 pm on opening night.

COME AND ENJOY

the visual experience that the Courthouse Art Gallery has to offer!

supporting local & guest artists!

Please visit the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council website for future Exhibition Dates: www.nvartscouncil.com or leave a message at (250) 378-6515

THE COURTHOUSE ART GALLERY LOCATED AT: 1840 Nicola Avenue Gallery Hours are 10 - 4 pm on Fridays and Saturdays during Exhibition Dates

For more event information check with www.merritt.ca/events. All events are subject to change.

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Community Events

Swingin’ Fiddles Concert May 31 Tickets on sale call Trinity United Church 250-378-5735 At the Merritt Civic Centre Crop Weekend Jun. 5 - 7 At the Merritt Civic Centre Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races Jun. 6 At the Merritt Speedway Track in Lower Nicola

City Movie Nights Jun. 12 & 13 At the Merritt Civic Centre Dive-in Movie Jun. 13 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center First Nations Traditional Games Jun. 18 At Voght Park

Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz. Cover Photo: Line Vachon

MSS First Nations Grad Ceremony Jun. 11 At the Merritt Civic Centre

SCIDES Grad Ceremony Jun. 12 At the Merritt Civic Centre

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Community Events

Merritt Country Run Jun. 14 At Voght Park

Nicola Valley Kennel Club Dog Show Jun. 27 - 29 At Voght Park

MSS Grad Ceremony Jun. 19 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

North West Mud Racing Association Jun. 27 - 28 At Lower Bowl up Midday Valley Road

Love to Dance Medal Tests Jun. 20 At the Dance Studio in the Old Courthouse

Canada Day Community Celebration Jul. 1 At Rotary Park

Aboriginal Day Jun. 21 At Voght Park

Merritt Art Walk Month of July Various Locations around Town

MSS Grad Pictures Jun. 20 At Rotary Park

City Movie Nights Jul. 3 & 4 At the Merritt Civic Centre

MSS Grad Parade Jun. 20 From Rotary Park thru town back to Merritt Civic Centre

Merritt Otters Swim Meet Jul. 4 & 5 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center

MSS Grad Dance Jun. 20 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Bass Coast Festival Jul. 10 - 14 At Merritt Mountain Music Fest Site

Father’s Day Fishing Derby for Kids Jun. 21 At Kentucky-Alleyne

Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races Jul. 11 At the Merritt Speedway Track in Lower Nicola

Love to Dance Pre-Schoolers End of Year Function Jun. 25 At the Dance Studio in the Olde Courthouse

Pre-Teen Night Jul. 15 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center

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Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club Show N Shine Jul. 26 At Central Park

Last Splash of Summer BBQ Aug. 30 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center

National Drowning Prevention Week Jul. 19 - 24

Annual Aquatic Center Shutdown Aug. 31 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center

Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races Aug. 1 At the Merritt Speedway Track in Lower Nicola

Pro Rodeo Weekend Sept. 4 - 7 At the Rodeo Grounds Annual Gold Country Geocaching Event Sept. 4 - 7

Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races Aug. 2 At the Merritt Speedway Track in Lower Nicola

Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races Sept. 19 At the Merritt Speedway Track in Lower Nicola

BC Ambassadors Pageant Aug. 14 & 15 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races Sept. 20 At the Merritt Speedway Track in Lower Nicola

Teen Night Aug. 19 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center Pre-Teen Night Aug. 20 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center Dive-in Movie Aug. 22 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Center Merritt Stock Car Association Speedway Races Aug. 22 & 23 At the Merritt Speedway Track in Lower Nicola Nicola Valley Fall Fair Aug. 29 & 30 At the Rodeo Grounds

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For the most up to date event information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittleisureservices.

All events are subject to change.

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Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz. Cover Photo: Line Vachon

Rockin’ River Music Festival Jul. 30 - Aug. 2 At Merritt Mountain Music Fest Site

Community Events

ONGOING EVENTS

Badminton Every Tuesday thru to June 24 . 6:30 - 8:30 pm $5.00 drop in fee or $45.00 for yr. membership At Collettville Elementary School

FireSide Centre Youth Drop in Every Thursday & Friday . 3:30 - 7:30 pm, Ages 13 - 18 At Fireside Centre 2025 Granite Avenue in Spirit Square

Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz. Cover Photo: Line Vachon

Nicola Naturalist Society Meets on the third Thursday of the month (Sept. - May, 7:00 pm) at the NVIT Lecture Theatre. Membership or donation. For more details go to www.nicolanaturalists.ca

Nitwits Knitting Group First Thursday of every month At Brambles Bakery Nicola Valley Explorers meetings to plan hikes Every second Wednesday of every month . 7:00 pm At NVIT

950 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp. Merritt Meet every Tuesday for ages 12 - 18 . 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm At 1755 Coldwater Ave. Merritt Snowmobile Club Meetings At the Merritt Civic Centre The second Tuesday Jan. – Jun. & Sept. – Dec. Farmers Market May 10 – Oct 11 At the parking lot beside the Baillie House

Nicola Valley Quilters Guild Every second Thursday of the month At the Merritt Civic Centre

Nicola Valley Visual Artist Art Show Weekly Creative Sessions At the Courthouse Gallery

Lower Nicola Outdoor Flee Market Last Sunday of every month from May 31 - Oct. 4 At the Lower Nicola Park

COMING SOON in Spring 2015!

Watch for the Official Grand Opening of the City’s newest sport facilities at Central Park!

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Children’s Programs

K-3 Mondays - Lawn Bowling, Tuesdays - Creative Arts, Wednesdays - Play Time @ Pool, Thursdays - Gymnastics, Fridays - Bowling Gr. 4 - 7 Mondays - Lawn Bowling, Tuesdays - Creative Arts, Wednesdays - Jr. Lifeguard Club, Thursdays - Gymnastics, Fridays - Bowling 2:30 – 3:15 3:15 – 3:30 3:30 – 5:00 5:30

Transportation from School Healthy Snack Organized Program Pick-up

Boy’s Only Fun Night . 8 - 12 yrs Friday, April 10 6:30 pm - Midnight . $20 **Boy’s Only** Enjoy a private swim, free gym time, a movie, video games, pizza and much more!

Girls ONLY Fun Night . 8 - 12 yrs Friday, May 8 6:00 pm - Midnight . $20 **Girls Only** Enjoy a private swim, free gym time, a movie, yoga, pizza and much more!

Spring Discount Day Monday, March 30 at the Merritt Civic Centre & Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre receive 15% off on all Leisure Department programs.

All programs are subject to change Check out www.merritt.ca, Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittleisureservices

Daily registration for 6 week duration Mondays

$90 (K-7) includes fees for Lawn Bowling

Tuesdays $125 (K-7) includes fees to participate in

City program Wednesdays $105 (K-3)

$135 (4-7) includes fees to participate in

City program Thursdays $150(K-7) includes fees to participate in

City program

Fridays $120 (K-7) includes fees for Bowling **Child must be registered 1 week in advance to ensure transportation**

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For the most up to date event information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittleisureservices.

All events are subject to change.

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After School Program . K - 3 & Gr. 4 - 7 March 30 - June 25 . 16 wks 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm After school programs play an important role in the academic and personal development of children, especially in an era when many parents work full time. Each day includes TRANSPORTATION (from Central, Bench, DiamondVale & Collettville), snacks, and a safe, enriching and fun place to go.

Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz. Cover Photo: Line Vachon

Children’s Programs

Babysitter Course . 12+ yrs Thursday, July 2 – Friday, July 3 9:00 am – 5:00 pm The Babysitter’s Course provides preteens & teens with the basic skills they need to look after children, understand basic prevention, and deal with emergency situations. Upon course completion, participants receive a babysitting certificate. Please send child with bagged lunch.

Instructed by Deb Tarzwell

Triathlon Training . 5 - 14 yrs Thursdays, April 16 – 21 . 6 wks 6:00 – 7:30 pm . $20 Swim, Bike, Run – Triathlon Date Sunday, May 24 Kidz Tri it! Triathlon is coming up on Sunday, May 24 and we‘ve got the best program to get your little one’s prepared! Let Tracy train your kids up so they know the route and lengths before the morning of the Triathlon.

Instructed by Tracy Coombes

First Sticks . 2 - 5 yrs Tuesdays, April 14 – May 12 . 5 wks 3:30 – 4:15 pm . $30 This introduction program teaches basic skills of hockey, including teamwork, passing, shooting and game play. Game playing is an integral part of each day with all participants enjoying success in a positive, fun filled atmosphere. Sticks provided.

Learn to Fish . 5 - 15 yrs w/accompanying adult In this 2 hour session, join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and learn the basics of fishing including: fish identification, proper fish handling, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing. Rain or shine, Rapala rods provided. Parent participation required. Registration required.

Lawn Bowling . all ages Mondays, May 4 – June 15 . 6 wks 3:45 – 5:00 pm . $30 @ the Merritt Lawn Bowling Club Lawn Bowls is a precision sport in which the goal is to roll a slightly asymmetrical ball (called bowls) closer to a smaller white ball (the “jack”) than your opponent. Lawn bowls is played for challenge and competition, personal enjoyment, activity, the pleasure of spending time outdoors and for social interaction. (no class May 18)

Location: Lundbom Lake When: Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 pm . Free May 13, 27 June 10, 24 *Note: Meet by the Boat Launch Location: Monck Lake Provincial Park (Nicola Lake) When: Saturdays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm . Free May 23 June 6 *Note: Meet at the Day Use Area

Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse THUNDER IN THE VALLEY

WITH HOCKEY ENDING QUICKLY, LACROSSE WILL BE STARTING IN APRIL AS SOON AS THE ICE IS OUT OF THE RINKS. ALSO, WITH THE NEW LACROSSE BOX BEING BUILT BY THE CITY, WE WILL BE ABLE TO START PRACTICES EARLIER. Mini-Tykes Tykes Novice Pee Wee Bantam Midget

$80 $80 $125 $140 $150 $155

FUNDING AVAILABLE FROM KIDSPORT, JUMPSTART AND THE DREAMCATCHER FOUNDATION, APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.

5 & 6 (born 2009-2010) 7 & 8 (born 2007-2008) 9 & 10 (born 2005-2006) 11 & 12 (born 2003-2004) 13 & 14 (born 2001-2002) 15 &16 (born 1999-2000)

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Family Programs

Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6 & May 20 – June 10 3 - 5 yrs 3:15 - 4:00 pm $51/$34 6 - 8 yrs 4:05 - 5:05 pm $69/$46 9 - 11 yrs 5:10 - 6:10 pm $69/$46 Instructed by Roxanne Mikita & Felicity Peat Thursdays, April 2 – May 7 5 - 6 yrs 3:30 - 4:15 pm $51 After School Program 4:25 - 5:25 pm $69 7 - 9 yrs 5:35 - 6:35 pm $69 10 - 12 yrs 6:45 - 7:30 pm $51 - (Intro to Trampoline) An introductory class to the trampoline and the double minitrampoline. Participants will learn how to rotate and twist, bask stationary positions, seat drop, front drop, back drop and how to combine skills into routines and passes.

Instructed by Josee Warren & Connor Sucharyna Parent ‘n’ Tumble Tot . New Born – 2 yrs Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6 . 6 wks 10:00 – 11:00 am $69 Come out and enjoy some fun, exercise and socializing with your little ones and learn some gymnastics basics while doing it!

Instructed by Melanie Murray

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XploreSportz Camp . 7+ yrs Spring Break Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20 Summer Camp Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10 Monday, August 17 – Friday, August 21 $150/wk, $130/sibling, $35/day 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Snack is provided. Children must bring their own nut-free lunch, gym strip, bathing suit and towel. A fun introduction to new sports!

Summer Fun Days . K - Gr. 7 July - August . 6 wks 8:30 am – 4:00 pm $23/day or $105/wk Enjoy new adventures every day! Daily themes with activities, crafts, games, outings and so much more! Call for specific dates.

Summer Camp w/ the Royal BC Museum . K - Gr. 7 Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 8:30 – 4:00 pm $105/wk Everyone needs a hero, especially species at risk. This camp, as part of a Royal BC Museum traveling exhibition, will inform and inspire kids to take action. But what is a species at risk, or even a species for that matter? Using fun interactive games, digital learning tools, museum specimens and through nature walks, campers will learn about the world around them and construct creative solutions for a changing environment. Draw, Think, Act! The world needs you.

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Gymnastics ** Registration Date, March 5** Tuesdays, March 31 – May 5 & May 19 – June 9 6 - 7 yrs 5:00 - 6:00 pm $69/$46 - Keeners 8 - 11 yrs 6:00 - 7:30 pm $103/$69 - Jr. Gym 12 + yrs 7:30 - 8:30 pm $69/$46 - Acro Instructed by Bryanna Robinson

Specialty Programs

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Get active, get healthy! K - Gr. 7 April 15 – June 1 . Free The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is a fun and engaging program designed to get children from K - Gr. 7 excited about making the right healthy choices. The challenge is on - all public and band schools in Merritt are taking part in the 60 minute kid’s club challenge. Information will be provided through the schools. You can also inform yourself at: www.60minkidsclub. org. Register online and track your 5 healthy habits. Earn points for yourselves and your school. The challenge we end with announcement on the most healthy and active school in Merritt and the top 10 most active and healthy kids in each school. Parents can also join the challenge with their kids.

Badminton . All ages Tuesday’s & Thursday’s, Through - June 25, 2015 6:30 - 8:30 pm 2 day a week = 1st Family Member $100 . 2nd Member $60 1 day a week = 1st Family Member $75 . 2nd Member $50 Drop-in $5 There are many health benefits to playing badminton; flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, heart and lung health and mobility. (no class on any Pro-D day or STAT holiday)

Special Olympics . All ages April - June . 12 wks 3:30 - 4:30 pm . $15 Location: Interior Community Services 2975 Clapperton Ave (formally CMS) Club Fit is part of the Special Olympics long-term athlete development model. It aims to improve athletes’ overall wellness by helping them optimize potential and provide lifelong activity opportunities. SOBC has a growing base of flexible Club Fit resources that can be combined by program leaders in numerous ways to achieve a high-quality program that meets the fitness goals of all athletes.

Instructed by Erica Martindale For additional program information please call Erica at 250378-0242.

For the most up to date event information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittleisureservices.

All events are subject to change.

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K9 & Specialty Programs

Rally Obedience . 14+ yrs Sunday, April 5 – May 31 . 8 wks 6:30 – 7:30 pm . $26 Rally Obedience is a new competitive dog sport where the dog and handler move from station to station, performing the exercise posted at each station. Any dog may participate in rally competitions, not just registered purebreds.

Participants who have some training and competitive experience will share their experience with the others on a cooperative coaching model, rather than having a designated instructor. Each session will include working on an obedience behaviour or station and then there will be a practice course set up to use. Dogs need to know ‘sit’ and ‘down’ and how to walk on a lead. ‘Stay’ is also useful, although not necessary. (no class May 4)

Photography Classes . 14+ yrs June 1 – 22 . 4 wks 6:30 - 8:00 pm . $36 This introductory course covers the basics of using any digital camera combined with the good photography. Through fun and informal lectures, field trips and critiques, you will learn how the digital camera works, and how to get the best images.

This workshop is intended for all photographers using digital SLR camera and point & shoot cameras. Each participant is expected to bring a digital camera with a fully charged battery, manual and memory card(s). (no class Feb 9) Instructed by Julie Knoll Valley Scrapbooking Crop Weekends . 16+ yrs April 17 – 19 . May 8 – 10 . June 5 – 7 Crop Room Hours: Friday: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 am, Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration $25 What is a crop you ask? It is the scrapbooking word for a weekend retreat. Vendors will offer spotlight classes on new product lines and techniques. The fee covers the full weekend, your own 8-foot table, snacks, coffee, tea and water. There will be gift bags on each table and chance’s to win door prizes.

Come and go as you please. Our hours offer you the flexibility to spend time with your family and still come out scrapbooking guilt free.

Stash Buster Quilting Weekend .16+ yrs May 1 – 3 Quilt Room Hours: Friday: 5:00 pm - 1:00 am Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 am, Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration $25 A Unique Quilting Experience Join a creative group of quilters to share ideas, tips, knowledge, and inspiration. There will be a swap table so bring fabrics to share. Come and go as you like or need. It’s a quilting event like no other for anyone from beginner to advanced. Enjoy the quilt shop, lots of quilts, friends, food and sew much more!

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Dog Obedience . 14+ yrs April 6 – June 1 . 8 wks 6:30 - 7:30 pm . $56 The focus is still on clicker training to teach their dogs whatever they want to teach them. Working on sits, heeling, downs and recalls... but we are also going to teach high fives... leave it....targeting.... to jump.... go out.... retrieve and release.... tunnel... play soccer... plus some beginning nosework... The trick is using positive methods of encouragement... which will make you more successful, faster! (no class May 4) Instructed by Yvonne Lord

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Youth & Adult Fitness

FoodSafe Level 1 . 14+ yrs Monday, June 29 8:30 am - 4:30 pm . $90 FOODSAFE Level 1 is a food handling, sanitation and work safety course designed for front line food service workers such as cooks, servers, bussers, dishwashers, and deli workers.

The course covers important food safety and worker safety information including foodborne illness, receiving and storing food, preparing food, serving food, cleaning and sanitizing.

All about Fitness . 14+ yrs Tuesdays, May 5 – June 23 . 8 wks 5:30 - 6:30 pm . $48 Thursdays, May 7 – June 25 . 7 wks 5:30 - 6:30 pm . $42 This introductory program uses a variety of exercise classes to encourage group involvement and improve overall health.

Including aerobics, strength, cardio, stability ball, bootcamp, and a combination of pilates/yoga. (no class June 11)

Ladies European Handball . 16+ yrs Thursdays, April 2 – May 7 . 6 wks Thursdays, May 14 – June 18 . 6 wks 7:00 - 8:00 pm . $37.50 Some major benefits to participating in Handball are, aerobic conditioning, teamwork, friendship, developing athletic skills, learning to compete, learning sportsmanship, and learning how to accept coaching and constructive criticism.

Sit Fit . 14+ yrs Mondays, May 11 – June 29 . 7 wks 10:00 - 11:00 am . $42 Wednesdays, May 6 – June 24 . 7 wks 10:00 - 11:00 am . $42 Sit Fit is designed for the young at heart and/or people with some movement disabilities. Using the chair as a prop to aid with balance, this fun exercise and stretching program will have you burning calories and toning muscles while keeping your heart strong. Improve your strength, balance, mobility and stamina, some equipment will be used. (no class May 18 and May 20)

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Adult Fitness Programs

Vinyasa Yoga . 14+ yrs Mondays, March 30 – April 27 . 4 wks 4:15 – 5:15 pm . $30 Vinyasa is a creative, flowing yoga experience. Based on the Sun Salutation, we move and stretch the whole body, while exploring the integration of mind, body and spirit. While some yoga experience is helpful, a willing heart is all that’s needed.

This call is suitable for all fitness levels. (no class Feb 9)

Early Bird Workout . 16+ Fridays, April 10 – May 15 . 6 wks 6:15 – 7:15 am . $65 ‘A morning workout featuring functional fitness and sport conditioning suitable for everyone who wants to improve their strength, balance, core and agility using tools such as free bodyweight, stairs, heavy ropes, medicine ball and belts’.

Power Vinyasa Yoga . 14+ yrs Wednesdays, April 1 – 29 . 4 wks 5:30 – 6:30 pm . $30 A fluid moving yoga class designed to increase your strength, stamina, and flexibility. Enjoy the benefits of yoga and a great workout while creating a better relationship with your body and your mind!

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Yin Yoga . 14+ yrs Session 1: Mondays, March 30 – April 27 . 4 wks Session 2: Wednesdays, April 1 – 29 . 4 wks 5:45 – 7:00 pm . $30 Physically and mentally, Yin Yoga is a completely different system of yoga. Practiced mostly seated, we hold the poses for 3 to 8 minutes. Targeting the hard tissue of body, rather than the muscles, we can greatly increase flexibility and mobility, improving the health of the connective tissue. As we hold the poses, the body becomes uncomfortable and the mind wanders. As we learn to manage this stress on our mats, we can strengthen our ability to manage our daily stresses.

For the most up to date event information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittleisureservices.

All events are subject to change.

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Adult Fitness Programs

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Begin to Run . 16+ yrs Tuesday April 7 – June 9 . 10 wks 5:30 -6:30 pm . $80 (Cost includes Merritt Country Run registration and tech shirt) Merritt Civic Centre, room 4. – Saturday Siblings or Monday Monthly, You’ve always wanted to run –but don’t knowStudents where to start.

6:00am 9:00pm Weekly and The Begin to Run program will teach you all you need to know Discounts Drop-in Rates about running in all kinds of weather, motivation, nutrition, goal setting, injury prevention, pacing and much more.

Each 250.378.4878 2172 Coutlee Ave class starts 30 minute group pricing seminarorfollowed Please call orwith stopaby20fortomore information, forms by a group run. The goal is to run 5k in 10 weeks in order to participate 6thNicola Annual Merritt Country Run on June 14th, “Working Together, Honoring Diversity, Strengthening Peopleininthe the Valley” 2015. (There is also a 10k training option for those already able to run 5k)

Women’s Self Defense . 16+ yrs Sunday, June 14 6:00 - 8:00 pm . $8 Instructor Experience: 20+ years instructing Women’s Self Defense, as well as training in Jeet Kun Do, Kickboxing, TaeKwonDo, and an RCMP Constable for 4+ years.

Instructed by Dave Fahlman

The Support can involve a step-by-step process to address language, social interaction, play, fine motor or self-help skills based on individual learning styles.

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Special Events

Big Screen, Big Sound Experience Relax and enjoy a movie on our 11’ x 19’ movie screen.

Admission $5 Concession $1 Movie Dates: Friday, April 17; 6 pm & Saturday, April 18; 2 & 6 pm Friday, May 8; 6 pm & Saturday, May 9; 2 & 6 pm Friday, June 12; 6 pm & Saturday, Jun 13; 6 pm Friday, July 3; 6 pm & Saturday, July 4; 2 & 6 pm Movie Titles - TBA, for more info call the Civic Centre at 250-315-1050 Easter Extravaganza Friday, Apr 3 at Rotary Park 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Features: Easter Egg Hunt, Starbucks, Games, Face Painting, Music, etc. all for FREE! Sponsored by: City of Merritt, Interior Community Services (ICS) and Success by 6 National Canadian Film Day Wednesday, April 29 6:00 pm Movie Title – The Whale The true story of Luna; a young, wild killer whale who tries to befriend people on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island.

Bike to Work Week May 25 – 31, 2015 Bike to Work’s mandate is to encourage and promote the use of the bicycle as transportation to work. For more information on our mission, goals and principles, visit the “about us” section at www.biketowork.ca Canada Day Celebration 2015 Wednesday, July 1 at Rotary Park Some exciting features include: 8:00 – 10:00 am Knight of Columbus, Pancake Breakfast 10:00 am Games, vendors, demos, displays, Smart Step, Fire Dept., Art in the Park, 12:00 pm Speeches, Success by Six

(birth announcements of 2014) 12:30 pm Canada Day cake cutting 1:00 – 3:00 pm Q101 Games in the Park 8:30 – 10:15 pm Movie in the Park 10:20 pm Fireworks International Youth Day Wednesday, August 12 Community Carnival! For more information call the Merritt Civic Centre, 250-315-1050, or visit our events page at www.merritt.ca!

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Aquatic Admissions NVAC Regular of NVAC Regular Hours of Operation Operation NVAC Regular HoursTuesday ofHours Operation Area Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Area Area

Sunday Sunday

Main & Main & MainPool & Leisure Leisure Leisure Pool Pool

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 9-1pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm 3:30-8:30pm

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Spring Break Schedule March 15 28thFriday 2015 Spring Break Schedule March 15 -- 28th 2015 Spring Break MarchWednesday 15 - 28, 2015 Month Sunday Schedule Monday Tuesday Thursday Month Month March March March

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Sunday Sunday 15 15 15 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

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Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Tuesday 17 18 17 18 17 18

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Summer Schedule -- August Summer Schedule June June 26 - 26 August 30, 30th 2015 2015 Summer Schedule June 26 August 30th 2015

Summer Schedule June Wednesday 26 - August 2015 Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday30th Friday

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Annual Maintenance Shutdown will begin Monday August 31st Annual Annual Maintenance Maintenance Shutdown Shutdown will will begin begin Monday Monday August August 31st 31st Gym Only will reopen Tuesday September 8th 7am 7pm Gym Only Only will will reopen reopen Tuesday Tuesday September September 8th 8th -- 7am 7am -- 7pm 7pm Gym Admission Rates

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Red Cross Swim Lessons 7 8 9 10 30 min $ 28.65 $ 32.60 $ 36.55 $ 40.50 45 min $ 32.15 $ 36.50 $ 41.15 $ 45.50 1 hr $ 42.50 $ 48.40 $ 54.40 $ 60.30 Ask Cashier about our Leisure Lesson add on Punchcards

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Nicola Valley Aquatic Center Facilites • • • • • • •

6 Lane - 25 Meter Main Pool Lazy River/Vortex Tots Pool & Water Sprays 2 Hot Tubs Dry Sauna Viewing Deck Fully Equiped Fitness Room

Within Arm’s Reach Children 6 years and under must remain within arm’s reach of a parent or adult caregiver at all times. A responsible adult or caregiver 16 years or older in the water may supervise up to 3 children under the age of 7 regardless of swimming ability.

Fitness Room Policy - 16+ years Patrons 15 years and under, please see the supervisor on duty for additional options. Clean indoor running shoes that cover the entire foot must be worn at all times. For health and safety reasons all other footwear (sandals, Crocs, flip flops, work boots, dress shoes) are not permitted. Shirts or upper body athletic wear must be worn at all times.

Jeans are not permitted. Bags, backpacks, outside shoes, and all other personal items are not permitted in the fitness room.

Lockers are located in the change room for this purpose, cost 50 cents.

Sunday Fundays . All Ages Under 2 years . Free Sundays . Ongoing 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm . $2 Come swim every Sunday for this special admission. Special activities provided when staffing permits.

Contact Information 2040 Mamette Avenue Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 250.378.6662 www.merritt.ca

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Aquatic Events

Easter Hop . All Ages Sunday, April 5 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm . Regular Sunday Admission Come down and hop around with the Easter Bunny and help find all the eggs!

Free Teen Night . 13-18 yrs Friday, May 1 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm . Free Admission Come and Hang out after with all your friends! Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

Free Pre-Teen Night . 7-12yrs Saturday, May 2 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm . Free Admission Pre-Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

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National Lifejacket Day . All Ages Thursday, May 14 Regular Admission Each year on the Thursday before Victoria Day the Canadian Red Cross celebrates National Lifejacket Day. Start the summer season off right learning about lifejacket safety!

Remember safe boating and proper water safety leads to wonderful memories for all!

Safe Boating Awareness Week . All Ages May 16-22 . Regular Admission Come to the pool and learn more about how to be safe in and around the water during Safe boating awareness week! There will be a variety of fun activities for all ages!

Kidz Tri It!!! . 3-14 yrs Sunday, May 24 Swim, Bike, Run Kidz Tri It! Triathlons are non-competitive, safe events designed for 3 to 14 year olds. We promote and celebrate participation in three fun lifestyle sports. Please contact us for more details regarding registration and start time.

Dive-in Movie . All Ages Saturday, June 13 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm . Regular Admission Relax at the Aquatic Centre, look up and watch the big screen, where the movie will be seen. Concession available with Popcorn & Pop for $1. each.

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Dive-in Movie . All Ages Saturday, March 7 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm . Regular Admission Relax at the Aquatic Centre, look up and watch the big screen, where the movie will be seen. Concession available with Popcorn & Pop for $1. each.

Aquatic Events

Splash into Summer BBQ . All ages Friday, June 26 . Regular admission 11:00am - 2:00pm Come splash into summer at the pool and participate in a variety of fun water activities! We’ll have BBQ hot dogs and drink donated by Cooper’s Foods all proceeds from the BBQ will go to Children’s Hospital. Hot dog, drink and chips $2.

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Otters Swim Meet July 4 & 5 Come out and cheer on your local Merritt Otters Swim Club at their annual swim meet. The aquatic centre will be closed for public swimming on these dates. Please note we will be closing early on Friday July 3 to accommodate the set up for the meet.

National Drowning Prevention Week July 19 – 24 . Regular Admission Every year the Lifesaving Society promotes National Drowning Prevention Week a public education and drowning prevention initiative with the goal of reducing the number of water related fatalities and near drowning incidents through the promotion of key water safety messages. Come down to the aquatic centre to learn more!

Free Pre-Teen Night . 7-12yrs Wednesday, July 15 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm . Free Admission Pre-Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

Free Teen Night . 13-18 yrs Friday, July 16 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm . Free Admission Come and Hang out after with all your friends! Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

Dive-in Movie . All Ages Saturday, July 18 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm . Regular Admission Relax at the Aquatic Centre, look up and watch the big screen, where the movie will be seen. Concession available with Popcorn & Pop for $1. each.

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Free Teen Night . 13-18 yrs Wednesday, Aug 19 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm . Free Admission Come and Hang out after with all your friends! Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

Free Pre-Teen Night . 7-12yrs Thursday, Aug 20 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm . Free Admission Pre-Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

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Aquatic Events

Dive-in Movie . All Ages Saturday, Aug 22 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm . Regular Admission Relax at the Aquatic Centre, look up and watch the big screen, where the movie will be seen. Concession available with Popcorn & Pop for $1. each.

Last Splash of the Summer BBQ . All ages Sunday, Aug 30th . 1:30pm - 3:30pm Come down and participate in the last splash of the summer at the pool! We will have a variety of fun water activities and BBQ hot dogs and drink donated by Cooper’s Foods all proceeds from the BBQ will go to Children’s Hospital. Hot dog, drink and chips $2.

HAWAIIAN, DISCO DANCE, WESTERN, Angry Birds & Monster High PARTY Party includes: theme-decorated, 2 hours with our energetic funleader, admission for 10, pizza, beverages, piñata, goodie bag treats and memories to last a lifetime.

Book your party at least one week in advance to save your spot. $

160

Please inquire regarding parties requesting 10 or more children as additional fees apply.

Please remember children under the age of 7 must remain within arm’s reach of a responsible parent or caregiver 16 years and older at all times.

Book early to avoid disappointment! Consider us your party headquarters!

All bookings subject to room availability.

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Aquatic Programs

Welcome to the World On your 6 month visit with your public health nurse, you will receive a free parent-and-tot swimming session. Please ask for more details.

Intro to Synchro . 7-12 yrs Ability to swim 25 m Fridays, April 10 – June 12 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm . $45 - 10 weeks Learn the basics of synchronized swimming!

Success by Six Tuesdays . Ongoing 10:00am - 12:00 pm . Free Come and swim for free with your child. This program is intended for caregivers and children 6 years and under to come for a fun and free swim at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre.

Sponsored by Success by Six

Friday Fun Days . 7 -12 yrs Ability to swim 25 m Fridays, July 10 – August 28 2pm - 5 pm . $40 . 8 weeks/$5/weekly Kids driving you crazy, need them to burn off some energy, bring them down to the pool for a fun filled afternoon! Please note this is a registered program.

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Craft & Splash Tots . 3-6 yrs Fridays, April10 - June 19 . 10 wks 9:30 am - 11:30 am . $12.75 drop in , please register in advance.

Tuesday to Thursday, July 7 - August 27 . 8 wks 10:30 am - 12:30 pm . $12.75/day or $35/wk * please note there will be no day of registration.* Drop your child off for a morning of creative fun! Your child will make a craft and have a splash in the pool with one of our energetic aquatic leaders. Please send your child with a snack, water bottle, and towel; dressed ready to go in their swimsuit. Sign up early as spaces are limited!

Junior Lifeguard Club . 7-12 yrs Ability to swim 25 m Wednesdays, April 1 – June 3 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm . $45 . 10 weeks Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 7 – 30 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm . $40 . 8 sessions/4 weeks Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 4 – 27 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm . $40 . 8 sessions/4 weeks Learn the basics of lifeguarding in a fun atmosphere!

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Aquatic Fitness Programs

NVAC Aquatic Fitness Programs

Spring/Summer 2015

NVAC Aquatic Fitness Programs

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Masters Stroke Clinic 6am-7am

Masters Stroke Clinic 6am-7am

Silence Is Golden 11-11:45am

Aqua Joggers 6am-7am Silence Is Golden 11-11:45am

Beginners Interval Fit 12-12:45pm

Beginners Interval Fit 12-12:45pm Aqua High Intensity Boot-Camp 6:45-7:30pm

Masters Stroke Clinic 6:30pm-7:30pm

Friday

Beginners Interval Fit 12-12:45pm Aqua High Intensity Boot-Camp 6:45-7:30pm PAR Q - be sure to check with a doctor before participating in an exercise program

Volunteer Club for Youth Aqua Leaders . Participants must hold a minimum of a Bronze Medallion Award.

The Aqua Leader will earn “Recreation Bucks” at the rate of $2.50 per hour that can be used to take advanced courses at our facility. (Lifesaving Society Awards - NLS, Red Cross - AWSI & WSI). This program will also earn your way to become eligible for our Lifeguard/Instructor Sponsorship Program. Please ask our Supervisor on duty or the front desk receptionist for more details

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Aquatic Fitness Programs

Silence is Golden . 16 yrs Monday & Wednesday . Ongoing 11:00 am - 11:45 am . Regular Admission Using silence and focusing on muscular strength, balance, stretch and flexibility, this class will build on maintaining proper form by keeping a well-aligned spine and stable core.

Aqua Joggers . 16 yrs Wednesdays . Ongoing 6:15 am - 7:00 am . Regular Admission Need a change in your routine? Too cold to run outside? Tired of running on a treadmill? Your joints sore from too much impact? Try Aqua Jogging! Great cardio!

Beginner Interval Fit . 16 yrs Monday, Wednesday & Friday . Ongoing 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm . Regular Admission This class combines running, interval training and a variety of exercises designed to decrease body fat, increase cardiovascular efficiency, improve strength, and help people get into a routine of regular exercise.

Teens Under the age of 16 and would like to find a workout for you? Please contact our on duty Supervisor for more details regarding Fitness Classes and Weight Room Workouts.

Aqua High Intensity Boot Camp . 16 yrs Tuesday & Thursday . Ongoing 6:45 pm - 7:30 pm . Regular Admission This ‘Aqua Boot Camp’ style pushes people to work at a higher intensity than they would if exercising alone. Explore explosive powerful movement combinations, experience moves designed to increase muscular strength and endurance while also learning how to effectively incorporate short intervals of propulsion and power to build a boot camp class.

Nicola Valley Health Care Auxiliary

Masters Stroke Clinic . All ages Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday . Ongoing Tuesday 6:00 am - 7:00 am Regular Admission Wednesday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Regular Admission Thursday 6:00 am - 7:00 am Regular Admission This “Stroke Clinic” is to help people develop swim stroke techniques and improve the performance of a variety of aquatic activities. This class will also help build on performance in the Aqua High Power Intensity Boot Camp Class.

For the most up to date event information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittleisureservices.

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Leadership Programs

Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) . 15 yrs Monday, March 16 - 19 . 4 days 8:30 am - 4:30 pm . $354 AWSI your first step to becoming a Swim Instructor! Introduces candidates to the of teaching skills by focusing on theoretical and practical knowledge that supports the learning experience.

Candidates will have to complete a minimum 8 hours of coteaching outside of this course. Strokes Must be at a level 10 to complete, 100% attendance is required.

Water Safety Instructor Recert (WSIR) Friday, March 20 . 1 day 8:00 am - 12:00 pm . $100 Please bring your original certificate. Strokes Must be at a level 10 to complete, 100% attendance is required.

Lifesaving Instructor Recert (LSIR) Friday, March 20 . 1 day 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm . $100 Please bring your original certificate. 100% attendance is required.

Bronze Star . 8-12 yrs recommended & the ability to swim 100m Monday, March 23 - Tuesday, March 24 9:00 am - 1:00 pm . $125 + manual Bronze Star is a pre-Bronze Medallion program that provides excellent preparation for success in obtaining the Bronze Medallion award. In Bronze Star, participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills as they relate to water rescue and first aid. Candidates develop Water Smart confidence and the lifesaving skills needed to be their own personal lifeguard. 100% attendance is required.

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Bronze Medallion . 13 yrs by last day of course if candidate does not have Bronze Star.

Monday, March 23 - Wednesday, March 25 9 am - 5:30 pm . $205 Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn self-rescue techniques, defense and release methods, and tows and carries in preparation for challenging rescues involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types, including spinal injuries and circulatory emergencies.

Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Bronze Medallion includes the CPR-A certification.

100% attendance is required.

Bronze Cross Proof of Bronze Medallion Wednesday, March 25 - Friday, March 27 9:00 am - 5:30 pm . $165 Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safety supervision in aquatic facilities. Candidates develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries, and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies, while developing stroke endurance and fitness training skills. Bronze Cross includes the CPR-C certification and is one of the pre-requisite awards for all advanced Lifeguarding and Leadership training programs.

100% attendance is required. Bronze Cross is worth 2 Grade 11 High School Credits.

Bronze Lifesaving Camp Combination . 13 yrs Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27 9 am - 5:30 pm . $345 This Bronze Lifesaving Camp combines the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross course into one action packed program. (13 yrs of age by the last day of the course if candidates do not have Bronze Star) 100% attendance is required. This course is also worth 2 Grade 11 High School Credits.

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National Lifeguard Recert (NLR) Sunday, March 15 . 1 day 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm . $100 Please bring your original certificate. 100% attendance is required.

Advanced Programs

Standard First Aid (SFA) . 15 yrs Tuesday, March 24 & Wednesday March 25 . 2 days 8:30 am - 5:00 pm . $125 Standard First Aid trains rescuers in the skills and knowledge to assess and provide basic life support to patients with airway, breathing or circulatory emergencies, as well as how to manage medical and environmental emergencies. 100% attendance is required.

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Standard First Aid Re-cert (SFAR) . 15 yrs Thursday, March 26 . 1 day 8:30 am - 5:00 pm . $95 Standard First Aid Recertification keeps your SFA up to date with the current rescuer’s training. Please bring your previous SFA card. 100% attendance is required.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) . 15 yrs Monday, June 29 – July 3 . 4 days 8:30 am - 4:30 pm . $250 WSI your next step to becoming a Swim Instructor! Candidates learn how to effectively lesson plan, stroke development, drills and corrective strategies. Candidates will have to complete a minimum 12 hours of co-teaching outside of this course.

Strokes Must be at a level 10 to complete & Have completed AWSI, 100% attendance is required.

Standard First Aid (SFA) . 15 yrs Monday, July 6 & Tuesday July 7 . 2 days 8:30 am - 5:00 pm . $125 Standard First Aid trains rescuers in the skills and knowledge to assess and provide basic life support to patients with airway, breathing or circulatory emergencies, as well as how to manage medical and environmental emergencies. 100% attendance is required.

National Lifeguard (NL) . 16 yrs & Bronze Cross Sunday, Aug 16 – 21st . 6 days Sunday 12:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm . $390 Pre-requisites: SFA valid within two years, Bronze Cross and must be 16 years by the last day of the course. NL education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. 100% attendance is required.

Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) . 16 yrs & Bronze Cross Monday, August 24 – 26 . 3 days 8:30 am - 4:30 pm . $255 Combines theory and practice to prepare students to teach and evaluate a variety of Lifesaving Society programs: Junior Lifeguard club, Bronze Star, Medallion and Cross. 100% attendance is required.

Steps to Becoming a Lifeguard BronzeStar Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross Standard First Aid National Lifeguard Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

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Advanced Programs

Cala Vertical Water Training . 16 yrs Dates TBA This comprehensive course includes the essential tools necessary to design and lead safe, effective, holistic water based group classes and one to one sessions geared to a variety of people with a diversity of health conditions from healthy to post rehabilitation. The pre-requisite course content meets the needs of experienced fitness leaders as well as lifeguards, health care providers, personal trainers, coaches, participants and aspiring leaders; and exceeds the Provincial and Federal Guidelines and Standards. This course is a BCRPA approved course, and is recognized and accredited

by YMCA and YWCA facilities, various provincial and national fitness organizations (canfitpro, CPTN, CFES, NSFLA, SPRA, AFLCA) and Canadian Universities and Colleges.

Cala Group Aqua Fitness . 16 yrs Dates TBA The next step is the Group Aqua Fitness course which includes the essential tools necessary to design and lead safe, effective, holistic aquafitness classes and programs. The course content meets the needs of experienced aquafitness leaders as well as lifeguards, aerobic instructors, personal trainers, coaches, participants and aspiring leaders; and exceeds the Provincial and Federal Guidelines and Standards. This course is a BCRPA approved course, and is recognized by selected YMCA and YWCA facilities and Canadian Universities and Colleges.

The course is accredited by many other international, national and provincial fitness organizations.

Adding Group Aqua Fitness to the learning experience provides the opportunity for aspiring aquafitness leaders and participants to expand their knowledge about fitness theory related to water. Anatomy and physiology is presented in an applied manner with respect to exercising in water. Group Aqua Fitness provides increased opportunity to practice and fine tune leadership skills to gain confidence in preparation for the certification process.

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Cala Workshops . 16 yrs Dates & Workshops TBA To register for Cala Courses or Workshops Contact Cala at www.calainc.org or 1-888-751-9823

For the most up to date event information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittleisureservices.

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NVAC Schedules

NVAC Pool Usage Schedule

Spring 2015

Pool Usuage Schedule Spring 2015

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Time

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9-1pm

Sunday Funday Swim 1-4pm

Tuesday Masters Swim 6-7am Swim Club 6:30-7:30am

Wedneday Aqua Joggers 6-7am

Thursday Masters Swim 6-7am

Swim Club 6:30-7:30am

Swim Club 6:30-7:30am

Friday

Swim Club 6:30-7:30am

Swim Lessons Silence is Golden 11-11:45am Aqua Fit 12-12:45pm

Swim Swim Swim Craft N Lessons Lessons Lessons Splash Success By 6 Seniors Free Adult Swim 9:30-11:30am 10am-12pm Swim Lessons Aqua Fit Adult Swim 9-10am 12-12:45pm 12-12:45pm Lessons Silence is Intro to 12-12:45pm Golden Synchro 11-11:45am 3:45pmAqua Fit 4:45pm 12-12:45pm

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons Swim Lessons Swim Club Junior Lifeguard Swim Club Club 4:30-6:30pm 3:45-4:45pm 4:30-6:30pm Aqua Fit Aqua Fit Swim Club 6:45-7:30pm 6:45-7:30pm 4:30-6:30pm Masters Swim 6:30-7:30pm

Swim Club 4:30-6:30pm

3:30-8:30pm

Saturday

Open 10-5pm Swim Lessons 10am -1pm

Swim Lessons

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Swim Club

Swim Club 6:30-7:30am

Swim Club 6:30-7:30am

NVAC Schedules 6:30-7:30am

9-1pm

Sunday Funday Swim 1-4pm

6:30-7:30am

Swim Club 6:30-7:30am

Swim Lessons Silence is Golden 11-11:45am Aqua Fit 12-12:45pm

Swim Swim Swim Craft N Lessons Lessons Lessons Splash Success By 6 Seniors Free Adult Swim 9:30-11:30am 10am-12pm Swim Lessons Aqua Fit Adult Swim 9-10am 12-12:45pm 12-12:45pm Lessons Silence is Intro to 12-12:45pm Golden Synchro 11-11:45am 3:45pmAqua Fit 4:45pm 12-12:45pm

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons Swim Lessons Junior Lifeguard Swim Club Swim Club Club 4:30-6:30pm 3:45-4:45pm 4:30-6:30pm Aqua Fit Aqua Fit Swim Club 6:45-7:30pm 6:45-7:30pm 4:30-6:30pm Masters Swim 6:30-7:30pm Summer 2015

Swim Club 4:30-6:30pm

3:30-8:30pm

Open 10-5pm Swim Lessons 10am -1pm

Swim Lessons

NVAC Pool Usage Schedule

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Pool Usage Schedule Summer 2015 Sunday

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Masters Swim Masters Swim Aqua Joggers 6-7am 6-7am 6-7am Swim Club Swim Club Swim Club Swim Club Swim Club 7:30-9:00am 7:30-9:00am 7:30-9:00am 8:00-9:00am 7:30-9:00am

6am8am

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Silence is Success By 6 Golden 10am-12pm 11-11:45am Craft N Splash Aqua Fit 10:3012-12:45pm 12:30pm Swim Club Junior Sunday 4:30-6:30pm Lifeguard Club 9am-8:30pm Funday Swim 2:30-3:30pm 1-4pm Swim Club 4:30-6:30pm Aqua Fit 6:45-7:30pm

Swim Lessons

Craft N Splash 10:3012:30pm Silence is Golden 11-11:45am Aqua Fit 12-12:45pm Swim Club 4:30-6:30pm Masters Swim 6:30-7:30pm

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons

Craft N Splash Aqua Fit 10:3012-12:45pm 12:30pm Friday Junior Funday Lifeguard Club 2-5pm 2:30-3:30pm Swim Club 4:30-6:30pm Aqua Fit 6:45-7:30pm

Open 10-5pm

Promoting safe swimming and healthy lifestyles for all ages. Opportunities for swimmers at every stage of development.

Get Fit, Have fun, Stay Active!

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M -F 9 -9 :3 0 am Jul 6 -1 7 10/ Level 3 – Age: 5 -1 4 Y M -F 1 0 :3 0 -1 1 am Jul 2 0 -3 1 10/ Level 31–0 -1 Age: 5am -1 4 Y Aug 4 -1 4 M -F 0 :3 0 9/ Front & back floats, swims, roll-over swims, M -F 1 1 :3 0 -1 2pm Aug 1 7 -2 8 10/ basic crawl & 1 5swims, metreroll-over swim. swims, Front front & back floats, basic front crawl & 1 5 metre swim.

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The Children`s credit lets parents Red Cross Fitness SwimtaxLesson Prices

claim up to $500 per year for eligible fitness expenses paid for each child who is under 16 years of age at the beginning 5 of the year 7 in which8the expenses 9 are paid.

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Level 4 – Age: 5 -1 4 Y Level 4 – Age: 5 -1 4 Y 1 5 metre back swim, 1 0 metre front swim & metreback swim.swim, 1 0 metre front swim & 1255 metre 2 5 metre swim.

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Mar ar 2331-2 -Apr 150-5 -1:30 0:3pm 0 am M 7 3 0 51 /0 / 25 M metre Spring 2 0 1 5 Level 4 – Age: 5-14Y S 1 0 :3 0 -1 1 am Apr 1 1 Jun 0 // T/ R 5 -5 :3 0 pm M ar 3 1 -Apr 3200 11 0 15 T/ metre back swim, 10 metre front swim & 25 metre swim.

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-F& 51front 0& -1 1back am crawl, Aug whip 4 -1 4 kick on 9 / 1 5 Mmetre M -F& 5101metre -1 1 :3 0swim. am Aug 1 7 -2 8 10/ back, Level 5-14Y Spring 250–1Age: 5 Level 5 –front Age: 5 -1 4crawl, Y 15 metre & back whip kick on back, & 50 metre Spring swim. 2 0 1 5 Level 5 – Age: 5&-1back 4Y 15 M metre front on 5 / -F 2015 9 :3 0 -1 0 am crawl, M arwhip 1 6 -2kick 0 Spring back, & 5 0 metre swim.

M -F front 1 0 -1& 0 :3 0 amcrawl, M arwhip 2 3 -2kick 7 1 5 metre back on 5 / M -F 9 :3 0 -1 0 am M ar 1 6 -2 0 5/ T/ R 5 -5 :3 0 pm M ar 3 1 -Apr 3 0 10/ back, & 5 0 metre swim.

Spring 2 0 1 5 MS-F 1100-1 ar 2 7 2 0 51 /0 / :300:3 -101am am M Apr 13 1 -2 - Jun T/ R 5 -5 :3 0 pm M ar 3 1 -Apr Spring T/ R2 0 1 54 :3 0 -5 pm M ay 5 – 2 8 3 0 18 0 // SM / W 140-4 :3:3 0 0-1pm 1 am Apr 1 1 Jun 2 0 1 0 Jun 8 // / MR -F 49:3 :300-5 -1pm 0 am M ar 15 1 6––-222048 5 T/ M ay 8 / M -F 1 0 -1 0 :3 0 am M ar 2 3 -2 7 5 M /-FW 9 4 :3 -4 :3-1 0 pm Jun 1 – 2 04 8 /// M am M T/ R 5 -50:3 00pm Mar ar 1361-2 -Apr 3 0 5 10/ Summer 01 5 0 :3 0 am MS-F 2 1 ar 2 7 20 5 100-1 :3 0 -1 1 am M Apr 13 1 -2 - Jun 1 /0 / T/ R 5 -5 :3 0 pm M ar 3 1 -Apr 3 0 1 T/ R 2 01 4 :3 M ay 5 – 2 8 80 // Summer 500-1-50pm Summer 2015 M -F 9 :3 am Jul 6 -1 7 1 0 S 1 0 :3 0 -1 1 am Apr 1 1 Jun 2 0 1 0 M / W 4 -4 :3 0 pm Jun 1 – 2 4 8 // / M -F 9 -9 :3 0 am Jul 2 0 -3 1 1 T/ R 4 :3 0 -5 pm M ay 5 – 2 8 80// MM-F 9 :3 0 -1 0 am Jul 6 -1 7 1 -F 1 0 :3 0 -1 1 am Aug 4 -1 4 9 / W 4 -4 :3 0 pm Jun 1 – 2 4 80/ // MM-F -9 :310:3 am0 am Jul 18 11 00 // -F 29101 1 -1 Aug2 01 -3 7 -2 Summer 5 M -F 1 0 :3 0 -1 1 am Aug 4 -1 4 9/ M -F 1 1 -1 1 :3 0 am Aug 1 7 -2 8 10/ Summer M -F 2 01 9 :350 -1 0 am Jul 6 -1 7 10/

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Red Cross Swim Kids Level 8 – Age: 5 -1 4 Y 7 5Level metre 6 front – Age:& 5back -1 4 Y crawl, 1 5 metre breaststroke, & 3 0 Level 8 – Age: 5 -1 40Ymetre swim.

2 5 metre front & back crawl, 1 5 metre elementary backstroke, & 7 5 metre swim.

Level 9 – Age: 5 -1 4 Y 7 5 metre front & back crawl, 1 5 metre breaststroke, & 3& 0 0back swim.

7 – front Age: 5 -1 4metre Y crawl, 1 0Level 0 metre 2 5 metre

Level 8 – Age: 5 -1 4 Y 7 5 metre front & back crawl, 1 5 metre breaststroke, & 3 0 0 metre swim.

breaststroke & side stroke & 4 0 0 metre swim.

Level – Age: 5 -1&4 Y 5 0 9metre front back crawl, 3 6 metre

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elementary backstroke, Level 18 0 ––Age: Age: 5 -1 4 Y whip kick on front 1 0Level 0 metre front5-14Y & back crawl, 2 5 metre 1 5 0 front metre swim.

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M / W 4 -5 pm M ar 3 0 -Apr 2 9 9/ Spring 2 0 1 5 1 0 :3 0 -1 1 :3 0 am S Apr 1 1 - Jun 2 0 1 0 / Spring 2015 M / W 1520-6 pm M ay 4 – 2 7 7/ Summer 01 5 :3 0 -1 1 :3 0 am M -F M ar 1 6 -2 0 5/ 4 :3 0 -5 :3 0 pm T/ R Jun 2 – 2 5 8/ M / W 4 -5 pm M ar 3 0 -Apr 2 9 9 / 0 :1 5 am Jul 6 -1 7 M -F 91:30 0:3-1 1 0 / 0 -1 1 :3 0 am S Apr 1 1 - Jun 2 0 1 0 / M -F 1 1 -1 1 :4 5 am Jul 2 0 -3 1 10/ M / W 5 -6 pm M ay 4 – 2 7 7/ Summer M -F 2901 :1 55-1 0 am Aug 4 -1 4 9/ 4 :3 0 -5 :3 0 pm T/ R Jun 2 – 2 5 M -F 1 0 :3 0 -1 1 :1 5 am Aug 1 7 -2 8 1 0 /8 /

Level 9 – Age: 5 -1 4 Y 1 0 0 metre front & back crawl, 2 5 metre breaststroke & side stroke & 4 0 0 metre swim.

Level 1 0 – Age: 5 -1 4 Y 1 0 0 metre front & back crawl, 5 0 metre elementary backstroke, breaststroke, & side stroke & 5 0 0 metre swim.

Spring 2 0 1 5 M -F M/ W S M/ W T/ R

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Summer 2015 1 0 :3 Summer 50 -1 1 :3 0 am M -F 2 01 Jul 6 -1 7 9 -1 0 am M -F Jul 2 0 -3 1 M -F 1 1 -1 2 pm Aug 4 -1 4 M -F 9 :3 0 -1 0 :3 0 am Aug 1 7 -2 8 M -F 1 0 :3 0 -1 1 :3 0 am Jul 6 -1 7 Red Cross Swim Lesson M -F 9 -1 0 am Jul 2 0 -3 1 1 1 -1 2 pm Lesson Prices M -FCross Aug 4 -1 4 Red Swim 0 -1 0 :3 0 am M -F 9 :3 Aug 1 7 -298 5 7 8 3 0 min 4 5 min 1 hr

$ 2 0 .2 5 $ 2 2 .7 5 $ 3 0 .1 5

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If you would like to swim before or after your swimming lesI f you would like to swim before or after your sons, ask the Cashier about our Leisure add on Punch cards!

swimming lessons, ask the Cashier about our Leisure add on Punch cards!

Children` s Fitness Tax Credit

For the most up to date event information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittleisureservices.

All events are subject to change.

The Children` s Fitness tax credit lets parents claim up to $500 per year for eligible fitness expenses paid for each child

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Community Directory Music & Arts

Court House Art Gallery / Gallery Committee 250-378-6515 Merritt Community Choir Ellen Nast: 250-378-9899 Nicola Valley Community Arts Council 250-378-6515 nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com nvartscouncil.com Merritt Community Cinema Society Margaret Carlson: 250-378-5645 Merritt Live Theatre Society Mil Juricic: 250-315-5673 Merritt Walk of Stars Society Mae Keller or Rob Miller 250-378-3923 (Hall of Fame) MWOS/CCMHS Box 750, Merritt BC V1K 1B8 Nicola Valley Community Band James Clarke 250-378-9894 Steve Rose (booking) 250-378-5031 theclarkfamily@shaw.ca

Merritt Seniors’ Bingo 250-378-3763 Merritt Seniors’ Carpet Bowling Rose Moldowan: 250-378-3763 Merritt Seniors’ Floor Curling Rose Moldowan: 250-378-3763 Sports & Fitness Coquihalla Taekwondo Ed Nedokus: 250-378-2186 Merritt & District Tennis Club Harbans Sandhu: 250-378-5687 harbans3@telus.net Harry Orton: 250-378-5805 haorton4@telus.net Merritt Country Run Society 250-378-8219 mcrun@telus.net merrittcountryrun.ca

Merritt Curling Club Paul Montgomery: 250-378-3975 Merritt Dance Society Selena Voigt: 250-378-7266 Merritt Golf & Country Club 250-378-9414 sydnell@yahoo.com Merritt Minor Hockey Association Earl Nygaard: 250-378-9229 Merritt Minor Softball Missy Stewart: 250-378-9635

Nicola Valley Film Society Cathy Star: 250-378-3974

Merritt Mixed Slow-Pitch Lisa Dewinter: 250-315-3127

Nicola Valley Quilters Guild Sharon McRea: 250-378-6514

Merritt Mountain Bike Association merrittbiking@yahoo.ca www.merrittmountainbiking.com

Sagebrush Spinners & Weavers Sheila Schwan: 250-315-0053 swschwan@loganlake.net

Merritt Otters Swim Club Josée Warren: 250-315-5086

Say So Expression Society Mil Juricic: 250-315-5673

Merritt Volleyball Association Dave Finch: 250-378-5464

Senior Groups/Activities

Merritt Youth Soccer Association Gary Dixon: 250-378-9842 www.merrittyouthsoccer.com

Merritt & District Senior Association 250-378-3763

Nicola Nordic Ski Club John & Kate Anderson: 250-378-9674

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Nicola Valley Archery Club B.J. Moore: 250-280-0304 brian.moore@gov.bc.ca Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club Paul Komonoski 250-378-4904 nvfishandgameclub.ca Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association Ron Hartwig: 250-378-1519 The Olde Courthouse Art Centre Merritt Dance Society Selena Voigt: 250-378-7266 Special Interest Groups Angels Animal Rescue Judanna: 250-378-5223 Anita: 250-450-9935 Facebook: Angels Animal Rescue – Merritt BC Ambassadors Teresa Dares 1-250-819-5691 www.bcambassadorsprogram.com Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops & Region Brittney Parks Mentoring Coordinator - Merritt 250-280-2327 bbbskamloops.ca Cadet Core, 950 Rocky Mountain Rangers Tracey Woods-Brooks 250-378-1302 250-378-4722 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Fireside Centre 2026 Granite Ave Open Wed & Fri 9:00am-2:30pm 250-378-5660 Merritt.clubhouse@cmha.bc.ca Coldwater Ranch Lodge (Abilitas Foundation) 1200 Covert Place, Merritt, BC 1-604-854-1720 http://abilitasfoundation.org Community Futures Nicola Valley 250-378-3923 Community Policing Office 250-378-3955 S pr i n g /S u m m er • 2015

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Canadian Country Music Heritage Society Mae Keller or Rob Miller 250-378-3923 (Hall of Fame) MWOS/CCMHS Box 750, Merritt BC V1K 1B8

Community Directory Conayt Friendship Society Office 250-378-5107

Nicola Family Therapy 250-378-9222

Rotary Club Sheila Whittiker: 250-378-2550

Fireside Centre 250-378-5660

Nicola Naturalists Society Alan Burger: 250-378-2468 aburger@uvic.ca www.nicolanaturalist.com

Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise MJ Barazan: 250-315-7545

Garlic Fest & Antique Tractor Show Pete & Becky Ratzlaff: 250-378-4199 Girl Guides of Canada Danica Vere: 250-936-8298 High School Rodeo Association Fritz Maier: 250-378-9061 Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House 250-378-6170 journeys@live.ca Nicola Valley Community Garden Society Jill Starrs: 250-378-0114 Nicola Valley Transportation Society (bus) 250-378-4080 www.busonline.ca Merritt Centennials Booster Club Betty & Harry Doberstein 250-378-6940

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Merritt Centennials Hockey Club Society Megan King : 250-378-3604 Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce Etelka Gillespie: 250-378-5634 Merritt & District Hospice Society Gillian Sanford: 250-280-4040 Merritt Flying Club Herb Graham: 250-378-7075 Tom Fox: 250-378-7379 Merritt Little Britches Rodeo Shannon Goss: 250-350-3494 www.bclbra.org Merritt Navy League Corp.

Debra Raymond: 250-378-6781 Merritt Snowmobile Club Frank Douthwright: 250-315-1082 Merritt Stock Car Association Lonni Boszko: 250-315-0474 merrittspeedway.ca M er r i t t C i v i c C e ntre 25 0. 315.10 5 0

Nicola Valley Explorers Tom Reynolds: 250-315-0331 Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club Norma Mervyn: 250-378-5761 Sam Roline: 250-378-9569 Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association Kathy Reimer: 250-378-5925 Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club Paul Komonoski: 250-378-4904 Nicola Valley & District Food Bank Marlene Fenton: 250-378-2282 Nicola Valley Kennel Club Elaine Gill 250-378-6827 Lori Jacobson 250-378-5172 Nicola Valley Quilters Guild Sharon McRea 250-315-2340 Nicola Valley Rodeo Association Brent Kynock : 250-378-5741 Nicola Valley Search & Rescue Chris Lepsoe: 250-378-6769 Nicola Valley Visual Artist Fran McMurchy 250-378-4230 Nicola Valley Women’s Institute 250-378-2536 North West Mud Racing Association Facebook: NWMRA nwmra.com NV Remote Control Flyers Jack: 250-378-4371 Pacific Forest Car Rally Nicki Beverly: 1-250-574-4363 nicki@rallybc.com pacificforestrally.com

Royal Canadian Legion 250-378-5631 Special Olympics BC- Merritt Chapter Interior Community Services Chelsea: 250-378-9676 Success by 6 Trish Rodie: 250-378-5660 The Merritt Elks Club Archy Rutz: 250-378-9788 The Knights of Columbus Andy Diffon: 250-378-3910 Valley Scrapbookers Danica Vere: 250-936-8298 Vintage Car Club – Merritt Al 250-378-7402 Jack 250-378-2662 Welcome Wagon Debra Isaac 250-315-1035 250-378-1667 djjjti@telus.net Work BC 250-378-5151 Tourism The Baillie House 250-378-0349 Tourism Nicola Valley Anoop Sekhon: 250-378-3567 BC Visitor Centre at Merritt 250-315-1342 Gold Country Geocaching 1-877-453-9467 www.goldtrail.com Hello BC 1-800-435-5622

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Merritt City Hall 2185 Voght St 250-378-4224

Merritt Civic Centre 1950 Mamette Ave 250-315-1050

Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre 2040 Mamette Ave 250-378-6662

Claybanks RV Park 1302 Voght St 250-378-6441

Community Police Office 2013 Quilchena Ave 250-378-3955

Nicola Valley Memorial Arena 2075 Mamette Ave 250-378-4832

Nicola Valley Museum & Archives 1675 Tutill Ct 250-378-4145

The Baillie House & Visitor Info Booth 2250 Voght St 250-378-0349

The Merritt Library (TNRD) 1691 Garcia St 250-378-4737

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Civic Facility Info

Parks • Amenities • Trails

Rotary Park

1990 Maxwell Ave.

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Centennial Park

Lions Memorial Park 2408 Voght St.

N’Kwala Park

1350 Government Ave.

2050 Merritt Ave.

Spirit Square

Coldwater River Trail

2026 Granite Ave.

Ball Diamond

Skateboard Park

Drinking Water

Running Track

Play Ground

Walking Trails

Playing Field

Water Park

Picnic Facilities

Mountain Bike Course

Washrooms

Sand Volleyball Court

Central Park

2975 Voght St.

M er r i t t C i v i c C e ntre 25 0. 315.10 5 0

1301 Voght St.

Voght Park

1500 Canford Ave.

City of Merritt Park Bookings for events, weddings, festivals, etc. Call the Merritt Civic Centre 250.315.1050

www.merritt.ca

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