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

4:30 PM TO 9:30 PM

LOCATION: SHULUS HALL

BRING FOOD, IT’S POTLUCK STYLE

For more info please call Stephanie Lindley at (250) 378-2771 Or Email: YouthWorker@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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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.

Contents

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WINTER 2015

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

Aquatic Admissions & Information ................................ 19

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

Aquatic Events ................................................................ 20

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

Aquatic Fitness Programs .............................................. 22

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

Leadership Programs ...................................................... 24

Children’s Programs ....................................................... 10

Red Cross Swim Descriptions ....................................... 27

K9 & Specialty Programs ................................................. 14

Schedules and Swim Lessons ........................................ 28

Youth/Adult Programs ..................................................... 15

Community Directory ...................................................... 32

Special Events ................................................................. 17

Civic Facility Information ................................................ 34

Birthday Party Packages................................................. 18

Parks, Trails & Amenities ................................................ 35

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...

The Merritt Civic Centre at 250.315.1050 M er r i t t C i v i c C e ntre 25 0. 315.10 5 0

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 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 

Seating Capacity Capacity Seating

Amenities Amenities

. S Conference Full Amenities Including: tage • Stage •.Curtains C ur tains • Sound System •.Video Conference S ystemCapability S ound • Multi Media Projector •.Full Commercial apability ence C Facility C onfer Kitchen Video

Entire Auditorium

520

East Auditorium

330

West Auditorium

190

Room 1

25 33

Room 2 & 3

60 Each (Wall Opens)

Room 4

30 40

. Multi Media P r ojector Call for Prices & Availability. Great place for seminars, for seminars, placeetc.

Great & Availability.

Call for Prices workshops, conferences, weddings, parties workshops, conference’s, weddings, parties, etc…

Merritt Civic Centre 1950 Mamette Avenue Box 189 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Ph. 250.315.1050 Fx. 250.378.4205 E. jetchart@merritt.ca Facebook @ Merrittciviccentre 4 LE IS U R E S E RV IC E S

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Civic Centre Office Hours Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

* Ask About Community Group Rates *

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Location Location

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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

Acting 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

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hope you find the 2014/2015 Winter Leisure Guide meets your needs in

choosing programs and activities that the City of Merritt provides to its residents.

Many of the leisure activity programs and the ongoing upkeep of our facilities fit with council’s focus on a healthy community and well maintained public facilities.

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

Council has approved further funding for upgrades to these facilities in 2014 and also for the completion of Phase I of the Central Park upgrade. We have also included the full Central Park & Voght Park Plan into our 5 year Financial Plan, which will enable continuing upgrades and provisions of sport and recreation enhancements to meet

Parks Admin. & Bookings J’aime Etchart 250-315-1050 – Ext. 600 jetchart@merritt.ca Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz

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Mayor’s Message

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

future needs. Staff continues to explore any possible grant funding that would assist in bringing these projects to fruition sooner.

Please contact our Leisure Services department if you would like to see a certain program or activity implemented or improved on. This department’s contacts are located on our website or in the Staff Directory of this guide.

Thank you to the sponsors and staff for your continued support to create a terrific and informative guide.

Susan Roline ~ Mayor, City of Merritt

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

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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One Day Bonspiel Dec. 6 At the Merritt Curling Arena Stocking Stuffer Sale Dec. 8-Dec. 24 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Last Chance to Shop Dec. 13 At the Coldwater Centre, Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Dec. 13 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Penticton Vees Dec. 17 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Splash Down with Santa Dec. 14 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Vernon Vipers Dec. 19 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Merritt Christmas Bird Count Dec. 14 The Nicola Naturalist Society

City of Merritt’s Annual Free New Year’s Eve Event Dec. 31 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

Conayt Friendship Society Community Christmas Dinner Dec. 15 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

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Winter Celebration POW Wow Dec. 5-7 At the Merritt Civic Centre

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Community Events

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Trail Smoke Eaters Jan. 2 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Men’s Bonspiel Jan 9, 10, 11 At the Merritt Curling Arena Rednecks Oldtimers Tournament Jan. 9, 10, 11 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Trail Smoke Eaters Jan. 10 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

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Community Events

Ladies Bonspiel Jan 23, 24, 25 At the Merritt Curling Arena

XploreSportz Winter Camp Feb. 20 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Rec Hockey Tournament Jan 24, 25, 26 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Crop Weekend Feb. 20, 21, 22 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Vernon Vipers Jan. 24 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Annual Wildlife Trophy & Banquet Feb.21 At the Senior Centre

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

West Kelowna Warriors Jan. 30 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Annual Fishing Derby Jan.11 At Mammette Lake

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Trail Smoke Eaters Feb. 4 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Langley Riverman Jan. 14 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Feb. 7 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Penticton Vees Jan. 16 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Family Day Event Feb. 9 At the Merritt Civic Centre, Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre, Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Crop Weekend Jan. 16, 17, 18 At the Merritt Civic Centre City Movie Nights Jan. 16, 17 At the Merritt Civic Centre Super Hero Day Jan. 18 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Merritt Centennials Game vs.

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Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Alberni Valley Feb. 22 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Surrey Feb. 25 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Teen Night Feb. 27 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre International Police Hockey Challenge Feb. 27, 28, Mar.1 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Quilters Retreat Feb. 27, 28, 29 At the Coldwater Centre

City Movie Nights Feb. 13, 14 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Boys Only Fun Night Feb. 28 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

Moccasin Hockey Tournament Feb. 13, 14, 15 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Merritt Centennials Game vs.

Trail Feb. 28 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Mixed Bonspiel Feb. 13, 14, 15 At the Merritt Curling Arena PARP Feb. 18, 19 At the Merritt Civic Centre

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Community Events

Mixed Volley Fest Dinner & Dance Mar. 21 At the Merritt Civic Centre

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

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

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

Junior Native Hockey Tournament Mar. 26,27,28,29 At the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

Crop Weekend Mar. 13, 14, 15 At the Merritt Civic Centre

Crop Weekend Apr. 17, 18, 19 At the Merritt Civic Centre

City Easter Extravaganza Apr. 3 At Rotary Park

XploreSportz Spring Break Camp Mar. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 At the Merritt Civic Centre

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

Easter Hop Apr. 5 At the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

PUBLIC SKATING FEES

LEARN TO SKATE

Admission Rates for Public Skating

Child/Senior (2-12, 60+ yrs)

SINGLE ADMISSIONS

BOOK OF TEN

SEASON PASS

$2.50

$21.50

$96.00 child $90.00 senior

Student (13-18 yrs or full time adult student) $2.75 $24.00

$107.00

Adult (19-59 yrs)

$3.50

$31.00

$139.00

Disabled

$2.50

$21.50

$90.00

Family (adult/guardian w/children under 18yrs) $8.50 $77.00

$340.00

PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 2014/2015 FRIDAY: 3:00 - 4:15 pm SUNDAY: 5:15 - 6:15 pm MONDAY: 6:45 - 7:45 pm Public skating is sometimes pre-empted by other events call the arena at 250 378-4832 to check for changes in the regular public skating schedule.

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@ N.V. Memorial Arena

REGISTRATION

Thursday, Oct. 2 3:30 - 5:00 pm Spaces may be limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis!

Winter 2015 Fall 2014 Thurs. Oct. 9 – Dec. 11 3:30-4:00 pm Lvl 2 4:00-4:30 pm Lvl 1 4:30-5:00 pm Parent ‘n’ Tot

Thurs. Jan. 8 – Mar. 12 3:30 – 4:00 pm = Lvl 2 4:00 – 4:30 pm = Lvl 1 4:30 – 5:00 pm = Parent ‘n’ Tot

Learn to Skate costs: $50/session or $90/both sessions PRESCHOOL: Parent ‘n’ Tot: (2-3 yrs) Falling down, Standing up, walking forward and backwards, and stopping Lvl 1: (4+ yrs) Beginner level – Falling down, standing up, skating forward, backwards, gliding and stopping Lvl 2: (4+ yrs) Building on level 1 – double sculling, crossovers, etc Your child will need skates, helmet and mittens.

Adult lessons available upon request.

If spots are available late registration will be accepted Thursday, Oct. 9

For more information please call Brian at 250-378-4832, or Laura at 250-315-0279

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

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Community Yard Sale Mar. 7 At the Merritt Civic Centre

ONGOING EVENTS Badminton Every Tuesday thru to June 24 . $5.00 drop in fee or $75.00 for year membership At Collettville School

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

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

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

Nitwits Knitting Group First Thursday of every month At Brambles Bakery

950 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp. Merritt Meet every Tuesday for ages 12-18 At 1755 Coldwater Avenue

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

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Community Events

NEW – Multi-Sport/Lacrosse Box NEW – Concession/Washroom Building NEW – Sand Volleyball Courts

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For further information on the Central Park Phase 1 Improvement Project go to:

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Children’s Programs

After School Program . K - 3 & Gr. 4 - 7 Wednesday, Sept 3 - Friday, Dec 19 . 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.

K-3 Mondays - Sports ABC’s, Tuesdays - Creative Arts, Wednesdays - Play Time @ Pool, Thursdays-Gymnastics, Fridays - Bowling

Boy’s Only Fun Night . 8-12 yrs Saturday, Feb 28 6:30 pm - Midnight . $25 **Boy’s Only** Enjoy a private swim, free gym time, a movie, video games, pizza and much more! Cents game included!

All programs are subject to change Check out www.merritt.ca, Merritt Herald, Q101 and Facebook @ merrittciviccentre Winter Discount Day Monday, December 8 . 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Merritt Civic Centre & Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre receive 15% off on all Leisure Department programs.

Gr. 4 - 7 Mondays - Curling, Tuesdays - Creative Arts, Wednesdays - Jr. Lifeguard Club, Thursdays - Sports ABC’s, 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

Mondays $90 (K-7) includes fees for Curling 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-3) includes fees to participate in

City program

$90 (4-7) Fridays $120 (K-7) includes fees for Bowling Weekly registration $95 **Child must be registered 1 week in advance to ensure transportation**

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Daily registration for 6 week duration

Babysitter Course . 12+ yrs Sunday, Feb 22 - Mar 1 . 3 wks 10:00 am - 3:00 pm . $65 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 First Kicks . 2-5 yrs Monday, Jan 12 - Feb 2 . 4 wks 3:30 - 4:15 pm . $16 This introduction program teaches basic skills for soccer, 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.

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Children’s Programs

’ Peeps Playcare Lil“Where your child learns through play.�

Margaret Conlon Early Childhood Educator For more information give us a call at

250-378-6374

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Last Chance to Christmas Shop - Child Minding 7 - 11 yrs Saturday, Dec 13 9:00 am – 5:00 pm . $30 Lunch provided Do you have some last minute Christmas Shopping to do? well we’ve got ya covered! 8 hours covered! Just enough time to run around and get all your last minute items picked up‌.you’ll even have time to wrap them before the kids get home! The children will be creating their very own wonderful gift idea for someone very special in their life; they will get creative and feel proud of their creation! They will also get to decorate some yummy cookies as well, to also bring home with them.

After lunch they will get some play time to run and burn off energy! And at 2:30 pm will head over to the Aquatic Centre for a swim.

Drop off at the Coldwater Centre @ 9:00 am Pick up at the Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre @ 5:00 pm Partnered with Chamber of Commerce. Shop local this Christmas, watch for sales!

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Family Programs

Age 12+ Acro - For kids wanting to develop more skills around the floors and trampolines. Tumbling development.

Wednesday, Jan 14 - Feb 18 . 6 wks 3 - 4 yrs 3:30 – 4:15 pm $51 10 - 12 yrs 4:25 – 5:25 pm $69 5 - 6 yrs 5:30 – 6:20 pm $51 7 - 9 yrs 6:30 – 7:30 pm $69 Instructed by Felicity Peat & Roxanne Mikita

Parent ‘n’ Tumble Tot Gymnastics . New Born – 2 yrs Wednesday, Jan 14 - Feb 18 . 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 Winter Break Camp Monday, Dec 22 - Tuesday, Dec 23 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - $25/per child Snack is provided. Children must bring their own nut-free lunch, gym strip, bathing suit and towel.

A fun introduction to new sports!

XploreSportz Camp Pro-D Day: Friday, Feb 20 8:30 am – 4:30 pm - $25/per child

DID YOU KNOW? NICOLA FAMILY THERAPY Also Offers Fee for Service Counselling on an Affordable Sliding Scale We offer individual, couples and family counselling. Some areas we can help with are grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, anger, communication, parenting, and self-esteem.

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Age 8-11Jr. Gym - This course is a training program focused on continuing skill improvement and advancement as ready.

This class is for a gymnast that already has a solid base and is looking for a challenge (prerequisite skills – cartwheels, handstands, bridges, good landings).

Thursday, Jan 15 - Feb 19 . 6 wks 5-6 yrs 3:30 – 4:15 pm $51 7-9 yrs 4:25 – 5:25 pm $69 3-4 yrs 5:30 – 6:20 pm $51 10-12 yrs 6:30 – 7:30 pm $69 13+ 7:40 – 8:40 pm $69 Instructed by Josee Warren & Connor Sucharyna Gymnastics is the basis of all human movement. It provides a solid foundation of important skills such as balance, strength, flexibility and overall body awareness.

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Gymnastics . 3+ yrs Tuesday, Jan 13 - Feb 17 . 6 wks 6-7 yrs 5:00 – 6:00 pm $69 8-11 yrs 6:00 – 7:30 pm $103 12+ yrs 7:30 – 8:30 pm $69 Instructed by Bryanna Age 6-7 Keeners - This is a development program designed to build a solid gymnastics foundation, appropriate to the age and stage of the girls participating. The gymnasts will be challenged to work hard toward good physical preparation and to perform basic skills or stages of skills. This class is for a gymnast that already has a solid base and is looking for a challenge (prerequisite skills – cartwheels, handstands, bridges, good landings).

Provincial Winner, Challenge 1: Collettville Elementary School

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Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz

Specialty Programs

Get active, get healthy!

Jan 15 - Mar 15 . 7 wks / K - Gr. 7 . 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. When? Challenge 1 is Sept. 15 to Dec. 15, 2014. Track your progress to become the Top 10 Most Healthy & Active Kid. 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.

Special Olympics – Club Fit. All ages Dec - Mar . 14 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.

Last Year’s School winner were….

Challenge 1 - Collettville Challenge 2 - DiamondVale Challenge 3 - DiamondVale Overall winners for school district, province and Canada stats for 2013/2014 school year….

Our School District DiamondVale, Bench, Collettville, Central, Nicola Canford

Badminton . All ages Tuesday’s & Thursday’s, Sept 9 - 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)

In our Province (out of 77 schools) 6. DiamondVale 10. Bench 12. Collettville 20. Central 27. Nicola Canford In Canada (out of 208 schools) 20. DiamondVale 34. Bench 45. Collettville 56. Central 81. Nicola Canford Also, our school district finished in third place in Canada! We should be very proud of our children! Let’s encourage them to get involved again this September.

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K9 & Specialty Programs

Novice Rally . 14+ Monday, Apr 13 - June 8 . 8 wks 8:00 – 9:00 pm . $52.50 The dog and handler team move continuously through a rally course of 10-20 signs with the dog at the handler’s left side. At each numbered sign they perform the indicated exercise then move to the next sign. Unlimited communication is encouraged - the handler can talk to the dog and give multiple commands and signals. Scoring is less rigorous than traditional obedience. (no class May 18) Instructed by Yvonne Lord

Valley Scrapbooking Crop Weekends . 16+ yrs Jan 16 - 18 . Feb 20 - 22 . Mar 13 - 15 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 Feb 27 - Mar 1 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!

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

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Rally Starter . 14+ Monday, Jan 12 - Mar 9 . 8 wks 8:00 – 9:00 pm . $52.50 The dog and handler team move continuously through a rally course of 10-20 signs with the dog at the handler’s left side. At each numbered sign they perform the indicated exercise then move to the next sign. Unlimited communication is encouraged - the handler can talk to the dog and give multiple commands and signals. Scoring is less rigorous than traditional obedience. (no class Feb 9) Instructed by Yvonne Lord

Photography Classes . 14+ yrs Monday, Jan 26 - Feb 23 . 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

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Dog Obedience Monday, Jan 12 - Mar 9 . 8 wks 6:30 - 7:30 pm . $55 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 Feb 9) Instructed by Yvonne Lord

FoodSafe Level 1 . 14+ yrs Saturday, Mar 7 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.

Community Yard Sale Saturday, Mar 7 8:00 am - 1:00pm . $5/table Is your garage/shed and closets starting to over flow‌bring all your stuff to the Civic Centre and join others, under one roof and have a massive yard sale! Just book your table and we’ll take care of the rest!

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Youth & Adult Fitness

Ladies European Handball . 16+ yrs Thursday, Jan 15 - March 5 . 8 wks 7:00 - 8:00 pm . $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.

All about Fitness Tuesday, Jan 13 - Mar 3 . 8 wks 5:30 - 6:30 pm . $30 Thursday, Jan 15 - Mar 5 . 8 wks 5:30 - 6:30 pm . $40 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 Nov 11) Sit Fit Monday, Jan 12 - Mar 2 . 8 wks 10:00 - 11:00 am . $40 Wednesday, Jan 14 - Mar 5 . 8 wks 10:00 - 11:00 am . $40 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 Monday, Feb 9)

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Vinyasa Yoga . 14+ yrs Session 1: Monday, Jan 12 - Feb 23 . 6 wks Session 2: Monday, Mar 2 - Apr 27 . 9 wks 4:15 - 5:15 pm $45/6 wks, $67.50/9 wks 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)

Welcome to Yoga: A workshop for beginners Saturday, Jan 10 9:00 am – 1:00 pm $50/session This workshop will cover all the basics of a typical yoga class. We will explore the most common poses, alignment and safety. We will take a quick look at the history of yoga and its modernization. This workshop is a great way to get a head start before taking classes with a larger group. Fitness and flexibility will not be an issue, all we need is a willingness to try something new!

Power Vinyasa Yoga . 14+ yrs Session 1: Wednesday, Jan 14 - Feb 25 . 7 wks Session 2: Wednesday, Mar 4 - Apr 29 . 9 wks 5:30 - 6:45 pm $52.50/7 wks, $67.50/9 wks 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!

Women’s Self Defense Classes . 16+ yrs Sunday, Feb 22 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

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Yin Yoga . 14+ yrs Session 1: Wednesday, Jan 14 - Feb 25 . 7 wks Session 2: Wednesday, Mar 4 - Apr 29 . 9 wks 7:00 - 8:15 pm $52.50/7 wks, $67.50/9 wks 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.

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Adult Fitness Programs

MOVIE NIGHTS

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

Admission $5 Concession $1 Movie Dates: Friday, Jan 16 & Saturday, Jan 17 Friday, Feb 13 & Saturday, Feb 14 Movie Titles - TBA, for more info call the Civic Centre at 250-315-1050 New Year’s Wednesday, Dec 31 Free Swim: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Come out and take part in a New Year Day the whole family can enjoy and all for FREE!!

Family Day Monday, Feb 9 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Civic Centre 12:00 – 1:00 pm Arena 1:00 – 3:00 pm Aquatic Centre Come out with the whole family and enjoy a day of lots of family fun all for FREE! Sponsored by the City of Merritt and Success by Six.

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Special Events

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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 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 Congratulations Merritt – 2014 results: 2nd year of participation! Let’s keep growing!

Participants: 60 Registered Teams: 6 First Time Cyclists: 31 Female Cyclists: 37 Male Cyclists: 23 Kilometers Cycled (round trip): 807 km Kilograms of Greenhouse Gases Saved: 175 You don’t need a bike to participate, walking works! Create a family team with the kids, riding to school counts as well!

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Birthday Parties

Create A Memory That Will Last A Lifetime Celebrate your child’s birthday with Merritt’s Leisure Services Department We have countless options to choose from, so you can pick and choose what best suits your needs.

Just show up with your cake, decorations and guests and let us handle the rest!

Perfect Party Packages Maximum 12 children; $5/additional child.

Popcorn Party* . $90

Themed Birthday Parties at the Pool HAWAIIAN, DISCO DANCE, WESTERN, Angry Birds and 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. $

160

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

www.merritt.ca 250-378-6662 or 250-315-1050

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Here’s an alternative to having a dozen kids running around your house! Hold the party here at the Civic Centre.

We’ll give you a room for presents, games and cake and then head into a movie on our massive screen!

Party includes: admission for 12 kids with 2 adults, popcorn for 14 and room for an hour * This birthday party option is offered only when movies are being shown and is subject to room availability, so book early!

Aquatic Admissions Area

NVAC Regular Hours of Operation Sunday

Main & Leisure Pool

1-4pm

Fitness Room

1-4pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 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

Saturday

6am-8:30pm 6am-8:30pm 6am-8:30pm 6am-8:30pm 6am-8:30pm

10-5pm

10-5pm

Winter Break Schedule December 20 - January 3, 2015 Month December

Sunday

December

Monday

21 1-4pm

December/ January

22 Regular Hours

28 1-4pm

January

Tuesday

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29

24 11-3pm

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9-6pm 4

Wednesday

9-6pm 5

Thursday

25 Closed

31 1-3pm

6

Friday

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1 1-4pm

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Saturday 20 10-5pm 27 10-5pm 3 10-5pm 10

Back to Regular Hours

Spring Break Schedule March 15 - 28th 2015 Month March

Sunday

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Saturday 21

1-4pm

6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm 22 23 24 25 26 27

10-5pm 28

1-4pm

6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm 29 30 31

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Category Tot (0-2 yrs) Child (3-12 yrs) Youth (13-18 yrs) Adult (19-59 yrs) Senior (60+) Student Weight Room Only Family 1st Person Family Additional Family

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Thursday 19

Friday

Admission Rates

Drop In Free $ 2.40 $ 3.00 $ 4.00 $ 3.00 $ 3.20 $ 3.00 $ 3.00 $ 2.20 n/a

10 Punch Card n/a $ 21.60 $ 27.00 $ 36.00 $ 27.00 $ 28.80 $ 27.00 n/a n/a n/a

$ $ $ $ $ $

Monthly n/a 25.90 32.40 43.20 32.40 34.60 32.40 n/a n/a 140.00

6 Month n/a $ 142.50 $ 178.20 $ 237.60 $ 178.20 $ 190.10 $ 178.20 n/a n/a $ 570.00

10-5pm

Annual n/a $ 259.20 $ 324.00 $ 432.00 $ 324.00 $ 345.00 $ 324.00 n/a n/a $ 900.00

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.

Lesson Rates $ Based on # of Lessons

Red Cross Swim Lessons 7 8 9 10 30 min $ 28.65 $ 32.60 $ 36.75 $ 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 N i c o l a Va ll ey Aq u at i c C e ntre 25 0. 378 .6 6 6 2

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

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Aquatic Events

New Year’s Eve Day Free Swim . All Ages Wednesday, Dec 31 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm . Free Admission Come out and take part in a New Year’s party the entire family can enjoy!

Super Hero Day. All Ages Sunday, Jan 18 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm . Regular Sunday Admission Dress up as your favorite Superhero!

Dive-in Movie . All Ages Saturday, Mar 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.

Easter Hop . All Ages Sunday, Apr 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, Feb 27 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm . Free Admission Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

For the most up to date information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Facebook @merrittleisureservices, Q101 * All events are subject to change.

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Splash Down With Santa . All Ages Sunday, Dec 14 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm . Regular Admission Celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Santa will visit and spread some holiday cheer. Come make a craft and splash with one of Santa’s elves.

Free Pre-Teen Night . 7-12 yrs Saturday, Feb 28 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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Stocking Stuffer Sale Monday, Dec 8 - Dec 24

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.

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

1ST MERRITT BEAVERS, CUBS, AND SCOUTS BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 5-13 WELCOME

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Aquatic Events

CUBS - age 8-10 Interested in volunteering your time to help support the social development of youth in our community? Do you like the outdoors? If you answered yes, we would like to hear from you.

We require additional volunteers to assist with our program delivery.

If interested, please contact Karen (250) 378-2706.

SCOUTS - age 11-13

Craft & Splash Tots . 3-6 yrs Fridays, Jan 9 - Mar 13 . 10 wks 9:30 am - 11:30 am . $10 drop in or Day of registration $11.50 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 meters Wednesdays, Jan 7 – Mar 11 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm . $45 - 10 weeks Learn the basics of lifeguarding in a fun atmosphere!

Get Back Into the Swing of Things Sale January 1st – January 31st 2015 Weight Training Packages

Package #1 - $75 (regular $85) 1.5 hr initial assessment, goal setting, program design, weight room orientation; .5 hr follow up Package #2 - $115 (regular $125) 1.5 hr goal setting, program design, nutrition assessment/guidance; 1.5 hr follow-up over 4 wk period.

Package #3 – 5 x 1hr sessions - $180 (regular $200) Program design featuring strength, core, balance, and agility for a functional fitness workout.

Get OUT with SCOUTS

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Package #3 – 5 x 1hr sessions for 2 - $270 (regular $300) Program design featuring strength, core, balance, and agility for a functional fitness workout. **Purchased Sessions must be completed by June 1st 2015.

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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.

Aqua Joggers . 16 yrs Wednesday . 1st Class Jan 7th 6:00 am - 6:45 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 workout, the water provides extra resistance with no impact! Come give it a try! Excellent program for triathlon athletes.

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.

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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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.

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. This is also an excellent program for triathlon athletes.

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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.

NVAC Aquatic Fitness Programs Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Masters Stroke Clinic 6am-7am

Masters Stroke Clinic 6am-7am

Silence Is Golden 11-11:45am

Aqua Joggers 6am-6:45am 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

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Aquatic Fitness Programs

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Leadership Programs

AED Public Access Defibrillation (AED PAD). 16 yrs Wednesday, Jan 28 . 1 day 9:00 am - 1:00 pm . $50 Have access to an AED, but do not want to take a CPR course, take this non-certifcation class that focuses on the operation of the AED model available and allows candidates to practice applying the AED to adult, child and infant patients in a public setting.

BCRPA Pool Operator Level 1 . 16 yrs Saturday, Feb 7 - Sunday, Feb 8 8:30 am - 5:30 pm . $295 includes manual This course provides information on basic pool maintenance and operation. Valuable for pool operators, pool maintenance staff, lifeguards, backyard pool owners, and hotel/motel operators. Topics include pool circulation and filtration, water balance, disinfection and safe handling of chemicals. 100% attendance is required.

Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI) . 15 yrs Monday, Mar 16 - 19 . 4 days 8:30 am - 4:30 pm . $300 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 co-teaching outside of this course. Strokes Must be at a level 10 to complete, 100% attendance is required.

Water Safety Instructor Recert (WSIR) Friday, Mar 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, Mar 20 . 1 day 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm . $100 Please bring your original certificate. 100% attendance is required.

For the most up to date information check with www.merritt.ca, The Merritt Herald, Facebook @merrittleisureservices, Q101 * All events are subject to change.

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Automated External Defibrillation (AED). 16 yrs Sunday, Jan 25 . 1 day 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm . $75 AED is required if you need to have training in operating an AED. Must have current CPR C or Standard First Aid, please bring proof of certification. 100% attendance is required.

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

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Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) . 16 yrs & Bronze Cross Monday, Dec 22 – 24 . 3 days 8:30 am - 4:30 pm . $275 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.

Bronze Star . 8 yrs -12 yrs Recommended & the ability to swim 100m Monday, Mar 23 - Tuesday, Mar 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.

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

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Advanced Programs

Monday, Mar 23 - Wednesday, Mar 25 9:00 am - 5:30 pm . $175 + manual 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, Mar 25 - Friday, Mar 27 9:00 am - 5:30 pm . $175 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.

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Bronze Lifesaving Camp Combination . 13 yrs Monday, Mar 23 - Friday, Mar 27 9:00 am - 5:30 pm . $325 + manual 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.

Standard First Aid (SFA) . 15 yrs Tuesday, Mar 24 & Wednesday Mar 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.

Standard First Aid Re-cert (SFAR) . 15 yrs Thursday, Mar 26 . 1 day 8:30 am - 5:00 pm . $75 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.

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NVAC Schedules

POOL USAGE

Pool Usage Schedule Monday

6am8am Swim Club 6:30-7:30am

9-1pm

Sunday Funday Swim 1-4pm

3:30-8:30pm

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

Tuesday Masters Swim 6-7am Swim Club

Swim Lessons Swim Club

Swim Lessons Swim Club

4:30-6:30pm

4:30-6:30pm

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Friday

Saturday

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 12-12:45pm Golden 11-11:45am Aqua Fit 12-12:45pm

Aqua Fit

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Thursday Masters Swim 6-7am

6:30-7:30am

6:45-7:30pm

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Wedneday Aqua Joggers 6-6:45am

Swim Lessons Junior Lifeguard Club

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

Swim Lessons Aqua Fit 6:45-7:30pm

3:45-4:45pm Masters Swim 6:30-7:30pm

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Sunday

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Time

STARFISH 4-12 months

Red Cross Swim Program Overview Red Cross Swim Program Overview PARENT & TOT LESSONS

DUCK

(Ages 4 months – 3 years)

12-24 months

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SEA TURTLE 24 months – 3 years

SEA OTTER  

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Front & back floats & glides with help 1 metre swim with help

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Progression is based on completion of level

SALAMANDER

SWIM KIDS

Front & back floats & swims Roll-over swims 2 metre swim

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SUNFISH

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Progression is based on completion of level

SWIM KIDS LESSONS (Ages 5-14 years)

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Parent participation is required Progression based on age

PRESCHOOL LESSONS (Ages 3-6 years) 

Front, back, roll-over, & side swims Deep water activities 5 metre swim

SWIM KIDS   

CROCODILE   

Front, back, & side swim & basic front crawl Deep water swimming 10 metre swim

WHALE

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10 metre front, back & side swims & basic front crawl Deep water swimming 15 metre swim

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3

Front & back floats & swims Roll-over swims & basic front crawl 15 metre swim

4

15 metre back swim 10 metre front swim 25 metre swim

SWIM KIDS   

2

Side swim & basic front crawl Deep water activities 10 metre swim

SWIM KIDS   

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Front & Back floats & swims Roll-over swims & basic back crawl 5 metre swim

SWIM KIDS

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Swim Kids Descriptions

5

15 metre front & back crawl Whip kick on back 50 metre swim

SWIM KIDS   

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9

100 metre front & back crawl 25 metre breaststroke & side stroke 400 metre swim

SWIM KIDS  

8

75 metre front & back crawl 15 metre breaststroke 300 metre swim

SWIM KIDS  

7

50 metre front & back crawl 25 metre elementary backstroke & whip kick on front 150 metre swim

SWIM KIDS

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25 metre front & back crawl 15 metre elementary backstroke 75 metre swim

SWIM KIDS  

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10

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Swim Lessons Schedule WinterWinter 2015 Lesson Sets 2015 Lesson Sets Saturday Lessons

12:00pm

11:30am

11:00am

10:30am

Level Indication

Enroll in Swim Kids

Parented

Starfish 4 - 12 mnths

X X

Salamander 3 – 6 years

X

Sunfish 3 – 6 years

X

Crocodile 3 – 6 years

Sunfish Sunfish

Whale 3 – 6 years

Croccodile Croccodile Whale Whale

60 Minutes 45 Min

Red Cross Swim Kids (5 - 12 Years)

Level 1

Level 1

Incomplete Complete Incomplete Complete Incomplete Complete

Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 4

X

Level 2

X

Level 3

X

CHILDREN'S FITNESS

Level 4

X

Level 5

X

Level 6

X

Level 7

X

Level 8

X

Level 9

X

Level 10

X

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TAX CREDIT The Children's Fitness Tax Credit lets parent claim up to $500 per year for eligible fitness expenses paid for each child who is under 16 year of age at the beginning of the year in which the expenses are paid. www.cra.gc.ca/fitness

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Sea Otter 3 – 6 years

30 Minutes

Red Cross Preschool

Sea Turtle 3– 6 years

Starfish Duck Sea-Turtle Sea-Otter Salamander

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Duck 12 - 24 mnths Sea Turtle 24 -36 mnths

Non - Parented

Transfer Red Cross Swim Preschool to Red Cross Swim Kids

January 10-Mar 7 (No Class Feb 7) 10:00am

NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTRE SWIM LESSONS SCHEDULE

Swim Lesson Transition Chart

10 Lesson Set

Starfish 4 - 12 mnths

X

Duck 12 - 24 mnths

X

Sea Turtle 24 -36 mnths

X X

Sea Otter 3 – 6 years Salamander 3 – 6 years Sunfish 3 – 6 years

5:30 pm

5:00 pm

4:30 pm

4:00 pm

3:30 pm

12:00pm

10:30am

9:30am

9:00 am

5:30 pm

Tuesday/Thursday January 6 - February 5 5:00 pm

4:30 pm

4:00 pm

3:30 pm

11:00 am

10:30 am

10:00 am

9:30 am

7:00 am

Monday/Wednesday January 5 - February 4

Sea Turtle 3– 6 years

30 Minutes

Red Cross Preschool

Non - Parented

Parented

Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Swim Lesson Schedule

January/February 2015

10:00 am

Lesson Set # 1

X

X

X

X

X X

X

Crocodile 3 – 6 years

X

Whale 3 – 6 years

X

Open Level 1

X

Level 2

X

45 Min

Level 3

60 Minutes

Red Cross Swim Kids (5 - 12 Years)

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Swim Lessons Winter 2015 SwimSchedule Sets

X

Level 4

X

Level 5

X

Level 6

X

Level 7

X

Level 8

X

Level 9

X

Level 10

X

Adult Lessons

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Swim Lessons Fall 2014 SwimSchedule Sets 9/10 Lesson Set

Starfish 4 - 12 mnths

X

Duck 12 - 24 mnths

X

Sea Turtle 24 -36 mnths

X

Sea Otter 3 – 6 years

X

X

5:30 pm

5:00 pm

4:30 pm

4:00 pm

3:30 pm

12:00pm

10:30 am

9:30 am

9:00 am

5:30 pm

Tuesday/Thursday February 10 - March 12 5:00 pm

4:30 pm

4:00 pm

3:30 pm

11:00 am

10:30 am

10:00 am

9:30 am

7:00 am

Monday/Wednesday February 11 - March 11

Sea Turtle 3– 6 years

30 Minutes

Red Cross Preschool

Non - Parented

Parented

Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Swim Lesson Schedule

February/March 2015

10:00 am

Lesson Set # 2

X

X

X

Salamander 3 – 6 years

X

Sunfish 3 – 6 years

X

Crocodile 3 – 6 years

X

Whale 3 – 6 years

X

X X

Open

45 Min

Level 3

60 Minutes

Red Cross Swim Kids (5 - 12 Years)

Level 2

X X

Level 4

X

Level 5

X

Level 6

X

Level 7

X

Level 8

X

Level 9

X

Level 10

X

Adult Lessons

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Level 1

5 Day Spring Break Cruncher Lesson Sets

11:00am

10:30am

10:00am

March 23-27

9:30am

11:00pm

10:30am

10:00am

March 16-20

9:30am

NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTRE SWIM LESSONS SCHEDULE

Parented

Starfish 4 - 12 mnths Duck 12 - 24 mnths

Sea Turtle 3– 6 years Sea Otter 3 – 6 years

30 Minutes

Red Cross Preschool

Non - Parented

Sea Turtle 24 -36 mnths X

X

X

Salamander 3 – 6 years

X

Sunfish 3 – 6 years

X

X X

Crocodile 3 – 6 years

X

Whale 3 – 6 years

X

Open

60 Minutes 45 Min

Level 1

Red Cross Swim Kids (5 - 12 Years)

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Swim Lessons Schedule

X

X

Level 2

X

X

Level 3

X

X

Level 4

X

X

Level 5

X

X

Level 6

X

Level 7

X

Level 8

X

Level 9

X

Level 10

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Community Directory Merritt Seniors’ Carpet Bowling Rose Muldowan: 250-378-4139

Canadian Country Music Heritage Society (Hall of Fame) Ron Sanders: 250-378-5957 ron@sandersandcompany.com

Merritt Seniors’ Floor Curling Rose Moldowan 250-378-3763 Sports & Fitness

Merritt Community Choir Ellen Nast: 250-378-9899

Coquihalla Taekwondo Ed Nedokus: 250-378-2186

Nicola Valley Community Arts Council Ula Chauvet: 250-378-1330

Merritt & District Tennis Club Pres: Harbans Sandhu: 250-378-5687 harbans3@telus.net VP: Harry Orton: 250-378-5805 haorton4@telus.net

Merritt Community Cinema Society Margaret Carlson: 250-378-5645 Merritt Live Theatre Society Mil Juricic: 250-315-5673 Merritt Walk of Stars Society Ron Sanders: 250-378-5957 ron@sandersandcompany.com Nicola Valley Community Band James Clarke: 250-378-9894 theclarkfamily@shaw.ca Steve Rose (booking): 250-378-5031

Merritt Curling Club Paul Montgomery: 250-378-3975 Merritt Dance Society Selena Voigt 250-378-7266 Merritt Golf & Country Club Sydney van Rensburg 250-378-9414 sydnell@yahoo.com Merritt Lawn Bowling Club Jill Jackson: 250-315-1492

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

Merritt Minor Hockey Association Earl Nygaard 250-378-9229

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

Merritt Mixed Slow-Pitch Lisa DeWinter: 250-315-3122

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

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

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

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

Valley Visual Artists of Nicola Valley Fran McMurchy: 250-378-4230

Merritt Volleyball Association Dave Finch: 250-378-5464

Senior Groups/Activities

Merritt Youth Soccer Association Gary Dixon: 250-378-9842

Merritt & District Senior Association 250-378-3763

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

Merritt Lawn Bowling Jill Jackson: 250-315-1492

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 www.nvfishandgameclub.ca Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association Ron Hartwig: 250-378-1519 Special Interest Groups Angels Animal Rescue Facebook Angels Animal Rescue –Merritt Judanna: 250-378-5223 Anita: 250450-9935 Ask Wellness Society 250-315-0098 Cadet Core, 950 Rocky Mountain Rangers Tracey Woods-Brooks: 250-378-4722 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Fireside Centre 2026 Granite Ave Open Wed & Fri 9:00am-2:30pm Merritt.clubhouse@cmha.bc.ca or 250-378-5660 Coldwater Ranch Lodge (Abilitas Foundation) 1200 Covert Place, Merritt, BC Website: http://abilitasfoundation.org Phone#: 1-604-854-1720 Community Futures Nicola Valley 250-378-3923 Community Policing Office 250-378-3955 Conayt Friendship Society Office 250-378-5107 Fireside Centre 250-378-5660 Garlic Fest & Antique Tractor Show Pete & Becky Ratzlaff: 250-378-4199 Girl Guides of Canada Danica Vere: 250-936-8298

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Music & Arts

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Community Directory Journey’s Into Tomorrow Transition House: 250-378-6170 or journeys@live.ca Marvelous Mutts Rescue Society Facebook: Marvelous Mutts Rescue & Rehoming Margie: 250-378-4599 Merritt Centennials Hockey Club Society Dustin Scafe - 250-378-3604 Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce Etelka 250-378-5634 Merritt & District Hospice Society 250-280-1701 or 250-280-4040 Merritt Centennials Booster Club Betty & Harry Doberstein: 250-378-6940 Merritt Flying Club Herb Graham 250-378-7075 or Tom Fox: 250-378-7379 Merritt Little Britches Rodeo Sharon Goss: 250-350-3494

Nicola Valley Cruisers & Car Club Sam Roline: 250-378-9569

Royal Canadian Legion 250-378-5631

Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association Kathy Reimer: 250-378-5925

Scouts Canada Karen Pare: 250-378-2706

Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club Paul Komonoski: 250-378-4904

Special Olympics BC- Merritt Chapter Interior Community Services: 250-378-9676 bjrobbie@shaw.ca

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: 250-378-6514 Nicola Valley Rodeo Association Brent Kynock: 250-378-5741 Nicola Valley Search & Rescue Chris Lepsoe: 250-378-6769 Nicola Valley Transportation Society 250-378-4080. www.busonline.ca

Merritt Navy League Corp.

Michelle Fox: 250-378-4099

Nicola Valley Visual Artist: Weekly Creative Sessions held @ Courthouse Gallery Thur. 4:00pm-8:00pm Fran McMurchy: 250-378-4230

Merritt Snowmobile Club Adam McDonald: 250-315-3673

Nicola Valley Women’s Institute 250-378-2536

Merritt Stock Car Association Lonni Boszko: 250-315-0474

North West Mud Racing Association NWMRA Facebook or nwmra.com

Nicola Family Therapy 250-378-9222

NV Remote Control Flyers: Jack: 250-378-4371

Nicola Naturalists and Nicola Valley Explorers Society Alan Burger Email: aburger@uvic.ca Ph: 250-378-2468 www.nicolanaturalistsociety.com

Pacific Forest Car Rally Nicki Beverly: 1-250-574-4363 Email: nicki@rallybc.com Website: pacificforestrally.com Pacific Sport Josee Warren: 250-315-1075

Nicola Valley Community Garden Society Jill Starrs: 250-378-0114

Rotary Club Sheila Whitiker 250-378-2550

Nicola Valley Cruisers Norma Mervyn : 250-378-5761

Rotary Club of Merritt Sunrise MJ Berezan: 250-378-3668

Success by 6 Trish Rodie: 250-525-0159 (C) Office: 250-378-5660 The Knights of Columbus Joe Kalfics: 250-378-4961 Valley Scrapbookers Danica Vere: 250-936-8298 Vintage Car Club – Merritt Second Wednesday – 7:00 PM Anglican Church Hall Al 250-378-7402 Jack 250-378-2662 Welcome Wagon Debra Isaac: 250-315-1035 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 Joyce Perrie: 250-378-4768 Hello BC 1-800-435-5622

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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Merritt City Hall 2185 Voght St 250-378-4224

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Civic Facility Info

Rotary Park

1990 Maxwell Ave.

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. Photo Credit Leisure Services, Merritt Herald, V22 Photography & Diana Lorenz

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Parks • Amenities • Trails

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.

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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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