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DOVERCOURT’S COMPLETE WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE 411 DOVERCOURT AVENUE, OTTAWA ON 613-798-8950 • DOVERCOURT.ORG

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REGISTERED PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS LITTLE CHEFS (2-4yrs) Test your taste buds by creating yummy snacks, and work on creating your own recipe book to bring home at the end of sessions.

• Mon 9:30-11:30am, Jan 13 – Feb 24, $69 Mar 2 – Apr 6, $57.50 S.T.E.A.M ENGINES (2-4yrs) Explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Through a combination of sensory-based science activities, discover the world around you.

• Tue 9:30-11:30am, Jan 14 – Feb 25, $80.50 Mar 3 – Apr 7, $57.50

MUSIC & MOVEMENT (2-4yrs) Over this session discover rhythm and beats through music, instruments, dancing and story time. Express your creativity through movement and play, all while singing along to the beat.

• Wed 9:30-11:30am, Jan 15 – Feb 26, $80.50 Mar 4 – Apr 8, $57.50

SPORTS PROGRAMS MULTI SPORT: HOP, SKIP, JUMP & THROW

Our Commitment to children: As a High Five® accredited organization, Dovercourt is committed to developing and delivering programs that are child-centered and reflect our values of respect, diversity and inclusion. All of our program staff are trained and certified in High Five: Healthy Child Development and our programs are evaluated regularly to ensure a high standard of quality.

Develop balance, agility and coordination through this introduction to a wide variety of sports and drills. We will use T-ball, floor hockey, gymnastics, soccer and basketball to broaden fundamental motor skills. All classes are in Churchill School gym.

PARENT & CHILD (2-3yrs, with parents) • Sat 9:30-10:15am, Jan 11 – Mar 14, SPW1 – $155 PRESCHOOL (3-5yrs) • Sat 10:15-11:00am, Jan 11 – Mar 14, SPW2 – $155 KINDER (4-6yrs) • Sat 11:00-11:45am Jan 11 – Mar 14, SPW3 – $155

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PLAYGROUPS: PARENT & ME

An opportunity for parents, caregivers and their little ones to meet and visit others in the community, while enjoying activities & stations facilitated by our experienced staff. Located upstairs at Dovercourt. Drop in is available for open spots at $5/child.

BABY BOOST PLAYGROUP (0-18mos) Come and enjoy a relaxed area, while young toddlers can enjoy

playtime in our sensory room.

Learn from our guest speakers and workshops on topics such as aromatherapy, baby First Aid & CPR, postnatal fitness and nutrition tips, all while your baby develops and learns through play. The weekly schedule is available on the Dovercourt Playgroup Facebook page. Coffee and snacks included.

• Wed 9:30-11:15am, Jan 15 – Feb 26, $35 Mar 4 – Apr 8, $25

SNACK & STORY PLAYGROUP (18mos – 4yrs) Come and enjoy playtime, sensory stations, songs, crafts and stories in our play zone for toddlers and preschoolers. A healthy snack is included.

• Thu 9:30-11:15am, Jan 16 – Feb 27, $35 Mar 5 – Apr 9, $25

Jr. NBA is a national youth basketball program designed to develop fundamental skills, sportsmanship and a love for the game of basketball. The goal of this exciting program is to allow participants the opportunity to maximize their potential, while promoting the importance of youth basketball as a vehicle to build life skills such as character, discipline, self-esteem and sportsmanship, all of which benefit our youth as they continue to play basketball or in their everyday lives. All classes are in Broadview School gym.

Participants receive a player package which includes jersey, basketball & drawstring bag.

5-7YRS • Tue 6:00-7:00pm, Jan 14 – Mar 24, SPW4 – $155

• Sat 12:00-1:00pm, Jan 11 – Mar 14, SPW5 – $155 8-10YRS • Tue 7:00-8:00pm, Jan 14 – Mar 24, SPW6 – $155

TAEKWONDO

Taekwondo, a Korean martial art, is the practice of hand and leg techniques for self-defense.

It will improve your physical health, focus, flexibility, and will decrease stress. Taught by Master Instructor Tony Ilukho.

BEGINNER/FAMILY CLASS • Sat 12:30-1:30pm, Jan 25 – Apr 4, SPW7 – $155 per family member • Wed 6:00-7:00pm, Jan 22 – Apr 8, SPW8 – $160 per family member INTERMEDIATE (Yellow, Orange, Green and Blue Belts) • Sat 1:30-2:30pm, Jan 25 – Apr 4, SPW9 – $155 ADVANCED (Brown, Red, Red-Black Stripe, Black Belts) • Sat 2:30-3:30pm, Jan 25 – Apr 4, SPW10 – $155 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED (Yellow-Black Belts) • Wed 7:00-8:00pm, Jan 22 – Apr 8, SPW11 – $160

KARATE OTTAWA WEST DOJO (CANADA SHOTOKAN KARATE),A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Karate means “empty hand”, an art of self-defense in which strikes, blocks, evasion and throwing techniques are applied. Regular practice

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KIDS CAN CLIMB! Participants will learn the basics of rock climbing technique, spend lots of time on the wall, and have tonnes of fun. Through creative games, interesting instruction, and experienced staff, your kids will be flying up the wall in no time!

transforms the body and mind by broadening one’s confidence, willpower, stamina and strength.

Respect and discipline is the heart of karate training. Class instructor: Hashmat Khan, 3rd degree black belt and professor at Carleton University.

5-7YRS • Sun 9:15-10:00am, Jan 12 – Apr 5, SPW12 – $170 8YRS AND UP • Sun 10:15-11:15am, Jan 12 – Apr 5, SPW13 – $170 Parents can join their child in this class for $60. Register using this course code SPW13.

5-7YRS • Mon 5:30-6:15pm, Jan 6 – Feb 10, SPW14 – $88 • Wed 6:30-7:15pm, Jan 8 – Feb 12, SPW16 – $88 • Wed 5:30-6:15pm, Feb 19 – Apr 1, SPW15 – $88 • Wed 6:30-7:15pm, Feb 19 – Apr 1, SPW17 – $88 • Wed 5:30-6:15pm, Jan 8 – Feb 12, SPW18 – $88 • Mon 5:30-6:15pm, Feb 24 – Apr 6, SPW19 – $88 8-11YRS • Mon 6:30-7:15pm, Jan 6 – Feb 10, SPW20 – $88 • Mon 6:30-7:15pm, Feb 24 – Apr 6, SPW21 – $88

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ROPE SKIPPING BC SPORTS PROGRAMS - AROUND THE WORLD (7-12yrs)

Taught by Ottawa acro-roper Bill Chong, rope skipping is a great workout and a ton of fun! Our exciting class teaches skills, tricks and routines from around the world in a healthy, non-competitive environment.

This novice to grandmaster 8-week program includes stickers, certificates and a Family Fun Day to show off your new talents!

Please note there is an additional $15 material fee for the special skipping rope. The fee is paid to the instructor on the first class. All classes are in one of the local school gyms, parents will be advised before the program begins. For more info see bcsportsprograms.com • Wed 6:00-7:00pm, Jan 15 – Mar 4, SPW22 – $129

LEADERSHIP HOME ALONE (8-12yrs) Help your child become more confident and competent when they are at home alone. This program features home and fire safety, dealing with strangers, emergency procedures and first aid, snack and meal preparation. Each student receives a workbook.

• Thu 9:30am-1:30pm, Jan 2, AQL2082 – $97 • Sat 9:30am-1:30pm, Mar 14, AQL2083 – $97

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BABYSITTER COURSE (11+yrs) This course prepared by the Canadian Safety Council prepares students for their roles and responsibilities as babysitters. Topics include rights and responsibilities of the child, parent and babysitter; child development and behavioral problems; caring for the child and nutrition; child safety; handling emergencies; games and play activities for children; and children with special needs. Each student receives a workbook and much of the course is done in small group discussions. There is a final exam (75% to pass).

• Fri 9:30am-3:00pm, Jan 3, AQL2092 – $128 • Sat 9:30am-3:00pm, Mar 21, AQL2093 – $128

HIGH FIVE: PRINCIPLES OF HEALTHY CHILD DEVELOPMENT (13+yrs) Geared toward anyone working with, or interested in working with children ages 6-12 in a front-line leadership role (camp counselors, instructors, volunteers, etc), this course provides in-depth training on the principles of healthy child development in sport and recreation programs.

Leaders learn activities and gain knowledge, tips and resources to improve their relationships with children and other staff members, and to enhance program quality. Topics include bullying, conflict resolution, physical literacy, mental health, and effective communication.

• Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Mar 7, HF002 – $65

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DOG TRAINING Dog Training Presented

by Carol Upton – carolthedogtrainer.ca

DOG TRAINING BASICS FOR POOCHES AND PUPS (Level 1 Beginner) Positive reinforcement training for dogs of all ages.

Have fun teaching your dog the basic commands: sit, pay attention, leave it, come when called, and walk-nicely-on-aleash. The goal is to have a strong bond with your new dog as well as a safe, wellsocialized pet and a happy home environment. Open to dogs and puppies of all ages and skill levels.

• Wed 6:30-7:15pm, Jan 8 – Feb 12, 20WDOG1 – $199 Mar 4 – Apr 8, 20WDOG2 – $199

PUPPY PRIMER Bring your pup for some quality play time in a safe environment, meet a new friend, and chat about “life with a pup”. Address some of the most common puppy issues like nipping, jumping, walking on a leash.

This seminar is a prequel to Basic for Pooches and Pups (level 1) and is appropriate for pups from 2-6 months with a minimum of 1 set of immunization.

• Wed 7:30-8:15pm, Jan 15 – Feb 5, 20WDOG3 – $135

LEASH MANNERS FOR DOGS Too much pulling? Jumping?

Lunging? Is your daily walk becoming a bit too stressful?

Learn some new skills and techniques that will make your walk with Fido more enjoyable for both of you.

Have your dog keep the leash loose while walking and not eat everything in sight, walk by other dogs and other distractions without a commotion, and have a reliable “leave it” command.

Open to all non-reactive dogs of all ages and skill levels.

Weather permitting, some classes will be held outdoors in the neighborhood.

• Wed 6:30-7:15pm, Mar 11 – Apr 1, 20WDOG4 – $135

DOVERCOURT DANCE SCHOOL Dovercourt Dance School teaches dance classes in ballet, creative movement, hip hop and contemporary jazz fusion with an instructional style that encourages creative expression and movement in a pressure free atmosphere.

Students develop an appreciation for the art of dance as well as the physical skills and techniques specific to each dance genre.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT (2-3yrs) Children will be introduced to moving freely and naturally to different types of music.

Preschoolers will create their own moves while developing coordination, body-awareness and self-confidence.

• Fri 10:30-11:00am, Jan 17 – Jun 12, $160.56 • Sat 8:45-9:15am, Jan 18 – Jun 13, $160.56 • Sun 8:45-9:15am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $160.56 HIP HOP HURRAY! (3-4yrs) A fun and bouncy introduction to hip hop and break-dancing moves geared toward your preschooler. With fun moves and today’s hottest music, dancers will be engaged in rhythmic movement through games and songs.

• Sun 9:30-10:00am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $160.56

HIP HOP

Dancers learn hip hop and funk moves, terminology, and dance combinations. Students will enhance their creative skills while grooving to cool music.

4-5YRS • Sun 10:15-11:00am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $241.02

6-8YRS • Sun 12:00-1:00pm, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $321.30 9-12YRS • Sun 11:00am-12:00pm, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $321.30 PRE-BALLET (3-4yrs) An introductory class focused on learning basic, traditional ballet steps and body awareness. Young dancers will gain a love for music and movement in a fun and encouraging environment.

• Fri 11:00-11:30am, Jan 17 – Jun 12, $160.56 • Sat 8:45-9:15am, Jan 18 – Jun 13, $160.56 • Sun 8:30-9:00am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $160.56

BALLET

Develop body awareness, strength and flexibility through ballet technique. This class will focus on fun, creativity and technique.

4-5YRS • Sat 9:30-10:15am, Jan 18 – Jun 13, $241.02 • Sun 10:15-11:00am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $241.02 6-8YRS • Sat 10:30-11:30am, Jan 18 – Jun 13, $321.30 • Sun 9:15-10:15am, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $321.30

The Annual Dovercourt Dance Recital is the Highlight of our Dance year!

The recital will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Notre Dame High School Auditorium.

The session fee includes the class (January to June 2019), recital registration, and costume. Recital tickets go on sale in May. There will be a dress rehearsal on the morning of the recital at Notre Dame. Professional photos will be taken and will be available for purchase on the afternoon of the recital.

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9-12YRS • Sat 11:30am-12:30pm, Jan 18 – Jun 13– $321.30 CONTEMPORARY JAZZ FUSION Dancers will have the opportunity to explore contemporary dance in a fun and creative atmosphere.

Students will explore musicality, use of space, time and energy while learning the basics of modern dance technique. This is a dynamic class that will focus on building strength, flexibility and spatial awareness in a fun environment.

6-8YRS • Sun 11:00am-12:00pm, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $321.30 9-12YRS • Sun 12:00-1:00pm, Jan 19 – Jun 14, $321.30

*NEW* ADULT BALLET

Develop body awareness, strength and flexibility through a basic ballet class. This class is designed for adults who always wanted to learn ballet or would like to revisit their love of classical dance in a gentle and encouraging environment.

• Thu 8:00-9:00pm, Jan 16 – Apr 9, $214.20

CHILDREN’S POTTERY FAMILY CLAY (2+yrs) Spend some quality family time together creating one-ofa-kind projects and building memories that will last a lifetime.

Students will explore various hand-building techniques before finishing their works of art with our beautiful glazes. *Fee includes 1 bag of clay per family • Sat 2:30-4:30pm, Jan 11 – Mar 28, $163.56 per family member • Tue 6:00-7:30pm, Jan 7 – Mar 31, $136.40 per family member

CLAY CREATIONS (6-10yrs) Let your child’s imagination soar!

Students will explore various hand-building techniques before finishing their works of art with glazing.

• Sat 1:00-2:30pm, Jan 11 – Mar 28, $241.50 ON THE WHEEL (9-15yrs) Join us and learn how to use the wheel. Create bowls and cups, then finish them with our beautiful glazes. This small class is open to all levels of potters.

• Sat 5:00-7:00pm, Jan 11 – Mar 28, $271.30

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ADULT POTTERY ADULT WHEEL AND HAND BUILDING Discover a great feeling of accomplishment by turning your vision into pieces of art.

Students will explore various hand-building techniques and try the wheel before finishing pieces with beautiful glazes.

Fee includes 1 bag of clay.

• Wed 6:30-9:30pm, Jan 8 – Apr 1, $379.92 ADULT ON THE WHEEL Learn how to use the wheel to create bowls and cups then finish them with beautiful glazes. This small class is open to all levels of potters. Fee includes 1 bag of clay.

• Tue 7:30-9:30pm, Jan 17 – Mar 31, $325.56

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ADULT SOCIAL DANCING WITH THE WESTIE UNDERGROUND

WEST COAST SWING – BASICS (Level 1) West Coast Swing is a partnered modern swing dance done to a wide variety of music, including pop, blues, soul, and country. It is a linear dance with a smooth, elastic aesthetic and an emphasis on improvisational movement which makes it a fun social dance. We will guide you through the basics of lead and follow, compression and stretch as you learn the basic 6-count patterns that make up the fundamentals of this dance.

No partner or prior dance experience needed.

• Thu 7:00-8:15pm, Jan 9 – Jan 30, $53.00

• Mon 7:45-9:00pm, Feb 3 – Mar 2, $53.00 • Thu 7:00-8:15pm, Mar 5 – Apr 2, $53.00 WEST COAST SWING – BOOST YOUR BASICS (Level 2) This session continues the journey of West Coast Swing by changing up the footwork and timing of basic patterns.

Adding styling options and simple variations to the patterns learned in the “WCS Basics” class. No partner required.

Prerequisite: WCS Basics (Level 1) or able to lead/follow basic patterns socially • Thu 8:30-9:45pm, Jan 9 – Jan 30, $53.00 WEST COAST SWING – TUCKS & FOLDS (Level 2) This session introduces patterns which build on the concepts learned in WCS BASICS (Level 1). In addition we will revisit and finesse the fundamental skills required for efficient leading and following.

Patterns this session: Sugar Tuck, Side Tucks (Open & Closed), Folds (Basic & Hammerlock). No partner required.

Prerequisite: WCS Basics (Level 1) or able to lead/follow basic patterns socially • Thu 7:00-8:15pm, Feb 6 – Feb 27, $53.00 WEST COAST SWING – WHIPS (Level 2) Building on the concepts learned in WCS BASICS (Level 1) this session focuses on one of the core 8 count patterns of the dance. Patterns this session: Basic Whip, Basket Whip, Hustle/Open Whips, Behind the Back Whips. No partner required.

Prerequisite: WCS Basics (Level 1) or able to lead/follow basic patterns socially • Mon 7:45-9:00pm, Mar 9 – Mar 30, $53.00

WEST COAST SWING – TURNS & ROTATIONS (Level 2) This session continues the journey of West Coast Swing by adding single and double turns to both 6 and 8-count patterns. In addition to working on technique, new patterns this session will include: Inside Roll, Inside & Outside Single and Double Turns, and Roll In/Roll Out combinations. No partner required.

Prerequisite: WCS Basics (Level 1) and able to lead/ follow basic patterns socially.

It is recommended that you have taken Level 2 classes.

• Thu 8:30-9:45pm, Mar 5 – Apr 2, $53.00 NEW YORK HUSTLE (Level 2) Join us as we continue the fun with this energetic partner dance. We will be introducing new patterns and variations building on the basic timing, basics and patterns learned in the Hustle (Level 1) session.

No partner required.

Prerequisite: New York Hustle (Level 1) and/or must be comfortable with basic timing and footwork.

• Thu 8:30-9:45pm, Feb 6 – Feb 27, $53.00 COUNTRY TWO-STEP – BEGINNER (Level 2) Join us as we continue the fun with this energetic partner dance. We will be introducing new patterns and variations building on the basic timing and patterns learned in the Two-Step (Level 1) session.

No partner required.

Prerequisite: Country TwoStep (Level 1) or comfortable with basic patterns and timing • Mon 7:45-9:00pm, Jan 6 – Jan 27, $53.00

SWIM LESSONS Why take swimming lessons at Dovercourt?

Dovercourt’s highly-skilled instructors are able to teach children proper technique efficiently and effectively, in accordance with the high standards of the Lifesaving Society. Our end-of-session Survival Day is unique to Dovercourt and is a fun yet powerful way to teach children skills that could save their lives in real-life scenarios. Our staff undergoes extensive training and regular updates on safety, rescue situations, changes to current standards, as well as techniques for teaching. Many of our senior aquatics staff are instructor and lifeguard trainers and are a valuable resource for our aquatics team. Our leisure pool is designed to teach swimming, with unique features like warmer water, a beach entry, rope swing and shallow & deep-water pods. We are proud of the quality of our swim lesson program at Dovercourt!

THE SWIM FOR LIFE® PROGRAM

Basic swimming ability is a requirement of any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada. Swim for Life® is a comprehensive swim instruction program that focuses on the acquisition and development of fundamental swim strokes and skills for learners of all ages and abilities. Learning Swim to Survive® skills and achieving the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive® Standard are key foundations of the Swim for Life® Program.

LIFESAVING PARENT & TOTS

A rewarding experience for adults with infants or toddlers.

These levels introduce the joys of water activity while stressing parental responsibility in, on and around the water. Parent participation required, but just one water-loving parent is permitted in the pool due to our limited pool space. Class length: 30 minutes.

PARENT & TOT 1 12 months old and under (able to hold head up) with parent or caregiver.

PARENT & TOT 2 24 months old and under with parent or caregiver.

PARENT & TOT 3 Under 4 years old with parent or caregiver.

PRESCHOOL A TRANSITION

Your child is almost ready for independence or almost 3 years old. Parents must join their preschooler in the water until the child is ready to participate on their own and they are 3 years old.

PRESCHOOL CLASSES

All Preschool classes are unparented and for 3-5 year-old children.

PRESCHOOL A Prerequisites: For kids 3-5 years old just starting out on their own, with little or no experience but comfortable in a class without mom or dad.

PRESCHOOL B Prerequisites: Participants can comfortably move and float with aid, put their faces in the water with eyes open, and exhale in a relaxed manner.

PRESCHOOL C Prerequisites: Participants can float on front and back in PFD without assistance; swim 5m on front and back any way with an aid; and exhale under water 3 times without pause.

PRESCHOOL D Prerequisites: Participants can float and move in deep water with assistance; breathe rhythmically 5 times; flutter kick while gliding on front and back 5m; recover objects from the bottom.

PRESCHOOL E Prerequisites: Participants are comfortable jumping into deep water unassisted; front and back

SWIMMER 2 & 3 Prerequisites: Swimmer 2: Jump into chest deep water, open eyes and exhale under water, front and back float unassisted, kicking on front and back for 5m each. Swimmer 3: Jump into deep water, flutter kick on front, back and side 10m each, swim front and back crawl 10m each, and tread water 15 seconds.

SWIMMER 3 Prerequisites: Jump into deep water, flutter kick on front, back and side 10m each, swim front and back crawl 10m each, and tread water 15 seconds.

SWIMMER 3 & 4 Prerequisites: Swimmer 3: Jump into deep water, flutter kick on side, swim front and back crawl 10m each, and tread water 15 seconds. Swimmer 4: Dive and roll into deep water, front and back crawl 15m each, 100m interval swim, whip kick on back 10m, and tread water 30 seconds.

SCHOOL-AGE SWIM LESSONS

or no swimming experience.

Lessons will focus on floats and glides, flutter kick, shallow and deep-water comfort, movement through water, safe entries and PFDs.

SWIMMER 1 - BEGINNER Just starting out with little

SWIMMER 1 - ADVANCED Prerequisites: Have attempted

AQUATIC CERTIFICATIONS FOR YOUTH guaranteed a lifeguard / swim instructor position for Fall 2020.

BRONZE STAR Participants develop problemsolving and decision-making skills as individuals and in partners. They learn CPR and develop Water Smart®

SWIMMER 4 Prerequisites: Dive and roll into deep water, front and back crawl 15m each, 100m interval swim, whip kick on back 10m, and tread water 30 seconds.

SWIMMER 2 Prerequisites: Jump into chest deep water, open eyes and

SWIMMER 5 Prerequisites: Tread water 1 minute, front and back crawl

confidence and the lifesaving skills to become their own personal lifeguard.

Prerequisite: Recommended 12 years of age. 70 minutes.

• Mon 6:50-8:00pm, Feb 3 – Mar 30, 16289 – $75

of increased risk; learn to respond to increasing complex situations involving conscious and unconscious victims with obstructed airways and develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim (or timed swims). Prerequisite: 12 years of age and have successfully completed Bronze Star or 13 years & good swim ability.

(Level 6 or equivalent). Manual: Canadian Lifesaving Manual ($47).

• Sun 5:00-8:30pm, Feb 2 – Mar 15, AQL2018 – $135

BRONZE MEDALLION / EMERGENCY 1ST AID Learn Lifesaving principles based on water rescue, judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and release methods in preparation for rescues

ROOKIE, RANGER, STAR PATROL ROOKIE Prerequisites: Compact jump, stride entry, eggbeater 75 seconds, head up front crawl or breaststroke 25m, front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke 100m each, and 300m endurance swim.

RANGER Prerequisites: Lifesaving kick 25m, endurance 350m, timed swim 100m in 3 minutes.

STAR Prerequisites: Demands good physical conditioning and lifesaving judgment. Participants develop lifesaving and first aid skills, further refine front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke over 100m each, and complete 600m workouts and 300m timed swims.

• Mon-Fri 8:00am-1:00pm, Mar 16 – Mar 20, AQL2074 – $135 BRONZE CROSS Bronze Cross teaches the differences between lifesaving and lifeguarding, safe supervision in aquatic facilities, and the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork.

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Swimmer 1 before and/or are comfortable submerging their face with eyes open. Class will focus on unassisted glides and kicking drills.

SWIMMER 5 & 6 Prerequisites: Swimmer 5: Tread water 1 minute, front and back crawl 25m, 100m interval swim, breaststroke arms 15m, and whip kick on front 15m. Swimmer 6: Shallow dive, eggbeater kick 30 seconds, front/back crawl & breaststroke 50m each, 200m interval swim, and head up front crawl 10m.

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float in deep water unassisted; kick on front and back for 7m each; and 5m of continuous front crawl with an aid.

25m, 100m interval swim, breaststroke arms 15m, and whip kick on front 15m.

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exhale under water, front and back float unassisted, and flutter kick on front and back for 5m each.

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• Sun 5:00-8:00pm, Feb 2 – Mar 15, AQL2014 – $101 • Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:30pm, Mar 16 – Mar 20, AQL2073 – $101 NATIONAL LIFEGUARD Candidates will learn skills relevant to safe supervision of a pool. These include teamwork, communication, and the use of specialized equipment and safety supervision. Prerequisites: Age 16, Bronze Cross and Standard 1st Aid and CPR ‘C’.

Manual: Alert ($47).

• Fri-Mon 8:00am-6:00pm, Dec 27 – 30 AND Tue 8:00am-12:00pm, Dec 31, AQ1926 – $169 • Fri-Mon 8:00am-6:00pm, Apr 10 – 13, AQL2029 – $169 SWIM INSTRUCTOR Swim Instructor candidates learn to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills, and acquire proven teaching methods and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques.

Swim Instructors are certified to teach and evaluate all levels of the Lifesaving Society Swim Program: Parent & Tot, Preschool, Swimmer, and Adult Swimmer. Progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 16 years of age and Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard. Manuals: Swim for Life Award Guide & Teaching Swim for Life ($43).

• Tue 6:30-10:00pm, Jan 7 AND Sat & Sun 9:00am-6:00pm, Jan 11 – 12, AQL2042 – $130 • Tue 6:30-10:00pm, Mar 24 AND Sat & Sun 9:00am-6:00pm, Mar 28 – 29, AQL2043 – $130 LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR The Lifesaving Instructor Course prepares instructors to teach the Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze medal awards, and Emergency First Aid. Lifesaving Instructors may evaluate and certify candidates in the Swim Patrol, Bronze

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LAP SWIMS

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ADULT

12:00-1:00pm*

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Star, Emergency First Aid, and Lifesaving Fitness Awards.

Progressively evaluated, so 100% attendance is required.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age & Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard. Manuals Lifesaving Instructor Pac ($62).

• Tue 5:30-9:30pm, Feb 11 AND Sat & Sun 9:00am-6:00pm, Feb 15 – 16, AQL2038 – $130 LIFESAVING STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR “C” An in-depth understanding of first aid such as medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, burns and other medical injuries. Prerequisites: Open to all. Recommended 12 years of age and older. Manual: Canadian First Aid Manual ($20 ) • Sat & Sun, 9:00am-5:00pm, Jan 25 – 26, AQL2055 – $125 • Sat & Sun, 9:00am-5:00pm, Mar 7 – 8, AQL2056 – $125 • Sat & Sun, 9:00am-5:00pm, Apr 4 – 5, AQL2057 – $125

FALL 2019 - SPRING 2020

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

6:30-8:15am*

12:00-1:00pm* 8:30-9:30pm**

12:00-1:00pm* 8:00-9:00pm**

12:00-1:00pm*

DISABLED

11:00-12:00pm 3:00-4:00pm (free)

6:30-7:30pm*

50+

3:00-4:00pm

9:00-10:00am

FAMILY

OPEN

HOT TUB & SAUNA ONLY

8:00-9:00am* 11:00am-12:00pm 8:00-8:45pm

8:15-9:00am 7:00-8:30pm

* SHARING WITH AQUAFIT OR PROGRAM

9:30-10:30am

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

6:30-8:00am*

7:00-8:00am

7:00-8:00am

11:00am-12:00pm

2:15-4:00pm

4:00-5:00pm

6:30-7:30pm

3:00-4:00pm

12:00-1:00pm*

7:00-8:00pm

6:30-7:30pm*

7:00-8:30pm

8:15-9:00am

8:45-9:30am 11:15am-12:00pm 2:45-3:45pm 7:30-9:00pm

8:00-10:00am

All swims are subject to cancellation or may be shared based on attendance.

ANNIE’S SWIM: A FREE SWIM FOR THE DISABLED, NAMED IN MEMORY OF “DOVERKID” ANNE VIVIAN, WHO TOOK COMFORT IN THE WARM WATERS OF OUR POOL DURING HER COURAGEOUS BATTLE WITH BRAIN CANCER.

LEARN TO: SWIM, SAVE A LIFE, LEARN TO TEACH. ADULT LEARN TO SWIM • Sun 7:10-8:00pm, Feb 2 – Mar 29, 16290 –$108 LIFESAVING STANDARD 1ST AID & CPR “C” RECERT This course allows participants to recertify their Lifesaving Standard First Aid course and CPR level ‘C’.

Prerequisites: Candidates must have taken a FULL Standard 1st Aid COURSE within the past 3 years through the Lifesaving Society in order to qualify for this recert. Proof of prerequisites must be shown at recert.

• Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Feb 22, AQL2047 – $96 • Sat 9:00am-4:00pm, Apr 18, AQL2048 – $96 NATIONAL LIFEGUARD RECERT Prerequisite: National Lifeguard, must bring card or lifesaving ID number to recert.

• Sat 8:00am-12:00pm, Dec 28, AQL1936 – $79 • Fri 6:00-10:00pm, Feb 21, AQL2027 – $79 • Sat 8:00am-12:00pm, Apr 11, AQL2028 – $79

AIRWAY MANAGEMENT Airway Management provides the fundamentals, principles and practices of safe and proper oxygen admin in most emergency situations.

• Tue 6:30-10:30pm, Feb 18, AQL2062 – $51 EXAMINER COURSE The Examiner course is the first step in the three-step process to be appointed as an Examiner for the Society, and prepares candidates to successfully apprentice as an Examiner on the exam of their choice.

The Examiner course builds on the evaluation experience that candidates have attained in the instructor-evaluated content. Prerequisites: Instructor certification & experience teaching in the stream they wish to be appointed an examiner.

• Sat 9:00am-3:00pm, Apr 25, AQL2006 – $67

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS SATURDAY 4/4 lessons

16291 16292 16293 16294 16295 16296 16297 16298 16299 16300 16301 16302 16303 16304 16305 16306 16307 16308 16309 16310 16311 16312 16313 16314 16315 16316 16317 16318 16319 16320 16321 16322 16323 16324 16325 16326 16327

MONDAY

8:00 16328 8:00 16329 8:40 16330 8:50 16331 9:00 16332 9:10 16333 9:10 16334 9:30 16335 9:30 16336 9:40 16337 9:40 16338 10:00 B 16339 10:20 16340 10:20 16341 10:30 16342 10:40 16343 11:00 16344 11:00 16345 11:30 16346 11:30 16347 11:30 16348 11:40 16349 12:00 16350 12:00 16351 12:00 16352 12:30 16353 12:30 16354 12:30 16355 1:00 16356 1:00 16357 1:00 16358 5:00 16359 5:30 16360 6:40 16361 7:10 16362 7:20 16363 7:20 16364

4/4 lessons

3/4 lessons

4/4 lessons

16419 16420 16421 16422 16423 16424 16425 16426 16427 16428 16429 16430 16431 16432 16433 16434 16435 16436 16437 16438 16439 16440 16441 16442 16443 16444 16445 16446 16447 16448 16449 16450 16451 16452 16453 16454 16455

WEDNESDAY

16456 16457 16458 16459 16460 16461 16462 16463 16464 16465 16466 16467 16468 16469 16470 16471 16472 16473 16474 16475 16476 16477 16478 16479 16480 16481 16482 16483 16484 16485 16486 16487 16488 16489 16490 16491 16492

10:00 10:30 4:10 5:50 B 6:20 7:00 7:30 7:30

16365 16366 16367 16368 16369 16370 16371 16372

16493 16494 16495 16496 16497 16498 16499 16500

TUESDAY 4/4 lessons

3:00 3:00 3:30 3:30 4:00 4:00 B 4:40 4:50 5:00 5:20 5:30 6:00 6:00 6:30 6:30 6:30

16373 16374 16375 16376 16377 16378 16379 16380 16381 16382 16383 16384 16385 16386 16387 16388

16501 16502 16503 16504 16505 16506 16507 16508 16509 16510 16511 16512 16513 16514 16515 16516

4:00 4:00 4:10 4:20 4:30 4:30 4:40 4:50 5:00 5:00 5:20 5:40 5:50 6:00 6:30 6:30

16389 16390 16391 16392 16393 16394 16395 16396 16397 16398 16399 16400 16401 16402 16403 16404

16517 16518 16519 16520 16521 16522 16523 16524 16525 16526 16527 16528 16529 16530 16531 16532

THURSDAY 4/4 lessons

4:00 4:30 4:30 5:10 5:20

16405 16406 16407 16408 16409

16533 16534 16535 16536 16537

FRIDAY 4/4 lessons

4:30 4:30 4:50 5:20 6:00 6:00 6:30 6:30 6:30

16410 16411 16412 16413 16414 16415 16416 16417 16418

16538 16539 16540 16541 16542 16543 16544 16545 16546

PRIVATE LESSON FEES: # lessons

LEGEND:

B: BILINGUAL INSTRUCTOR

Refunds & credits will only be given up to one week in advance of the program start date.

Non Residents: Add 20% to the fee.

Private Package Semi Private Package

3 4 $151 $181 $212 $265

9

If you have purchased private lessons and your schedule changes, you are welcome to substitute the participant. Unfortunately, we do not reschedule or refund.

DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE WINTER 2020 PROGRAMS

8:00 8:00 8:30 8:30 8:30 9:00 9:00 B 9:30 9:40 10:00 10:00 10:10 10:30 10:40 10:50 10:50 11:20 11:30 11:40 11:40 11:50 11:50 12:00 12:00 12:20 12:30 12:30 12:30 12:30 1:00 1:00 4:00 4:30 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:00

SUNDAY

1ST SET BEGINS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 1, 2ND SET BEGINS THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 29TH. NO CLASSES FEBRUARY 17, MARCH 16 - 22

YOUR WINTER ADVENTURE AWAITS DOVERCOURT.ORG

CERTIFICATIONS FOR ADULTS

8:10(2/3) L 8:30(1-3) 9:30(2/3) 10:50(1/2) L 11:30(1-3) L 6:10(2/3)

8:10(2/3) L 8:30(1-3) 9:10 9:30(2/3) 10:10 11:30(1-3) L 6:10(2/3) 8:00 T L 8:30 L 9:10 L 9:40 T 10:00 L 10:50 L 11:00 B 11:30 T 12:30 L 1:00 T L 5:00 T L 6:00 L

8:00 L 8:30 8:40(B/C) 9:00(B/C) L 9:20 L 10:00 10:20 L 10:30 B 11:10(B/C) L 12:00 L 12:00(B/C) L 1:00 L 5:00 L 5:30(B/C)

8:10 L 8:30 8:40(B/C) 9:00(B/C) L 9:50 L 10:30 11:00(C/D) 11:10(B/C) L 12:00(B/C) L 12:00 L 12:30 L 12:30(C/D) 1:00 L 5:30(B/C) 6:00 L

16000 16001 16015 16016 16003 16004

16022 16001 16023 16016 16003 16004

16029 16030 16031 16032 16033 16034 16035 16036 16037 16038 16039 16040

16074 16075 16076 16077 16078 16079 16080 16081 16082 16083 16084 16085 16086

16075 16076 16077 16128 16129 16130 16131 16132 16082 16133 16134 16135 16085 16136

8:00(1/2) L 8:40(1-3) 9:10 10:50(2/3) 12:00(1-3) L 5:00(1-3)

8:00 L 8:40(1-3) 9:40 10:50(2/3) 12:00(1-3) L 5:00(1-3)

8:00 L 8:30 L 9:00 T 9:30 B 10:10 10:10 T 10:20 10:40 T 12:30 T L 1:00 L 4:00 T L 4:30 L

8:00 L 8:10(B/C) L 8:30(B/C) L 8:40(B/C) 9:00 9:10 10:40 11:00 11:10(B/C) 12:00 L 12:10 L 1:00(B/C) L 4:40 L

8:10(B/C) L 8:30(B/C) L 8:40(B/C) 9:00 9:30 10:00(C/D) L 10:20 10:30(C/D) L 11:10(B/C) 11:20 12:00 12:20(C/D) L 1:00(B/C) L 5:00 L

PARENT & TOT 2 30 MINUTES

PARENT & TOT 3 30 MINUTES

PRESCHOOL C 30 MINUTES

PRESCHOOL B 30 MINUTES

PRESCHOOL A 30 MINUTES

8:30(1-3) 9:00 10:50(1/2) L 11:30(1-3) L

16137 16138 16089 16090 16139 16140 16141 16095 16097 16142 16143 16144 16145 16100 16146

16087 16088 16089 16090 16091 16092 16093 16094 16095 16096 16097 16098 16099 16100

16041 16042 16043 16044 16045 16046 16047 16048 16049 16050 16051 16052

16017 16005 16024 16018 16025 16008 16019

16017 16005 16018 16007 16008 16019

16005 16006 16007 16008

8 LESSONS

SUNDAY

16000 16001 16002 16003 16004

8 LESSONS

8:00(1/2) L 8:40(1-3) 9:10 12:00(1-3) L 5:00(1-3)

SATURDAY

PARENT & TOT 1 30 MINUTES

LEVEL

10:00(B/C) L 10:30(B/C) 4:10(B/C) L 5:20(B/C) L 5:20 L 5:30 6:30 L 7:30(B/C) L

10:00(B/C) L 10:30(B/C) 4:10(B/C) L 5:20(B/C) L 6:30 7:30(B/C) L

10:00 10:30 T L 4:10 L 5:20 T L 6:00 6:30 L

10:30(2/3) 4:10(1-3) L 6:00

10:30(2/3) 4:10(1-3) L

10:00 4:10(1-3) L

16101 16102 16103 16104 16147 16148 16149 16106

16101 16102 16103 16104 16105 16106

16053 16054 16055 16056 16057 16058

16020 16010 16026

16020 16010

16009 16010

7 LESSONS

MONDAY

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS –

10 DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE WINTER 2020 PROGRAMS

1:00(B/C) 3:30(B/C) L 4:10(B/C) L 5:00(B/C) 5:30(B/C) L 5:30 L 5:50 6:30 L

1:00(B/C) 3:30(B/C) L 4:10(B/C) L 5:00(B/C) 5:30(B/C) L 6:00 6:30 L

1:00 L 3:30 L 4:30 B 6:00 T 6:30 T L

1:00(1-3) L 5:30(2/3)

1:00(1-3) L 5:30(2/3)

1:00(1-3) L

16107 16108 16109 16110 16111 16150 16151 16152

16107 16108 16109 16110 16111 16112 16113

16059 16060 16061 16062 16063

16011 16021

16011 16021

16011

8 LESSONS

TUESDAY

9:00(B/C) L 4:00(B/C) L 5:30(C/D) L 5:50 6:00(B/C) L 6:10(C/D) L 6:30

9:00(B/C) L 4:00(B/C) L 4:30 B 5:20 L 6:00(B/C) L 6:30

9:00 L 4:10 T L 5:30 B 6:30

9:00(1-3) 6:00(1-3)

9:00(1-3) 6:00(1-3)

9:00(1-3) 6:00(1-3)

16114 16115 16153 16154 16118 16155 16156

16114 16115 16116 16117 16118 16119

16064 16065 16066 16067

16012 16013

16012 16013

16012 16013

8 LESSONS

WEDNESDAY

10:00 L 4:00(B/C) L 4:00(C/D) L 4:30(B/C) 4:30(B/C) L 5:40 L 5:40(C/D) L

9:30 L 4:00(B/C) L 4:30(B/C) 4:30(B/C) L 5:40 L

9:30 T L 10:30 L 4:00 L 5:10 T L

10:00 10:30(1-3) 5:40

10:30(1-3)

10:30(1-3)

16157 16121 16158 16122 16123 16159 16160

16120 16121 16122 16123 16124

16068 16069 16070 16071

16027 16014 16028

16014

16014

8 LESSONS

THURSDAY

SESSION DATES: FEBRUARY 1 - APRIL 3.

NO CLASSES FEBRUARY 17, MARCH 16 - 22

4:30(B/C) L 5:00 L 5:30 L 6:30(B/C) L 6:30(C/D) L

4:30(B/C) L 5:00 L 6:30(B/C) L

5:00 L 5:10 T L

16125 16161 16162 16127 16163

16125 16126 16127

16072 16073

FRIDAY

8 LESSONS

YOUR WINTER ADVENTURE AWAITS DOVERCOURT.ORG

RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION

Most 5 yr olds remain in Preschool level When almost 6 yrs old, enter Swimmer level Preschool A & B & C >> Swimmer 1 Preschool D & E >> Swimmer 2 Parent & Tot 1 (under one year), P&T 2 (under two years), P&T 3 (under three years), Preschool Program (3-5 years) and Swimmer Program (5 years & up).

LEARN TO SWIM LEVELS

LESSON PROGRESSION: LEGEND:

SPECIALTY 40 - 60 MINUTES

L: LIMITED ENROLLMENT B: BILINGUAL INSTRUCTOR T: TRANSITION CLASS WE: WEEKEND

T: Transition class. Parents must join their preschooler in the water until the child is ready to participate on their own and are 3 yrs old.

L: LIMITED ENROLLMENT TOTS 1:8 PRESCHOOL 1:3

Homeschool Swim Lessons 1:00 #16187 After School Group Swim Lessons Preschool 3:30 #16188 4:30 #16189

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

8:30(beg) L 11:20(adv) 12:10(adv) L 12:40(adv) L 12:50(beg) L 4:00(adv) L 4:40(beg) L

16190 16191 16192 16193 16194 16195 16196

8:10(adv) L 16197 12:20(beg) L 16198 6:30(adv) L 16199 6:40(beg) L 16200

5:20(adv) 16201 6:30(beg) 16202 7:10(adv) L 16203

5:10(adv) L 16204

8:00(2/3) L 9:30 11:20(2/3) L 11:20(2/3) 12:50 L 4:00 4:40(2/3)

16211 16212 16213 16214 16215 16216 16217

8:30(2/3) 9:00 L 10:50 11:20(2/3) 12:50 L 5:30 L 6:30(2/3)

16218 16219 16220 16221 16222 16223 16224

4:00 L 5:20(2/3) 5:50 6:30(2/3) 7:10(2/3)

16225 16226 16227 16228 16229

3:30(2/3) L 4:10 4:50 L 6:20(2/3)

SWIMMER 3

8:00(2/3) L 10:00 L 10:40(3/4) 11:20(2/3) L 11:20(2/3) 12:50(3/4) L 4:00(3/4) 4:40(2/3) 5:20(3/4) L

16211 16246 16247 16213 16214 16248 16249 16217 16250

8:00(3/4) L 8:30(2/3) 9:40 L 10:50 11:20(2/3) 12:10(3/4) L 12:30(3/4) L 6:20(3/4) 6:30(2/3)

16251 16218 16252 16253 16221 16254 16255 16256 16224

4:00(3/4) L 5:20 L 5:20(2/3) 6:30(2/3) 7:10(2/3)

16257 16258 16226 16228 16229

SWIMMER 4

9:40 10:40(3/4) 12:50(3/4) L 4:00(3/4) 5:20(3/4) L

16269 16247 16248 16249 16250

8:00(3/4) L 9:40 L 12:10(3/4) L 12:30(3/4) L 6:20(3/4)

16251 16270 16254 16255 16256

SWIMMER 5

11:10(5/6) 16276 5:10(5/6) L 16277

11:30(5/6) 16278 5:30(5/6) 16279

11:10(5/6) 16276 5:10(5/6) L 16277

11:30(5/6) 16278 5:30(5/6) 16279

SWIMMER 1

40 MINUTES

SWIMMER 2

40 MINUTES

40 MINUTES

40 MINUTES

50 MINUTES

SWIMMER 6

50 MINUTES

8 LESSONS

SWIM PATROL

8 LESSONS

5:00

Rookie/Ranger/Star 60 minutes

BRONZE STAR 70 minutes

SPECIALTY

40-60 minutes

LEGEND:

L: LIMITED ENROLLMENT WE: WEEKEND :ADULT *DROP-IN LESSONS TUE: 8:30 - 9:20PM WED: 8:00 - 8:50PM

LIMITED ENROLLMENT RATIOS:

16286

7 LESSONS

8 LESSONS

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY 8 LESSONS

8 LESSONS

FRIDAY

8 LESSONS

6:20(adv)

16205

5:40(beg) L 16206 4:30(adv) L 16207

16230 16231 16232 16233

4:00 L 5:00(2/3) 5:10(2/3) 5:50(2/3) L

16234 16235 16236 16237

3:50 L 4:30 L 5:00(2/3) L 5:40(2/3) L

16238 16239 16240 16241

4:40 L 5:20 L 5:50(2/3) L 6:20(2/3) L

16242 16243 16244 16245

3:30(2/3) L 4:10 4:50 L 5:20 5:50(3/4) 6:20(2/3)

16230 16259 16260 16261 16262 16233

4:30 L 5:00(2/3) 5:10(2/3) 5:50(2/3) L 6:20(3/4) L

16263 16235 16236 16237 16264

3:50 L 5:00(2/3) L 5:00 5:40(2/3) L

16265 16240 16266 16241

5:10(3/4) L 5:40(3/4) L 5:50(2/3) L 6:20(2/3) L

16267 16268 16244 16245

4:00(3/4) L 16257 5:50 16271 6:50 16272

4:10 L 5:50(3/4)

16273 16262

4:40 L 16274 6:20(3/4) L 16264

5:00

16275

5:10(3/4) L 16267 5:40(3/4) L 16268

6:00(5/6) L 16280

4:30

16281

5:10

16282

4:30(5/6) L 16283

5:30(5/6) L 16284

5:10

16285

4:30(5/6) L 16283

5:30(5/6) L 16284

6:00(5/6) L 16280

7:00

16287

6:50

16289

4:30(adv) L 16208 5:50(beg) L 16209 6:20(beg) L 16210

5:30 L

16288

ONLY

$75

Homeschool Swim Adult Learn to Swim Lessons 7:10 # 16290 1:00 #16187 After School Group Swim Lessons Swimmer 3:30 #16547 4:40 #16548

SWIMMER 1 TO 4 1:4 SWIMMER 5 & HIGHER 1:6

LESSON FEES: # lessons

7

7L

8

8L

8 WE

8L WE

40 minutes $95 $156 $99 $163 $104 $172 50 minutes

$97 $164 $101 $172 $108 $177

60 minutes

$99 $172 $104 $177 $111 $186

11

PRESCHOOL D/E 30 MINUTES

LEGEND FOR PRESHOOL PAGE:

$172

8 WE

$104

8L

$163

8 7L

$156

7

$95 30 min

# lessons

PRESCHOOL FEES

$99

8L WE

16186 16163

4:40 L 6:30(C/D) L

16158 16184 16185 16160

4:00(C/D) L 5:10 5:50 L 5:40(C/D) L

16182 16153 16183 16155

4:40(E) L 5:30(C/D) L 6:00 6:10(C/D) L

16179 16180 16181

4:00(D) 4:30 L 6:00 L

16177 16178

6:00(D) 7:00 L

16171 16172 16173 16141 16174 16144 16175 16176

8:00 L 8:40 L 10:10 11:00(C/D) 11:30(E) L 12:30(C/D) 1:00 L 5:00 L

16164 16165 16166 16167 16168 16130 16132 16135 16169 16170

SATURDAY

DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE WINTER 2020 PROGRAMS

8:00 L 8:30 L 9:10 L 9:30 9:40 10:00(C/D) L 10:30(C/D) L 12:20(C/D) L 1:00 L 4:00 L

LEVEL

YOUR WINTER ADVENTURE AWAITS DOVERCOURT.ORG

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN, YOUTH & SPECIALTY GROUP SWIM LESSONS

YOUR WINTER ADVENTURE AWAITS DOVERCOURT.ORG

12 DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE WINTER 2020 PROGRAMS

BLUESFEST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART All lessons take place @ Festival House, 450 Churchill Ave. N. (Ravenhill Ave. entrance)

WHAT IS BSOMA?

The Bluesfest School of Music and Art emerged as a partnership between RBC Ottawa Bluesfest and Dovercourt Recreation.

Housed in Bluesfest’s Festival House, BSOMA brings art and music educators to the community through group programming, private lessons and special events, all of which are available to learners of all ages and abilities.

VISUAL ARTS CARTOON DRAWING (6-10yrs) Learning to draw can be fun, especially when creating silly characters, funny expressions and drawing sequences that tell a story! Instructors will guide students, step-by-step, how to create compelling stories with humour and skill. All materials are supplied.

• Sat 10:00-10:55am, Jan 11 – Apr 4, $176

Enrich your life and learn to play an instrument!

Music education and participation increases confidence, improves hand eye coordination, improves information retention and is fun!

FAMILY ART (6-10yrs) Parents and children will explore mediums, techniques and art history as your instructor guides you through weekly projects. All materials are supplied.

• Sat 11:00-11:55am, Jan 11 – Apr 4, $99 per family member

PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons provide the most impactful experience in music education. Our teachers are equipped to prepare students for formal musical examinations, professional/ semi-professional performances and casual play with friends and family.

• Mon-Fri 2:00-9:00pm, Jan 6 - Apr 10 • Sat 10:00am-5:00pm, Jan 12 – Apr 5

EXPLORING VISUAL ARTS (16+yrs) Express yourself in this introductory visual arts course.

Explore art history, mediums and techniques as your instructor guides you through weekly projects using paint, inks, charcoal, pencils and more. Students can expect to purchase $40 in supplies for this course.

• Wed 2:00-4:00pm, Jan 15 – Apr 8, $235.04

$104 for four 30 minute lessons or $260 for ten 30 minute lesson.

GROUP LESSONS Learning with others enhances your experience in music and art education. Co-learners push each other to excel, while making classes more fun and engaging. BSOMA Group Classes will help you achieve individual success in an enjoyable group setting. Group lessons are for adults, youth and kids.

WATERCOLOUR BOTANICALS – IMPRESSIONIST STYLE (16+yrs) Learn how to create simple impressionistic watercolour botanical paintings. Using a variety of easy and effective techniques you will be able to create an 8 x 10 watercolour painting.

• Mon 2:00-4:00pm, Mar 23 – Apr 6, $54.24 WATERCOLOUR – BEGINNER (16+yrs) Learn to paint successfully with watercolour paints. Become confident in how to select colours, brushes and application techniques. Design, composition

and working from a photograph will also be taught. You will walk away with the preliminary skills to express yourself creatively with watercolour paint. Supplies will be provided in class, though students will be guided on how to select their own tools for purchase.

• Tue 2:00-4:00pm, Mar 24 – Apr 7, $54.24

MUSIC TODDLER MUSIC TIME (1.5-2.5yrs) Exposing children to a variety of musical and movement experiences helps them develop language, pattern recognition, balance, coordination and more. Each week students will play, listen and dance all while exploring fundamental concepts in music and movement in a hands-on, creative environment.

• Thu 4:00-4:45pm, Jan 16 – Apr 9, $183.24 PRESCHOOL MUSIC TIME (2.5-4yrs) Exposing children to a variety of musical and movement experiences helps them develop language, pattern recognition, balance, coordination and more. Each week students will play, listen and dance all while exploring fundamental concepts in music and movement in a hands-on, creative environment.

• Thu 4:45-5:30pm, Jan 16 – Apr 9, $183.24 MUSICAL THEATRE Be a triple threat on the stage! In this class you will learn to sing, dance and act. While learning to perform, you will also learn how to audition. This course will end with a performance for friends and family on the BSOMA stage.

STRINGS FOR KIDS (7-10yrs) For the students who want to test drive an instrument before committing to private music lessons. Students will try the ukulele and guitar in a group setting. Basics for each instrument will be taught along with some rudimentary theory; everything they need to know before they take it to the next level. This is a beginner level course. Instruments will be provided for class time.

Ukulele • Sat 11:00-11:55am, Jan 11 – Feb 8, $70

5-7yrs • Thu 5:00-6:00pm, Jan 16 – Apr 9, $168

Guitar • Sat 11:00-11:55am, Feb 22 – Apr 4, $84

8-11yrs • Tue 6:00-7:00pm, Jan 14 – Apr 7, $168

FAMILY UKULELE (6+yrs) The ukulele’s popularity continues to grow because it is

relatively easy to learn, good for small hands and has a sweet, happy sound. The uke opens the door to the larger world of musical instruments in a fun way.

Together the groups will learn chords, how to read chords, strum patterns, and then put it all together to play songs. Each child should be accompanied by an adult. Please register each family member attending.

• Sat 10:00-10:55am, Jan 11 – Apr 4, $88 per family member.

• Wed 5:30-6:25pm, Jan 15 – Apr 8, $96 per family member.

ROCK UNIVERSITY (10-16yrs) Rock University is the true band experience. During the course, you and your band will prepare for all aspects of live performance. Graduates who participate the entire school

HARMONICA – BEGINNER Make your first instrument the harmonica. It is fairly easy to learn, great for pick up jams and very portable. This workshop aids or introduces some basic musical theory with simple harmonica techniques as we play through and learn a tune or two. Students will need to bring their own diatonic harmonica in the key of ‘C’. Available for purchase at BSOMA Pro Shop.

11-15yrs • Tue 7:00-8:00pm, Jan 14 – Feb 18, $84 16+yrs • Tue 8:00-9:00pm, Jan 14 – Feb 4, $56

UKULELE CLUB (7-11yrs) This club will get kids playing as a group regardless of musical experience. Everything from classic rock to top 40 hits will be played. This course is best for novice ukulele players.

• Mon 2:45-4:15pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6, $231 MUSICAL THEATRE (7-11yrs) Be a triple threat on the stage! In this class you will learn to sing, dance and act.

While learning to perform, you will also learn how to audition.

This course will end with a performance for parents on the BSOMA stage.

• Tue 2:45-4:15pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, $273

structure and harmonica techniques. Student will need to bring their own diatonic harmonica in the key of ‘C’.

• Tue 7:00-8:00pm, Feb 11 – Mar 24, $84 BEGINNER UKULELE (16+yrs) In this pressure free environment, you will learn basic chords and strumming patterns on the ukulele. Your new skills will build a basic foundation for playing a few songs to start and continue to build your repertoire. You will be ready to jam across the city in no time!

Limited number of ukuleles are available for loan.

Also available for purchase at BSOMA Pro Shop.

• Wed 8:00-9:00pm, Jan 14 – Apr 7, $168

GOLD UKULELE The ukulele is one of the best introductory instruments there is, as it is physically easier to play than most other string instruments and is a good way to learn music theory.

Participants will be taught chords, melody, strumming styles and even some rudimentary theory. Come strum, sing and learn in this quickly growing group!

Beginner • Tue 2:00-3:00pm, Jan 14 – Apr 7, $182 Intermediate • Thu 2:00-3:00pm, Jan 16 – Apr 9, $182

ROCK UNIVERSITY (8-11yrs) Rock University is the true band experience where musicians learn to play the songs you love. During the course, you and your band will prepare for all aspects of live performance. Graduates who participate the entire school year will have the opportunity to perform at RBC Bluesfest or CityFolk. The show starts here!

• Thu 2:45-4:15pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, $273

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BLUESFEST COMMUNITY CHOIR (All ages) No need to audition for this fun and blues-centric choir! The

focus is on fun and learning how to sing as a member of a group. Rediscover the joys of singing and belting out your favorite tunes in a casual community environment. Class is on the first Monday of each month, with a few additional rehearsals to be schedule in July leading up to the final performance at the 2020 RBC Ottawa Bluesfest.

• Mon 6:30-8:00pm, Feb 3 – Jun 1, $112 per member

ART CLUB (7-11yrs) This club will get kids painting, pasting and creating.

Regardless of artistic experience, kids will have the opportunity to be successful with many techniques and mediums. The course will culminate in an art show for the parents.

• Wed 2:45-4:15pm, Jan 8 – Apr 8, $273

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HARMONICA – BEGINNER II (16+yrs) Suitable for students who already play an instrument or who have taken Beginner Harmonica. The course will build on musical theory, song

These afterschool programs are fun and educational!

BSOMA staff will pick up participants at Churchill Alternative School and walk over at 2:45pm. Arrival and departure times are flexible if you attend another school and would still like to participate.

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AFTERSCHOOL

year will have the opportunity to perform at RBC Bluesfest or CityFolk. The show starts here!

Please register for your preferred class time, though this time is not guaranteed. The first day of class we will do a meet and greet and assess musical interest and abilities to place musicians in the most suitable band combinations.

• Sat 12:15-1:30pm, Jan 11 – Apr 4, $227.50 • Sat 1:45-3:00pm, Jan 11 – Apr 4, $227.50 • Sun 10:30-11:45am, Jan 12 – Apr 5, $227.50

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HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS MORE IS BETTER!

3 FOR 2

Regular participation in physical activity is the single most important factor in maintaining or improving one’s health and wellbeing. The cooler weather is your chance to take your weekly workouts indoors, return to your favourite class, or try something new this winter. Sign up for any two Registered Specialty Health and Fitness Programs and we’ll give you a third one for free* because when it comes to physical activity, more is better!

We have over 130 weekly programs for you to choose from. Not sure where to get started?

Let us help! Contact fitness@dovercourt.org *applies to courses of equal or lesser value, excludes SUP

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AQUA FITNESS AQUA COMPLETE This water workout uses the resistance and buoyancy of water to achieve a full body workout that enhances strength, cardiovascular fitness, and overall tone and movement.

Varying depths of water are used. All levels welcome!

• Mon 6:30-7:15am, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WAQ01 – $185 • Wed 6:30-7:15am, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WAQ02 – $199 • Fri 6:30-7:15am, Jan 10 – Apr 3, 20WAQ03 – $185 AQUA ATHLETIC Join Olympic Performance Coach Dylan Harries to learn to train like an athlete and unleash your inner champion.

This high intensity deep and shallow water class combines cardiovascular drills and resistance training exercises.

No swimming skills are needed however a comfort in deep water is a must. Aqua belts will be provided for flotation. It is time to jump in and workout like never before.

• Mon 8:00-8:45pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WAQ07 – $185 AQUA DEEP In this deep water class, participants are supported by an aqua belt to keep them floating, while encouraging the development of the core, postural muscles, strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Participants should be comfortable and confident swimming in deep water.

• Mon 8:00-8:45am, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WAQ05 – $171 • Fri 8:00-8:45am, Jan 10 – Apr 3, 20WAQ06 – $171 AQUA HIIT This high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program is designed to increase strength and power with cardio drills and strength circuits. Participants have the choice of working in chest level water or ramping up the challenge by working in the deep end with an aqua belt.

Time to hit the pool and HIIT it hard!

• Tue 7:45-8:30pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WAQ04 – $199 AQUA POWER CIRCUIT Wake up energized! Kick off the weekend in the best way with this multi-level, circuit-style workout with individualized intensity options for all levels.

• Sat 7:00-7:45am, Jan 4 – Apr 4, 20WAQ08 – $185 AQUA STRENGTH Offering a low impact workout focused on muscular strength and endurance that incorporates a variety of equipment to provide an excellent toning and strengthening workout.

• Wed 8:15-9:00am, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WAQ09 – $185 • Thu 8:15-9:00pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WAQ10 – $199

AQUA DEEP GENTLE Held in the deep water, this class is a perfect choice for those who are just getting started or require a gentle low impact form of exercise. Participants wear an aqua belt and should be comfortable and confident swimming in deep water.

• Thu 7:30-8:15pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WAQ11 – $199

HEALTH CONDITION MANAGEMENT

Regular physical activity can help with the management of chronic health conditions. In these programs, special consideration is given to which exercises will be most beneficial for your condition and the effects physical activity may have on your energy and rate of recovery. Our team of professional and caring Exercise Specialists will give you the support you need to manage your condition and maintain your independence. You are one workout away from feeling better!

POST STROKE RECOVERY POST STROKE WALKING This instructional class is designed for individuals to maintain or retrain walking and essential movement skills after experiencing a stroke.

Exercise in a safe, supervised, small group under the attention of an exercise specialist. This program may also be suitable for participants recovering from surgery, injury or medical conditions that impact ambulation. Caregivers, supportworkers and helpers of any sort are always welcome at no additional cost.

• Thu 1:30-2:25pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WPS01 – $214 AQUA POST STROKE Designed for stroke survivors,

Dovercourt’s Post-Stroke Aqua offers a safe environment for individuals to perform exercises that will increase their functional abilities. Our warm water pool has a walk-in, walk-out beach entrance, so participants are not required to use stairs or ladders. Participants must be able to weight-bear and enter and exit the water with minimal assistance. Caregivers, supportworkers and helpers of any kind are always welcome at no additional cost.

• Thu 12:00-12:45pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WPS02 – $199

CHRONIC PAIN AQUA FIBROMYALGIA This gentle aquatic exercise program was created for participants living with Fibromyalgia. Aquatic exercise has been proven to decrease pain sensitivity and fatigue, making this program an excellent option.

Participants will work to their own abilities and comfort with individualized modifications and accommodations provided by the instructor.

• Mon 12:00-12:45pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WCP01 – $185 • Wed 12:00-12:45pm, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WCP02 – $199 AQUA HEALTHY BACK For clients experiencing new or chronic back pain, this class will assist in developing core strength for overall stability and body awareness, and increase confidence in performing daily activities.

• Tue 8:15-9:00am, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WCP03 – $185 • Fri 9:00-9:45am, Jan 10 – Apr 3, 20WCP04 – $171

OSTEOPOROSIS OSTEOFIT Our signature Osteofit program was created specifically for individuals who have bone density issues such as osteoporosis or osteopenia.

We have updated this program to reflect current research and

best practices in managing these conditions through exercise. The Osteofit program focuses on increasing strength through weights and low-impact load-bearing movements as participants will be led through strength-training exercises.

• Mon 10:30-11:25am, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WOS01 – $220

ARTHRITIS AQUA ARTHRITIS Take it easy on your joints and still have a great workout!

Water-based exercise is one of the best ways to reduce the inflammation and discomfort caused by arthritis. Our warm water pool reduces pain and increases overall mobility while the buoyancy of the water supports the body’s weight and reduces stress on the joints. Water provides 12 times the resistance of air, so simply moving through the pool will help your body build the strength it needs to protect your joints.

• Mon 11:00-11:45am, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WAR01 – $171 • Wed 10:30-11:15am, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WAR02 – $185 AQUA ARTHRITIS DEEP Similar to our Aqua Arthritis class, but held in deep water, adding an extra focus on developing core strength and body awareness. All participants wear aqua belts. Participants should be comfortable and confident swimming in deep water.

• Thu 8:45-9:30am, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WAR03 – $185

ACTIVE AGING (55+)

Participation in regular exercise is the most effective way to maintain your health, independence, and confidence throughout the aging process. Dovercourt offers a variety of specialized Health and Fitness programs that address both specific and general age-related issues that affect Baby Boomers and Older Adults.

AQUA BALANCE, CORE & MOBILITY This water-based exercise program improves posture, alleviates pressure on joints, and aids in the prevention of falls.

Participants can use the support of the water to challenge their balance without the risk of falling while they develop their neuromuscular coordination and core strength.

• Tue 1:30-2:15pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WFP01 – $185 • Thu 1:15-2:00pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WFP02 – $185

PILATES & YOGA

HATHA YOGA A traditional yoga practice based on classical yoga postures. Hatha yoga is one of the original five branches of the ancient yogic traditions that unites of the Ha (Sun) and Tha (Moon) energies through the expression of the Asana (pose).

The class focuses on linking movement with the breath at a relaxed, but active pace. The results can bring more flexibility, strength and balance to your body and life.

• Thu 6:15-7:10pm, Jan 16 – Apr 9, 20WYG05 - $214 PILATES FUNDAMENTALS If you are new to Pilates, this is the place to start. An effective Pilates practice can only be achieved once the participant has developed the fundamental techniques to perform the exercises and movements properly. This program focuses on developing essential skills such as breathwork, spinal articulation, and activation of the pelvic floor and deep core muscles in order to learn the techniques required to do Pilates exercises. *Please note that technique is not contingent on physical fitness but on mastery of proper movement patterns and muscle recruitment. That is why we recommend every new participant begin by learning the fundamentals.

• Thu 7:30-8:25pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WPI01 – $230 PILATES Pilates enthusiasts unite!

Whether you are an experienced aficionado or have just recently learned the fundamental techniques, this Pilates practice will provide a core-focused workout. Instructors in this class may use equipment to provide variations of the traditional exercises and will provide options to increase or decrease the challenge of each exercise. *Please note, participants in this class should have previous Pilates experience and be familiar with the fundamental techniques.

• Mon 6:30-7:25pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WPI02 – $214 PILATES CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE These Pilates programs focus on progressing participants through the traditional repertoire of exercises that corresponds with

their difficulty level. Please note that successful advancement through the repertoires is based on the mastery of technique, form and skill, and not physical fitness. Therefore, participants should be comfortable with the fundamental techniques before progressing to the Intermediate and advanced repertoires.

Beginner • Sat 8:30-9:25am, Jan 4 – Apr 4, 20WPI03 – $230 Held at McKellar Field House Intermediate • Tue 7:00-7:55pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WPI04 – $230 • Sat 10:30-11:25am, Jan 4 – Apr 4, 20WPl06 – $230 Advanced • Tue 8:00-8:55pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WPI05 – $230

PILATES & YOGA FUSION Enjoy the benefits of both Yoga & Pilates, together in one class.

Improve strength, flexibility and balance in the Yoga segment, followed by a series of Pilates exercises that target and tighten the core.

• Mon 7:15-8:25pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WPY01 – $249 YOGA YIN Yin Yoga is a relaxing practice that enhances flexibility and the mind-body connection. This class begins with a few minutes of meditative breath work (prana) and closes with a deep savasana (final relaxation).

• Mon 7:45-8:55pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WYG01 – $249 YOGA GENTLE Gentle yoga is an ideal place for many beginners to start yoga. Through modified basic yoga positions, one can build strength, flexibility and a strong core as well as attaining physical & emotional balance.

• Wed 7:00-7:55pm, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WYG02 – $230

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FAMILY YOGA Family yoga is designed to help your child develop a positive relationship with

their bodies and their minds while helping them develop strength and creativity. Some benefits include, helping with concentration, attention as well as learning simple ways to help soothe and calm themselves. It is a chance to participate in a non-competitive practice, while taking a break from the business of school and other activities.

Families with children of all ages are welcome in any of our family yoga programs, but we do adjust the duration and types of exercises for younger and school age children.

• Sat 8:30-9:15am, Jan 18 – Feb 22, 20WFAM1 - $99 per Adult; $49 per Child Feb 29 – Apr 4, 20WFAM2 - $99 per Adult; $49 per Child

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FUNCTIONAL FITNESS FOR ACTIVE AGING Functional fitness trains your bodily systems to work together to improve one’s ability to perform daily tasks and remain active for life. This specialized fitness program is designed to improve strength and mobility in adults as they go through the ageing process, addresses the fitness components affected by age such as flexibility, balance and posture, and help active agers maintain independence by improving the body’s physical capabilities. The instructor will provide modifications to accommodate individual levels of fitness.

• Thu 11:00-11:55am, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WFF01 – $214

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AGESTRONG This weight room based exercise program focuses on increasing muscular strength in seniors using a traditional machine and dumbbell based strength training program.

Participants in AgeStrong will work on independent exercise plans under the supervision of a personal trainer and will be taught proper use of the equipment in the weight room.

• Tue 10:30-11:25am, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WAS01 – $237 • Thu 10:00-10:55am, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WAS02 – $237

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YOGA MEN’S It’s a guy thing: a men’s only yoga class that focuses on areas where guys need extra attention, such as the hips and shoulders. Discover the many other benefits of yoga such as increased flexibility, stress relief, toned muscles, better posture and improved concentration in this men’s only Yoga session.

• Tue 8:00-8:55pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WYG03 – $230

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YOGA POWER FLOW Based on Ashtanga yoga movements, this class flows through postures incorporating the power of music and the body’s own strength. This class is best recommended for those who are looking for a dynamic and physically challenging workout.

• Thu 7:15-8:10pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WYG04 – $230

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING TRX Training with the TRX improves your core strength, joint stability, balance and metabolism. The TRX suspension system allows you to target muscular imbalances with fun and creative exercises while experiencing a completely new and non-traditional form of strength training.

• Mon 7:00-7:55pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6 20WTRX1 – $220 • Thu 7:00-7:55pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WTRX2 – $237 • Fri 9:00-9:55am, Jan 10 – Apr 3, 20WTRX3 – $203

W.O.W (WOMEN ON WEIGHTS) AND MORE! Strength training with weights, along with a variety of activities and experience, is proven to improve bone density and metabolism, as well as elevate body, mind and overall well-being. This is a class suitable for women of all ages and fitness levels.

• Mon 9:30-10:25am, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WWOW1 – $197 • Wed 11:30am-12:25pm, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WWOW2 – $214 • Wed 7:00-7:55pm, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WWOW3 – $230 M.O.W (MEN ON WEIGHTS) AND MORE! Strength training with weights, along with a variety of activities and experience, is proven to improve bone density and metabolism, as well as elevate body, mind and overall well-being. This is a class suitable for men of all ages and fitness levels.

• Tue 7:00-7:55pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WMOW1 – $237 • Sat 9:15-10:10am, Jan 4 – Apr 4, 20WMOW2 – $237 TRAINING TRIFECTA Led by ExerciseProgramming Specialist and Dovercourt’s own Manager of Health and Wellness, Alanna George, this program addresses the key elements that make up one’s fitness: cardiovascular health, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.

Over the course of 13 weeks, participants will progress through weekly 90 minute workouts that use the spin bikes, core training and stretching techniques in order to improve all aspects of overall fitness.

Participants begin this program by having their baseline fitness measured and can monitor their weekly progress. A final fitness test is administered on the last class so participants can see

their improvements in fitness over the course.

This class is limited to 10 participants; early registration is encouraged.

• Tue 6:00-7:25pm, Jan 14 – Apr 7, 20WTT01 – $277

PERSONAL TRAINING Our fully certified and dynamic personal training team will motivate and guide you to reach your health & fitness goals with individualized programming. Make the most of your workout time, learn safe technique, and avoid plateaus.

Contact fitness@dovercourt.org

PRE AND POSTNATAL PRENATAL STRENGTH Make the most out of your pregnancy and prepare the body for childbirth by incorporating strength training into your regime. Led by Dovercourt’s prenatal fitness experts, a focus will be on strengthening the core and pelvic floor. This class takes place in the Fitness Centre.

• Mon 7:00-7:55pm, Jan 6 – Feb 10, 20WPRE1 – $102 • Mon 7:00-7:55pm, Feb 24 – Apr 6, 20WPRE2 – $119 YOGA PRENATAL Stay healthy during pregnancy with yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the entire body. Breath work will relax and deepen your experience, and allow a connection between mind, body and soul during this special time.

This class is suitable for beginners.

• Wed 6:00-6:55pm, Jan 8 – Feb 19, 20WPRE3 – $119 • Wed 5:45-6:40pm, Feb 26 – Apr 8, 20WPRE4 – $119

AQUA PRENATAL Make the most out of every stage of pregnancy. This class offers a safe and effective fitness program for moms-tobe. Exercises are low impact and easy on the joints and the lower back while keeping mom strong and helping to prepare the body for childbirth.

• Tue 7:00-7:45pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WPRE5 – $199 • Thu 7:30-8:15pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WPRE6 – $199 POSTNATAL TRX & CORE Core conditioning using the TRX suspension system is great for lengthening and strengthening the core. The exercises taught in this class will focus on restoring proper alignment to the spine and pelvis while offering parents a safe place to connect and get fit with baby nearby.

Dads, grandparents or other caregivers are also welcome to participate instead of mom!

• Mon 1:15-2:10pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WPN01 – $203 POSTNATAL SPIN & CORE This is the best of both worlds in one class. Improve your cardiovascular health and blast calories with indoor spinning.

ZUMBA An exciting, hip-swiveling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin dance moves are combined with aerobics and fitness, to create a perfectly toned body… without even realizing it!

• Wed 8:00-8:55pm, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WZUM1 – $230 • Sat 10:00-10:55am, Jan 4 – Apr 4, 20WZUM2 – $230

MINDFULNESS INTRODUCTION WORKSHOP Curious about mindfulness?

Interested in learning how to meditate? Discover why so many people are incorporating this simple yet effective way to help quiet the mind, increase attention and awareness, and build resilience. Ottawa Meditation & Wellness and Dovercourt Recreation Centre are offering a three-hour introductory workshop on these powerful mental health practices that allow us to see what’s going on in our lives more clearly and discover new ways of relating to stress.

• Fri 6:30-9:30pm, Mar 6, 20WMWS1 – $92.50

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE This program addresses deep tension in your muscles and the surrounding connective tissue (fascia). Myofascial release can reduce pain and immobility by relaxing contracted muscles and improving blood and lymphatic circulation.

Participants in this program will use various myofascial tools to locate and release their own trigger points to enhance mobility and reduce tension.

• Tue 1:00-1:55pm, Jan 7 – Feb 18, 20WMFR1 – $119 • Tue 1:00-1:55pm, Feb 25 – Apr 7, 20WMFR2 – $102 • Wed 8:00-8:55pm, Jan 8 – Feb 19, 20WMFR3 – $119 • Wed 8:00-8:55pm, Feb 26 – Apr 8, 20WMFR4 – $119

TAI CHI Tai Chi employs precise physical movement, visualization and focused internal awareness to strengthen, relax and integrate the body & mind. All levels are welcome to this meditative mind and body-connecting class.

• Mon 7:30-8:25pm, Jan 6 – Apr 6, 20WTAI1 – $214 • Fri 11:00-11:55am, Jan 10 – Apr 3, 20WTAI2 – $197

TOTAL BODY STRETCH This is not a yoga class! 45 minutes of muscle and limb stretch that will improve flexibility from head to toe.

Stretching is functional, improves blood flow and helps to relieve stress. Come and shake off the day with us.

This class is suitable for all levels.

• Wed 6:15-7:00pm, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WTBS1 – $230

BARRE Our barre programs use the ballet barre and toning equipment to strengthen muscles while increasing their length and flexibility. This eclectic program combines dance, Pilates, yoga and strength exercises to improve your posture, core strength and coordination. New extended session length!

• Thu 6:45-7:30pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WBA01 – $237 *NEW* ADULT BALLET Develop body awareness, strength and flexibility through a basic ballet class. This class is designed for adults who always wanted to learn ballet or would like to revisit their love of classical dance in a gentle and encouraging environment.

• Thu 8:00-9:00pm, Jan 16 – Apr 9, $214.20 HOOPING (ALL LEVELS) Learn techniques for core hooping (waist, hip, chest, shoulder, neck, and thigh) and off-the-body (hand hooping, tosses, isolation etc.), cardio intervals, tricks, movement, laughter & fun! Hoops are provided or may be purchased from the instructor. Watch the Dovercourt calendar for our free monthly hoop jams as well as occasional workshops by local and international hoop stars.

• Sun 11:30am-12:25pm, Jan 5 – Apr 5, 20WHOOP – $230

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD The fastest growing water sport in the world has hit the warm waters of our pool.

Get your workout on the water with SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) fitness and yoga classes. Classes are provided

by Urban Ocean SUP. Check out www.urbanoceansup.com to learn more about stand up paddling. No prior experience needed for pool classes and paddle boards are provided.

Space is extremely limited.

STAND UP PADDLE - SUP FITNESS This work out on water is designed to improve stability, increase core strength and develop your paddling skills.

Get on board to be fit in this fun, full body, fitness class on top of a floating mat (stand up paddle board).

• Sat 7:30-8:25pm, Jan 4 – Feb 15, 20WSUP1 – $160 (No class Jan 25) • Wed 9:00-9:55pm, Jan 8 – Feb 12, 20WSUP2 – $160 • Sat 7:30-8:25pm, Feb 22 – Apr 4, 20WSUP3 – $160 • Wed 9:00-9:55pm, Feb 19 – Apr 1, 20WSUP4 – $160

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POSTNATAL YOGA & CORE Enjoy the benefits of this core-strengthening and posture-improving yoga, in a class designed especially for postpartum moms. Created to tone and target the pelvic floor and transverse abdominus, the muscles most commonly affected during pregnancy and childbirth. The second half of this program focuses on releasing stiff tissue and strained muscles from changes in your alignment due to pregnancy, birth, and carrying your baby for long periods of time.

• Wed 10:00-10:55am, Jan 8 – Apr 8, 20WPN06 – $214

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AQUA POSTNATAL Enjoy the excellent cardiovascular and muscular strengthening benefits of an aquafitness workout with the company of your baby and other parents. Even baby gets to enjoy, as they float alongside a parent in an infant flotation device provided by Dovercourt. Typically, babies in this program are over 4 months old and have the ability to sit and support their head. Not sure if your baby is ready? Give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you decide.

Dads, grandparents or other caregivers are also welcome to participate instead of mom!

• Tue 2:15-3:00pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WPN04 – $185 • Thu 2:00-2:45pm, Jan 9 – Apr 9, 20WPN05 – $185

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Follow up by improving your physique, strength and revving your overall metabolism with resistance training, core conditioning and the TRX suspension system. Train like never before!

Dads, grandparents or other caregivers are also welcome to participate instead of mom!

• Tue 12:00-12:55pm, Jan 7 – Apr 7, 20WPN02 – $220 • Fri 11:15am-12:10pm, Jan 10 – Apr 3, 20WPN03 – $203

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

6:30-7:15am • Emma Aqua Complete 20WAQ02

6:30-7:15am• Chris Aqua Complete 20WAQ01

See descriptions on pages 14 to 17 for details.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

6:30-7:15am • Kathy Aqua Complete 20WAQ03

7:00-7:45am • Charles Aqua Power Circuit 20WAQ08

8:30-9:25 am • Carolyn Pilates Classical Repertoire (Beg) 20WPI03

8:00-8:45am • Dylan Aqua Deep 20WAQ05

8:15-9:00am • Pam Aqua Healthy Back 20WCP03

8:15-9:00am • Charles Aqua Strength 20WAQ09

8:45-9:30am • Emma Aqua Arthritis Deep 20WAR03

8:00-8:45am • Pam Aqua Deep 20WAQ06

9:30-10:25am • Jill WOW & More 20WWOW1

10:30-11:25 • Teri AgeStrong 20WAS01

10:00-10:55am • Teri Postnatal Yoga & Core 20WPN06

10:00-10:55am • Teri AgeStrong 20WAS02

9:00-9:45am • Pam Aqua Healthy Back 20WCP04

11:30-12:25 pm • Jill WOW & More 20WWOW2

11:00-11:55am • Jill Functional Fitness for Active Aging • 20WFF01

9:00-9:55am • Daiana TRX 20WTRX3

9:15-10:10am • Charles Men On Weights 20WMOW2

10:30-11:15am • TBA Aqua Arthritis 20WAR02

12:00-12:45pm • Raymonde Aqua Post Stroke 20WPS02

11:00 -11:55 am • Paul Tai Chi 20WTAI2

10:00-10:55am • Karla Zumba 20WZUM2

1:15-2:00pm • Rosie Aqua Balance, Core & Mobility 20WFP02

11:15am-12:10pm • Daiana Postnatal Spin & Core 20WPN03

10:30-11:25am • Carolyn Pilates Classical Repertoire (Int.) 20WP103

10:30-11:25 • TBA Osteofit 20WOS01

11:00-11:45am • TBA Aqua Arthritis 20WAR01 12:00-12:45pm • TBA Aqua Fibromyalgia 20WCP01

12:00 - 12:55pm • Rosie Postnatal Spin & Core 20WPN02

1:15-2:10pm • Daiana Postnatal TRX & Core 20WPN01

1:00-1:55 pm • Jill MyoFascial Release 20WMFR1/20WMFR2

12:00-12:45pm • TBA Aqua Fibromyalgia 20WCP02

1:30-2:25pm • Jill Post Stroke Walking 20WPS01 2:00-2:45pm • Rosie Aqua Postnatal 20WPN05

1:30-2:15pm • Rosie Aqua Balance, Core & Mobility 20WFP01

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2:15-3:00pm • Rosie Aqua Postnatal 20WPN04

6:30-7:25pm • Maureen Pilates 20WPI02

6:00-7:30pm • Alanna Training Trifecta 20WTT01

6:00-6:55pm • Teri Yoga Prenatal 20WPRE3 / 20WPRE4

6:15-7:10pm • Tracey Yoga Hatha 20WYG05

7:00-7:55pm • Rosie Prenatal Strength 20WPRE1/20WPRE2

7:00-7:55pm • Charles Men on Weights 20WMOW1

6:15-7:00pm • Charles Total Body Stretch 20WTBS1

6:45-7:30pm • Dylan Barre 20WBA01

7:00-7:55pm • Stacey TRX 20WTRX1

7:00-7:55pm • Carolyn Pilates Classical Repetoire (Int.) 20WPI04

7:00-7:55pm • Jill WOW & More 20WWOW3

7:00-7:45pm • Daiana Aqua Prenatal 20WPREF5

7:00-7:55pm • Xiang Yoga Gentle 20WYG02

7:00-7:55pm • Sam TRX 20WTRX2 7:15-8:10pm • Charles Yoga Power Flow 20WYG04 7:30-8:25 pm • Maureen Pilates (Fundamentals) 20WPI01 7:30-8:15pm • Daiana Aqua Prenatal 20WPRE6

7:15-8:25pm • Charles Pilates & Yoga Fusion 20WPY01

7:30-8:30pm SUP On Board to be Fit 20WSUP2

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7:30-8:15pm • Chris Aqua Deep Gentle 20WAQ11

7:30-8:25pm • Paul Tai Chi 20WTAI1

7:45-8:30pm • Sam Aqua H.I.I.T. 20WAQ07

7:45-8:55pm • Xiang Yoga Yin 20WYG01

8:00-8:55pm • Carolyn Pilates Classical Repetoire (Adv) 20WPI05

8:00-8:55pm • Jill W MyoFascial 20WMFR3/20WMFR4

8:00-8:45pm • Dylan Athletic Aqua 20WAQ04

8:00-8:55pm • Charles Yoga Men’s 20WYG03

8:00-8:55pm • Karla Zumba 20WZUM1 9:00-9:55pm SUP Abs in Action 20WSUP1

8:15-9:00pm • Chris Aqua Strength 20WAQ10

SUNDAY

11:30am-12:25pm Hooping 20WHOOP Trish

ACTIVITY LEGEND AQUA FITNESS

HEALTH MGMT

YOGA & PILATES

PRE & POSTNATAL

STRENGTH & COND.

ACTIVE AGING 55+

DANCE FITNESS

WELLNESS

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Get it all: Group Fitness, Spin, Gold Club, Pool & Fitness Centre!

WEDNESDAY

WINTER GROUP FITNESS RUNS January 4 - April 9, 2020

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

StrengthMix Emma

CardioMix Lorayne

SUNDAY

StepMix Lorayne/ Geoff

CardioMix Geoff

HIIT Lorayne

6:30am Spin Kim

6:30am Spin Christina

6:30am Spin Kim

8:30 to 9:25 AM

CardioMix Daiana

20 20 20 Charles

CardioMix / StepMix Alanna

Ginette’s Variety Ginette

Barbell Challenge Jill

8am - CardioMix Lorayne/ Jill

9:30 to 10:25 AM

Burn & Tone Ginette

StrengthMix Pam

Barbell Challenge Jill

Cardio & YogaMix Stacey

Yoga & CoreMix Charles

9am HIIT Trish

New Times

9:45am Spin Daiana

5:45 to 6:40 PM

HIIT Stacey

6:30 to 7:15 AM

GOLD CLUB

CardioMix Yasmin

CardioKickbox Charles

9:45am Spin Tim

9:00 am Spin JM (new time)

Burn & Tone Sam

10:00am Zumba Karla

Gold Club is for active older adults 55+ looking for midday opportunities to exercise, socialize, develop new friendships and share interests.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Heart of Gold Jill

THURSDAY

Heart of Gold Rosie

Heart of Gold Charles

11:15am Gold Aquafit, Raymonde Jan 17 20WGC7 Feb 27 20WGC8

10am Small Group Strength Training, Pam Jan 18 20WGC10 Feb 28 20WGC11

Heart of Gold Darlene

Heart of Gold Ginette Lounge

Lounge

Lounge

Lounge

Lounge

12:00 to 12:55 PM

Heart of Gold Plus Ginette

Strong Spines Dylan

Strength and Stretch Darlene

Heart of Gold Plus Ginette

Prices do not include HST

1:30pm Small Group Strength Training Jan 17 20WGC9 Feb 27 20WGC0

FITNESS CENTRE

Add $34.50 per registered program for Winter 2020.

Recurring payment is required to be eligible for these programs Please check our website for PD days & holidays: www.dovercourt.org Drop-in available for $17.50

FITNESS CENTRE ONLY MEMBERSHIP! ($34.50/ mo. recurring payment) Workout in our bright, welcoming fitness room. Our fitness centre features natural light and an open, inviting space with weights and cardio machines.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

6:30am-8:30pm

6:30am-9:30pm

6:30am-9:30pm

6:30am-9:00pm

6:30am-8:00pm

6:30am-8:30pm

8:00am-8:00pm

10:00-11:00am 1:30-2:30pm

10:00-11:00am

9:15-10:15am

7:00-8:00pm

9:30-11:30am 7:00-8:00pm

50 $34 month

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Gold Strength, Balance and Mobility Jan 13 20WGC1 Feb 24 20WGC2

$42.50/ month ongoing payment. $49.50/ month for a one month paid-in-full Gold Club pass.

Gold Club includes Drop-in classes, Lounge (free coffee & tea), Fitness Centre access, pool access for swims, plus hot tub & sauna-only times. (see Recreational swim schedule online for details)

Closed for classes

50 $42 month

Gold Aquafit, Emma Jan 14 20WGC5 Feb 25 20WGC6

12:00 to 12:55 PM

Hours

In rare occurences, programs may be cancelled without advance notice in the event of unforseen circumstances.

9:45am Heart of Gold Stacey

11:45 AM

AFTERNOON

Prices do not include HST

FRIDAY

9:00am Gold Yoga, Eric

Dovercourt is a Heart Wise accredited facility

$17.50 group fitness drop in (+HST)

WINTER GOLD CLUB RUNS January 6 - April 9, 2020

WEDNESDAY

9:30am Small Group Strength Training, Jill Jan 14 20WGC3 Feb 25 20WGC4

MORNING

10:45 AM

8:00am StrengthMix Lorayne

6:30am Spin Nicky

50 $49 month

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You may register for Dovercourt programs in person, by phone (613-798-8950) or online.

Visa, Visa Debit and MasterCard are accepted online payment methods.

REGISTRATION DATES

Extended Day program ..................................................................................Mar. 1, 2020 Winter Swim lessons .............................................................................. Tue. Jan. 21, 2020 Winter Camps + PD Days.......................................................................................... open Winter 2020 programs.......................................................................... Wed. Dec. 4, 2019 March Break Camps.............................................................................. Wed. Dec. 4, 2019 Summer Camps 2020............................................................................. Thu. Jan. 2, 2020 Summer Swim Lessons 2020.................................................................... Thu. Jan. 2, 2020 Spring 2020 fitness & recreation registration.............................................Tue. Mar. 3, 2020 Spring 2020 swim lesson registration.......................................................Tue. Mar. 17, 2020

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DOVERCOURT PROGRAM LOCATIONS Dovercourt Recreation Centre 411 Dovercourt Ave, Ottawa K2A 0S9 613-798-8950

Bluesfest School of Music & Art Festival House, 450 Churchill Ave N (Ravenhill entrance)

As a registered charity, Dovercourt is committed to ensuring that its programs and services are available to all in our community. While we strive to make our programs affordable, sometimes families and individuals may need financial assistance to help cover program costs. Please complete the application at the customer service desk or online at www.dovercourt.org/how-to-register

McKellar Park Field House 539 Wavell Ave (near Byron)

Van Lang Field House 29 Van Lang Private

DOVERCOURT EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

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Check out our new registration system from Perfect Mind, a Canadianbased leader in recreation software, launching Dec. 4. It’s easy to use, mobilefriendly, and gives you enhanced access to your family’s account, receipts, schedules and more.

Visit www.dovercourt.org and click on Create an Account to quickly create your new account.

As a registered charity, Dovercourt is committed to ensuring that its programs and services are available to all in our community. While we strive to make our programs affordable, sometimes families and individuals may need financial assistance to help cover program costs.

Please complete the application at the customer service desk or online at www.dovercourt.org/how-to-register

DOVERCOURT PD DAYS A full day of fun and adventure brought to you by our talented Summer Camp Team for each PD day though the year.

Corporate naming rights offer local businesses significant profile for their funding in a place where their employees and/or customers live, work and play. Their contributions over a ten year period brand the room and help fuel our expansion project. Dovercourt is delighted to welcome three local businesses who have stepped up to help us: Carling Motors Volvo & Mazda, Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinics, Morris Home Team, Westboro Station Dental and NeoLore Networks. Contact us if you want to help us grow!

DOVERCOURT RECREATION CENTRE OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE MENU OF PARTIES

PARTY PACKAGES, PARTY DECOR, GAMES & ACTIVITIES, ENERGETIC PARTY LEADERS. Leave the details & mess to us! Have your party catered by Boston Pizza Carling Ave. They deliver!

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the City of Ottawa/ Recipient remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien financier.

THE WAY I.T. IS SUPPOSED TO BE!