Aquatic Programs

Drop-in (Registered) Aquatic Visits

SKIP THE LINE! - Please pre-register for your Aquatic visit. By booking online and using your punch pass or paying for a single admission, you can skip the lineup when you arrive and get straight to the pool! See below for information on how to register online. Not pre-registered? No problem! To drop-in, please arrive a few minutes prior to the session you wish to attend and check in with Reception for payment. For admission prices, please see page 14.

Early Bird/Noon Length Swim

Kick start your day with some early morning laps or get your kilometer of lengths in at lunch. To allow for physical distancing, there will be four lanes; casual, slow, medium and fast with three patrons per lane. Staggered starts will ensure 2m between swimmers. Overtaking is not permitted - please pick the lane most appropriate for your swim speed.

Leisure Swim

If you need the warmth of the Therapy Teach Pool to loosen up your muscles, decrease the gravity on your joints, to work on pre or post-surgery exercises or just to get in some unassisted walking with the support of the water then the Ladysmith Leisure Swim is for you. Please note: if you require assistance to and from the change room or in and out of the pool, you will be required to have an aid with you to assist you. Your aid will need to be registered in the same session you are attending. Please register by phone.

Parent and Tot Swim

Do you have a tiny human who needs to burn off energy in the morning? We have just the thing to make that happen while having fun in the pool! The Parent & Tot swim is geared towards children not yet school aged and their caregiver. Space is limited so register early!

Everyone Welcome Swim

Grab your swimsuit and sign up for a session of fun at the pool. The diving board, climbing wall and slides are available. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the hot tub, sauna, and spray features in the therapy teach pool will be unavailable.

Children 7yrs+ can attend unaccompanied, children under 7yrs must be accompanied by an adult 19yrs+ (2 children/1 adult).

HOW TO register for AN AQUATIC VISIT ONLINE STEP 1

Go to

RecCowichan.ca

and click ‘register here’.

STEP 4

Under Drop-In (Registered), select Aquatic.

STEP 2

Sign in. If you have registered for a class or membership with us before, you should already have an email in our system. Click

Forgot your Password?

Enter your email address and a temporary password will be sent to you. If you do not have an email in our system, click Sign up.

STEP 5

Under SERVICE, check off preferred visit type (as shown in example). View appointments according to date and time. Once you have found the service and time you’d like, click on REGISTER

STEP 3

Go to the SCHEDULE tab.

STEP 6

Follow prompts until check-out or

BOOK ANOTHER

EVENT to add more appointments to your shopping cart. IMPORTANT: If you would like to use a 10punch pass, select TOL - PASS under fees & extras.

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Drop-in (Registered) Aquatic Classes

Get in shape, stay active, and improve your health with these drop-in (registered) Aquatic Classes led by our fabulous fi tness team! To avoid disappointment, please register for the entire set. Drop-in spots may be available based on registration numbers. To drop-in, please arrive prior to the class and see reception to pay a drop-in admission or use your punch pass. CLASSES MAY BE CANCELLED IF THERE IS INSUFFICIENT MINIMUM REGISTRATION. To fi nd out if a class is running, please call 250.245.6424.

Adaptive Aqua Fitness

L A program for clients with arthritis and other mobility limitations. Take advantage of our qualified, experienced staff that have the expertise to personalize your workout by accommodating individual needs. Be sure to bring your own full water bottle to class each session.

Mondays Sep 13 - Oct 25 11:00-11:45am 6 sessions 38220 Tuesdays Sep 7 - Oct 26 11:00-11:45am 8 sessions 38218 Wednesdays Sep 8 - Oct 27 11:00-11:45am 8 sessions 38219 Thursdays Sep 9 - Oct 28 11:00-11:45am 7 sessions 38220 Fridays Sep 10 - Oct 29 11:00-11:45am 7 sessions 38221

PLEASE NOTE: Registration prices for these programs are based on AGE (age drop-in rate x number of sessions = registration price). Punch passes may also be used for these programs. Please see Admission & Registration information on pg 14 for further details.

Aquafi t

H A highly energized aquatic fi tness workout delivered by certifi ed fi tness instructors. These classes provide a well-rounded, head-to-toe workout. Be sure to bring your own water bottle fi lled for each class.

Mondays Sep 13 - Oct 25 8:30-9:15am 6 sessions 38212 Wednesdays Sep 8 - Oct 27 8:30-9:15am 8 sessions 38213 Fridays Sep 10 - Oct 29 8:30-9:15am 8 sessions 38214

how to REGISTER

ONLINE: To register for a drop-in (registered) fitness program, click on the corresponding red course code or visit www.reccowichan.ca and search using the course code. IF YOU HAVE A PUNCH PASS AND WOULD LIKE TO USE IT FOR THE CLASS, CHOOSE TOL- PASS (CLASS). TELEPHONE: Call 250.245.6424. Please have the course code ready to ensure fast and correct registration.

REGISTRATION BEGINS

MONDAY, AUGUST 9TH AT 8:00AM.

Deep H2O

MH These invigorating, impact-free classes work and tone all muscle groups. Participants combine cardiovascular work, deep-water running, jogging, bicycling and cross-country skiing movements. Class focuses on muscular strength motions that work the body’s major muscle groups as well as motions that work the core and improve balance. A buoyancy belt is required to create and maintain proper balance and posture. Be sure to bring your own full water bottle to class.

Tuesdays Sep 7 - Oct 26 8:30-9:15am 8 sessions 38215 Thursdays Sep 9 - Oct 28 8:30-9:15am 7 sessions 38216

Wondering what the heart icons mean? See page 11 for more information on Aquatic Class Intensity Levels.

Registered Aquatic Programs

Aqua Blender- NEW!

H Did you know exercising in the water provides up to 17 times the resistance of air with no impact on your joints? Join us for a blend of the newest and most effective workouts available. A different class each time! Bootcamp. Spin. Running. Boxing. Cardio. Circuit. Core. A true fullbody workout! A highly energized aquatic fi tness workout delivered by certifi ed fi tness instructors. These classes provide a well-rounded, head-to-toe workout. Be sure to bring your own water bottle fi lled for each class.

Mondays Sep 13 - Oct 25 6:30-7:30pm $37.50/6 sessions 38326

Power Waves - NEW!

H Start off you weekend with a full body workout using not only the resitance of the water but with some great resistance equipment too. Come ready to fi re up your muscles and get your heart pumping in this super scuplting power fun aquatic workout.

Saturdays Sep 18 - Oct 30 9:00-10:00am$37.50/6 sessions 38332 Red Cross Swim Strokes (13+)

This course will help you develop one or more swimming strokes, working toward profi ciency and increased endurance. Work with your Water Safety Instructor to choose the strokes and set your goals and priorities. If you are interested in developing your strokes so that you can train for a triathlon, this is the ideal course for you.

Mondays Sep 13 - Oct 25 6:30-7:30pm $45/6 sessions 38222 Saturdays Sep 18 - Oct 30 9:00-10:00am $52.50/7 sessions 38223

ATTENTION YOUTH! Check out Junior Lifeguard Club on page 3

Water Safety Instructor Course Step 1

This is the fi rst portion of the two-step process to become a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. Candidates are evaluated on their Swimming strokes, Water Safety Skills and Emergency Response Scenarios, candidates are introduced to their online learning components and how to complete their practicum once they have completed the online components. This session will include information about the course including all course components: • WSI - online information • WSI course package • WSI course outline • WSI - skills, strokes & ERS evaluation

Pre-requisite: 15 years of age and Emergency First Aid. Sunday Sep 26 9:00-4:00pm $245/1 session 38713

Admission & Registration Information

How to Register: Telephone:

Call 250.245.6424 during offi ce hours and use your Visa or Mastercard. Full payment is required at time of registration. See page 1 for reception hours.

Online Registration:

Click on the red course codes within this guide or visit www.reccowichan.ca to register for any courses offered through Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Mail or Email:

Registration forms are available at www.ladysmith.ca

• All registrations are processed on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served

basis.

• A registration confi rmation will be emailed to you once you have

registered. Please watch for this confi rmation coming from reccowichan, it may go to your spam folder.

Cancellations

Cancellations or changes to scheduled drop-in visits will be accepted up until 24 hours before the scheduled session. Refunds or appointment

changes will not be made within 24hrs.

Programs are subject to cancellation due to insuffi cient registration or changes in facility operation. If this occurs, a full refund will be issued. The refund will be issued based on the method of payment. In the event that a program or an individual class is cancelled, every attempt will be made to have the class or program rescheduled.

Refunds

Refunds may be given for withdrawals from programs 5 days prior to the start of the program, subject to a $5 refund processing fee. No refunds will be given 4 days or less before a course start date. Classes missed due to vacation or scheduling confl icts will not be refunded or credited. In cases of extended illness or injury, a prorated refund or credit may be granted upon provision of a medical note. To withdraw from a program, please call 250.245.6424.

If you or anyone in your family feels sick, please stay home. Call 250.245.6424 and your session will be refunded or credited.

Drop-In (Registered) Admission Rates Pool & Fitness Centre (GST Included)

Single 10X 30X Child (under 3 years) FREE Child (3-12 years) 3.17 26.84 63.26 Youth (13-18 years) 4.33 37.02 96.44 Adult (19-59 years) 6.21 52.43 135.65 Senior (60-79 years) 4.33 37.02 96.44 Senior (80+ years) FREE Family* 11.70 98.82 260.70 *Family rate includes two adults & their immediate children. Due to strict program attendance numbers and registration software limitations, family rate is not available online. If you would like to register using the family rate, please call to register.

Leisure Access Program What is the Leisure Access Program?

The Town of Ladysmith, Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture provide a fee subsidy to Ladysmith residents who are in fi nancial need. The subsidy enhances access to recreation and is available for admissions and program registration in Ladysmith. Proof of income and residency is required to determine the eligibility for the program.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for assistance, applicants must be residents of Ladysmith and have a total household income below Stats Canada low-income cutoffs.

How do I apply?

Applications can be found on our website or a physical copy can be requested by contacting the Frank Jameson Community Centre. Include with your application the documentation required, see application for details.

What can the Leisure Access Program be used for?

The program includes a 50-percent reduction in cost for most programs four times per year (one per season) and 50-percent discount on facility admissions.

Punch Passes

You are now able to use your existing 10 punch and 30 punch passes for drop-in registered visits and select registered classes. Please note, while you can use your punch passes, we ask that you continue to register in advance.

Punch pass applicable visits:

• Fitness Centre • Early Bird and Noon Length Swims • Leisure Swims • Everyone Welcome Swims • Parent & Tot Swim

Punch pass applicable programs:

• Cardio Circuit • Aquafi t • Retro Robics • Deep H2O • Fitness Lite 2 • Adaptive Aqua Fitness • Yoga Fitness

NOTE: If you have a punch pass on your account and wish to register for the above programs online, please select the TOL-PASS fee. Reception staff will remove the applicable punches from your account. Monthly Passes

Monthly passes are not available at this time. If you are a current pass holder, your pass has been placed on hold. If you would like to request a refund for the remainder of your pass or to discuss further, please call 250.245.6424.