Merritt Activity Guide Winter 2018-19

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Mayor’s Message As the new Mayor for the City of Merritt, we are pleased to provide our latest Recreation Guide for January 2019.

Our Department of Recreation and Facilities publishes a new Activity Guide every three months.

This way, our citizens have up-to-date activities available to plan for educational, social, and physical activities.

Our staff are dedicated in trying to provide the activities and programs that you, our citizens, want and enjoy … and we try to provide a variety of activities in a safe and friendly environment, while trying to keep the prices affordable to our citizens. I hope we have done our citizens justice in this effort.

Please contact our Recreation and Facilities Department to: • inquire about current programs • add additional programs • teach or instruct an activity or program, and • talk constructively about making changes that may better our delivery to the public We would like to thank our dedicated staff and sponsors for their contributions and efforts in making the City of Merritt into the jewel it is meant to be.

I personally wish you well in your journey to connect with others through sports, or other activities, such as learning a new skill, all in the name of being healthy and active! Enjoy and choose well!

Sincerely Linda A Brown, Mayor, City of Merritt

Claybanks RV Park In The Beautiful Nicola Valley

Claybanks RV Park is a tree filled park situated next to the beautiful Coldwater River and within close proximity to downtown Merritt. The park is open year round, with heated showers/washrooms and electrical hook-ups for all sites.

Claybanks has 44 large fully serviced sites, 8 fully winterized sites (winter RV storage space available) and 20 tenting sites with handicap facilities available. The RV Park includes picnic tables at all serviced sites and a free DVD/book lending library. Free WIFI available. A new recreation building is now available for use by RV Park guests. It has a washroom, sink with hot and cold water, electrical outlets, tables and chairs.

Pets are welcome but they must be on leash when in the park.

Calling ahead for reservations is encouraged. We hope you enjoy your stay.

Here’s what Folks are Saying about the Claybanks RV Park Contact us at:

Claybanks RV Park 1300 Voght St., Box 189 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8

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Phone: 250-378-6441 Email: claybanks@merritt.ca Website: www.claybanksrv.ca

“From the moment we turned up at Claybanks we were treated like guests. Ted went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable. You can see they take pride in their RV park. The bathroom, facilities & grounds were immaculate. Amazing campground, amazing owners and cannot recommend it enough. The fact that it was close to town and we didn’t need to ride on our rest day was an added bonus. Thanks for a lovely stay!”

By Claybanks Guests June 8, 2018

Contents

Winter 2019

Mayor’s Message ��������������������������������������������������������������� 2

Aquatic Events ���������������������������������������������������������������� 19

Recreation Facility Info ����������������������������������������������������� 4

Birthday Parties @ NVAC ������������������������������������������������� 20

MCC Rentals ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 5

Aquatic Admissions ������������������������������������������������������� 21

NVAC Rentals �������������������������������������������������������������������� 6

Aquatic Programs ������������������������������������������������������������ 22

NVMA Rentals.................................................................... 7

Red Cross Swim Lessons ����������������������������������������������� 23

Community Events ������������������������������������������������������������ 8

Preschool Lessons ��������������������������������������������������������� 24

Children’s Programs ....................................................... 12

School Age Lessons ������������������������������������������������������ 25

Birthday Parties @ MCC ................................................. 13

Lifesaving Leadership ���������������������������������������������������� 26

Specialty Programs ��������������������������������������������������������� 14

Aquatic Fitness ��������������������������������������������������������������� 28

K9 Programs �������������������������������������������������������������������� 15

Seniors Programs ����������������������������������������������������������� 30

Fitness Programs ������������������������������������������������������������ 16

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

NVMA �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17

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

Special Events ����������������������������������������������������������������� 18

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

Activity Guide Advertising Do you want to effectively and inexpensively advertise your business or organization to over 1000 homes in the Nicola Valley? Why not advertise in the City of Merritt Activity Guide?

Rates: $414.00 Full Page $207.00 Half Page $103.50 Quarter Page

$82.90 Banner $51.50 Business Card

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

The Merritt Civic Centre at 250.315.1050

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

Art Direction: Pinerock Ridge Graphic Art & Design Production: By The Merritt Herald Photography: Merritt Herald, Ian Webster, V22 Photography, City of Merritt Department of Recreation & Facilities, Laura Chivers, Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Staff Members, J’aime Etchart, Diana Lorenz, Shawno Ashmore and Danica Vere.

All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced without prior written consent of the Merritt Herald publisher. Copyright 2018 3

Recreation Facility Info Merritt Civic Centre (MCC) 1950 Mamette Ave Merritt BC V1K 1B8 Ph. 250-315-1050 Fx. 250-378-4205 mcc@merritt.ca Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre (NVAC) 2040 Mamette Ave Merritt BC V1K 1B8 Ph. 250-378-6662 Fx. 250-378-3504 nvac@merritt.ca Office Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 8:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Nicola Valley Memorial Arena (NVMA) 2075 Mamette Ave Merritt BC V1K 1B8 Ph. 250-378-4832 or 250-315-1050 Fx. 250-378-6000 nvma@merritt.ca Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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

Merritt Civic Centre

1950 Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Location

Seating Capacity

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

Contact us for Prices & Availability!

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

Ph. 250.315.1050 | Fx. 250.378.4205 | mcc@merritt.ca | 5

NVAC Amenities Include: • 6 lanes 25 metre Main Pool • Lazy River & Vortex • Leisure Pool • Tot’s Pool & Water Sprays • 2 x Whirl Pools • Sauna • Viewing Deck

Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre

2040 Mamette Ave. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8

Fully Equipped Fitness Room CARDIO • Treadmills (2) . Elliptical (1) . Bike (3) .

Incumbent bike (1) . Stair Climber (1) • 20 min limit on cardio machines WEIGHT MACHINES • Shoulder press . Hamstring curl . Leg extension . Chest press . Tri/lat pull . Arm curl . Seated row WEIGHTS • Barbells . Plates . Dumbbells MISC EQUIPMENT • BOSU . Stability ball . Medicine balls . Tubing . Mats . Skipping Rope

Phone: 250.378.6662 | Fx. 250.378.3504 | nvac@merritt.ca | 6

NVMA Amenities Include: • Single Ice Surface • Spectator Seating for approx.

1000 • New 4 side score clock • 4 public dressing rooms • Meeting room space • Heated mezzanine • Concession

Nicola Valley Memorial Arena

2075 Mamette Avenue, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Home of: • Merritt Centennials • Merritt Minor Hockey Assoc.

• Nicola Valley Lacrosse • Nicola Valley Skating Club

Facility suitable for large conventions or conferences Contact us for Prices & Availability!

Ph. 250.378.4832 or 250.315.1050 l Fx. 250.378.6000 l nvma@merritt.ca or dzakall@merritt.ca 7

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Tuesday

11 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

18 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

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10 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

17 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

24 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

________________________ 31 New Year’s Eve Swim 1:30 - 3:30 pm . NVAC

4 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

3 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

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19 20 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

12 13 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

NTA Community Christmas Dinner . 5:00 pm . MCC

5 6 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

Having a fun time in Merritt?

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Saturday

Nicola Naturalist Society .

Christmas Bird Count .

Register 250.378.2468

Splash Down with Santa 6:00 - 8:00 pm . NVAC

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Merritt vs Trail 7:00 pm . NVMA

22 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

Merritt vs Powell River 7:00 pm . NVMA

Family Fun Night 6:00 - 9:00 pm . NVAC

21 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

15 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

Merritt vs Nanaimo 7:00 pm . NVMA

8 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

1 Merritt vs Salmon Arm 7:00 pm . NVMA

14 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

7 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

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23 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

16 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

9 Stocking Stuffer Sale . NVAC

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Community Events

27 Merritt vs Langley 7:00 pm . NVMA

Merritt vs Penticton 7:00 pm . NVMA

Superhero Swim 1:00 - 3:00 pm . NVAC

20 Men’s Rec Hockey Tourn.

8:00 am - 4:30 pm . NVMA

Nicola Nordic Ski Club . Chilli Sunday 11:00 am - 2:00 pm . Kane Valley

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13 Men’s Bonspiel Curling Rink

Annual Fishing Derby 8:00 am . Mamette Lake

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16 Merritt vs Wenatchee 7:00 pm . NVMA

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17 Merritt vs Chilliwack 7:00 pm . NVMA

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Men’s Rec Hockey Tournament 8:00 am - 6:00 pm . NVMA

19 Movie Nights 2:00 & 6:00 pm . MCC

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Men’s Rec Hockey Tournament 6:00 - 11:00 pm . NVMA

18 Movie Nights 6:00 pm . MCC

Merritt vs West Kelowna 7:00 pm . NVMA

Family Fun Night 6:00 - 9:00 pm . NVAC

11 Men’s Bonspiel Curling Rink

4 Merritt vs Prince George 7:00 pm . NVMA

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11 Nicola Valley Film Society 7:00 pm . NVIT

18 Family Day FREE Swim 1:00 - 4:00 pm . NVAC

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10 Moccasin Hockey Tournament 6:00 am - 5:00 pm . NVMA

17 Family Day FREE Skate 5:15 - 6:15 pm . NVMA

24 International Police Hockey Challenge 8:00 am - 5:00 pm . NVMA

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6 Merritt vs Coquitlam 7:00 pm . NVMA

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28 Experience NVIT Starts 12:00 pm (24 hours)

21 Nicola Naturalist Society 7:00 pm . NVIT

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22 International Police Hockey Challenge 10:30 am - 5:30 pm . NVMA

15 Family Day FREE Movie 6:00 pm . MCC

Family Fun Night 6:00 - 9:00 pm . NVAC

8 Moccasin Hockey Tournament 3:00 - 11:00 pm

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February 2019 February 2019

Merritt vs Vernon 7:00 pm . NVMA

23 International Police Hockey Challenge 8:00 am - 6:00 pm . NVMA

16 Merritt vs Trail 7:00 pm . NVMA

9 Moccasin Hockey Tournament 6:00 am - 11:00 pm . NVMA

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24/31 Jr. Native Tournament 7:30 am - 5:00 pm . NVMA

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Nicola Naturalists Society 7:00 pm . NVIT

21 Jr. Native Tournament 10:00 am - 9:45 pm .

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22 Jr. Native Tournament 7:00 am - 8:30 pm . NVMA

15 Teen Night 8:30 - 9:30 pm . NVAC

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23 Jr. Native Tournament 8:00 am - 8:15 pm . NVMA

16 Pre-Teen Night 5:00 - 6:00 pm . NVAC

NV Figure Skating Club CanSkate Element Event 2:00 - 4:00 pm . NVMA

9 Rotary Mini Golf 4:30 pm . MCC

Mixed Bonspiel Curling Rink

Mixed Bonspiel Curling Rink 8 Family Fun Night 6:00 - 9:00 pm . NVAC

2 Community Yard Sale 8:00 am - 2:00 pm . MCC

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1 Experience NVIT Ends 12:00 pm

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Children’s Programs

Parent ‘n’ Tot Exercise . 2-5 yrs Mondays, Jan. 14 – Mar. 11 . 8 wks 10:00 – 10:45 am . FREE Focus on play! Strap them on or chase them down...join us for this upbeat, parent participating, gross motor class. In this ever-changing class we’ll dance, jump, climb, balance, spin, toss, stretch and laugh our way to flexed muscles and happy hearts. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and to bring water.

Sponsored program. Instructed by Krista Minar. (no class Feb. 18) Gymnastics Mondays, Jan. 14 – Mar. 11 . 8 wks 3 - 4 yrs 3:30 – 4:15 pm . $72 4:15 – 5:15 pm . $96 5 - 7 yrs 5:15 – 6:15 pm . $96 7 - 9 yrs 6:15 – 7:30 pm . $120 9 - 13 yrs Gymnastics is the basis of all human movement. It provides a solid foundation of important skills such as balance, strength, flexibility and overall body awareness.

Instructed by Heather Beech ***Registration Date: Wednesday, Dec. 12*** (no class Feb. 18) Babysitter’s Course . 11+ yrs Friday, Feb. 22 9:00 am – 4:00 pm . $50 Basic first aid and caregiving skills for youth 11–15 years old.

Participants learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups, and how to prevent and respond to emergencies. Course also offers youth the training to promote themselves as a babysitter to prospective parents.

Instructed by Alix Legouffe

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Healthy Beginnings . 0-6 yrs Wednesdays, Jan. 9 – Mar. 27 . 12 wks 9:30 – 11:30 am . FREE Each week children and parents participate in games, songs, crafts snacks and stories. Any craft or snacks contributions are greatly appreciated. Parents supervise their own children while visiting with other parents.

Sponsored by the Public Health Agency of Canada Instructed by Tammy Poole Special Olympics . All Ages Jan. – Jun. Tuesdays: Club Fit . 3:30 pm . Central Elementary School Fridays: Bowling . 3:30 pm . Merritt Bowling Centre Club Fit is part of the Special Olympics long-term athlete development model. It aims to improve athletes’ overall wellness by helping them optimize potential and provide lifelong activity opportunities. For additional program information please contact Brenda Curnow 250-280-4916 Spring Break Camp . 7-12 yrs Monday - Friday, Mar. 18 – Mar. 22 . 5 days 8:30 am - 4:00 pm . $150/wk or $38/day **please register in advance**..

During this week long camp, your child will be participating in various dry land sports, aquatic sports, free play and field trips! After attending our camp, your kids won’t be complaining about being bored! This flexible camp allows you to register for 1 day, or up to all 5. Sign up early as spaces are limited!

Children’s Programs Fun Express Train Station Bouncy Party $140 The Fun Express Train Station is the latest and greatest party option the Civic Centre has to offer! Round up 11 of your closest friends and have the best party of the year! Party includes: Recreation leader, 12 kids & 2 hour gym/bounce time (2-8 yrs)

Indoor Lacrosse . 6-9 yrs Wednesdays, Jan.23 – Mar. 13 . 8 wks 4:00 – 5:00 pm . $40 This inter-lacrosse program is aimed at younger aged players as a fun introduction to the fastest game on two feet! It uses a softer ball and plastic sticks and encourages fitness, fair play, cooperation and safety. Wayne Gretzky, Cliff Ronning and Joe Sakic are among a long list of NHL players that honed their hand-eye co-ordination and physical endurance by playing lacrosse. The promotion of speed, stamina, sportsmanship and team play in lacrosse provides excellent cross training for other sports like hockey, basketball and soccer.

Merritt is excited to offer this program for the first time, sponsored in part, by BC Lacrosse, endorsed by the Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association and coached by Merritt’s own veteran lacrosse players. *All equipment is provided, please wear runners.

Indoor Baseball . 10-13 yrs Wednesdays, Feb. 6 – Mar. 13 . 6 wks 5:30 – 6:30 pm . $30 This indoor softball program is for any children between the ages of 10-13 who intend to play softball this coming season.

All drills will be performed with whiffle balls and will target the basics of the game with the intent to keep young players sharp and ready for the upcoming ball season.

Girls Field Hockey . 11 – 14 yrs Wednesdays, Jan. 30 & Feb. 20 4:00 – 5:00 pm . FREE Indoor Try It Introducing to Merritt a new sport for girls. Come and learn some new stick skills and drills for the light sport enthusiast.

It’s learning a new game and playing a small scrimmage to see what the sport is all about. Bring your friends as it’s definitely something to try.

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Specialty Programs

Badminton . 16+ yrs Tuesdays . January – March 6:30 – 8:30 pm . $40/$5 Drop-in There are many health benefits to playing badminton; flexibility, strength, heart and lung health. **Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult** Indoor Tennis Dec. - Mar. Wednesdays . 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Thursdays . 3:00 – 5:00 pm $25/season or $5 drop-in at CMS Tennis can be a great workout and lots of fun. Playing tennis has many health benefits including: increasing aerobic capacities, lowering resting heart rate and blood pressure. Improving metabolic function, increasing bone density, lowering body fat, improving muscle tone, strength and flexibility.

Pickleball Monday/Wednesday/Friday . 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tuesday/Thursday . 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm It’s fun, easy to learn and great exercise. All you need are court shoes; demo paddles are available. For more info call Brian 250-378-7452.

Stash Buster Quilting Weekends . 16+ yrs Friday, Jan. 11 – Sunday, Jan.13 Friday Mar. 22 – Sunday, Mar. 24 Quilt Room Hours: Friday: 3:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm A Unique Quilting Experience Join a creative group of quilters to share ideas, tips, knowledge, and inspiration. There will be a swap table so bring fabrics to share. Enjoy the quilt shop, lots of quilts, friends, food and sew much more!

Valley Scrapbooking Crop Weekend . 16+ yrs January 11 – 13 . $35 February 15 – 17 . $35 Crop Room Hours: Friday: 3:00 - 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm What is a crop you ask? It is the scrapbooking word for a weekend retreat. Vendors will offer spotlight classes on new product lines and techniques. The fee covers the full weekend, your own 8-foot table, snacks, coffee, tea and water. There will be gift bags on each table and chances to win door prizes. share. Enjoy the quilt shop, lots of quilts, friends, food and sew

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K9 Programs

Puppy Obedience . under 6 mths Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Mar. 5 . 7 wks 5:00 – 6:00 pm . $55 Learn how to communicate clearly with your dog! Clicker training is a positive and effective method to get the behaviors you want while making training fun for both you and your canine companion. WIN WIN! (no class Jan. 29) Instructed by Sylvia Currie Dog Obedience . 6 mths + Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Mar. 5 . 7 wks 6:30 – 7:30 pm . $55 Learn how to communicate clearly with your dog! Clicker training is a positive and effective method to get the behaviors you want while making training fun for both you and your canine companion. WIN WIN! (no class Jan. 29) Instructed by Sylvia Currie K9 Nose Work Dates & Times TBA. 6 wks . $120 Advanced - learning leash handling skills and reading your dog’s communication. Pre-requisite: Intro to NW. Instructed by Shauna Moore

Rally Obedience . Small Dog Big World Wednesdays, Jan. 16 – Mar. 6 . 8 wks 6:00 – 7:00 pm . $60 Basic Obedience in a special environment for small and tiny dogs. Do you have a small or tiny dog? Would you like to come to training classes but don’t want your dog frightened by the big ones? Would you like to train your dog in ways that are better for small dogs? Perhaps you would like to train behaviours that are important to smaller dogs? This is the class for you! Positive training methods will be used. Please bring lots of very small and luscious treats. Also, please have your small or tiny dog on a harness rather than a collar. Dog must be under 25 pounds to qualify for this class.

Rally Obedience Wednesdays, Jan. 16 – Mar. 6 . 8 wks 7:15 – 8:15 pm . $60 This class is designed to introduce dogs and handlers to the sport of Rally Obedience. Handlers will learn the different competition stations and how to train their dogs to perform them through positive training methods. Foundation skills will be covered. Bring lots of treats and dogs must be on a flat collar or a harness.

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Fitness Programs

Lunch Time Yoga . 14+ yrs Monday/Wednesday/Friday . Jan. – Mar. 12:15 - 1:00 pm . $5 drop in What a great way to get a quick boost to make it thru the long afternoon!

Vinyasa Yoga . 14+ yrs Mondays, Jan. 14 – Mar. 11 . 8 wks 5:30 – 6:45 pm . $80 Vinyasa is a creative, flowing yoga experience. Based on the Sun Salutation, we move and stretch the whole body, while exploring the integration of mind, body and spirit. Suitable for all fitness levels. (no class Feb. 18) Instructed by Trish Davey Beginner Yoga Tuesdays, Jan. 15 – Feb. 5 . 4 wks 5:30 – 6:45 pm . $40 Curious about Yoga? This four class session is for you! Designed to gently guide you through the basic fundamentals of the practice of Yoga. Move, breathe, stretch and relax. Discover what Yoga can add to your life, whether you’re a beginner or someone who wants to brush up. See you there!

Instructed by Trish Davey Flow Yoga . 14+ yrs Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Mar. 13 . 8 wks 5:30 – 6:45 pm . $90 A fluid moving yoga class designed to increase your strength, stamina, and flexibility. Enjoy the benefits of yoga and a great workout while creating a better relationship with your body and your mind! Instructed by Trish Davey Yin Yoga . 14+ yrs Mondays, Jan. 14 – Mar. 11 . 8 wks 7:00 – 8:00 pm . $67.50 Physically and mentally, Yin Yoga is a completely different system of yoga. Practiced mostly seated, we hold the poses for 3 to 8 minutes. Targeting the hard tissue of body, rather than the muscles, we can greatly increase flexibility and mobility, improving the health of the connective tissue. As we hold the poses, the body becomes uncomfortable and the mind wanders. As we learn to manage this stress on our mats, we can strengthen our ability to manage our daily stresses. (no class Feb. 18). Instructed by Trish Davey 16

Fitness-Mash Tuesdays, Jan. 8 – Mar. 12 . 10 wks 6:15 – 7:00 am . $50 Thursdays, Jan. 10 – Mar. 14 . 10 wks 12:00 – 12:30 pm . $40 A Cardio and strength class that explores various disciplines to keep your body constantly adapting to new demands for optimal fitness growth. Class is levelled, beginners welcome.

Core Fit . 14+ yrs Tuesdays, Jan. 8 – Mar. 12 . 10 wks 12:00 – 12:30 pm . $40 Thursdays, Jan. 10 – Mar. 14 . 10 wks 6:15 – 7:00 am . $50 Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability. In fact, most sports and other physical activities depend on stable core muscles.

Instructed by Krista Minar Dance Fit . 14+ yrs Thursdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 14 . 10 wks 6:00 – 7:00 pm . $75 Bust a move, shake your tail-feathers and drop it like it’s hot!

1hr of heart-pumping, foot-popping tunes from the last century; there is plenty of room to bring in your own flavor, let loose and really enjoy movement as your body allows-beginner’s welcome!

Instructed by Krista Minar Begin to Run Tuesdays, Jan. 15 – Apr. 9 . 13 wks 5:45 – 7:00 pm . $40 Learn to Run 10K or Learn to Run 10K FASTER! Train for the Vancouver Sun Run (Sunday, April 14), Kamloops Boogie the Bridge (Sunday, April 28) or many others.

“Keep On Running, And Others Will Follow” Instructed by Stacey Krajci

NVMA The Nicola Valley Skating Club is back for the 2018-2019 Season!

Our programs: PreCanSakte - Mon (3:25-3:55) & Wed (3:30-4:00) 1 Day - $70, 2 Day - $130 CanSkate - Mon (3:25-4:10) & Wed (3:45-4:30) 1 Day - $85, 2 Day - $160 CanPowerSkate - Thurs (3:30-4:15) $85 JR Academy* • JR Star Skate* Wed (4:30-5:15) & Fri (3:30-4:30) 2 Days $250 Star Skate* • Contact the club for details Skate Canada Membership fee: $40 (This fee is good from Sept 1 2018 -Aug. 31, 2019 and is payable once during the 2018/19 season) Registration dates at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena Dec 10, 12 and 13 from 4:00-5:30 All of our programs follow the rules and guidelines of SkateCanada and are taught by a NCCP accredited Coach & trained Program Assistants. If your are unsure which program is best for your child, please connect with us!

Need more information?

Call us: 250-378-0114 Email us: skatinginthevalley49@gmail.com For news and updates, follow us on Facebook!

Power Endurance Balance Agility

CANPOWER

Single Admission

Book of Ten

Season Pass

Child (2-12)

$2.50

$21.50

$96.00

Senior (60+)

$2.50

$21.50

$90.00

Student

$2.75

$24.00

$107.00

(13-18 yrs or full time adult student) Adult (19-59 yrs)

$3.50

$31.00

$139.00

Disabled

$2.50

$21.50

$90.00

Family

$8.50

$77.00

$340.00

(guardian w/child under 18 yrs)

NVMA Public Skate Schedule Friday:

3:30 – 5:00 pm

Sunday:

5:15 – 6:15 pm

Monday:

6:45 – 7:45 pm

NVMA Skate Rentals & Sizes

POWERSKATING WITH COACH DIANA

Skates

$2.00

Size

Child 10 - Adult 5

NVMA Skate Sharpening Rates

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NVMA Public Skate Fees

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Please note: Skating times may be cancelled or changed due to mechanical operation or emergency events. Please check daily schedule posted at the NVMA main doors or City of Merritt, Department of Recreation & Facilities Facebook page.

Hockey Skates

$6.00

Goalie/Figure Skates

$7.00

Skate Profiling

$30.00

10 Punch Card

$50.00

HURRY HARD! Try Curling this winter at the Merritt Curling Centre NEW TO CURLING? INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE JOIN A LEAGUE Seniors: Mon. & Tues. Afternoons 250-378-7638

Juniors: Mon. After School -

www.merrittcurling.ca Ph: 250-378-4423 DISCOUNTS FOR NEW CURLERS

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Mixed Doubles: Tues. Night 250- 315-5062

Ladies: Wed. Night - 250-315-9753 Mens: Thurs. Night - 250-378-9122 17

Special Events

Family Day FREE Family Movie Friday, Feb. 15 . 6:00 pm @MCC FREE Family Skate Sunday, Feb. 17 . 5:15 – 6:15 pm @ NVMA FREE Family Swim Monday, Feb. 18 . 1:00 – 4:00 pm @ NVAC Fun free family events, something for everyone to enjoy!

Sponsored by: City of Merritt & BCRPA Easter Extravaganza . All Ages Friday, April 19 . FREE 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Features: EASTER BUNNY, egg hunt, Starbucks, games, face painting, music & more... all for FREE!!

Hosted by: The Girl Guides & Pathfinders of Merritt Sponsored by: City of Merritt

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

Admission $5 Concession $1 - $1.25 Movie Dates: Friday, Jan. 18 . 6:00 pm Saturday, Jan. 19 . 2:00 + 6:00 pm Friday, Apr. 12 . 6:00 pm Saturday, Apr. 13 . 2:00 + 6:00 pm Movie Titles - TBA, for more info call the Civic Centre at 250-315-1050.

Music in the Park Thursdays, Jul. + Aug. 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ Spirit Square . FREE Enjoy a night out, in the beautiful Merritt summer nights with a B.C. Band playing your favorite tunes!

Check our www.tourismmerritt.com for all the latest band updates.

Wanted!

2019 Music in the Park Performers Music in the Park was created to give redidents an opportunity to enjoy free, family and youth friendly entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting at Rotary Park in Merritt

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Aquatic Special Events

Stocking Stuffer Sale Dec. 3 – Dec. 24 Get 10% off swim goggles, punch cards, monthly memberships, and 20% off annual passes! Stock up on the savings!

Splash Down with Santa . All Ages Friday, Dec. 14 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm . Regular Admission Celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Santa will visit and spread some holiday cheer. Come make a craft, play some games and make a splash with one of Santa’s elves!

Family Fun Nights . All Ages Friday, Dec. 14 Friday, Jan. 11 Friday, Feb. 8 Friday, Mar. 8 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm . Regular Admission Come down to the Aquatic Centre for a fun filled family evening, this event will run the 2nd Friday of the Month!

Games, activities and concession items will be available.

Free Teen Night . 13-18 yrs Friday, Mar. 15 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm . Free Admission Come and Hang out after with all your friends! Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, games, prizes and much more.

Free Pre-Teen Night . 7-12yrs Saturday, Mar. 16 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm . Free Admission Pre-Teen nights are sponsored events for the youth in our community. Events will include free admission, snacks, beverages, Minute to Win it games, prizes and much more.

Easter Hop . All Ages Sunday, Apr. 21 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm . Regular Sunday admission Come down and hop around with the Easter Bunny and help find all the eggs!

New Year’s Eve Day Swim . All Ages Monday, Dec. 31 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm . Free Admission Come out and take part in a New Year’s party the entire family can enjoy!

Dive-in Movie . All Ages Friday, Jan. 4 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm . Regular Admission Relax at the Aquatic Centre, look up and watch the big screen, where the movie will be seen. Concession available with Pizza $1.50, Popcorn & Pop for $1. each.

Super Hero Swim . All Ages Sunday, Jan. 20 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm . Regular Admission Dress up as your favorite Super Hero and come down to the Aquatic Centre for an afternoon of fun!

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Birthday Parties at NVAC

Themed Pool Parties . $175 Party will include 2 hours with an energetic Aquatic Leader, fun, games and memories to last a lifetime.

Admission for 10 children Pool Activities organized by us Pizza Beverages PiĂąata Goodie bags Fully decorated to your choice of theme

Theme options include: Western, Hawaiian, Disco, Frozen, Pirate, or Dinosaurs!

Book your party at least 1 week in advance to save your spot! Please inquire regarding parties requesting 10 or more children as additional fees apply.

Book early to avoid disappointment! All bookings subject to room availability.

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Aquatic Admissions Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Facilites • • • • • • •

6 Lane - 25 Meter Main Pool Lazy River/Vortex Tots Pool & Water Sprays 2 Whirl Pools Dry Sauna Viewing Deck Fully Equipped Fitness Room

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

NVAC Regular of Hours Operation NVACHours Regular of Operation Area

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

NVAC Regular Hours of Operation

Main & 10:00am-4:00pm 6:00am-8:30pm Leisure Pool Area Sunday Monday Fitness 10:00am-4:00pm 6:00am-8:30pm Main Room& 10:00am-4:00pm 6:00am-8:30pm Leisure Pool Fitness Room

10:00am-4:00pm 6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm 10:00am-5:00pm

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm 10:00am-5:00pm

Friday

Saturday

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm 10:00am-5:00pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm

6:00am-8:30pm 10:00am-5:00pm

Winter Break Schedule December 24 - January 4, 2019 Month December

Sunday

Monday 23

Tuesday 24

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Wednesday 26

Thursday

Friday 27

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Saturday 29

10:00am-3:00pm Facilty Closed 1:00-4:00pm - 6:00pm 9:00am Winter10:00am-4:00pm Break Schedule December 24 9:00am - January 4,- 6:00pm 2019

10:00am-5:00pm

Dec/Jan 30 31 1 2 3 4 Month Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Free Swim 10:00am-4:00pm 1:00-4:00pm 6:00am 8:30pm 6:00am 8:30pm 6:00am 8:30pm December 23 1:30 - 3:30pm24 25 26 27 28 10:00am-4:00pm January 6 10:00am-3:00pm7 Facilty Closed 8 1:00-4:00pm 9 9:00am - 6:00pm 10 9:00am - 6:00pm 11 Dec/Jan 30 6:00am - 8:30pm 31 6:00am - 8:30pm1 6:00am - 8:30pm2 6:00am - 8:30pm3 6:00am - 8:30pm4 10:00am-4:00pm 10:00am-4:00pm

Free Swim 1:30 - 3:30pm

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January

1:00-4:00pm

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Saturday

5

10:00am-5:00pm 29 10:00am-5:00pm

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5 10:00am-5:00pm

6:00am - 8:30pm 6:00am - 8:30pm 6:00am - 8:30pm 10:00am-5:00pm

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10:00am-4:00pm 6:00am - 8:30pm 6:00am - 8:30pm 6:00am - 8:30pm 6:00am - 8:30pm 6:00am - 8:30pm 10:00am-5:00pm

Lion’s Den Fitness Room Policy - 16+ years • Patrons 15 years & under, please see the supervisor on duty for additional options.

• Clean Indoor running shoes that cover the entire foot must be worn at all times.

• For health & safety reasons all other footwear (sandals, crocs, flip flops, work boots, dress shoes) are not permitted.

• Shirts or upper body athletic wear must be worn at all times.

• Jeans are not permitted.

• Bags, back packs, outside shoes, and all other personal items are not permitted in the fitness room.

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

Admission Fees Admission Fees

by Category

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

Admission Fees

Drop In $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Free 2.40 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.20 3.00 3.00 2.20 n/a

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

Monthly $ $ $ $ $ $

$

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

6 Month $ $ $ $ $ $

$

n/a 142.50 178.20 237.60 178.20 190.10 178.20 n/a n/a 570.00

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

Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre Code of Conduct The NVAC is a busy, client focused, welcoming and inclusive Community Recreational Facility.

To ensure the highest level of enjoyment for all, the NVAC requests that all of our clients from spectators to active users and our staff conduct themselves in a manner that creates a friendly, positive environment for recreational, sport and social activities in our facility.

It is expected that all clients, spectators and staff: • Act with courtesy and integrity while respecting the rights, welfare and dignity of others.

• Act in a safe and responsible manner regarding themselves and others • Treat all other clients, spectators and staff with respect Participants engaging in inappropriate behaviour may have their privileges revoked.

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Aquatic Programs

Intro to Synchro . 7+ yrs Ability to swim 25 meters Mondays, Jan. 7 – Mar. 11 . 9 wks 3:30 - 4:30 pm . $45 *No Class Feb. 18 Learn the basics of synchronized swimming! Improve your swimming skills, surface supports, sculling and endurance.

Seniors Free Swim Wednesdays . Dec 5 – May 29 9:00 - 10:00 am . Free This program is intended for seniors to come for a fun and free swim at the Aquatic Centre. Sponsored by Seniors Society Junior Lifeguard Club . 7 -14 yrs Ability to swim 25 meters Wednesdays, Jan. 9 – Mar. 13 . 10 wks 3:30 - 4:30 pm . $50 Learn the basics of lifeguarding in a fun atmosphere!

Craft & Splash Tots . 3-6 yrs Fridays, Jan. 11 – Mar. 15 . 10 wks 12:30 - 2:30 pm . $12.75/day **please register in advance** Drop your child off for some creative fun! Your child will make a craft and have a splash in the pool with one of our energetic aquatic leaders. Please send your child with a snack, water bottle, and towel; dressed ready to go in their swimsuit. Sign up early as spaces are limited!

Spring Break Camp . 7-12 yrs Monday - Friday, Mar. 18 – Mar. 22 . 5 days 8:30 am- 4:00 pm . $150.00 or $38.00/day **please register in advance** During this week long camp, your child will be participating in various dry land sports, aquatic sports, free play and field trips! After attending our camp, your kids won’t be complaining about being bored! This flexible camp allows you to register for 1 day, or up to all 5. Sign up early as spaces are limited!

NVAC Winter 2019 Schedule Time

Sunday

6:00am - 9:00am

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Lane swim only 6:00 - 7:00am Aqua Board Boot Camp 6:00-6:45am

Lane swim only 6:00 - 7:00am Swim Club 6:30-7:30am Stretch & Stability 7:00-7:45am

Lane swim only 6:00 - 7:00am Aqua Joggers 6:15-7:00am

Lane swim only 6:00 - 7:00am Swim Club 6:30-7:30am Stretch & Stability 7:00-7:45am

Lane swim only 6:00 - 7:00am Aqua Board Boot Camp 6:00-6:45am

Swim Lessons

9:00am-8:30pm

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Open 10:00am-4:00pm

Stretch & Stability 11:00-11:45am Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm Swim Lessons Intro to Synchro 3:30pm-4:30pm Aqua Joggers 6:45-7:30pm

Parent & Tot 6 & Under Swim 10:00am-12:00pm

Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm Adapted Aquatics Swim Lessons Swim Club 4:30-6:30pm Aqua Fit 6:45-7:30pm

Seniors Free Swim 9:00-10:00am Stretch & Stability 11:00-11:45am Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm Swim Lessons Junior Lifeguard Club 3:30-4:30pm

Swim Lessons Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm Adapted Aquatics Swim Lessons Swim Club 4:30-6:30pm Aqua Fit 6:45-7:30pm Water Polo 7:30-9:00pm

Stretch & Stability 11:00-11:45am Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm Craft N Splash 12:30-2:30pm Metis Swim 5:30-8pm

Saturday

Open 10:00am-5:00pm

Red Cross Swim Lessons Page 23 Red Cross Swim Lesson Prices Page 23 5 7 30 min $20.25 $28.65 45 min $22.75 Lesson $32.15 Red Cross Swim Prices 1 hr $30.15 $42.50 5 7 30 min $20.25 $28.65 45 min $22.75 $32.15 1 hr $30.15 $42.50 Red Cross Swim Lessons

8 $32.60 $36.50 $48.40 8 $32.60 $36.50 $48.40

Red Cross Swim Lesson Prices

9 $36.55 $41.15 $54.40 9 $36.55 $41.15 $54.40

10 $40.50 $45.50 $60.30 10 $40.50 $45.50 $60.30

Starfish, Duck, Sea Turtle classes are Parent participation. Progression is based on age.

Red Cross Sea Otter - Whale Swim classes are Lessons Red Cross Swim progression Lessonsbased, advancement upon completion of level requirements.

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Red Cross Swim Kids classes are progression based, advancement upon completion of level requirements.

Sea Otter - Whale classes are progression based, advancement upon completion of level requirements.

Red CrossLesson Swim Kids classes are progression based, advancement upon completion of level Swim Transitions Swim Lesson Transitions requirements.

Starfish Duck Swim Sea Lesson Turtle Transitions Complete or Incomplete Sea Otter Level 1 Starfish Salamander Duck Sunfish Incomplete Level 1 Sea Turtle Complete or Incomplete Sunfish Complete Level 2 Sea Otter Level Crocodile Incomplete Level12 Salamander Crocodile Complete Level 3 Sunfish Incomplete Level Whale Incomplete Level13 Sunfish Complete Level Whale Complete Level24 Crocodile Incomplete Level 2 When your child is five years old, he or she can move to the Red Cross Swim Kids program or remain in Crocodile Completeif you prefer to stay with Level Red Cross Swim Preschool until all levels are completed smaller3class sizes.

When your child is five years old, he or she can move to the Red Cross Swim Kids By age seven, your child should be registered in Red Cross Swim Kids.

Whale Incomplete Level 3 Please note there no classes & Feb 18. program or are remain in Feb. Red16Cross Swim Preschool until all levels are completed if you Whale Complete Level 4 23 in prefer to stay with smaller class sizes. By age seven, your child should be registered Red Cross Swim Kids.

When your child is five years old, he or she can move to the Red Cross Swim Kids

Preschool Lessons

Class

Description Starfish - Age: 4M – 12M Parent participation is required and progression is based on age.

Mon/Wed Jan. 7-Feb. 6

Tues/Thur Jan. 8 - Feb. 7

Saturday Jan.12-Mar.16

Mon/Wed Feb.11 - Mar.13

Tues/Thur Feb. 12 - Mar. 14

Mon-Fri Mar. 18 - 22

Mon-Fri Mar. 25 - 29

10 Lesson set

10 Lesson set

9 Lesson set

9 Lesson set

10 Lesson set

5 lesson set

5 lesson set

Duck - Age: 13M – 24M Parent participation is required and progression is based on age.

Sea Turtle - Age: 25M – 36M Parent participation is required and progression is based on age.

10:00-10:30am

10:00-10:30am

10:00-10:30am

10:00-10:30am

10:00-10:30am

10:00-10:30am

9:30-10:00am 10:00-10:30am 3:30-4:00pm

9:30-10:00am 4:30-5:00pm

10:00-10:30am 10:00-10:30am

Sea Otter – Age: 3-6Y Front & Back floats & glides & 1 metre swim with help.

Salamander – Age: 3-6Y Front & back floats & swims, rollover swims, & 2 metre swim.

Sunfish – Age: 3-6Y Front, back, roll-over, & side swims, deep water activities & 5 metre swim.

Crocodile – Age: 3-6Y Front, back, & side swim & basic front crawl, deep water swimming & 10 metre swim.

4:00-4:30pm

10:30-11:00am 11:30-12:00pm

4:00-4:30pm

10:30-11:00am

9:30-10:00am

9:30-10:00am

4:00-4:30pm

10:30-11:00am 11:30-12:00pm

4:00-4:30pm

10:30-11:00am

9:30-10:00am

9:30-10:00am

11:00-11:30am 4:30-5:00pm

4:30-5:00pm

11:00-11:30am 9:00-9:30am 9:00-9:30am

11:00-11:30am 4:30-5:00pm

4:30-5:00pm

11:00-11:30am 9:00-9:30am 9:00-9:30am

Whale – Age: 3-6Y 10 metre front, back & side swims & basic front crawl, deep water swimming & 15 metre swim.

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School Age Lessons Description/Level

Mon/Wed Jan. 7 - Feb. 6

Tues/Thur Jan. 8 - Feb. 7

Saturday Mon/Wed Jan. 12 -Mar. 16 Feb. 11 - Mar. 13

10 Lesson set 10 Lesson set 9 Lesson set 9 Lesson set Level 1 – Age: 5-14Y Front & back floats, swims, rollover swims, basic back crawl & 5 3:30-4:00pm 10:30-11:00am metre swim.

Level 2 – Age: 5-14Y Side swim & basic front crawl, deep water activities & 10 metre swim.

Level 3 – Age: 5-14Y Front & back floats, swims, rollover swims, basic front crawl & 15 metre swim.

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

Level 9 – Age: 5-14Y 100 metre front & back crawl, 25 metre breaststroke & side stroke & 400 metre swim.

Level 10 – Age: 5-14Y 100 metre front & back crawl, 50 metre elementary backstroke, breaststroke, & side stroke & 500 metre swim.

Mon-Fri Mar. 25 - 29

10 Lesson set

5 lesson set

5 lesson set

4:00-4:30pm

10:30-11:00am 11:00-11:30am

10:30-11:00am 11:00-11:30am

11:00-11:30am

3:30-4:00pm

10:30-11:00am

10:30-11:00am

4:30-5:00pm

11:00-11:30am

3:30-4:00pm

10:30-11:00am

10:30-11:00am

4:00-4:30pm 12:00-12:30pm 3:30-4:00pm

10:00-10:30am

10:00-10:30am

4:00-4:30pm 12:00-12:30pm 3:30-4:00pm

10:00-10:30am

10:00-10:30am

Level 5 – Age: 5-14Y 15 metre front & back crawl, whip kick on back, & 50 metre swim.

Level 7 – Age: 5-14Y 50 metre front & back crawl, 25 metre elementary backstroke, whip kick on front & 150 metre swim.

Level 8 – Age: 5-14Y

Mon-Fri Mar. 18 - 22

4:30-5:00pm

Level 4 – Age: 5-14Y 15 metre back swim, 10 metre front swim & 25 metre swim.

Level 6 – Age: 5-14Y 25 metre front & back crawl, 15 metre elementary backstroke, & 75 metre swim.

Tues/Thur Feb. 12 - Mar. 14

5:00-5:45pm

5:00-:5:45pm

11:00-11:45am

11:00-11:45am

5:00-5:45pm

5:00-5:45pm

11:00-11:45am

11:00-11:45am

5:00-6:00pm

5:00-6:00pm

9:00-10:00am

9:00-10:00am

5:00-6:00pm

5:00-6:00pm

9:00-10:00am

9:00-10:00am

5:00-6:00pm

5:00-6:00pm

9:00-10:00am

9:00-10:00am

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Advanced Leadership Programs

Water Safety Instructor Recert (WSIR) Friday, Dec. 22 . 1 day 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm . $125.

Please bring your original certificate.

Strokes Must be at a level 10 to complete.

100% attendance is required.

Water Safety Instructor (WSI) . 15 yrs Feb. 1 – 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Orientation & Stroke/Skill Evaluation Feb. 1 – 22 - Online Component Feb. 11 – Mar. 14 – 3:30 – 6:30 pm - Swim Lessons (co-teach) Feb. 22 & 23 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Classroom/Pool Component Mar. 15 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm - Free Swim Lessons assignment Mar. 18 – 22 - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Classroom/Pool Component & Free Swim Lessons Red Cross’s new WSI program is designed to cover the foundation of instructional skills including teaching methods, learning styles, planning, teaching and evaluating swimmers.

Candidates are evaluated throughout the course and through individual study assignments. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are certified as Water Safety Instructors and will be able to teach the Red Cross Swim Programs.** Please Note Strokes Must be at a level 10 prior to course registration 100% attendance is required.

Interested Becoming a Lifeguard Interested in In Becoming A Lifeguard?

Bronze Medallion (Pre-requisite - 13 yrs or Bronze Star) Bronze Cross (Pre-requisite Bronze Medallion) Standard First Aid - 15 yrs

National Lifeguard (Pre-requisite Bronze Cross & 16yrs) Water Safety Instructor (WSI) 15 yrs & level 10 Strokes 26

Standard First Aid (SFA) . 15 yrs Saturday - Sunday, Apr. 6 – 7 . 2 days Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm . $145 Sunday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Standard First Aid trains rescuers in the skills and knowledge to assess and provide basic life support to patients with airway, breathing or circulatory emergencies, as well as how to manage medical and environmental emergencies.

100% attendance is required.

Standard First Aid Recert (SFAR) . 15 yrs + previous SFA Sunday, Apr. 7 . 1 day 9:00 am - 5:30 pm . $95 Recertification of Standard First Aid, please bring original Standard First Aid card. 100% attendance is required.

National Lifeguard (NL) . 16 yrs, Bronze Cross & SFA Saturday Apr. 13 – Tuesday Apr. 30 . $395 Saturday Apr. 13 - 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday Apr. 14 - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday Apr. 26 - 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Saturday Apr. 27 - 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday Apr. 28 - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday Apr. 30 - 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Pre-requisites: SFA valid within two years, Bronze Cross and must be 16 years by the last day of the course. The National Lifeguard Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. 100% attendance is required. Min. 6 Candidates required.

National Lifeguard Recert (NLR) Tuesday, Apr. 30 . 1 day 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm . $125 Please bring your original certificate.

100% attendance is required.

Cala Workshops . 16 yrs Saturday, May. 4 8:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm $94.50 for 1, or $168 for 2 Saturday am – TBA Saturday pm – TBA To register for Cala Courses Contact Cala at www.calainc.org, or 1-888-751-9823 or email completed registration form cala_ aqua@mac.com

National Lifeguard (NL) . 16 yrs, Bronze Cross & SFA Tuesday Jul. 2 – Sunday Jul. 7 Tuesday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm . $395 Monday - Sunday 9:00 am – 5:30 pm .

Pre-requisites: SFA valid within two years, Bronze Cross and must be 16 years by the last day of the course.

The National Lifeguard Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. 100% attendance is required.

Min. 6 Candidates required.

National Lifeguard Recert (NLR) Sunday, Jul. 7 . 1 day 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm . $125 Please bring your original certificate. 100% attendance is required.

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Registered Aquatic Fitness Room Programs

Aqua Board Boot Camp Mondays, Jan. 7 – 28 . 4 wks Mondays, Feb. 4 – Mar 11 . 5 wks ** 6:00 - 6:45 am . **No Class Feb. 18 Fridays, Jan. 4 – 25 . 4 wks Fridays, Feb. 1 – 22 . 4 wks Fridays, Mar. 1 – 15 . 3 wks . *** 6:00 - 6:45 am . $40 Adult $30 Senior/Youth ** $50 Adult $37.50 Senior/Youth ***$30 Adult $22.50 Senior/Youth Intermediate class level - Challenge your balance to the core focusing on your strength and cardio on an anchored floatation mat. Please note this is a registered class!

Minimum 4, maximum 6 registrants

Adult Fitness Room Orientation . 16+ yrs Saturday, Jan. 19 10:30 am - 1:30 pm . $30 Want to get started working out, not sure where to start sign up for the adult fitness room orientation. Please note this is a registered class! Minimum 2, maximum 4 registrants Teen Fitness Room Orientation . 13 - 15 yrs Wednesday, Jan. 16 5:00 - 7:00 pm . $25 Under the age of 16 and would like to find a workout for you?

Sign up for this teen fitness room orientation, once completed teens can work out in the fitness area with a supervising adult. Please note this is a registered class! Minimum 2, maximum 4 registrants

Fall Into Fit Circuit . 16+ yrs Wednesdays, Jan. 9 – Feb. 6 . 5 wks Wednesdays, Feb. 13 – Mar. 13 . 5 wks 6:00 - 6:45 am . $50 Adult $37.50 Senior/Youth Early Bird gets the worm and a full body strength and cardio class. Beginners welcome! Please note this is a registered class! Minimum 4, maximum 6 registrants

Volunteers make a difference - Gain skills, make friends, and stay active & healthy!

Getting involved as a volunteer provides unique benefits to each individual. For some people it is building a stronger community, gaining career experiences, meeting new people, or trying a new activity. Volunteers come from all walks of life, age groups, cultures, abilities & backgrounds.

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Aquatic Fitness Programs

Stretch & Stability . 16 yrs Monday, Wednesday & Friday . Ongoing 11:00 am – 11:45 am . Regular Admission Tuesday & Thursday . Ongoing 7:00 am – 7:45 am . Regular Admission Want to increase your muscular strength, balance, stretch and flexibility? This class will build on maintaining proper form by keeping a well-aligned spine and stable core.

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

Monday

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

Aqua Joggers . 16 yrs Mondays . Ongoing 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm . Regular Admission Wednesdays . Ongoing 6:15 am – 7:00 am . Regular Admission Need a change in your routine? Tired of running on a treadmill? Your joints sore from too much impact? Try Aqua Jogging! Great cardio workout, the water provides extra resistance with no impact! Come give it a try! This is an excellent program for triathlon athletes.

NVAC Aquatic Fitness Programs

Aqua Board Boot Camp 6:00-6:45am ***Registered Class***

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Stretch & Stability 7:00-7:45am

Aqua Joggers 6:15-7:00am

Stretch & Stability 7:00-7:45am

Aqua Board Boot Camp 6:00-6:45am ***Registered Class***

Stretch & Stability 11:00-11:45am

Stretch & Stability 11:00-11:45am

Noon Hour Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm

Noon Hour Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm

Aqua Joggers 6:45-7:30pm

Evening Aqua Fit 6:45-7:30pm

Noon Hour Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm

Stretch & Stability 11:00-11:45am

Noon Hour Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm

Noon Hour Aqua Fit 12:00-12:45pm

Evening Aqua Fit 6:45-7:30pm

PAR Q - be sure to check with a doctor before participating in an exercise program 29

Seniors Programs

Vinyasa Yoga @ the Civic Centre Monday, Jan. 14 – Mar. 11 . 8 wks 5:30 – 6:45 pm . $80

Noon Hour Aqua Fit @ the Aquatic Centre

Vinyasa is a creative, flowing yoga experience.

Suitable for all fitness levels.

Instructed by Trish Davey

This class combines running, interval training and a variety of exercises designed to decrease body fat, increase cardiovascular efficiency, improve strength and help people get into a routine of regular exercise.

Monday – Friday . Jan. - Mar. 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm . Regular Admission

Seniors Free Swim @ the Aquatic Centre Wednesdays . Jan. - Mar. 9:00 - 10:00 am . Free This program is intended for seniors to come for a fun, free swim.

Sponsored by the Seniors Society Stretch & Stability @ the Aquatic Centre

Monday, Wednesday & Friday . Jan. - Mar. 11:00 am – 11:45 am . Regular Admission Tuesday & Thursday . Jan. - Mar. 7:00 am – 7:45 am . Regular Admission

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Admission Fees

This class will build on maintaining proper form by keeping a well-aligned spine and stable core.

Admission Fees

by Category

10 Punch Monthly 6 Month Card Tot (0-2 yrs) Free n/a n/a n/a NICOLA VALLEY AQUATIC CENTRE OPTIONS & FEES Child (3-12 yrs) $ 2.40 $ 21.60 $ 25.90 $ 142.50 Admission Fees Youth (13-18 yrs) $ 3.00 $ 10 Punch 27.00 $ 32.40 $ 178.20 Drop In Monthly 6 Month Adult by (19-59 yrs) $ 4.00 $ Card 36.00 $ 43.20 $ 237.60 Category Tot (0-2(60+) yrs) Senior $ Free 3.00 $ n/a 27.00 $ n/a32.40 $ n/a 178.20 30 Child (3-12 yrs) $ 2.40 21.60 25.90 Student 3.20 $ 28.80 $ 34.60 $ 142.50 190.10 Youth (13-18 yrs) Room $ 3.00 $ 27.00 $ 32.40 $ 178.20 Lions Den Fitness

Drop In

Admission Fees

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

Programs @ the Seniors Centre

Stand Tall, Don’t Fall

@ the Seniors Centre Mondays, Jan. 7 – Mar. 25 10:00 - 11:00 am . Free Fridays, Jan. 11 – Mar. 29 10:00 - 11:00 am . $2 drop-in This excercise class is proven to help to improve strength, balance, flexibility and posture.

Sponsored by Seniors Centre (no class Feb. 18) Instructed by Illa Jackson

Floor & Table Shuffleboard Thursdays, Jan. – Mar. . 3:00 pm

Drop-in Lunch

Fridays, Jan. – Mar. (3rd Friday of month) 11:30 – 1:30 pm . $5

Drop-in Activities Fridays, Jan. – Mar. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cribbage

Rummoli & Games

Bingo

General Meeting

Mondays, Jan. – Mar. . 1:30 pm (no session on Oct. 8 & Nov. 12) Tuesdays, Jan. – Mar. . 1:00 pm (doors open @ 11:00 am)

Duplicate Bridge

Friday, Jan. – Mar. 7:00 pm

2nd Friday 1:30 pm

Drop-in Activities

Tuesdays, Jan. – Mar.. . 7:00 pm

Saturday, Jan. – Mar. 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Carpet Bowling

Potluck

Wednesdays, Jan. – Mar. . 1:30 pm

Court Whist

Wednesdays, Jan. – Mar. . 7:00 pm

Physically Challenged Floor Curling Thursdays, Jan. – Mar. (every 2nd & 4th Thursday) 10:00 am

Floor Curling

Thursdays, Jan. – Mar. 12:45 pm Saturdays, Jan. – Mar. 12:45 pm

Last Friday of the month 5:30

55+ Games in Kelowna BC 2019

Check with the Civic Centre for list of “TRY IT” activities coming this winter and spring

Merritt Senior Citizen Association Branch #168 1675 Tutill Court, PO Box 2935, Merritt BC V1K 1B8 250.378.3763 • msca2@telus.net Annual Memebership Fee $12 31

Community Directory Please note: The contact information printed for the organizations listed below was provided by the organizations and was believed to be accurate at the time of publication.

MUSIC & ARTS Canadian Country Music Heritage Society & Merritt Walk of Stars Society Susan Roline 250-378-9569 Courthouse Art, Gallery Nicola Valley Community Arts Council 250-378-6515 nicolavalleyartscouncil@gmail.com nicolavalleyartscouncil.com Merritt Community Choir Ellen Nast: 250-378-9899 Nicola Valley Community Theatre Society Margaret Carlson: 250-378-5645 Merritt Live Theatre Society & Say So Expression Society Mil Juricic: 250-315-5673

Merritt Country Run Society 250-378-8219 mcrun@telus.net merrittcountryrun.ca  Merritt Curling Club Paul Montgomery: 250-378-3975

Nicola Valley Archery Club B.J. Moore: 250-280-0304 brian.moore@gov.bc.ca

Merritt Dance Society Selena Voigt: 250-378-7266

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Merritt & District Tennis Club Harbans Sandhu: 250-378-5687 harbans3@telus.net Merritt Golf & Country Club 250-378-9414 sydnell@yahoo.com Merritt Lawn Bowling Joe Geill: 250-378-2095 Merritt Minor Hockey Association Peter Schmid: 250-315-9040 Merritt Minor Softball 250-315-1050

Nicola Valley Community Band James Clarke 250-378-9894 Steve Rose (booking) 250-378-5031 theclarkfamily@shaw.ca

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

Nicola Valley Film Society 250-378-5190

Merritt Otters Swim Club Yves LeFebvre 250-315-8438 ottersmerritt@gmail.com

Sagebrush Spinners & Weavers Sheila Schwan: 250-315-0053 swschwan@loganlake.net SENIOR GROUPS Merritt Senior Citizen Association 250-378-3763 SPORTS & FITNESS Coquihalla Taekwondo Ed Nedokus: 250-378-2186 32

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

Merritt Volleyball Association Angela Russell 250-378-0010 Merritt Youth Soccer Association Kelly Donaldson 250-320-8080 www.merrittyouthsoccer.com Nicola Nordic Ski Club Kate Anderson: 250-378-9674

Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse Association Terra Fox: 250-315-1002

Angels Animal Rescue Judanna: 250-378-5223 Anita: 250-450-9935 Facebook: Angels Animal Rescue Merritt Ask Wellness 250-378-5262 BC Ambassadors Teresa Dares 1-250-819-5691 www.bcambassadorsprogram.com Cadet Corps, 950 Rocky Mountain Rangers Tracey Woods-Brooks 250-378-1302 Debra Raymond 250-280-4086 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Open Wed & Fri 9:00am-2:30pm 1-888-674-0440 Merritt.clubhouse@cmha.bc.ca Coldwater Ranch Lodge (Abilitas Foundation) 1200 Covert Place, Merritt, BC 1-604-853-1724 http://abilitasfoundation.org Community Futures Nicola Valley 250-378-3923 Community Policing Office 250-378-3955 Conayt Friendship Society Office 250-378-5107

Community Directory Garlic Fest & Antique Tractor Show Pete & Becky Ratzlaff: 250-378-4199 Girl Guides of Canada Danica Vere: 250-936-8298 High School Rodeo Association Fritz Maier: 250-378-9061 Journeys Into Tomorrow Transition House 250-378-6170 journeys@live.ca Merritt Centennials Hockey Club Society Liz Brackenreed : 250-378-6940 Merritt & District Chamber of Commerce 250-378-5634 Merritt & District Hospice Society Gillian Sanford: 250-280-4040 Merritt Little Britches Rodeo www.bclbra.org Merritt Snowmobile Club Adam McDonald: 250-375-3673 Merritt Stock Car Association Susanne Snider: 250-936-9296 merrittspeedway.ca Merritt Transit System (bus) 250-378-4080 Merritt Youth & Family Resource Society 250-378-4878 Navy League of Canada Corp.

Ellen Monroe: 250-280-6944 Nicola Family Therapy 250-378-9222 Nicola Naturalists Society Alan Burger: 250-378-2468 aburger@uvic.ca www.nicolanaturalist.com

Nicola Valley Community Garden Society Ellen Miller 250-375-1012

Special Olympics BC- Merritt Chapter Interior Community Services Brenda Curnow: 250-280-4916

Nicola Valley Explorers Tom Reynolds: 250-315-0331 Nicola Valley Cruisers Car Club Norma Mervyn: 250-378-5761 Susan Roline: 250-378-9569

The Merritt Elks Club Larry Hintz: 250-378-7886

Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association Kathy Reimer: 250-378-7270

Valley Scrapbookers 250-315-1050

Nicola Valley Figure Skating Club Jill Starrs: 250-378-0114

Vintage Car Club - Merritt Al 250-378-7402 Jack 250-378-2662

Nicola Valley Fish & Game Club Paul Komonoski: 250-378-4904 nvfishandgameclub.ca Nicola Valley & District Food Bank Elissa Baron: 250-378-2282 Nicola Valley Kennel Club Elaine Gill 250-378-6827 Lori Jacobson 250-378-5172 Nicola Valley Quilters Guild Debra Raymond 250-280-4086 Nicola Valley Search & Rescue Tracy Dunsmore: 250-378-3955 Nicola Valley Women’s Institute 250-378-2536 North West Mud Racing Association Facebook: NWMRA nwmra.com

The Knights of Columbus Andy Diffon: 250-378-3910

Work BC 250-378-5151 TOURISM Tourism Merritt 250-378-8619, info@tourismmerritt.com www.TourismMerritt.com #ExploreMerritt Merritt Visitor Centre at the Baillie House 250-378-0349 Gold Country Communities Society 250-457-6606 www.exploregoldcountry.com Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association 250-860-5999 www.totabc.org

Pacific Forest Car Rally Nicki Beverly: 1-250-574-4363 nicki@rallybc.com pacificforestrally.com Rotary Club of Merritt www.rotarymerritt.com Meetings: Monday @ Brambles-12:10 pm Royal Canadian Legion 250-378-5631 33

Civic Facility Info Merritt City Hall 2185 Voght St 250-378-4224

Merritt & District Senior Assc.

1675 Tutill Ct 250-378-3763

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

Claybanks RV Park 1302 Voght St 250-378-6441

Community Police Office 2026 Granite Ave 250-378-3955

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

The Merritt Visitor Centre at the Baillie House 2250 Voght St 250-378-0349 34

Parks • Trails • Amenities

ROTARY PARK

LIONS MEMORIAL PARK

1990 MAXWELL AVE.

2408 VOGHT ST.

CENTENNIAL PARK

N’KWALA PARK

1350 GOVERNMENT AVE.

2050 MERRITT AVE.

SPIRIT SQUARE

COLDWATER RIVER TRAIL

2026 GRANITE AVE.

1301 VOGHT ST.

CENTRAL PARK

2975 VOGHT ST.

VOGHT PARK

1500 CANFORD AVE. Sports Box

FAIRLEY PARK

1788 QUILCHENA AVE

Ball Diamond

Skateboard Park

Drinking Water

Running Track

Play Ground

Walking Trails

Playing Field

Water Park

Picnic Facilities

Mountain Bike Course

Washrooms

Sand Volleyball Court

City of Merritt Park Bookings for events, weddings, festivals, etc.

Call the Merritt Civic Centre

250.315.1050

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Nicola Valley Minor Lacrosse WITH HOCKEY ENDING QUICKLY, LACROSSE WILL BE STARTING IN APRIL AS SOON AS THE ICE IS OUT OF THE RINKS.Â

THUNDER IN THE VALLEY Mini-Tykes Tykes Novice

5&6 7&8 9 & 10

Pee Wee Bantam Midget

11 & 12 13 & 14 15 &16

Registration on now at the Civic Center or email nicolavalleylacrosse@gmail.com or go to our website for information www.nicolavalleylacrosse.com

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