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Advanced Aquatic Courses
Don’t get surprised by extra fees at other facilities! All of our Advanced Aquatic and First Aid Courses include Manuals/Supplies, Tax and require 100% Attendance. 1. Bronze Medallion 2. Bronze Cross 3. Standard First Aid & CPR-C 4. National Lifeguard Award 5. Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Bronze Medallion 13yrs + (B) Learn self-rescue techniques, defense and release methods, tows and carries. Rescues include conscious and unconscious victims of various types, including spinal injuries, and circulatory emergencies. Endurance is evaluated through a 500 metre timed swim. Price includes Canadian Lifesaving Manual.
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Prerequisites: Bronze Star, or 13yrs by the last day of the course. Swim Kids Level 10 swimming abilities recommended. 100% attendance is mandatory for completion of this course. 13049 Su Oct 18-Nov 8 11:00am-3:00pm 4/$204
Bronze Cross & CPR-C (B) Candidates develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies. Stroke endurance and fitness training skills will also be practiced. Endurance is evaluated though a 600 metre timed swim. Bronze Cross includes a CPR-C Certification.
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Canadian Lifesaving Manual. 100% attendance is mandatory for completion of this course. 13048 Su Nov 15-Dec 6 11:00am-3:00pm 4/$177
National Lifeguard (NL) Recert 16+yrs (M) This combination precertification and recertification clinic provides candidates an opportunity to review NL skills and receive updates in the morning prior to testing that afternoon. Candidates will also be tested on National Lifeguard fitness standards.
13051 Su Dec 13 Noon-8:30pm 1/$129
5 Reasons to Join the Aquatics Industry!
1. Promotes a healthy lifestyle 2. Gain high school credits by taking the above courses 3. Awesome part time job with great wage for working during school with room to grow into full-time hours 4. Great life experience working with children, adults and seniors 5. A fun, energetic and rewarding staff team to back you! Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) 15yrs (B) This course prepares candidates to teach all of the levels of the Red Cross Swim program. All aspects of the instruction and leadership necessary to become a Red Cross Instructor are taught in a dynamic active format. Students will be evaluated through peer-teaching and teaching portions of Red Cross swimming lessons. The first day, Oct 3, will be 9:00am-3:00pm and will include a swim stroke and skill evaluation and they will receive their WSI Developmental Package. The next class is on Oct 24. This gives the students two weeks to complete the first portion of the course online. This MUST be done and the certificate of completion from Red Cross must be presented to the course conductor.
Manuals and teaching experience are included in the
price. If you have questions, please call Debbie at 778-797-2290. NO CLASS OCT 10 AND 17. INSTRUCTOR: Debbie
13050 Sa Oct 3 9:00am-3:00pm Oct 24-Nov 21 9:00am-4:00pm 6/$463
BCRPA Pool Operators Level 1 18yrs + (M) This two-day course blends safety management with the essential knowledge of facility operation. The course prepares you to operate and maintain safe swimming pools in accordance with provincial health regulations. • Understanding various types of commercial and residential pool application • Information about the BC Health Act • Knowledge of water treatment, circulation and filtration • Knowledge of water disinfection and the prevention of diseases • Practical hands on approach for solving H20 treatment problems • Safe handling and storage of chemicals (Participant Manual Level 1 Included) INSTRUCTOR: John
12976 Sa/Su Oct 17 & 18 9:00am-5:30pm 2/$308 13053 Sa/Su Nov 28 & 29 9:00am-5:30pm 2/$308
The Westside Health Network Society’s WALK n TALK
Are you 60+ and in reasonably good health? Would you like to: Get out for a good time? Increase strength, endurance and flexibility? Make new friends and share the fun with old friends? Work with health and exercise professionals to create the best YOU possible?
MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS 2 CLASSES 10-11 AND 11-12
Beginning Sept. 10th registration is required to ensure safety. Contact the Westside Health Network for more info: 250-768-3305 or whns@telus.net
20% of Children learn music. 70% of Adults wish they had! REGISTER TODAY!
• Piano • Voice • RCM Theory (Rudiments/History/Harmony) • Mini Musicians Preschool Music Lessons • Guitar • Ukulele • Flute • French Immersion Instructor/Tutor Available
Call 250-863-9120 with any inquiries!
West Kelowna Music School
MUSIC FOR ALL AGES WITH ACCREDITED INSTRUCTORS
For details on instruments and programs visit www.westkelownamusicschool.com westkelownamusicschool@gmail.com * 250-863-9120
Harnessing Personal Potential Creating Focused and Disciplined Children
Sensei Chris Taneda
2017 Central Okanagan Sport Hall of Fame Inductee 6 Time Canadian National Kumite Champion 2012 Queens Diamond Jubilee Award Recipient 7th Degree Black Belt
All our programs promote: • Joy of learning • Independence & self accomplishment • Respect for others, ourselves & our environment
WEST KELOWNA PRESCHOOL & 3-5 YEAR OLD DAYCARE 250-469-4266 1162 Hudson Road, West Kelowna westkelowna@okanaganmontessori.ca OKANAGAN MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY, PRESCHOOL & INFANT/TODDLER DAYCARE 3439 East Kelowna Road • 250 860-1165 okmontessori@shawbiz.ca
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CITY OF WEST KELOWNA RECREATION AND CULTURE
WELCOME
The City of West Kelowna Recreation and Culture Department has a dedicated team of staff and volunteers that provide a variety of accessible recreation programs and services to help citizens maintain their health and connect with their community.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
General Registration Begins: Aug 24
How to Register:
ONLINE: www.westkelownacity.ca/recreation BY PHONE: 778-797-8800 Credit Card IN PERSON: Cash, Debit, Credit Card Recreation & Culture Office 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna Note: Full refunds will be given up to 48 hours in advance of program start date. There will be a $10 administration fee if you withdraw from a program.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Closed on all stat holidays
CITY OF WEST KELOWNA RECREATION & CULTURE
Email: recreation@westkelownacity.ca General Inquiries and Program Registration
Bookings and Rentals:
Arenas Lakeview Heights Community Hall Sports Fields and Dome Westbank Lions Community Centre 778-797-8800
778-797-2265 778-797-2240 778-797-2265 778-797-2240
BASKETBALL
• Sports Box - 860 Anders Rd • Constable Neil Bruce - 2011 Daimler Rd
HIKING
• Glen Canyon Regional Park-Access via Blue Jay, Glenrosa,
Brown and Gellatly Rds • Goats Peak Regional Park-2990 Seclusion Bay Rd • Kalamoir Regional Park-Collens Hill Rd • Mt. Boucherie trails-2775 East Boundry Rd • Rose Valley Regional Park-Westlake Rd
MT. BIKE TRAILS
• Rose Valley Trails Parking - 1949 Rosalee Ln
PICKLEBALL
• Lakeview Heights Courts (3) - 860 Anders Rd • Mt. Boucherie Courts (12) - 1735 Pike Rd
TENNIS
• Lakeview Heights Tennis Club - 860 Anders Rd (2 Courts available to the public unless events booked) • Last Mt. Tennis Courts (2) - 3171 Webber Rd • Shannon Lake Tennis Courts (2) - 3044 Sandstone Dr
All program delivery procedures are reviewed and adapted to meet the health and safety requirements of the Provincial Health Officer during the COVID – 19 pandemic. Programs that cannot meet the requirements of the Provincial Health Officer will be cancelled. Updates to program procedures will be communicated to participants, parents or guardians as required. For questions, please call the Recreation and Culture Department at 778-797-8800.
