Rec Report News - September/October 2022
Celebrating all the moments of play, laughter, and learning as we look back on the summer.
And sending a very special THANK YOU to all of our summer staff for your hard work and dedication to providing such wonderful experiences to the community!
Newsletter Spotlight
- New! September-December activity guide
- Just for youth!
- New fall fitness programs
- Pottery sale
- A perfect place to play ... & WORK!
- 5x visit pass for a friend
- Upcoming holiday hours
September-December Activity Guide
Don't miss out on your favourite programs, and be sure to see what's new this fall! View our latest activity guide here.
We know it can be a challenge to beat the registration rush, especially for swimming lessons, and we thank you for your patience with the limitations our region is facing. The availability of staff, pool space, quality of programs, and safety requirements determine the number of lessons we are currently able to offer. Waitlists are capped at double the capacity of the lesson to most efficiently manage registrations. We are continuing to recruit new team members and adding more lessons will remain a priority as our capacity increases.
Your understanding is greatly appreciated and we hope you take this opportunity to explore the new guide and try some new and exciting activities in the meantime!
Just for Youth!
Check out our new and exciting youth programs!
We’ve added a bunch of exciting new youth sports programs like Dodgeball, Pickleball, and more! Find our youth sports programs here.
We’re thrilled to be introducing youth-exclusive fitness classes. These programs are open to all ages and abilities. Our instructors will tailor the programs to each individual’s ability and comfort level, so everyone is optimally challenged. Most importantly, these fitness classes are focused on fun! Find our youth fitness classes here.
Our always-popular Friday Night Youth Drop-in will be back up and running this fall, starting on September 16! $2 Drop-in swim from 6:30–8:00PM, with the ISC and Youth Room open for supervised drop-in from 8–9PM. New this fall, we’re also introducing a Wednesday Night drop-in! $2 drop-in skate from 6:30–7:30PM, with the youth room open for supervised drop-in from 7:30–8:30PM.
New Fall Fitness Programs
Focus on your mind-body connection this fall with a yoga class. Try out a nurturing class to release tension and stress, or a fun fusion that combines strength, flexibility, balance, and core. Take a breather and sign up for your next class now!
New drop-in fitness classes:
- Cycle Core
- An Indoor Cycling class complete with core conditioning
- On the Ball
- Cardio, strength, and core training using stability balls and Pilates balls.
- Stretch & Restore
- A condensed and targeted stretch class with myofascial release to restore hard-working muscles.
New registered fitness classes:
- Stretch & Balance
- A fun class with stretching, strengthening, core stability, and balance.
- Fitness is Golden
- A low-impact class to increase mobility, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility.
- TRX Combo
- Use leveraged body weight to build power and strength for a fun, core-focused workout.
- POUND & Generation POUND
- An exhilarating full body workout that uses lightly weighted drumsticks (Ripstix R) infusing cardio, strength, yoga & Pilates-inspired movements.
Still not sure which class is the best for you? Give one a try with our selection of FREE ‘Try it’ sample classes! Register now to secure your spot!
Pottery Sale
Saturday, October 8, 10AM-1PM
Centennial Centre for Arts, Culture & Community (2805 Carlow Rd.)
Shop a wide variety of pottery created by local potters. Part of the proceeds from this sale will help fund new equipment in the pottery studio. Don’t miss out on this popular event!
A Perfect Place to Play ... & WORK!
Make the jump into a career filled with fun, learning, playing and exploring as you guide our young ones though their early years. NOW HIRING daycare assistants, afterschool care leaders and team leaders to keep our amazing childcare programs available to the community. Join our team for a great wage, tons of perks, supportive supervisors, and loads of satisfaction.
AND, if you have a passion for sports, food and drink, join our team in The Q Centre Arena and be the one to deliver top-notch food and beverage service at Grizzlies hockey games and special events.
View the postings and APPLY TODAY!
Receive a 5x free visit pass for a friend
When you purchase an annual pass, receive a free 5x visit pass to give to a friend! Give your buddy a boost to get started today; both passes get unlimited access to the weightroom, swimming pool, skating, pickleball and select fitness and Aquafit classes.
With an annual pass, the more you play the more you save! Purchase the annual pass for $430 ($451.50 with tax) - for as little as $2.17 per visit (based on 4 visits per week) you get access to all the drop-in activities we offer. This membership can be paid monthly.
Drop by JDF Recreation Centre to pick up your pass today!
Corporate Health Passes are also available:
WSPR also offers a “Corporate Health Pass” for our valued business partners.
• Up to 20% discount on an annual pass.
• Access to pool, weight room, skating and select drop-in programs.
• A solid investment in health promotion for any employer to make to their staff.
Contact Laurie Polischuk at 250-474-8612 or email lpolischuk@wspr.ca for more information.
Upcoming Holiday Hours
| HOLIDAY | DATE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Day | September 5 | Closed |
| National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | September 30 | 9AM-3PM |
| Thanksgiving Sunday | October 9 | 7AM-3PM |
| Thanksgiving Monday | October 10 | 9AM-3PM |
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