Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 69 LSS Sport FUNdamentals (5-Level Progression) 8 to 16 Years The Lifesaving Sport Fundamentals Pool program offers a recreational introduction to lifesaving sport skills in addition to teaching team building, fair play, ethics in sport, and personal responsibility. It is organized in five levels, where content is organized in the following streams and builds level by level: • Lifesaving Sport Principals • Starts, Turns, Transitions and Finishes • Swim Proficiencies • Lifesaving Sport Skills Participants demonstrate an understanding of the True Sport Principals through performance, decision-making and role playing which include: 1. GO FOR IT 2. PLAY FAIR 3. RESPECT OTHERS 4. KEEP IT FUN 5. STAY HEALTHY 6. GIVE BACK. Level 1: In-water starts, jump starts from the deck, stroke development and lifesaving skills. Level 2: Dive starts from the deck, open turns, in-water somersaults, strokes and sculling, as well as throwing accuracy and towing a manikin with a rescue tube. Level 3: Relay transitions, flip turns, stroke development, swimming with fins and more. Level 4: Dive starts from a starting block, turns, 50-metre sprints, advanced throwing accuracy, advanced rescue tube and manikin towing skills. Level 5: Racing starts from a starting block, relay transitions and more. Home School Lessons NEW! Swimmer 5/6 Swimmers will master dives and swimming in deep water while further developing their Swim to Survive® skills and learning eggbeater kick. Breaststroke, front and back crawl are further developed with the addition of interval training and sprinting drills to challenge swimmers. Level 6 swimmers will become proficient at deep water skills including stride entries and compact jumps. They’ll continue to develop lifesaving kicks, such as eggbeater and scissor kick. Head-up swims, interval training and a 300m workout develop strength and endurance. Thu, Jan 16-Mar 6 | 11-11:45 am | $88/8 | 127263 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre AquaGo NEW! 5 to 12 Years AquaGO is an introduction to artistic swimming. Athletes will learn the basics of safe entry, floating, breathing and body positions. All abilities and genders are welcome. Athletes new to swimming can register for AquaGo 1-2; athletes with some experience (Swim Kids 3+) can join AquaGo 3-4. Instructor: Nanaimo Diamonds AquaGo 1-2 Sun, Jan 12-Mar 16 | 9-10 am | $310/10 | 129203 AquaGo 3-4 Sun, Jan 12-Mar 16 | 10-11 am | $310/10 | 129205 Beban Park Pool Lifesaving Sport 1 & 2 Thu, Jan 16-Mar 6 | 7-7:45 pm | $76/8 | 123450 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Lifesaving Sport 3-5 Thu, Jan 16-Mar 6 | 6-7 pm | $76/8 | 123445 Nanaimo Aquatic Centre Pre-Registered Aquafit Shallow/Deep Combo This is designed for both shallow and deep water aquafit enthusiasts. Enjoy the benefits of training your cardio, strength and flexibility in this water fitness class. Participants can choose to stay in the shallow water or participate in deep water with an aquafit floatation belt. This class requires pre- registration in order to participate. Sun, Jan 12-Feb 16 | 8:15-9 am | $37/6 | 128053 Thu, Jan 16-Feb 20 | 7:15-8 pm | $37/6 | 128057 Sun, Feb 23-Mar 30 | 8:15-9 am | $37/6 | 128054 Thu, Feb 27-Apr 3 | 7:15-8 pm | $37/6 | 128058 Beban Park Pool Intro to Synchro NEW! 8 to 13 Years Dive into the world of grace and athleticism with our Intro to Synchro class. This fun and engaging program offers young swimmers a chance to explore Artistic Swimming (formerly know as synchronized swimming) in a supportive and encouraging environment. Instructor: Nanaimo Diamonds Thu, Jan 9-Mar 13 | 6-7:30 pm | $360/10 | 129436 Beban Park Pool Aqua Yoga NEW! 18 Years + Increase strength, balance and flexibility with the mindful practice of yoga in the water. This class includes some cardio and will finish with savasana in either the hot tub or sauna. Pre- registration is required. Sat, Jan 11-Feb 15 | 8-9 am | $37/6 | 133540 Beban Park Pool