Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 76 RecSkate Homeschool HOME SCHOOL A great learn-to-skate option for children during daytime hours! Here you have the chance to learn skills from our popular RecSkate program in a supportive group environment. Development of balance, agility, and coordination is a great start to any ice sport. All levels of skaters will be accommodated. Parents are welcome to register with their child. Mon, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 10:30-11:30 am | $70/5 | 123522 Wed, Jan 8-Feb 5 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $70/5 | 123528 Mon, Feb 10-Mar 17 | 10:30-11:30 am | $70/5 | 132523 Wed, Feb 12-Mar 12 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $70/5 | 123529 Frank Crane Arena RecSkate Pre-Teen/Teen 12 to 17 Years Join your friends at this lesson that teaches all levels of skating skills. New this year is an introduction to arenas, including lesson teaching, skate patrol, safety and facility tour. This is a great bridge to our LIT and QUEST programs. Thu, Jan 9-Feb 6 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 123303 Thu, Feb 13-Mar 13 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 123309 Nanaimo Ice Centre Sat, Jan 11-Feb 8 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $70/5 | 123313 Sat, Feb 15-Mar 15 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $70/5 | 123314 Frank Crane Arena RecFigure Skate - Beginner 6 to 16 Years This is a small group session focusing on developing specific figure skating skills like jumps, spins and field moves, as well as continuing to develop the basics of skating. Children’s progress is monitored through the use of a progress card. Lesson is taught on a portion of the ice shared with the RecSkate program. Skaters should have passed a minimum of RecSkate 5. Completion of the RecSkate program or equivalent is preferred. Helmets are mandatory. Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 128397 Sat, Jan 11-Feb 8 | 10:30-11:15 am | $65/5 | 128398 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 14 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 128403 Sat, Feb 15-Mar 15 | 10:30-11:15 am | $65/5 | 128404 Frank Crane Arena Mon, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $70/5 | 128395 Thu, Jan 9-Feb 6 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 128396 Mon, Feb 10-Mar 17 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $70/5 | 128399 Thu, Feb 13-Mar 13 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 128402 Nanaimo Ice Centre RecSkate Adult A great program for new skaters who may need to brush up on their skills. We will introduce a variety of skating skills (both basic and challenging) in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Develop skills at your own pace, and work toward earning the bronze, silver and gold lapel pins if desired. Mon, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 12:45-1:45 pm | $70/5 | 123495 Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 10:30-11:30 am | $70/5 | 123518 Mon, Feb 10-Mar 17 | 12:45-1:45 pm | $70/5 | 123496 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 14 | 10:30-11:30 am | $70/5 | 123519 Frank Crane Arena Mon, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $70/5 | 123504 Thu, Jan 9-Feb 6 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 123513 Mon, Feb 10-Mar 17 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $70/5 | 123507 Thu, Feb 13-Mar 13 | 5:15-6 pm | $65/5 | 123515 Nanaimo Ice Centre RecSkate Adults Practice This practice time is for those participants registered in any of our RecSkate Adult lessons. This is an excellent opportunity to work on your skills. This is a half-ice program. Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 9:30-10:30 am | $40/5 | 123317 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 14 | 9:30-10:30 am | $40/5 | 123321 Frank Crane Arena RecSkate Adults Advanced This class is for experienced skaters with an emphasis on ice dance, figure skating and other advanced skills. Work towards earning your bronze, silver and gold level lapel pins if desired. Fri, Jan 10-Feb 7 | 10:30-11:30 am | $70/5| 123289 Fri, Feb 14-Mar 14 | 10:30-11:30 am | $70/5 | 123291 Frank Crane Arena M ke Move a