Activate your fitness by registering for Greater Vernon Recreation’s fall programs this weekend.
Starting at 8:00 a.m., Sunday, August 21, residents of Vernon, Coldstream and Areas B and C, will be able to register for all fall programing and courses. (Residents outside these areas will be able to register for programs and courses at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 28.)
A complete list of upcoming recreation programs, courses and schedules can be found in the new Active Living Guide, which can be found on the Greater Vernon Recreation website.
Swim Lessons
Starting this fall, Greater Vernon Recreation Services will be offering swim lessons through the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life learn-to-swim program. Swim for Life is a complete learn-to-swim program offering courses for Parent & Tot through to Leadership.
“The Lifesaving Society’s mission is ‘to prevent drowning and reduce water-related injury,’” said Gary Lefebvre, Manager, Aquatics. “The Swim for Life program has a lot of in-water practice to develop solid swimming strokes and skills. The program also incorporates valuable Water Smart education that will last a lifetime.”
The Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program has been endorsed by the Canadian Red Cross as well as by the International Life Saving Federation and the Commonwealth Royal Life Saving Society. The change to the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life program comes following the decision by the Canadian Red Cross to discontinue its swim program.
Greater Vernon Recreation Services is asking parents interested in registering a child for swim lessons to visit the Greater Vernon Recreation website and review the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program transition chart. The cart will help determine which level their child should be registered. Please, only register for one swim program at a time.
For more information, or to review the Active Living Guide, visit the Greater Vernon Recreation website or contact the Greater Vernon Recreation Centre at 250-545-6035 (ext. 0) for more details before registering.
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