Fall 2021 Activity Guide

Registrati on: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Online - 6:30 am | In Person/Phone - 10:00 am The City of Kamloops is excited to welcome back events and tournaments, and we are here to support you.

Our staff and venues are prepared and ready. Whether you are starting small or planning something big, we will help you make it a success. Get in with our knowledgeable events staff at [email protected] or visit Kamloops.ca/EventHosting to put your plan into action.

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Cover Photo by: Bodie Shandro Services & Information Community Resources Programs 2 Registration 6 Kamloops Museum and Archives 16 Accessible Recreation 3 Contact Information 7 Connect 2 Rec 22 Aquatics 4 Tournament Capital Centre (ARCH, Boogie the Bridge, 32 Family and Early Years KamPASS, and KidSport) (rates and facility information) 38 Children and Youth 8 Neighbourhoods 42 Adults 9 Food and Urban Agriculture 54 Adult 55+ 10 Schedules (aquatics, fitness, and skating) 60 PacificSport

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Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 1 Registration

Registration: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Online - 6:30 am | In Person/Phone - 10:00 am

Go Online In-Person Hours Visit our online registration website at Tournament Capital Centre Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind prior to registration 910 McGill Road day to set up your account. No more user PINs, Monday–Friday: 6:00 am–9:00 pm client numbers, or course registration numbers. Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 am–7:30 pm Simply search, register, and pay! Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre 859 Bebek Road Monday–Friday: 7:30 am–10:30 am, 3:30 pm–8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday: 10:30 am–3:30 pm Call Us Kamloops Museum & Archives Call our Customer Relations 207 Seymour Street Representatives at 250-828-3500 Tuesday–Saturday: 9:30 am–4:30 pm* *Subject to change. Visit Kamloops.ca/KMA for updates

X Refund & Withdrawal Policy X Cancellations A $10 administration fee will be charged for all Programs may be cancelled if not enough people program withdrawals, excluding memberships. are registered, so please register early to avoid Check each program for specific refund policies. disappointment. Once a program begins, a pro-rated refund will be Most programs are planned to run regardless of the applied. Administration fees will be charged. weather; however, occasionally, we may have to cancel a program due to poor weather. If your Please note that refunds will not be given for program is cancelled, you will receive a refund. withdrawals from cooking classes within seven days of the class’s start date.

X How to Use This Guide program area REGISTERED GROUP FITNESS Find all the information you need for course name TRX Combo Ages: 13+ age restrictions program registration. In a small group, you will learn the basics on course TRX suspension training and move in a way description that will leave you feeling challenged, strong, and inspired. location TCC - Queenax day Mon Apr 1–May 6 dates time 11:15 am–12:00 pm 5/$46.43 cost

Mon Monday only 5/$46.43 5 classes for $46.43 Mon, Wed Monday and Wednesday 1/$20.00 1 class for $20 Mon–Fri Monday through Friday cost + applicable taxes Tues/Thur Tuesday or Thursday

2 SERVICES & INFORMATION 3 250-828-3500 250-828-3569 250-828-3339 250-828-3655 250-828-3660 250-374-6424 250-314-5000 236-425-3331 250-828-5009 1-855-985-5000 Kamloops.ca/TCC

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Email Online Inquiry General Schedules Skate Online Arena Bookings Arena Email Blazers Office Box Blazers Ticketmaster (Concert/Event Sales) (Concert/Event Ticketmaster Online Email Report Facility Daily Inquiry General Online Kamloops Classics Swimming Kamloops Kamloops Gymnastics Kamloops Centre Trampoline & Institute Sage Taste Kitchen Inc. Taste Athletics TRU Program Registration Program Arenas & Centre Sandman Sport, Recreation, Fitness, Arts & Cultural Programs Cultural Arts & Fitness, Recreation, Sport, Tournament Capital Centre Tournament @CityofKamloops | @CityofKamloopsPRC | @TournamentCapital | @CityofKamloopsPRC @CityofKamloops Follow us on Facebook! on us Follow 250-828-3580 250-828-3461 250-828-3616 250-828-3655 250-828-3707 250-828-3576 250-828-3344 250-828-3551 250-828-3335 Kamloops.ca/Parks Kamloops.ca/Swim [email protected] [email protected] KamloopsMuseum.ca . . [email protected] [email protected]

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Kamloops Museum & Archives & Kamloops Museum BC Interior PacificSport Parks Tournament Capital Centre (TCC)

Hours of Operation TCC will be closed on all statutory holidays unless otherwise noted.

TCC (Wellness Centre, APC & Fieldhouse) Please check Kamloops.ca/TCC for up to date hours of operation. Canada Games Aquatic Centre Please check Kamloops.ca/Swim for up to date hours of operation.

Canada Games Aquatic Centre (Pool Only Pass)† All rates include tax.

Single Admission Punch Card Monthly Pass Annual Pass (10 Admissions) Child (4–13) $4.35 $35.80 $39.40 $394.00 Youth (14–18) $5.80 $51.80 $41.00 $410.00 Adult (19–59) $7.80 $69.45 $41.00 $410.00 Senior (60+) $5.80 $35.80 $41.00 $410.00 $4.35 per person $35.80 Family* $82.00 $820.00 (max. cost $18.55) (1 punch per person)

Wellness Centre & Athlete Performance Centre (Gym Only Pass)† Single Admission Monthly Pass Annual Pass Child (4–13) $7.70 $39.40 $394.00 Youth (14–18) $7.90 $41.00 $410.00 Adult (19–59) $9.40 $41.00 $410.00 Senior (60+) $7.90 $41.00 $410.00 Family* $25.95 $82.00 $820.00

Full Access Pass (Gym, Pool & Fieldhouse)†

Single Admission Monthly Membership Annual Membership Annual Membership (Advance Payment) (Monthly Payment) Child (4–13) $8.10 $39.40 $400.50 $33.55 Youth (14–18) $10.40 $52.10 $564.90 $46.30 Adult (19–59) $12.75 $63.70 $639.05 $53.25 Senior (60+) $10.40 $52.10 $564.90 $46.30 Family* $31.85 $127.35 $1,247.90 $103.00

Fieldhouse Pass (Indoor Track & Courts)† Includes access to EZ line. Single Admission Monthly Pass Child (4–13) $4.35 $21.40 Youth (14–18) $6.10 $21.40 Adult (19–59) $8.10 $21.40 Senior (60+) $6.10 $21.40 Family* $4.35 per person (max. cost $18.55) N/A

*A family is a maximum of two adults and all children under 18 years of age living in the same residence. †Includes access to Fieldhouse, when available.

SWIM OR GYM ONLY PASS† per Did You Know? month TRU students can upgrade to a TCC Full Facility Pass for $32.40 with a valid U-PASS. $41 Patrons with disability pay the applicable age rate. Support persons are free! See front counter for details Children aged 3 and under are FREE!

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Parking TCC Use Guidelines Guidelines TCC Use Policy Gym Age TCC visitors are required to register their licence licence their to register required are visitors TCC parking, hours two to receive number plate of 8:00 am–5:00 pm. Outside Monday–Friday, not are visitors TCC and times, these days number. plate licence their to register required disabled parking valid a displaying visitors TCC need to register permit can park and do NOT number. plate licence their • • during available are orientations Drop-in operational hours with the exception of: exception with the hours operational Monday–Friday 11:30 am–1:30 pm and 4:30–6:30 pm Visit Kamloops.ca/TCC for full details. for Visit Kamloops.ca/TCC

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Kamloops.ca/Recreation KidSport Bridge the Boogie Fund Cultural Recreation Affordable ARCH: Health Community for KamPASS KidSport provides families with children with children families provides KidSport to with financial assistance 5–18 aged Kamloops. in in participate at 250-828-3822 find out more Call us to or assistance financial to provide fund is intended This in 5–18 to participate aged youth and children for and music. drawing, dance, activities like cultural at and apply Find out more Kamloops.ca/BoogieFund The City aims to connect everyone to recreation to recreation everyone aims to connect City The to help make financial assistance and offers it happen. or a punch card to buy credits ARCH Use up sign rink or ice the gym, pool, or for membership a program. for at 250-828-3582 more find out Call us to visit Kamloops.ca/ARCH or you to help option transit is an afforable KamPASS program The activity. recreational next your to get bus passes to qualified subsidized provides transit the use of to encourage resident Kamloops and education, recreation, appointments, work, for activities. other any at 250-828-3582 find out more Call us to or

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X X Theresa Mantha Theresa Schedules Outdoor Fitness Fall 2021 Register by calling 250-828-3500

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Body Weight & Bands  Strong Bones  Early Morning Risers  9:15–10:15 am 10:30–11:30 am 6:00–7:30 am Hillside Stadium Prince Charles Park Hillside Stadium Stretch  Adapted Zumba®  Stretch  Zumba Gold®  Strong Bones Morning 10:45–11:45 am 11:00 am–12:00 pm 10:45–11:45 am 10:30–11:30 am 10:45–11:45 am Hillside Stadium Albert McGowan Park Hillside Stadium Hillside Stadium McDonald Park Stoller Fit  Strong Bones  Total Body Conditioning  Body Weight & Bands  Beginner Yoga  12:10–12:55 pm 12:00–1:00 pm 12:10–12:55 pm 12:10–12:55 pm 12:10–12:55 pm Hillside Stadium Prince Charles Park Hillside Stadium Hillside Stadium Hillside Stadium Strength & Core 

Afternoon 12:10–12:55 pm Hillside Stadium Beginner Yoga  Zumba®  Beginner Yoga  6:30–7:30 pm 5:30–6:30 pm 5:00–6:00 pm Vallevyew Centennial Park Albert McGowan Park Prince Charles Park HIIT–High Intensity

Evening Interval Training 5:30–6:30 pm Prince Charles Park

Westsyde Community Fitness Fall 2021 Register by calling 250-828-3500 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Aquafit (Shallow) Aquafit (Shallow) Aquafit (Shallow) 8:00–9:00 am 8:00–9:00 am 8:00–9:00 am Westsyde Pool & Fitness WSP WSP Centre **Registered drop–in **Registered drop–in **Registered drop–in

Morning Low Intensity Circuit Low Intensity Circuit 11:30 am–12:30 pm 11:30 am–12:30 pm WSP – Gym WSP – Gym

 = MILD/ALL LEVELS  = ADVANCED For beginners or those returning to exercise. These classes are For experienced exercisers who are looking for more intensity! gentle on your joints with little to no impact. These classes may include high intensity intervals, compound exercises and active recovery periods.  = INTERMEDIATE For individuals who are currently exercising and are looking for  = AQUAFIT a more challenging class. These classes may feature intervals, Low-impact, water-based fitness classes with a range of intensity strength training, and more advanced exercises. options suitable for beginners to intermediate or advanced. Must register for Aquafit.

TCC Annual Full Facility Pass holders enjoy a 50% discount on most TCC and Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre fitness classes. This discount is only available when registering by phone or in person.

For more class information, see Adults and 55+ sections or visit Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind. *Gentle Circuit participants must register in advance and have at minimum a Track Pass to qualify for the $0.55 reduced class rate. Participants are encouraged to register online but can also register in person or over the phone 250-828-3500. **Aquafit participants are required to purchase a pool pass for Aquafit programs. ***Registered drop-in participants must register in advance online or in person at TCC. All current TCC Gym Members (Gym only or Full Access) qualify for a 50% discount. Please note: •Unless otherwise indicated, the age policy on all fitness classes requires participants (registered or drop-in) to be 13 years or older at the time of participation. • Instructors and classes are subject to change without notice.

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Registered drop-in participants must register in advance online or in person at TCC. All current TCC Gym Members (Gym only or Full Access) qualify for a 50% discount. for qualify Access) Full or only (Gym Members Gym TCC All current TCC. at in person online or in advance register must participants drop-in Registered =  =  Aquafit participants are required to purchase a pool pass for Aquafit programs. Aquafit for a pool pass to purchase required are participants Aquafit Gentle Circuit participants must register in advance and have at minimum a Track Pass to qualify for the $0.55 reduced class rate. Participants are encouraged to are encouraged Participants rate. class reduced $0.55 the for qualify to Pass Track at minimum a and have in advance register must participants Circuit Gentle the phone 250-828-3500. over or in person but can also register online register TCC Annual Full Facility Pass holders enjoy a 50% discount on most TCC and Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre fitness classes. & Fitness Centre Pool Westsyde and TCC on most a 50% discount holders enjoy Pass Facility Full Annual TCC in person. phone or by when registering available is only discount This ** For * *** Please note:  

Schedule 2021 Fitness Fall Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) Centre Capital Tournament Schedules Community-Based Fitness Fall 2021 Register by calling 250-828-3500

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ZUMBA® Gold ZUMBA® Gold Beginner Yoga Beginner Yoga 11:00 am–12:00 pm 11:00 am–12:00 pm 9:00–10:00 pm 11:00am–12:00 pm Morning Valleyview Community West Highlands Community Hal Rogers Valleyview Hall Centre Centre Gentle Chair Yoga Gentle Chair Yoga Gentle Chair Yoga 1:30–2:30 pm 1:30–2:30 pm 1:30–2:30 pm Afternoon West Highlands Community West Highlands Community Hal Rogers Centre Centre Beginner Yoga Beginner Yoga Beginner Yoga 4:30–5:30 pm 5:15–6:15 pm 5:30–6:30 pm Evening West Highlands Community West Highlands Community Valleyview Hall Centre Centre Zumba® 5:30–6:30 pm Hal Rogers

 = MILD/ALL LEVELS  = ADVANCED For beginners or those returning to exercise. These classes are For experienced exercisers who are looking for more intensity! gentle on your joints with little to no impact. These classes may include high intensity intervals, compound exercises and active recovery periods.  = INTERMEDIATE For individuals who are currently exercising and are looking for  = AQUAFIT a more challenging class. These classes may feature intervals, Low-impact, water-based fitness classes with a range of intensity strength training, and more advanced exercises. options suitable for beginners to intermediate or advanced. Must register for Aquafit.

TCC Annual Full Facility Pass holders enjoy a 50% discount on most TCC and Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre fitness classes. This discount is only available when registering by phone or in person.

For more class information, see Adults and 55+ sections or visit Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind. *Gentle Circuit participants must register in advance and have at minimum a Track Pass to qualify for the $0.55 reduced class rate. Participants are encouraged to register online but can also register in person or over the phone 250-828-3500. **Aquafit participants are required to purchase a pool pass for Aquafit programs. **Drop-in participants must register in advance online or in person at the TCC. All current TCC Gym members (gym only or full access) qualify for a 50% discount. Please note: •Unless otherwise indicated, the age policy on all fitness classes requires participants (registered or drop-in) to be 13 years or older at the time of participation. • Instructors and classes are subject to change without notice.

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2021 Admission Rates SCHEDULES Participants must register in advance at Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind. For drop in and stick, puck and ring programs. No drop ins.

Public Skating/Stick & Puck Preschool (0–4) FREE Child (4–13) $4.50 Youth (14–18) $5.25 Adult (19–59) $6.25 Seniors (60+) $5.00 Family (Max 4) $12.75 Players $7.50 Drop in Hockey (19+) Goalies Free Public skate can register online or cash on site.

Check out our season pass rate at Kamloops.ca/Arenas They can be purchased by calling 250-828-3500 To view current cancellations, schedules & events please visit: Kamloops.ca/Arenas

Wear a Did You Know? Helmet Brock, Sandman, and Valleyview Arenas Brain injury is the number have ramps to make the ice accessible one killer and disabler of to those who use wheelchairs during people under the age of 45. the public skate programs. Helmets are Wearing a CSA approved mandatory for the person in the helmet is the easiest way to wheelchair and any attendant. Any/all prevent brain injury while attendants must also wear skates on the ice.

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Accessible Recreation GOOD FOR YOUR HEAD! HEALTH! HEART! Due to COVID-19, programs are subject to change and/or cancellation. For details, see Kamloops.ca/ PerfectMind.

Explore Your Possibilities! Accessible Kamloops We offer: People Create Accessibility • accessible programs and facilities Accessibility is people working together to identify challenges • opportunities for everyone to get healthy and find solutions. Accessibility is people caring for one another. • activities that fit your needs-adapted yoga, • learn about Snow Angels hockey, swimming, and more • sign up for accessible activities that get The City of Kamloops cannot provide personal care, you out and moving with others administer medication, or give one-to-one assistance. • find directories that list every Kamloops Fees will NOT be charged for support persons. organization that provide support To learn more about our programs • give feedback for ways to improve our home and community Phone 250-828-3582 To find services and programs that help make life in Kamloops more Visit Kamloops.ca/Access accessible, visit Kamloops.ca/Access

FITNESS Zumba Ages: 15+ SPORT Zumba®—the fitness dance party! Yoga Learn easy-to-follow moves set to I Ages: 5–10 super fun music. Tone muscles! Improve Open to youth with disabilities, Adapted Yoga Ages: 13+ coordination! The Zumba® formula will Floor Hockey will build stick and running Enjoy basic yoga exercises in a safe and be modified to fit your needs and abilities skills through drills and games. Our supportive space. Move at your own pace in a fun and supportive space. Support instructors will make sure your child’s and learn the joys of mindful exercise. persons are required to join in when experience is safe and fun! Support persons are required to join in needed. Dufferin Elementary when needed. Yacht Club Thu Sep 16–Nov 4 Yacht Club Thu Sep 16–Oct 14 5:30–6:15 pm 8/$40 Thu Sep 16–Oct 14 10:30–11:30 am 5/$33.33 1:15–2:15 pm 5/$50 Thu Oct 21–Nov 18 Floor Hockey II Ages: 11–16 Thu Oct 21–Nov 18 10:30–11:30 am 5/$33.33 Open to youth with disabilities, Adapted 1:15–2:15 pm 5/$50 Floor Hockey will build stick and running skills through drills and games. Our instructors will make sure your child’s experience is safe and fun! Dufferin Elementary Thu Sep 16–Nov 4 6:15–7:00 pm 8/$40

16 Hockey for Adults Ages: 17+ Open to adults who have developmental delays and/or physical disabilities. Participants will work on the skating and puck skills that every player needs. Minimum equipment required: helmet with full face mask, neck guard, gloves, skates, and stick. Full equipment is recommended. Ice times and locations may vary. Sandman Centre Sun Nov 14–Dec 19 9:30–10:30 am 6/$50  ACCESSIBLE RECREATION Hockey for Kids Ages: 6–16 Open to youth with developmental delays and/or physical disabilities. Kids will learn the basic skating and puck skills that every player needs. Siblings can take part if it helps make the experience more comfortable for your child (siblings must register as well). Minimum equipment required: helmet with full face mask, neck guard, gloves, skates, and stick. Full equipment is recommended. Ice times and locations may vary. Sandman Centre Sat Nov 13–Dec 18 8:30–9:30 am 6/$40 Skating for Kids Ages: 4–12 Learn the basics of skating in a fun atmosphere. Kids will work on and skating skills in a safe, welcoming environment. For individuals with developmental and/or Did you physical disabilities. Support persons are required to join in when needed. Sandman Centre Sat Nov 13–Dec 18 7:45–8:15 am 6/$30 know? Ages: 14+ The newest sport in Kamloops—sledge Let's Play is an initiative of the BC Wheelchair Society that gives hockey—was created to allow players who can’t skate due to a disability the children with physical disabilities in BC access to a sport wheelchair and opportunity to play. Since then players of other resources so they can develop the skills they need to confidently all abilities have discovered this sport. All participate in play, sport, and physical education with their peers. equipment is provided. McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre Sat Nov 13–Dec 18 2021 VIRTUAL WEEKLY PROGRAMMING 5:30–6:30 pm 6/$60 Mondays, 4:30–5:30 pm | Ages 10–18 Join us for some fun activities, skills, and drills! Wheelchair Sports - , Basketball, and Rugby Ages: 15+ You will experience adaptive boxing, fitness, wheelchair Fast! Fun! Wheelchair sports are an sport, and basketball skill and strength and conditioning. incredible workout. Offered in partnership with the Kamloops Adapted Sports Association, you will learn chair skills, $40 for new members includes 2021 BCWSA membership & BCWBS membership techniques, and strategies for , badminton, and rugby. This class is for all ages and abilities. Drop-ins $10 for current 2020–21 members are welcome. Chairs are provided. Register: BCWBS.TypeForm.com/to/Ih0O5bmz TCC–Middle Court Newsletter: BCWBS.ca | Visit: LetsPlayBC.ca Thu Sep 16–Dec 2 Learn more: [email protected] 7:00–8:00 pm 12/$25

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6 SWIM KIDS 6 Red Cross/Croix-Rouge Swim/Natation • 25 m front and back crawl SALAMANDER • 15 m elementary backstroke • Roll-over swims • 75 m swim • Front and back floats and swims SWIM KIDS 7 7 • 2 m swim Red Cross/Croix-Rouge Swim/Natation • 50 m front and back crawl • 25 m elementary backstroke and whip kick on front • 150 m swim 8 SUNFISH Red Cross/Croix-Rouge SWIM KIDS 8 Swim/Natation • Front, back, roll-over, and side swims • 75 m front and back crawl • Deep-water activities • 15 m breaststroke • 5 m swim • 300 m swim 9 Red Cross/Croix-Rouge SWIM KIDS 9 Swim/Natation • 100 m front and back crawl CROCODILE • 25 m breaststroke and side stroke • Front, back, and side swims and basic front crawl • 400 m swim • Deep-water swimming 10 SWIM KIDS 10 Red Cross/Croix-Rouge • 10 m swim Swim/Natation • 100 m front and back crawl • 50 m elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and side stroke • 500 m swim WHALE • 10 m front, back, and side swims LESSON FEES: and basic front crawl Parent and Tot: $53.00 • Deep-water swimming Preschool: $62.00 • 15 m swim Swim Kids (30 min): $47.75 Swim Kids (45 min): $53.00 MOVING FROM PRESCHOOL TO SWIM KIDS Swim Kids (60 min): $62.00 Level Incomplete Complete Sunfish to Swim Kids Level 1 to Swim Kids Level 1 Crocodile to Swim Kids Level 1 to Swim Kids Level 2 These sample fees are based on a 10-class session. Whale to Swim Kids Level 2 to Swim Kids Level 3 Fees will be pro-rated for greater/fewer classes.

Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 23 Aquatics Fall 2021 Weekday Swim Lesson Schedule Canada Games Aquatic Centre Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre Mon/Wed Tue/Thu Mon/Wed Tue/Thu Start Date: Sep 13–Oct 6 Sep 14–Oct 7 Sep 13–Oct 6 Sep 14–Oct 7 Red Cross Swim Tots - Ages 4–36 Months

Starfish 10:30 am 3:15 pm 9:00 am 3:00 pm 3:00 pm Duck 10:00 am 10:30 am 3:15 pm 3:00 pm

Sea Turtle 3:00 pm 10:00 am 3:00 pm Red Cross Preschool - 3–6 Years 8:30 am 3:15 pm 9:00 am 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00:pm Sea Otter 10:00 am 5:00 pm 10:30 am 5:30 pm 3:30 pm 3:15 pm 9:00 am 10:00 am 4:30 pm Salamander 5:30 pm 5:00 pm 4:30 pm 9:30 am 4:00 pm 8:30 am 4:30 pm Sunfish 6:00 pm Crocodile 10:30 am 4:30 pm 4:00 pm 3:30 pm

Whale 10:30 am 4:30 pm 4:00 pm 3:30 pm Red Cross Swim Kids - Ages 6–14 Years 4:45 pm 3:45 pm 3:00 pm Swim Kids 1 5:45 pm 5:15 pm 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:30 pm Swim Kids 2 5:15 pm 5:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:45 pm 3:00 pm Swim Kids 3 6:15 pm 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm Swim Kids 4 5:30 pm 3:45 pm 4:15 pm 4:00 pm Swim Kids 5 5:30 pm Swim Kids 6 4:45 pm 4:00 pm

Swim Kids 7 4:45 pm 4:00 pm

Swim Kids 8 4:45 pm

Swim Kids 9 4:45 pm

Swim Kids 10 4:45 pm Private Lessons Preschool Private Lesson 6:00 pm 6:15 pm Youth Private Lesson 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm * Schedule subject to change. See lesson hot sheet for details - pick one up at the pool or visit Kamloops.ca/Swim.

24 AQUATICS 25 9:30 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 11:30 am 11:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 10:30 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 12:00 pm Sundays Sep 12–Dec 6 12–Dec Sep 250-828-3500 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:30 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 11:30 am 11:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm Saturdays Sep 11–Dec 5 11–Dec Sep Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre & Fitness Pool Westsyde 3:00 pm 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Fridays Sep 17–Dec 4 17–Dec Sep Kamloops.ca/Recreation 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:00 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 9:45 am 9:00 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:45 am 4:45 pm 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:45 pm 5:15 pm 4:15 pm 10:15 am 10:15 am 10:15 am 10:45 am 10:00 am 10:30 am Sundays Sep 12–Dec 6 12–Dec Sep 8:30 am 9:15 am 9:30 am 8:00 am 8:45 am 8:15 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 10:15 am 11:00 am 11:00 am Red Cross Preschool - 3–6 Years - 3–6 Preschool Cross Red 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:30 pm 4:00 pm Adult Lessons and Other Programs and Other Lessons Adult Red Cross Swim Kids - Ages 6–14 Years 6–14 Ages Kids - Swim Cross Red Red Cross Swim Tots - Ages 4–36 Months Ages - Tots Swim Cross Red 8:15 am 9:00 am 8:45 am 9:45 am 9:45 am 8:30 am 9:30 am 9:00 am 9:15 am 8:00 am 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 5:15 pm 4:45 pm 4:15 pm 5:15 pm 4:15 pm 4:45 pm 11:00 am 10:45 am 10:30 am Saturdays Sep 11–Dec 5 11–Dec Sep 8:00 am 9:15 am 8:30 am 8:45 am 9:30 am 8:15 am 10:30 am 11:30 am 10:15 am 11:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am Canada Games Aquatic Centre Aquatic Canada Games 3:00 am 3:15 pm 3:15 pm 5:00 pm 3:30 pm 5:30 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 3:45 pm 6:00 pm 4:45 pm 4:45 pm 4:15 pm 5:45 pm 4:45 pm 4:15 pm 5:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 3:45 pm 5:15 pm Fridays 10:30 am Sep 17–Dec 4 17–Dec Sep 9:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:30 am 10:00 am Duck

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Swim Kids 9 Swim Swim Kids 7 Swim Kids 8 Swim Swim Kids 5 Swim Kids 6 Swim Swim Kids 4 Swim Swim Kids 2 Swim Kids 3 Swim Swim Kids 1 Swim Youth Private Private Youth Swim Kids 10 Swim Preschool Private Private Preschool

* Schedule subject to change • See lesson hot sheet for details - pick one up at the pool or visit Kamloops.ca/Swim. - pick one up at details the pool or sheet for lesson hot • See subject to change * Schedule Fall 2021 Weekend Swim Lesson Schedule Swim Lesson Weekend 2021 Fall Aquatics Advanced Aquatic Courses Spring 2021

Course Days Dates Time Fee Location Sat & Sun Sep 11–12 10:00–4:00 pm $100 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Bronze Students develop swimming proficiency, lifesaving skills, and personal fitness while refining their stroke mechanics, acquiring Star self-rescue skills, and applying the fitness principals in training workouts. Prerequisites: Strong swimmming ability is recommended; 100% attendance is required. Sat & Sun Sep 18–26 9:00–4:00 pm $200 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Bronze Students are challenged mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness will be evaluated. Students acquire the assess- Medallion ment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13 years of age (by last day of course); ability to swim 200 m; 100% attendance is required. Sat & Sun Oct 2–10 9:00a–4:00 pm $175 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Bronze Cross Students begin transitioning from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepare for Assistant Lifeguards responsibilities. Students strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply active surveillance principles and techniques in aquatic facilities. The importance of teamwork and communication are emphasized in this course. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion; 100% attendance is required. Mon–Thu Oct 4–7 4:00–9:30 pm $195 Tournament Capital Centre Standard First NEW! This course is now a WorkSafeBC Occupational Level 1 equivalent. This comprehensive training covers all aspects of first Aid (SFA) aid, CPR, and AED. Topics include spinal, bone, and joint injuries; illness due to extreme heat and cold; abdominal and chest injuries; burns; and other medical emergencies. Includes AED certification. Prerequisites: 15 years of age; 100% attendance is required. Sat & Sun Nov 13–28 9:00a–5:00 pm $350 Canada Games Aquatic Centre National Lifeguard (NL) NL is the national standard for lifeguards in Canada. Candidates learn to apply rescue techniques and first aid skills. Prerequi- sites: 16 years of age (by last day of course); Bronze Cross; SFA/CPR C and AED; 100% attendance is required.

Sun Nov 7 10:00 am–2:00 pm $45 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Module 1 - Skills Evaluation: In this module, students will be evaluated on their strokes and water safety skills to ensure they meet the Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 performance criteria. Prerequisites: 15 years of age; Swim Kids Level 10; 100% attendance is required. Sun Nov 14 10:00 am–2:00 pm $230 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Module 2 (Online Course & Teaching Experience): This module consists of orientation of the online learning requirements and practical teaching experience. Online PIN, course manual, and deck book are included in the fee. Prerequisites: 15 years of age; WSI-Module 1; Bronze Cross; 100% attendance is required. Mon-Thur Dec 20-23 9:00 am -4:00 pm $150 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Module 3 - Pool & Classroom: This In this module, will further develop the skills and strategies for the wter safety program. Prerequisites: 16 years of age (by last day of course); WSI Module 2; 100% attendance is required. Sat Dec 18–21 9:00–4:00 pm $312 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Lifesaving LSI combines theory and practice to prepare students to teach and evaluate a variety of Lifesaving Society programs, such Instructor (LSI) as Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and others. Prerequisites: 16 years old (by last day of course); Bronze Cross; 100% attendance required.

Airway Manage- Sat Oct 2 10:00–11:00 am $5 Canada Games Aquatic Centre ment & Oxygen This is an evaluation for the NL Fast Track AMOA Module that is taken through the Lifesaving Society online learning. It is now Administration a requirement everyone who plans to attend an NL recertification be certified in AMOA. Prerequisites: Proof of completion of (AMOA) Evaluation online AMOA module; NL certificate (need not be current).

Recertification Clinics Note: All candidates are required to present their original certification at the start of the clinic. Clinic Days Date Time Fee Location Water Safety Instructor Sun Sep 26 3:00–8:00 pm $95 Canada Games Aquatic Centre LIFESAVING INSTRUCTOR *Prerequisite: must show proof of online Sat Sep 25 10:00 am–3:00 pm $85 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Instructor Update.

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD Oct 3 Sun 9:00 am–5:00 pm $125 Canada Games Aquatic Centre *NEW! Prerequisite: must show proof of Dec 5 AMOA certification

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ARTS AND CULTURE Baby and Parent Dance m–1 Ages: 2 First Step Ages: 1 1/2–3 The class is designed for caregivers and - Creative Dance Dancing infants to enjoy movement and music In this fun and encouraging environment, together. Bring your carrier or sling and Acro Dance Ages: 3–5 you and your toddler explore movement wear your baby, hold your baby, and through dancing, stretching, and creative A mix of dance and gymnastics, this bring blanket/play mat to place on the play. Child must be accompanied by an adult. class is a fun way to build strength and floor. Movements will be at a slower Valleyview Community Hall increase body awareness. The class pace and music will be played at a safe, Tue Sep 21–Dec 7 naturally progresses through skills at the baby-friendly level. Appropriate for any 10:00–10:30 am 12/$108 student’s pace, achieving up to level 4 in fitness level and babies not yet crawling. acrobatics. Techniques such as stretching, Mothers, please consult with your West Highlands Community Centre strengthening, limbering, balancing, and physician before commencing any post- Sat Sep 18–Dec 4 tumbling will be covered. partum exercise. 9:30–10:00 am 12/$108 Kamloops Performance Company Valleyview Community Hall Hip Hop Ages: 4–6 Thu Sep 16–Dec 16 Tue Sep 21–Dec 7 3:30–4:15 pm 13/$123.50 This is a fun and exciting program for 9:00–9:30 am 12/$108 your little one to learn self-expression, West Highlands Community Centre movement improvisation, and structured Sat Sep 18–Dec 4 dance steps and tricks. 8:45–9:15 am 12/$108 Kamloops Performance Company Did you Creative Dance Ages: 4 1/2–6 Tue Sep 14–Dec 14 4:45–5:30 pm 14/$133 Children are introduced to the joy of dance in a positive and encouraging know? environment. Imagination, motor skills, If mom participates in activity, self-esteem, and social interaction are developed. her child is 22% more likely to West Highlands Community Centre participate in physical activity Sat Sep 18–Dec 4 when they grown up 11:00–11:30 am 12/$108 (Canadian Women and Sport)

32 FAMILY & EARLY YEARS 33 1/$8 1/$8 1/$8 1/$8 1/$8 1/$8 1/$8 1/$8 FREE Dec 1 Dec 3 Nov 8/$56 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 27 Oct 10 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov All Ages All Ages: 2–4 Ages: Oct 13–Dec 1 13–Dec Oct 250-828-3500 Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27, Dec 18 27, Dec 30, Nov 25, Oct Sep Did you know that that know you Did It’s called, taxidermy. It’s KamloopsMuseum.ca sometimes people take people take sometimes them look like live animals. live them look like & Bears Oh My! Oh & Bears them on a fake body to make make to body them on a fake animal furs and skins and put furs animal Marmots, Cougars Cougars Marmots, Saturdays on Seymour on Seymour Saturdays Join the KMA on the the month last for creative Saturday activities of for the whole family to enjoy. Different theme each month! Sat 1:00–3:00 pm My First Museum Museum First My Museums across Canada—each week, you different to introduced be will child your and museums that exhibitions reflect KMA and collections. Each session will have story a crafts. and caregiver-assisted Archives & Museum Kamloops 8 Sessions All Wed 10:00–10:45 am & More Dinosaurs Wed 10:00–10:45 am Art Victorian Wed 10:00–10:45 am Closet Wardrobe the into Peek A Wed 10:00–10:45 am Trails and - Rails Trains Wed 10:00–10:45 am Day Remembrance Wed 10:00–10:45 am Cabin Log Wed 10:00–10:45 am Home Canada My Making Wed 10:00–10:45 am and Gems Rocks Wed 10:00–10:45 am FREE Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct Dec 3 Dec 5 Nov 1/$10 1/$10 1/$10 1/$10 1/$10 1/$10 1/$10 1/$10 1/$10 1/$10 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Oct Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 26 Nov Nov 20 Nov 10/$90 All Ages All Ages: 3–5 Ages: Oct 1–Dec 3 1–Dec Oct Kamloops.ca/Recreation 9:45–10:45 am 9:45–10:45 am 9:45–10:45 am 9:45–10:45 am 9:45–10:45 am 9:45–10:45 am 9:45–10:45 am Brazil Fri Croatia Fri Denmark Fri Egypt Fri Fri 9:45–10:45 am Greenland Fri Honduras Fri Ireland Fri Jamaica Fri 9:45–10:45 am 9:45–10:45 am Afghanistan Fri MUSEUM PROGRAMS MUSEUM Ask a Geologist is pleased host the to KMA The Kamloops Exploration Group’s Ask a (KEG’s) Geologist. Bring in your rocks for identification—the geologist KEG be will questions. your all on hand to answer Archives & Museum Kamloops Sat 1:00–3:00 pm Kids Culture The KMA is pleased to program offer to introduce weekly a your little one mornings us Friday Join countries. other to through cultures different about learn and crafts. and caregiver-assisted stories Archives & Museum Kamloops 10 Sessions All Fri 9:45–10:45 am 7/$70 14/$133 14/$133 12/$108 14/$133 Ages: 3–5 Ages: Ages: 3–5 Ages: Ages: 3–4 Ages: 1–3 Ages: Ages: Ages: 3–5 Sep 18–Dec 4 18–Dec Sep Sep 14–Dec 14 14–Dec Sep Sep 15–Dec 15 15–Dec Sep Sep 15–Dec 15 15–Dec Sep Oct 16–Nov 27 16–Nov Oct

Sat Kamloops Performance Company Performance Kamloops included. 11:15–12:00 pm get get more out of your artwork. Materials you you will learn techniques to help you in this program. In this fun environment, 10:30–11:15 am colour, abstract, impression, and portrait Ignite Ignite your creativity andexplore shape, Tue Blast Art Kamloops Performance Company Performance Kamloops Drawing 10:15–10:45 am program. the in participate must caregiver a fun way of exploring dance. Parent or hula hoops, scarfs, and other objects, as use differentprops, such as ribbons, 4:30–5:15 pm Sat Movement Tot & Parent In this class, parents and children will West Highlands Community Centre Community Highlands West expression, and creativity through dance. through and creativity expression, Wed physical awareness, musical skills, movement Kamloops Performance Company Performance Kamloops Dancers Little Your child will discover and explore basic expressions gestures. expressions movement while singing and adding facial facial adding and singing while movement learn how to follow a song with basic Wed 3:45–4:30 pm dancing, and acting. Your little one will Kamloops Performance Company Performance Kamloops Musical theatre will explore singing, objects, as a fun way of exploring dance. exploring of way objects, a fun as Theatre Musical such as ribbons, hula hoops, scarfs, and other and scarfs, hoops, hula ribbons, as such session, students will use differentprops, other other styles of movement. Throughout the Students Students will learn basic ballet, jazz, and Movement to Introduction Physical Literacy And You! P.L.A.Y Kamloops for health, for fun, for life! Visit: PlayKamloops.com P•L•A•Y [email protected] KAMLOOPS

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on the Snow & Ice SPORT Sportball II Ages: 2–3 12:00–12:45 pm 8/$95 In our parent and tot classes, toddlers Sat Oct 16–Dec 4 Active Tots Outdoors Ages: 4–6 are introduced to eight different sport 3:00–3:45 pm 8/$95 Children are introduced to four sports— through a play-based developmentally Wed Oct 20–Dec 15 soccer, T-ball, floor hockey, and track and field. appropriate curriculum around key motor, 5:00–5:45 pm 8/$95 This will develop FUNdamental movement social and sport milestones. This program West Highlands Park Outdoors skills and movement patterns. This program is in partnership with Sportball Kamloops. Thu Sep 9–Sep 30 is in partnership with PacificSport Interior BC. Albert McGowan Park 11:00–11:45 am 4/$48 Prince Charles Park Tue Sep 7–Sep 28 Wed Sep 15–Oct 20 10:00–10:45 am 4/$48 Sports on Mats Ages: 3–5 5:15–6:15 pm 6/$60 Sun Sep 12–Oct 3 This program is designed for children 10:00–10:45 am 4/$48 to learn to move their bodies, including Family Soccer Ages: 3–5 tumbling, falling, rolling, and lateral Hal Rogers movements using mats and play. These Want to meet new people and get some Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 physical activity? In this family drop-in program, skills will develop movement patterns to 4:45–5:30 pm 8/$95 children must be accompanied by an adult. For prepare for many activities and sports. Riverside Park members of Kamloops Immigrant Services or Valleyview Community Hall Sat Sep 4–Oct 2 those new to Kamloops or Canada. Sun Sep 12–Nov 7 10:00–10:45 am 4/$48 Prince Charles Park 9:30–10:15 am 8/$80 Thu Sep 9–Sep 30 Heritage House 5:00–6:00 pm 4/FREE Sun Oct 17–Dec 7 Tots Basketball Ages: 3–5 12:30–1:15 pm 8/$95 Introduce your child to basketball and Floor Hockey Ages: 3–6 West Highlands Community Centre other movement skills! In this fun, play- Introduce your child to floor hockey and Tue Oct 5–Nov 23 based program, children will increase other movement skills! In this fun, play based 10:00–10:45 am 8/$95 their physical literacy skills while making program children will increase their physical Tue Oct 5–Nov 23 new friends. FAMILY & EARLY YEARS literacy skills while making new friends. 12:00–12:45 pm 8/$95 West Highlands Community Centre Valleyview Community Hall Thu Oct 7–Nov 25 Sun Sep 12–Nov 7 Sun Sep 12–Nov 7 10:00–10:45 am 8/$95 10:30–11:15 am 8/$80 10:30–11:15 am 8/$60 Sat Oct 16–Dec 4 West Highlands Community Centre 2:00–2:45 pm 8/$95 Tots Run, Jump, Throw Ages: 3–5 Sun Sep 12–Nov 7 West Highlands Park Outdoors Children are introduced to a variety 9:30–10:15 am 8/$80 Thu Sep 9–Sep 30 of FUNdamental movement skills and 10:00–10:45 am 4/$48 patterns, enhancing their physical literacy. Sportball I Ages: 13m–2 Children will learn through fun and active In our parent and tot classes, toddlers are Sportball III Ages: 3–5 games, songs, and activities. This program introduced to eight different sports through In our parent and tot classes, toddlers is in partnership with PacificSport Interior play-based, developmentally appropriate are introduced to eight different sport BC. curriculum that is centred around key motor, through a play-based developmentally Prince Charles Park social, and sport milestones. In partnership appropriate curriculum around key motor, Thu Sep 16–Oct 21 with Sportball Kamloops. social and sport milestones. This program 5:15–6:00 pm 6/$45 Albert McGowan Park is in partnership with Sportball Kamloops. Tue Sep 7–Sep 28 Albert McGowan Park 9:00–9:45 am 4/$48 Tue Sep 7–Sep 28 Sun Sep 12–Oct 3 11:00–11:45 am 4/$48 9:00–9:45 am 4/$48 Sun Sep 12–Oct 3 Did you know? Riverside Park 11:00–11:45 am 4/$48 Sat Sep 4–Oct 2 Hal Rogers Only 4.8% of children (ages 5–11) 9:00–9:45 am 4/$48 Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 and 0.8% of youth (ages 12–17) Heritage House 5:45–6:30 pm 8/$95 were meeting 24-hour movement Sun Oct 17–Dec 7 Riverside Park guidelines during COVID-19 11:30 am–12:15 pm 8/$95 Sat Sep 4–Oct 2 compared to the 15% (5–17 years) West Highlands Community Centre 11:00–11:45 am 4/$48 prior to the pandemic. Tue Oct 5–Nov 23 Heritage House 9:00–9:45 am 8/$95 Sun Oct 17–Dec 7 What does this mean? Thu Oct 7–Nov 25 1:30–2:15 pm 8/$95 More time needs to be spent 9:00–9:45 am 8/$95 West Highlands Community Centre on athletes’ fitness levels and Sat Oct 16–Dec 4 Tue Oct 5–Nov 23 1:00–1:45 pm 8/$95 11:00–1:45 am 8/$95 physical literacy to prevent injury, West Highlands Park Outdoors Thu Oct 7–Nov 25 burn out, or drop out in sport and Thu Sep 9–Sep 30 11:00–11:45 am 8/$95 physical activity. 9:00–9:45 am 4/$48 Thu Oct 7–Nov 25

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JOIN US AT THE KAMLOOPS CURLING CENTRE THIS FALL EVERYONE IS WELCOME! WE OFFER A VARIETY OF LEAGUES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS INCLUDING: Woman’s Day & Evening Leagues, Men’s Leagues, Senior Leagues, Mixed Leagues, Junior Program, High School, Novice League, Corporate Events, Birthday & Christmas Parties, Team Building, Bonspiels, Pro Shop, Room Rentals, Theme Nights Call Rob at 250-372-5432 or Cell: 250-371-4863 or email: [email protected] KAMLOOPS CURLING CLUB 700 VICTORIA STREET • DOWNTOWN KAMLOOPS Children and Youth

ARTS AND CULTURE Drawing MUSEUM PROGRAMS Camps Art Blast Ages: 6–12 KMA Heritage Explorers Ages: 6–12 Ignite your creativity and explore shape, Join the KMA as we explore our exhibition. Artistic Adventure Ages: 6–12 colour, abstract, impression, and portrait in Each session has a different focus around Ignite your child’s creative! This day this program. In this fun environment, you the exhibition and a craft activity. consist of variety of activities through arts will learn techniques to help you get more Sat Oct 2 and crafts, acting, singing, and dancing. out of your artwork. Materials included. 2:00–3:00 pm 1/$10 Kamloops Performance Company Kamloops Performance Company Sat Oct 16 Mon Sep 27, Dec 6 Sat Oct 16–Nov 27 10:00–11:00 am 1/$10 9:00–4:00 pm 1/$65 1:00–2:00 pm 7/$80.50 Sat Nov 6 Fri Oct 22 2:00–3:00 pm 1/$10 9:00–4:00 pm 1/$65 KMA Sketch Club Ages: 7–14 Sat Nov 20 Learn the basic techniques of sketching 10:00–11:00 am 1/$10 Artistic Adventure Ages: 6–12 with a local artist. A different gallery will Sat Dec 4 (half day) be the focus each week, inspired by the 2:00–3:00 pm 1/$10 Ignite your child’s creative! This day KMA collection. All supplies provided. Sat Dec 18 consist of variety of activities through arts Kamloops Museum & Archives 10:00–11:00 am 1/$10 and crafts, acting, singing, and dancing. Wed Oct 13–Dec 1 Kamloops Performance Company 3:00–4:00 pm 8/$112 Mon Sep 27, Dec 6 9:00–12:00 pm 1/$35 Music Fri Oct 22 Voice Ages: 6–12 Did you know? 9:00–12:00 pm 1/$35 Learn the basics of melody, rhythm, and The Kamloops Museum and Dance vocal dynamics in a fun environment with other signers. Archives has a collection Musical Theatre Ages: 6–10 Kamloops Performance Company of hundreds of rocks and Musical theatre will explore singing, Tue Sep 14–Dec 14 minerals. The collection dancing, and acting. Your child will 5:45–6:15 pm 14/$133 learn how to follow a song with basic includes examples from movement while singing and adding facial Kamloops and around the expressions gestures. world! Ask a Geologist Kamloops Performance Company for rock identification on Thu Sep 9–Dec 16 4:30–5:15 pm 13/$123.50 Saturday, November 20.

38 SPORT Try It! Footbag & Jianzi Ages:7-12 Join us a try out these non-traditional - Learn to Play Ages: 9–12 and multi-cultural sport games Footbag This program is designed for participants Did you Know? () and Jianzi. These games who want to meet people and try a All of our programs are suitable focus on mobility, agility, balance, and new sport. In this program, you will for all abilities and gender coordination that allow you to keep up develop your techniques through drills identification. sports and focus on skill development. and scrimmages following Dodgeball The purpose of these games are to keep Canada’s foundational skills. the ball or object suspended in the air. Hillside Stadium-Upper Field Jianzi, dating back to over 1000 years, is Tue Sep 14–Oct 5 Sportball IV Ages: 6–8 known as the feather, disc or ring kicking 5:15–6:15 pm 4/$40 In this program, children are introduced to sport that originated from China. eight different sports through a play-based, Valleyview Centennial Pickleball - Junior Ages: 7–12 developmentally appropriate curriculum Friday Sept 24 Participants will be introduced to the that is centred around key motor, social, 4:00-5:00pm 1/$8 sport of pickleball. Learn the basic skills, and sport milestones. This program is in partnership with Sportball Kamloops. Westsyde Centennial techniques, and rules of the game with Friday Oct 22 West Highlands Community Centre an emphasis on fun! This program is in 4:00-5:00pm 1/$8 Wed Oct 27–Dec 15 partnership with MAK Racquet Sports. Hal Rodgers 6:00–6:45 pm 8/$95 Riverside Park Friday Nov 26 Tue/Thu Sep 14 & Sep 16 Sportball V Ages: 9–12 4:00-5:00pm 1/$8 4:00–5:00 pm 2/$30 In this program, children are introduced Spikeball Ages: 7–10 to eight different sports through a play- Spikeball is a sport that combines the based, developmentally appropriate teamwork of , the hand-eye curriculum that is centred around key Coming soon! coordination of four square, and the motor, social, and sport milestones. This physicality of a cardio workout. The game program is in partnership with Sportball Women in Wellness: is played with a small rubber ball and an Kamloops. elastic net stretched tight over a plastic rim. West Highlands Community Centre Initiative for Newcomers Wed Sep 8–Sep 29 Wed Oct 27–Dec 15 5:00–6:00 pm 4/$40 7:00–7:45 pm 8/$95 Visit Kamloops.ca/WWIN CHILDREN AND YOUTH Play Park Days

Meet us at the park for parent and tot drop-in sessions. Extra sport, recreation, and play equipment will be available for your family to use and enjoy! Meet other families in your neighbourhood while using your imagination. Come and experience a new kind of unstructured and exploratory play. Drop-in sessions are available at various parks across Kamloops.

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DROP-IN FITNESS CycleFit Registered Group Classes Class run October 12–December 16, This intermediate spin class has something 2021, and require registration online or in for everyone, with a variety of intervals Stretch person at the TCC. The cost per class is and cycling drills that are guaranteed to Optimize every move you make in this $9.25, and all current TCC Gym members have you feeling the burn. Work at your class designed to complement your (Gym Only or Full Access) qualify for a own intensity through hill climbs, speed goals. Challenge yourself using dynamic 50% class discount. intervals, and active recovery. movements and work on strengthening TCC–Spin Studio your muscles to increase performance Total Body Conditioning Wed Oct 13–Dec 15 and prevent injury. Condition your body Optimize every move you make in this class 12:10–12:55 pm Drop-in for a stronger, healthier you! designed to complement your athletic TCC–Fitness Studio goals. Challenge yourself using functional Strength Intervals Wed Oct 13–Dec 8 movements and work on strengthening Do you like variety in your workout? In 6:30–7:15 pm 9/$54.99 your muscles to increase performance this class, you’ll use a different mode and prevent injury. Condition your body of training each week—kettlebells, Aqua Express Circuit for a stronger, healthier you! dumbbells, medicine balls, bands, and Challenge your aerobic and anaerobic TCC–Fitness Studio body weight exercise! In 45 minutes, you systems using circuit training in a non- Thu Oct 14–Dec 16 will get a great, full-body workout. impact environment. Travel between 12:10–12:55 pm Drop-in TCC–Fitness Studio stations using noodles, weights, and your Hillside Stadium Outdoors Tue Oct 12–Dec 14 body weight while using elements of Wed Sep 8–Oct 6 12:10–12:55 pm Drop-in water running for recovery. 12:10–12:55 pm 5/$40.75 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Thu Sep 16–Dec 9 6:45–7:30 am 12/$73.32

42 Barre Fit HIIT - High Intensity Interval Training Strength & Core Join us at the barre for a dynamic workout Come prepared to sweat in this fast-paced This outdoor class provides a beginner- that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, class! Using tabata-style or high-intensity friendly, total-body workout. Use body strength, and flexibility. Sculpt and tone intervals followed by a short rest, you will weight and bands to strengthen your your body with this focused workout be invigorated by this challenging, full- arms, legs, and core muscles, including that targets postural strength, alignment, body workout. your abdominal, back, and pelvic and endurance. No dance experience Prince Charles Park Outdoors muscles. The interval-style class format necessary. Mon Sep 13–Oct 4 will maximize your results by toning, TCC–North Court 5:30–6:30 pm 4/$32.20 tightening, and building core strength and endurance. This is a multi-level class, and Thu Oct 4–Dec 9 TCC–Fitness Studio options will be given for all exercises. 6:30–7:30 pm 7/$57.05 Thu Oct 4–Dec 9 5:00–6:00 pm 7/$57.05 Hillside Stadium Outdoors Body Weight & Bands Fri Oct 15–Dec 10 Tue Sep 7–Oct 5 This outdoor class provides a beginner- 12:10–12:55 pm 9/$73.35 12:10–12:55 pm 5/$40.75 friendly, total-body workout. Use body weight and bands to strengthen your Introduction to Weight Training Stretch and Relax arms, legs, and core muscles, including This introductory class is designed to Be guided through a full-body stretch your abdominal, back, and pelvic teach the fundamental principles of that promotes flexibility, mobility, muscles. The interval-style class format weight training. You will learn how to set and breathing. Participants must be will maximize your results by toning, up the equipment properly and safely comfortable with getting down to the tightening, and building core strength and and how to create your own program to floor and back up again. endurance. This is a multi-level class, and meet your goals. You will discover how to Hillside Stadium Outdoors options will be given for all exercises. progress or regress an exercise to meet Wed Sep 8–Oct 6 Hillside Stadium Outdoors your needs. This foundation will help 10:45–11:45 am 5/$46.65 Thu Sep 9–Oct 7 provide peace of mind and confidence Mon Sep 13–Oct 4 12:10–12:55 pm 5/$40.75 when you’re in the gym. This course is 10:45–11:45 am 4/$32.60 Mon Sep 13–Oct 4 taught by a certified personal trainer. TCC–Fitness Studio 9:15–10:15 am 4/$32.60 TCC–Training Lab Wed Oct 13–Dec 8 Mon Oct 18–Nov 22 10:15–11:45 am 9/$110.07 Early Morning Risers 5:30–6:30 pm 6/$90 Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 This outdoor class provides a beginner- 10:15–11:45 am 8/$65.20 friendly, total-body workout. Use body Low Intensity Circuit weight and bands to strengthen your This circuit-style class encourages you TRX Combo arms, legs, and core muscles, including to work at your own level. You will be In a small group, you will learn the basics your abdominal, back, and pelvic introduced to a variety of cardio, strength, of TRX suspension training and move in a muscles. The interval-style class format and flexibility exercises to help keep you way that will leave you feeling challenged, will maximize your results by toning, strong and mobile for your daily activities. strong, and inspired. Workouts will

tightening, and building core strength and ADULT Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre include movement in all planes of motion endurance. This is a multi-level class, and Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 using the TRX and other equipment for a options will be given for all exercises. 11:30–12:30 pm 8/$65.20 balanced, full-body workout. Hillside Stadium Outdoors Fri Oct 15–Dec 10 TCC–Long Jump NE Thu Sep 9–Oct 7 11:30–12:30 pm 9/$73.35 Wed Oct 13–Nov 10 6:30–7:30 am 5/$40.75 12:10–12:55 pm 5/$38.55 Wed Nov 17–Dec 8 Did you 12:10–12:55 pm 4/$31.48 know? Having the enjoyment, confidence, and desire to move your body provides opportunities to develop lifelong healthy habits.

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LetsTalk.Kamloops.ca Water Running Fitness Fusion Pre & Post Natal Are you a runner looking for some cross- Experience a Pilates exercise program training or do you have an injury? This that includes yoga poses. This winning Stroller Fit coached, deep-water running class uses combination will lengthen your muscles, Meet other moms while exercising in a similar tools to land-based running, improve your core, and strengthen your fun, all-levels class. This circuit focuses on including pickups and drills, to increase spine. building strength, cardiovascular fitness, your fitness in a low-impact environment. TCC–Fitness Studio and flexibility while your baby or toddler Work at your own pace to build your Tue Oct 12–Nov16 enjoys some time in their stroller. Nursing running base without the impact of 6:15–7:15 pm 6/$55.98 and crawling babies are welcome! Moms running. are recommended to be at least 4–6 Canada Games Aquatic Centre Pilates with Props weeks post-natural delivery or 8–10 Tue Sep 14–Dec 7 Pilates with Props is an intermediate weeks post-caesarean. 6:45–7:30 am 13/$79.43 class that uses a variety of equipment to Hillside Stadium Outdoors target your core stabilizes, activate your Mon Sep 13–Oct 4 Zumba® deep abdominal muscles, reinforce your 12:10–12:55 pm 4/$32.60 Zumba® fitness is known for—zesty Latin balance and stability, and enhance your TCC–North Court music like salsa, merengue, cumbia, and neuromuscular function. Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 reggaeton; exhilarating, easy-to-follow TCC–Fitness Studio 1:15–2:15 pm 8/$65.20 moves; and an invigorating, party-like Fri Oct 15–Dec 10 atmosphere. This is a total workout 8:30–9:30 am 9/$83.97 Yoga that combines all elements of fitness— cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and Spin Beginner Yoga flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious Practise simple yoga postures and dose of awesome each time you leave CycleFit breathing exercises to build strength and class. This intermediate spin class has something flexibility. Learn a complete range of basic Albert McGowan Park Outdoors for everyone, with a variety of intervals poses in a non-intimidating environment. Tue Sep 7–Oct 5 and cycling drills that are guaranteed to Modifications will be provided to help you 5:30–6:30 pm 5/$46.65 have you feeling the burn. Work at your get the most out of each class, no matter own intensity through hill climbs, speed your fitness level. No experience necessary. Hal Rogers intervals, and active recovery. Thu Oct 14–Dec 9 Hal Rogers 5:30–6:30 pm 8/$74.64 TCC–Spin Studio Tue Oct 12–Dec 7 Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 8:45–9:45 am 9/$83.97 TCC–North Court 12:10–12:55 pm 8/$48.88 Tue Oct 12–Dec 7 Hillside Stadium Outdoors Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 5:00–6:00 pm 9/$83.97 Fri Sep 10–Oct 8 5:00–6:00 pm 8/$65.20 12:10–12:55 pm 5/$46.65 Wed Oct 13–Dec 8 Pilates TCC–Fitness Studio 5:15–6:15 pm 9/$73.35 Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 Intermediate Pilates Cycle Fit Express 5:15–6:15 pm 8/$74.64

For those who have Pilates experience ADULT and are looking for a challenge, this class This 45-minute spin class has something Valleyview Community Hall will build on the principles and apply them for everyone, with a variety of intervals Thu Oct 14–Dec 9 to mat exercises focused on improving and cycling drills that are guaranteed to 11:00–12:00 pm 9/$83.97 core strength and stability, relieving have you feeling the burn. Work at your Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 back pain, improving posture, and stress own intensity through hill climbs, speed 5:30–6:30 pm 8/$74.64 reduction. intervals, and active recovery. West Highlands Community Centre TCC–Fitness Studio TCC–Spin Studio Tue Oct 12–Dec 7 Tue Oct 12–Nov 16 Fri Oct 5–Dec 10 4:30–5:30 pm 9/$83.97 8:30–9:30 am 6/$55.98 6:45–7:30 am 7/$42.77 Thu Oct 14–Dec 9 5:15–6:15 pm 9/$83.97

Physical Literacy Nature Walk In a 30-minute talk and demonstration about physical literacy in your home, yard and garden and in our nature parks. You will learn proper pole walking, climbing, and lifting techniques while navigating on different surfaces. You will finish off with a 90-minute nature park walk. To register: Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind

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Beginner Yoga in the Park Train Smart Assessment In this outdoor class on grass, practise with a Kinesiologist simple yoga postures and breathing If you have an injury, chronic condition, or exercises to build strength and flexibility. concerns about the safety of exercise, this Did you know? Learn a complete range of basic poses program is designed for you! Complete a in a non-intimidating environment. comprehensive fitness assessment and You can book private group Modifications will be provided to help you exercise program with a kinesiologist. fitness classes for ages 13+. get the most out of each class, no matter With focused education ranging from Learn more at your fitness level. No experience necessary. chronic disease to orthopaedics, working Prince Charles Park with a kinesiologist will help you meet [email protected] Wed Sep 8–Oct 6 your fitness goals safely and effectively 5:00–6:00 pm 5/$46.65 (program includes two 60-minute sessions). Call 250-828-3742 for COPAT Testing (Correction Officer’s Valleyview Centennial Park Physical Abilities Test) Mon Sep 13–Oct 4 information. 5:30–6:30 pm 4/$37.32 120 minutes/$150 The City is offering the COPAT each month (based on demand). Please Personal Training Train Smart with a Kinesiologist contact [email protected] to register. Add-ons 12 The City performs the testing services Train Smart Package These 60-minute training sessions as an unbiased, independent party. This is a two-part package that includes a are designed with the client’s specific Testing results and safety information are 30–minute assessment to establish your rehabilitation needs in mind. Clients must released to recruits to send in with their baseline fitness level. The second 60– first complete a Train Smart assessment applications. It is strongly advised that all minute session is to learn your personalized with a kinesiologist. individuals who are running the COPAT fitness program and increase your 4 sessions (4 hrs)/$280 be fully prepared and aware of all testing confidence with your exercise program. 12 sessions (12 Hrs)/$780 components involved. If you would like 90 minutes/$99 assistance with a training program or help Introduction to Personal Training - with the push/$pull machine, check out Personal Training Add-ons Youth our website for more information. Once you have completed a Train Smart Are you age 12–17 and just starting out Test Fee/$75 (per person) package, you can purchase additional in the gym? Looking to set up an exercise 60–minute personal training sessions. program? Our qualified personal trainer will SPORT These appointments can be made at your give you a one-on-one orientation to learn convenience, whether you would like to gym safety and etiquette while showing Dodgeball - Learn to Play meet regularly to help with motivation or just you a beginner workout routine to get you This program is designed for participants when you need an update to your program. started. This package also includes a one- who want to meet people and try a new 1 session (1hr)/$65 month, gym-only facility pass. sport. Dodgeball is commonly played 4 sessions (4 hrs)/$250 1 session (1 hr)/$50 in school but is taught as a game, not a 12 sessions (12 Hrs)/$690 sport. In this program, you will develop Fitness Testing your techniques through drills and Train Smart with a Friend! scrimmages following Dodgeball Canada’s Put a fun twist on training by teaming Functional Movement Screen foundational skills. up with a friend. This semi-private The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Hillside Stadium - Upper Field personal training package will help build is a tool used to identify imbalances Tue Sep 14–Oct 5 your motivation while addressing your in mobility and stability during seven 6:30–7:30 pm 4/$48 personal goals. The first session includes fundamental movement patterns. Any individual assessments and is followed active individuals can benefit from this by three 60–minute sessions to work two-part package, which includes a 30– together on your new exercise program. minute FMS and a 60–minute training 4 sessions (4 hrs)/$320 session to learn a corrective exercise ($160 each) program developed with the goal of preventing musculoskeletal injuries. 90 minutes/$110 Fleeting Memories The Kamloops Airport holds wonderful childhood memories with planes coming and going where you could view on the other side of the chain link fence. The sound was near deafening, and you could feel the heat of the engines! The viewing space has now been replaced with a beautiful building to welcome visitors where planes can still be viewed up close.

46 Progressive Tennis for Adults (PTA) ARTS AND CULTURE Chorus Girl Foundations In this program, you will learn skill Dance! Act! Sing! This foundational class is progressions and use low-compression Dancing for anyone 16+ who has ever had dreams balls and appropriately sized racquets of singing and dancing in a musical revue. and nets. You will start using a smaller Ballet Learn fun dance steps and how to use court and work your way to the baseline This is a multi-level ballet class that uses props like hats and canes while you sing to implement full-court play. You will barre work, across-the-floor exercises, the music of the 20s, big band, disco, and experience immediate success by building and centre work. This program is based all your favourite Broadway show tunes. on the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) your skills as you learn to play. Make new TCC–Fitness Studio and is designed for beginners and adults friends and have fun learning tennis. Thu Sep 30–Dec 9 who are looking for a ballet challenge. This program is in partnership with the 7:15–8:15 pm 10/$130 Kamloops Tennis Centre. Kamloops Performance Company Kamloops Tennis Centre Wed Sep 15–Dec 15 Contemporary Dance Sat Sep 11–Oct 2 7:15–8:15 pm 14/$175 Using core strength and flexibility, 12:00–1:30 pm Oct 9–Oct 30 dancers will experience fluid movement Nov 6–Nov 27 Belly Dance Intermediate that will increase body awareness and 4/$90 The style of Egypt! This class goes beyond the strength. This program is open to dancers Mon Sep 13–Oct 4 beginner level. Students will work towards a with beginner to advanced contemporary 10:30 am–12:00 pm Oct 18–Nov 8 fun choreography experience with instructor dance experience. Shahrahzad, who has trained in Egypt. Nov 15–Dec 6 Kamloops Performance Company 4/$90 TCC–Fitness Studio Tue Sep 14–Dec 14 Thu Sep 30–Dec 9 7:00–8:00 pm 14/$175 Pickleball - Beginner 6:00–7:00 pm 10/$130 Participants will be introduced to the sport of pickleball. Learn the basic skills, techniques, and rules of the game with an emphasis on fun! In partnership with MAK Racquet Sports. McDonald Park Wed Sep 8–Sep 29 5:00–6:30 pm 4/$75 Mon/Wed/Fri Sep 13, 15 & 17 12:00–1:30 pm 3/$60 Pickleball - Drills and Skills Clinic For players with basic techniques and knowledge of the sport, this is an opportunity to polish your skills and Be like Billy! develop game play strategy. In partnership ADULT with the Kamloops Pickleball Club. McDonald Park Sat Sep 18 10:00–11:30 am 1/$25 Pickleball - Introduction Clinic This program is designed for participants who have never played pickleball and want to try a new sport. Paddles will be provided. This program is in partnership o your part, be ear mart with MAK Racquet Sports. McDonald Park • don't put meat, oil, dairy, or unrinsed • freeze pungent waste and store Sun Sep 19 eggshells or cooked foods into your garbage inside until pickup day 10:00–11:30 am 1/$25 compost bin • pick fruit daily as it ripens (or before • turn your compost regularly and it ripens if you don't intend to use it) cover it with leaves or soil to help • rinse recyclables decrease odour Did you know? “Bear Smart Bylaw” is in e ect between April 1 and November 30. Teens can also enjoy programs in the aoops.aeaSat Adult section.

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Latin Rhythm with Natalia Social Ballroom Dancing Drawing on the Basics Come and find out how easy Latin rhythm Learn the basic techniques and patterns This course offers you a chance to learn dancing is. Learn the basic routines for that provide the foundation for popular how to develop a basic skill in a relaxed, the merengue, bachata, porro, and many Latin and ballroom-style dances. We will fun, and supportive environment. Each more. No previous dance experience or provide an enjoyable dance experience week’s topic will be reinforced through partner are required. This class is fun for where you will feel comfortable dancing still life exercises. Supplies are extra. all ages. with a partner in a social atmosphere. Parkview Activity Centre Hal Rogers West Highlands Community Centre Thu Sep 30–Nov 4 Tue Sep 28–Nov 9 Waltz 6:30–8:30 pm 6/$120 7:15–8:15 pm 7/$70 Fri Oct 15–Dec 3 West Highlands Community Centre 6:30–7:15 pm 8/$96 Exploring Watercolour with Jennie This friendly, online course explores Thu Sep 23–Nov 4 Social Jive 2:00–3:00 pm 7/$70 the exciting possibilities, delights, and Fri Oct 15–Dec 3 challenges of watercolours. Fun and 7:30–8:15 pm 8/$96 Line Dancing easy projects are designed to teach Come and find out how easy line dancing Drawing and Painting basic techniques and build students’ is. Learn routines that have short step confidence. In this course, students will sequences and easy-to-follow travel Acrylic Painting build on basic colour theory, and projects steps. No previous dance experience or Develop your artistic skills while having will involve concepts in layering colours, partner required. Join in the fun for all fun learning techniques to take a playing with light and shade, and creating ages, and dance to all types of music. photo image from a sketch to a painted texture. West Highlands Community Centre masterpiece. This workshop is geared Online Workshop Tue Sep 28–Dec 14 towards beginners. All experience levels Tue Oct 12–Nov 30 3:00–4:00 pm 12/$120 are welcome, and supplies are included. 6:30–8:30 pm 8/$150 Parkview Activity Centre Thu Nov 18–Dec 9 6:30–8:30 pm 4/$145

Women in Wellness: Initiative for Newcomers

The City of Kamloops, in partnership with local community organizations, is excited to announce a new programming initiative for newcomer women and girls.

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This program would not be possible without the $15,000 support of the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Gender Equity in Recreational Sport: Community Grants Initiative.

Nicole Beauregard, Sport Development Coordinator, City of Kamloops 250-828-3653 | [email protected]

48 KMA Drawing Club Photography MUSEUM PROGRAMS Explore drawing techniques with a local artist. A different gallery will be the focus Beginner Photography Workshop Beeswax Wraps each week, inspired by the KMA collection. This camera workshop with Susan Ryde Join the KMA as we make beeswax wraps Bring your own drawing/$sketch supplies. is designed for those who wish to know and learn about Kamloops as a Bee City. Kamloops Museum & Archives more about how to use their camera. Each participant will make one small and Wed Oct 13–Dec 1 In this hands-on workshop, you will be one large beeswax wrap. Please note that 1:00–2:30 pm 8/$120 taking photographs to practise almost the class size has been limited for safety. all of the different settings and scenarios Sat Oct 9 Watercolour for the Beginner that the average person would encounter 1:00–1:45 pm 1/$25 For the beginning student, this when taking pictures. friendly course introduces the exciting Parkview Activity Centre Historic Book Club possibilities, delights, and challenges of Sat Oct 2 Join the KMA and the TNRD Library for watercolours. Fun and easy projects are 9:00–4:00 pm 1/$100 a book club with a historic twist. We will designed to teach basic techniques and explore works of historical fiction, non- build students’ confidence to paint a basic Improve your Photography fiction, and a variety of historical topics landscape or a flower. Enter a whole new world of photography by based on monthly themes. Fri Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 Parkview Activity Centre becoming more creative with your camera 10:00–11:30 am FREE Fri Oct 15–Dec 3 and moving beyond the manufacturer’s 1:00–3:00 pm 8/$150 settings. In this five-part series, you will learn composition, such as background is Kamloops Memorial Hill Park | Fabric Arts purposely blurred and the subject is sharp, Cenotaph Tour where motion is accentuated or frozen and Join the KMA for a Cenotaph tour, Macrame Workshop to capture images when is impractical engage with the history of the Battle During this two-hour workshop, you will or not allowed. Can register for individual Street Cenotaph, and hear about the be introduced to a variety of basic knots sessions. stories behind some of the names etched and patterns while creating your own Valleyview Community Hall in stone. Participants will receive a small KMA booklet detailing our in-depth local medium-sized wall hanging. Participants All 5 Sessions will choose from a hanging medium of history. Registration is required. Thu Oct 7–Nov 4 wooden or cooper dowel (or bring your Wed Nov 3 7:00–9:00 pm 5/$130 own piece of wood that means something 11:30–12:00 pm FREE special to you). Improve your Photography - Composition Sat Nov 6 Thu Oct 7 Hal Rogers 11:15–11:45 am FREE 7:00–9:00 pm 1/$40 Sun Oct 24 12:15–12:45 am FREE 1:00–3:00 pm 1/$70 Improve your Photography - Tue Nov 9 Aperture and Depth of Field Valleyview Community Hall 12:15–12:45 pm FREE Thu Oct 14 Sat Nov 20 7:00–9:00 pm 1/$40 1:00–3:00 pm 1/$70 Improve your Photography Memory Quilt - T-Shirt/Jersey/ - Shutter Speed ADULT Baby Clothes/Assorted Clothing Thu Oct 21 If you’ve always wanted to make a 7:00–9:00 pm 1/$40 memory quilt but find the idea a little Improve your Photography - Low Light intimidating, this is the perfect course Thu Oct 28 for you. In this workshop, quilt enthusiast 7:00–9:00 pm 1/$40 Marnie Freeman will share some sewing Improve your Photography - tips for working with clothing items. You Focus, Exposure, and Blurring will learn a method of sewing stretchy Thu Nov 4 fabrics without using interfacing. 7:00–9:00 pm 1/$40 Participants are required to bring their sewing machine and be familiar with how Intermediate Photography Workshop it works. As long as you have mastered Improve your photography skills in this sewing a straight line, you can make a hands-on workshop with Susan Ryde. memory quilt! Supplies are extra. Bring your camera gear and a smile and West Highlands Community Centre come dressed for the weather. You will Wed Sep 29–Oct 20 practise your photography skills and 6:30–9:00 pm 4/$130 critique your photos. By the end of the workshop, you will see improvement in your photography. Parkview Activity Centre Sat Oct 16 9:00–4:00 pm 1/$100

Kamloops.ca/Recreation 250-828-3500 49 Music Spanish - Intermediate Discover Bats! This program will build on the skills Bats are misunderstood and Group Guitar Lesson for Beginners learned in the beginner Spanish class or if underappreciated. They’re also in trouble This is a great introduction for new guitar you feel you are ready for an intermediate from white nose syndrome, a disease that players. In this fun, non-intimidating class. Intermediate Spanish is designed affects hibernating bats. Join community bat setting, you will learn the very basics of for those who want to improve their coordinator Vanessa Robinson on a journey to playing guitar, including identifying the conversational skills. The textbook is learn more about these fascinating creatures. parts of the guitar and learning some extra. Walk up Tranquille Creek to view bats leaving chords and simple melodies. Please bring Parkview Activity Centre their roosts, and use a bat detector to “hear” your own guitar. Mon/Wed Oct 13–Nov 8 them. There’s so much to discover about Parkview Activity Centre 6:30–8:30 pm 8/$130 bats. This program is in partnership with the Wed Oct 13–Dec 1 Mon/Thu Oct 14–Nov 8 Kamloops Naturalist Club 6:15–7:15 pm 8/$100 9:00–11:00 am 8/$130 Pine Park Wed Sep 14 Guitar Beyond the Basic Spanish - Advanced 7:00–9:00 pm 1/$15 You have enjoyed being able to play the This class is designed to continue basics, but now you are ready to move developing and enhancing Spanish GeoTour of Kenna Cartwright Park beyond that. This program goes beyond communication skills. Previous Join geologist and volcanologist Dr. the basic chord progressions and scales participants of the intermediate class can Nancy Van Wagoner for a tour through and explores finger-picking techniques. continue building their confidence by the volcanic activity that formed Kenna Guitar experience is required. interacting in various social situations. Cartwright Park 55 million years ago and Parkview Activity Centre Parkview Activity Centre see the evidence of glaciation that modified Wed Oct 13–Dec 1 Mon/Thu Sep 13–Oct 7 the landscape during the Pleistocene. This 7:30–8:30 pm 8/$100 11:30–1:30 pm 8/$130 geotour is a true fire and ice adventure and Mon/Thu Oct 14–Nov 8 would make a good trip for families. Pack a Languages 11:30–1:30 pm 8/$130 lunch. This program is in partnership with the Kamloops Naturalist Club. Secwépemctsín - Beginner Educational Workshops Kenna Cartwright Park This is an informal program designed for Sat Sep 25 people who have little or no experience An Introduction to the Art of Field 10:00–1:00 pm 1/$15 speaking Secwépemctsín. You will be Journaling introduced to basic Secwépemctsín Field journaling is the intersection of art Physical Literacy 101 greetings, personal introductions, and the and science. Learn to observe nature Join us in this four-hour workshop to sound system of Secwépemctsín. more closely and create a record of gain a better understanding of what Online Workshop your experiences. Join local expert Lyn physical literacy is and how you can Thu Sep 30–Dec 9 Baldwin for an introduction to the art of encourage improvement and develop 6:30–8:00 pm 10/$125 field journaling. Materials are included physical literacy skills across the lifespan. in the class price, including a take-home In partnership with Sport for Life and Secwépemctsín - Lunch and Learn watercolour field journal kit. This program PLAYKamloops. Register through Sport This is an informal program designed for is in partnership with the Kamloops for Life at www.SportForLife.ca people who have little or no experience Naturalist Club. TCC - Meeting Rooms B, C & D speaking Secwépemctsín. You will be Pine Park Sat Oct 30 introduced to basic Secwépemctsín Sat Sep 18 8:30–1:00 pm 1/$25 greetings, personal introductions, and the 10:00–1:00 pm 1/$45 sound system of Secwépemctsín. Online Workshop Birdwatching for Beginners Mon Sep 27–Dec 6 Are you interested in learning more about Want to know 12:10–12:55 pm 10/$65 birds but don’t know where to start? Tom Dickinson, TRU’s Dean of Science, more about Spanish - Beginner is here to help. He’ll show you how to This fun, informal class will get you use binoculars and go over the basics of practising your Spanish. This program is observing birds. Learn to use a field guide local history? designed for individuals who have little to identify them. Discover information or no experience. You will learn basic about some of the birds of Kamloops and The Mary Balf Archives at Spanish grammar and how to read, write, the best places to see them. All supplies the KMA is open Tuesday and speak Spanish. The textbook is extra. will be provided, and no equipment Parkview Activity Centre necessary. This program is in partnership to Friday afternoons by Mon/Thu Sep 13–Oct 7 with the Kamloops Naturalist Club. appointments only. 9:00–11:00 am 8/$130 Albert McGowan Park Mon/Wed Sep 13–Oct 6 Sat Oct 2 For more information contact 6:30–8:30 pm 8/$130 10:00–12:00 pm 1/$20 KMA’s Archivist at [email protected].

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DROP-IN FITNESS FITNESS McDonald Park Outdoors Fri Sep 10–Oct 8 Gentle Circuit Gentle Chair Yoga 10:45–11:45 am 5/$30.94 This beginner circuit offers a range of Enjoy a fun and inclusive yoga class Prince Charles Park Outdoors exercises to provide a unique, full-body that uses chairs and modified poses to Tue Sep 7–Oct 5 workout! Improve your balance, strength, improve your mobility and flexibility. If 10:30–11:30 am 5/$30.94 and coordination while exercising in a you are experiencing stiffness associated 12:00–1:00 pm 5/$30.94 safe and fun environment. A monthly with aging, injury, or joint replacement, track pass is required to qualify for the this class is for you. Each class concludes Stronger Bones $0.55 class fee. Please register in person with a guided relaxation. Building on the principles learned in at the Tournament Capital Centre or call Hal Rogers Strong Bones, we invite you to challenge 250–828–3500. Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 yourself further with this more advanced TCC–EZ Line 1:30–2:30 pm 8/$74.64 class. Increase your balance, strength, Mon/Wed/Fri Oct 15–Dec 17 West Highlands Community Centre and coordination in a safe and fun 9:00–9:55 am Drop-In Fri Oct 15–Dec 10 environment while managing your risk for 1:30–2:30 pm 9/$83.97 falls and fractures. Wed Oct 13–Dec 8 TCC–Fitness Studio 2:00–3:00 pm 9/$83.97 Tue Oct 12–Nov 9 Looking for 10:30–11:30 am 5/30.95 Strong Bones Thu Oct 14–Nov 11 Pickleball Programs? Join a qualified instructor to safely and 10:30–11:30 am 4/24.76 effectively increase your fitness level Tue Nov 16–Dec 7 by improving posture and balance, and 10:30–11:30 am 4/24.76 Check out sport build stronger muscles and bones while Thu Nov 18–Dec 9 programs in the decreasing the risk of falls and fractures. 10:30–11:30 am 4/24.76 TCC–Fitness Studio Adult section. Tue/Thu Oct 12–Nov 11 Register online 2:45–3:45 pm 9/$40.85 Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind Tue/Thu Nov 16–Dec 9 2:45–3:45 pm 8/$49.52

54 Zumba® Gold Sport and Recreation Nature Walk: Physical Literacy Talk Zumba® Gold targets baby boomers and Walk by taking the Zumba® formula and Disc Golf In this program, you will enjoy a modifying the moves and pacing to suit In this program, you will learn the 30-minute talk and demonstration about the needs of the active aging participant. fundamentals of disc golf. This program physical literacy in your home, yard, and What stays the same are the elements is in partnership with the Kamloops Disc garden and in our nature parks. You will Zumba® fitness is known for—zesty Latin Golf Club. learn proper pole walking, climbing, and music like salsa, merengue, cumbia, and McArthur Island Park lifting techniques. We will also show reggaeton; exhilarating, easy-to-follow Sat Sep 11–Oct 2 you different movement skills with a moves; and an invigorating, party-like 10:30–11:30 am 4/$40 variety of yard equipment and tools while atmosphere. navigating on different surfaces. You will Hillside Stadium Outdoors Nature Walks finish off with a 90-minute nature park Thu Sep 9–Oct 7 Join our knowledgeable staff on interpretive walk. 10:30–11:30 am 5/$46.65 hikes of the City’s nature parks. Bring your Peterson Creek Park TCC–North Court questions, sense of adventure, and water Tue Sep 14 Tue Oct 12–Dec 7 on these hikes to learn about the history 10:00–12:00 pm 1/$5 1:15–2:15 pm 9/$83.97 and the flora and fauna of our parks. Dallas Barnhartvale Nature Park Taiji (Tai Chi) for Health Valleyview Community Hall Come explore Taiji (Tai Chi) exercises to Mon Oct 18–Dec 6 Thu Sep 16 9:00–11:00 am 1/$5 enhance your mind-body connection. 11:00–12:00 pm 8/$74.64 Studies indicate Taiji’s benefits include Kenna Cartwright Park West Highlands Community Centre improved balance, mental health, and Thu Sep 9 Wed Oct 13–Dec 8 cognitive function as well as management 9:00–11:00 am 1/$5 11:00–12:00 pm 9/$83.97 of chronic pain conditions such as Thu Sep 30 osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. 9:00–11:00 am 1/$5 Zumba® Gold Toning West Highlands Community Centre Are you looking to take your Zumba® Peterson Creek Park Wed Oct 27–Dec 15 workout to the next level? The Zumba® Thu Sep 23 9:00–10:30 am 8/$80 Gold Toning class combines strength 9:00–11:00 am 1/$5 training with the excitement of a traditional Zumba® class. Join the movement and help build muscle strength, mobility, posture, and coordination. This class is specifically adapted for the active older Did you know? adult or beginner exerciser. The heritage building that once housed the Canadian Bank of Commerce still TCC–North Court stands on the corner of Victoria Street and 1st Avenue. This staunch-style Thu Oct 14–Dec 9 of architecture was common during the first decade of the 1900s and 1:15–2:15 pm 8/$74.64 emphasized sober-minded values like permanence and security.

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Virtual Cardiac Virtual Pulmonary Virtual On Track On Track offers support for people with Rehab Rehabilitation health conditions such as pre-diabetes, Vascular Improvement Program (VIP) This program is designed for diabetes, elevated blood pressure, high This program is for people have had participants diagnosed with a cholesterol, depression, anxiety, and/or a heart attack, heart surgery or who chronic lung condition: inactivity: have cardiovascular conditions: • Supervised by a physiotherapist and • A 10–12 week program works with • Virtual exercise and education respiratory therapist. people step-by-step to improve lifestyle support with Cardiac Rehab clinical • Designed to improve your quality of and overall health. specialists. life by increasing your activity, strength • Virtual sessions led by our team of • Cardiac Rehab visits are conducted training, and breathing techniques. exercise and clinical specialists. by phone. • 8–week virtual program will require • On Track is a prevention program and not • To access the full program offering, internet access, email access, and a for people with established heart disease. internet and email are required. computer or tablet with a camera. • You will need an email address and • Physician/Nurse Practitioner • Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral internet connection. referral is required. is required. • Physician/Nurse Practitioner • FREE! • Contact your MD/NP to register. referral is required. • FREE! • FREE! For more information, contact 250-314-2727 For more information, contact For more information, contact 778-220-3761 250-828-3742

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Who We Are The PacificSport Centres are a network of Interested in not-for-profit organizations committed to Becoming a enriching lives and energizing communities via sport, physical activity, and physical Coach? literacy across BC. In partnership with the viaSport Regional Alliance, PacificSport Check out our Interior BC aims to increase awareness, Coach Enhancement opportunity, and participation in physical activity and sport—from playground to workshops in podium—while enhancing access to this section. coaching and athlete programs.

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250-828-3500 Twitter @PacificSportINT Facebook.com/ PacificsportInteriorBC Instagram: @pacificsportint [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Katie Klassen Katie Coordinator Participation Sport 250-828-3346 Phone: Email: PacificSport BC Interior Road 910 McGill V2C 6N6 Kamloops BC PacificSportInteriorBC.com Boomer Carolynn Director Executive 250-828-3344 Phone: Email: Erin Pincott Coordinator Performance Sport 250-828-3583 Phone: Email: Follow us Follow Kamloops.ca/Recreation

of these programs, contact PacificSport at: PacificSport contact these programs, of Phone 250-828-3583 Visit PacificSportInteriorBC.com most programs: for available are rates Group/team 12–15 of a group 8–12 • $150 for of a group $100 for details! more for PacificSport Contact For more information or to register for any for register to or information more For PacificSport Programs PacificSport Specialized equipment, technology innovations, and grants to and grants innovations, technology equipment, Specialized knowledge, of acquisition and with the transfer assist well as the as and tactical implementation technical, local sport organizations. of progress administrative Support and Resources and Support Education and Advocacy and Education of the CS4L levels at all sport education for Opportunities seminars, and interactive including current pathway, in furthering assist that and conferences workshops, and performance. sport development community Sport Performance and Leadership and Performance Sport and BC athletes provide that programs High-performance sport innovative facilities, to training with access coaches every and support services to provide techniques, science Canada. win medals for to advantage Grassroots programs that support physical literacy and ensure and ensure literacy support physical that programs Grassroots sport by be inspired to the opportunity have youth BC that lifestyle. and active and lead a healthy Sport Participation and Development and Participation Sport Powering Sport - What We Do - What We Sport Powering and services programs of variety a offer Centres PacificSport for Sport the Canadian of stages all at BC-based athletes for continuum. (CS4L) Life PacificSport

SPORT EDUCATION & Other Training Seminars OPERATION GENERAL INTEREST Available By Request WORKSHOPS Field Testing Kit 18+ yrs RED NOSE Open to athletes, coaches, parents, and weekend warriors. Visit Coach Training PacificSportInteriorBC.com/Event- Video Analysis and 18+ yrs Volunteers Calendar for upcoming workshops. Workshops are FREE for PacificSport­ Dartfish Training registered athletes and coaches. Needed! Register at Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind. AFFILIATED SPORTS Operation Red Nose is Using the Mind to Get Better Body Alpine Skiing looking for volunteers to Connection $20 Athletic performance and enjoyment are Sun Peaks Alpine Ski Club fill positions such as dependent on lots of different factors. Sun Peaks Alpine Club is pleased to be designated driver, escort With Performance Consultant Dave able to offer ski programming for families Freeze, participants will explore ways to in the Kamloops area. Our goal is to driver, navigator, phone regulate brain chemistry through simple create an environment for all athletes operator, and dispatch. techniques that can be easily included to excel at all levels and meet their in the preparation, and execution of athletic goals through the sport of skiing. workouts and competitive performances. Registration will be open this summer VOLUNTEER DATES Outcomes include better focus, less mind for new and returning members. Please November 26, 27, December 2, 3, 4, fatigue, higher performance, and more visit SunPeaksRacers.com to find out 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 31 enjoyment. about our club and see further program West Highlands Community Centre descriptions. Wed Nov 10 Location 7:15–8:45 pm 3110 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks, BC PO Box, 1294 Kamloops, BC, V2C 6H3 Coach/Leader Education Staff Workshops Wade Rettie, Program Director For groups of 10+ people, we can arrange [email protected] a workshop for your organization. Prices Mike Lorimer, President For more information: may vary depending on facilitator travel Lyndsey Harvey, Nancy Greene Ski League 250-320-0650 and fees. For more information, or to book Coordinator - [email protected] a workshop, contact Erin at epincott@ OperationRedNose.com pacificsport.com or call 250-828-3583. Follow us on: For information or to register: OperationRedNoseKamloops MOVE to Play $20 SunPeaksRacers.com ORNKamloops The MOVE to Play workshop provides Social Media instructors and coaches with the skills and #spacwolfpack knowledge to deliver a quality movement @sunpeaksracers program that fosters positive experiences in physical activity. This workshop is for Sun Peaks Racers and Sun Peaks Alpine participants who engage with youth in a Racers Oktoberfest recreation or community setting. TCC–Meeting Room and Field Wed Oct 20 5:30–8:30 pm Physical Literacy 101 $25 Join us in this four-hour workshop to gain a better understanding of what physical literacy is and how you can encourage continual improvement and development of physical literacy skills across the lifespan. In Partnership with Sport for Life and PLAYKamloops. Registration through Sport for Life at SportForLife.ca. TCC–Meeting Room D Sat Oct 30 8:30 am–1:00 pm

62 Harper Mountain Ski Club $425 ATHLETICS Nancy Greene Ski League Ages 4-11 The TRU WolfPack baseball team plays As part of the Nancy Greene Ski League, Kamloops Track and Field Club all of its games at NorBrock Stadium on kids are taught alpine ski racing by certified The Kamloops Track and Field Club (KTFC) McArthur Island. Home games are played coaches and ski instructors utilizing the has experienced coaching staff, which as double headers, usually on Saturdays Husky Snow Star Program, Canada’s includes two local Olympians, provide a and Sundays. League play starts in March National Alpine Ski Skill Development fun and encouraging environment. Our and finishes in April, with an exhibition Program. This program offers athletes programs follow Athletics Canada’s Long schedule in the fall. an opportunity to compete against other Term Athlete Development Model and For information: clubs at various mountains throughout offer options for athletes aged three Ray Chadwick, Coach the Interior (competing is not mandatory). to Masters (35+). Athletes can train for [email protected] Our program runs on Sundays, 9:30 multiple events, including cross-country, am–2:00 pm, January through March, at sprints, hurdles, middle distance, jumps, Harper Mountain (a 20-minute drive from pole vault, and throws. Alternatively, BASKETBALL Kamloops). they can specialize and/or pursue high- performance opportunities. Seasonal TRU Men’s Basketball Academy For information cross-training for other sports is also A skills development program that runs Glenn Smith, Program Coordinator offered allowing athletes to train year- in conjunction with Basketball BC and [email protected] round. the Regional Training Centre program. All HarperSkiClub.com sessions are at TCC, for boys grades 6–11. Programs • Cross-country season: Sep–Oct The program will span 40 hours over a ARTISTIC SWIMMING • Indoor season: Nov–Mar number of weekends. Designed to be formerly • Outdoor season: April–mid-July intense and challenge participants to • Cross-country - Middle Distance (All Ages) develop in all aspects of basketball as well Kamloops Sunrays • Mini Track Rascals (Ages 3–5) as to develop their personal capacity as Synchronized Swimming • Track Rascals (Ages 6–8) positive members of society. If chosen, • Junior Development (Ages 9–12) athletes will need to pay a $425 fee; Artistic swimming is a unique sport that • Midget (Ages 13–15) combines strength, flexibility, team work, includes tuition, a reversible jersey, • Juvenile, Junior, and Senior (Ages 16+) WolfPack T‑shirt and a Basketball BC endurance, and creativity. The Kamloops • Cross-country - Middle Distance (All Ages) membership for each participants. Sunrays is the interior’s premiere high- Tournament Capital Centre performance synchronized swim club. For more information: Fieldhouse /Hillside Stadium Scott Clark, Coach All of our coaches are NCCP certified. 250-851-2512 Most importantly, we provide FUN! We [email protected] offer affordable programs for children Coaching staff and adults of all abilities and ages. New Christine Yamaoka, Sprints/Hurdles CANOE/KAYAK programs are offered year-round with Dr. Bondarchuk, Throws ongoing registration. Dylan Armstrong, Head Coach/Throws Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club Mike Kern, Pole Vault For information or to register: Miriam Dziadyk, Junior Development Competitive team programs Tina Naveri, Head Coach Dayl Dhaliwal/Gary Reed, Track Rascals (based on skill, performance, and age): [email protected] • Beginners/Novice Development For information KamloopsSynchro.com team (under 18 years old) Judy Armstrong, KTFC President • Junior Competitive team Judy54armstrong@gmail. (under 12 years old) com or 250-851-2512 • High Performance team Caitlin Reed - Club Communications Manager Other programs: [email protected] • Summer camps (one week) To register • Development conditioning and paddling KamTrack.ca and be sure to sign summer camp (one to two months) up for our newsletter. • Recreational youth paddling • Adult and Masters paddling Social Media • Dragon boat and stand up paddling @kamtfc Location @ktfc3 Shumway Lake PACIFICSPORT @kamloopstrackandfieldclub For more information: Stanislav Marek, Head Coach [email protected] Stanislav Marek, Club Operations Manager [email protected] KamloopsCanoeAndKayakClub.ca

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING FIGURE SKATING Overlander Ski Club Kamloops Skating Club Offers age-specific skills following the Fall Session: September–December Cross Country Canada development Winter Session: January–March model. Cross-country skiing is a “lifetime” Spring Mini Session: April sport suitable for individuals and families Summer Session: please inquire of all ages. Learn to Skate Programs Programs • CanSkate • Ski League (ages 5–11) • Junior Development (ages 12–20) For figure skating specific • Annual program classes, please inquire: • Introductory or skill development • McArthur Island Olympic Ice lessons for all ages and abilities • Sandman Centre For information: • Spring Ice - Brock Arena - view the Dana Manhard, Coach online schedule for location details. [email protected] 250-299-1717 For information or to register: KamloopsSkatingClub.com OverlanderSkiClub.com [email protected] CAMPS 250-554-4944 CURLING Social Media Kamloops Skating Club PRO D DAY Curl BC $ For information: CAMPS 40 Brenda Nordin, Consultant Coach: GYMNASTICS/ [email protected] | 250-319-6038 8:30 am–4:30 pm | Ages 7–12 TRAMPOLINE SEPTEMBER 27 McArthur Island Curling Club Kamloops Gymnastics | Tournament Capital Centre For information: Trampoline Centre [email protected] | 250-554-1911 Programs offered for all OCTOBER 22 McArthurIslandCurlingClub.com ages and aspirations: Tournament Capital Centre • Wiggles and Squiggles (adult-child participation) (14 mos.–3.5 yrs) DECEMBER 6 DIVING • Gym & Swim (3.6–5 yrs) - two McArthur Island Sport foundation sports in one program Learn to Dive with KGTC Diving • PLAYGym (5–13 yrs) - for Active Kidz & Event Centre Recreational to competitive programs • CanGym (school-age 5–13 yrs) - learning Early drop-off & late pickup for ages 5 and up. Experience the key skills on all gymnastics apparatus exhilarating world of diving in a fun and • CanJump (school-age 5–13 yrs) - learning available for a $5 fee skills on all trampoline apparatus safe environment. The sport of diving • Skill Builder & Skills-Advanced - adding develops self-discipline, courage, strength, challenges and refinement to fundamentals coordination, balance, flexibility and • Xcel Gymnastics | Xcel High School determination. Prerequisite: participants Gymnastics | Xcel Trampoline - Interclub must be able to swim comfortably in deep Training - train for excellence and PacificSportInteriorBC.com water. Programs run year­-round with performance confidence, and participate To register, visit Kamloops.ca/PerfectMind ongoing registration. Contact us today to in non-competitive events or displays or call 250-828-3500 register for one of our programs. • Competitive Training - training for For information, call 250-828-3346 excellence with discipline- specific goals Prerequisite: • Artistic Men’s and Women’s Participants must be able to swim Team | Trampoline Team PacificSport Interior BC comfortably in deep water. • Cross-training - dryland for sport teams @PacificSportINT For information or to register: • Community Access - field trips Follow • Seasonal camps us @PacificSportINT Neil Barrett, Head Coach: [email protected] | 250-320-0436 Location KGTC.ca/Diving Tournament Capital Centre 910 McGill Road For information or to register: Member Services: 250-374-6424 [email protected] KGTC.ca

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Frick & Frack Taphouse, Victoria 577 Street Taphouse, & Frick Frack November 18 & • (Frick Frack) 12:00–1:00 November pm September 23 (Online) • 23 September 12:00–1:00 (Online) pm Skills Mental Basic Time: 8:00 am-1:00 pm Time: 2:00-6:00 pm Time: Date: October 23 October Date: 23 October Date: Tournament Capital Centre Tournament Centre Capital Tournament call 250-828-3500 or and Learning Teaching at: Register Time: 8:00 am–2:00 pm 8:00 am–2:00 Time: Date: October 24 October Date: Tournament Capital Centre Tournament a Practice Planning Time: 2:00–6:00 pm Time: Date: September 25 September Date: Tournament Capital Centre Tournament Decisions Ethical Make WEEK DISCOUNT *COACHES COMPETITION INTRODUCTION COMPETITION Check The The National Coaching (NCCP) Certification is Program a coach training NCCP Coach Certification Coach NCCP

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SPEED SKATING SWIMMING Kamloops Long Blades Kamloops Classics Swimming SwimSkill eight-week $180 Speed Skating Club Kamloops Classic Swimming is dedicated youth lesson program Ages: 5–12 Kamloops Long Blades has offered affordable to providing the best available teaching, (stroke development) speed skating programs in our community coaching, training, and competitive Taught by certified water safety instructors since 1992 for all skill levels and ages. opportunities to all levels of swimmers at with additional stroke development Try it once before joining the club an affordable cost. Please note that our training. This program will be delivered at contact Jodi at [email protected]. programming is subject to change during the Canada Games Aquatic Centre when COVID-19. Please refer to our website it reopens. 16 x 45-minute sessions Programs offered* for the latest programming changes. • Club Programs (year-round/ongoing registration) • Summer ice camps Programs offered (ongoing registration): Novice-Prep Program Ages: 6–12 • Dryland • Recreational Youth Swimming | Taught by KCS coaching staff, this program • Long track opportunities SwimFIT & SwimX (12–17 yrs) Tue/ is for swimmers who have reached the • Inline skating Thu 6:00–7:15 pm (Sep–Mar) upper levels of Red Cross, YMCA, or • High-performance cross-training sessions • Competitive Youth Swimming | Novice SwimSkills swim lesson programming and *Speed skates are included with registration. to Senior levels (7–19 yrs) (Sep–Jun) • Masters Swimming (19+) (Sep–Jun) are interested in becoming a competitive Location swimmer. The focus of this program is McArthur Island Sport and Event Canada Games Pool building endurance and fine tuning the 910 McGill Road • 250-828-3660 Centre - Olympic Rink four competitive strokes. This initiative is For information: For information: ongoing. Four- to five-week program. Sandi Vyse, Coach Coordinator: NCCP Level 3 Brad Dalke, Head Coach 250-851-1481 SwimKamloops.com [email protected] [email protected] KamloopsLongBlades.com

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REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING NOW! SESSION SESSION SESSION Mon & Wed Sept 27 to Jan 10 to March 28 to 3:30 & 4:15 Nov 24 March 9 May 25 Tue & Thurs Sept 28 to Jan 11 to Not 3:45, 4:30 & Nov 25 March 10 Available 5:15 *Date and times subject to change due to finalization of schedule. *FREE Last Day Mini-Meet with each lesson session sign up! $ FOR 16 X 45 MIN LESSONS AGES 5-12 YRS PRO-D DAY CAMPS 180 8:30 am - 2:30 pm CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS After Camp Care Available Online registration at: swimkamloops.com Includes 3x45 minute lessons VISA/MC Accepted. Call: 250-828-3660

SWIMX SWIMX GROUP COMPETITIVE CLUB KCS MASTERS Ages 12-18 SWIMMING Ages 19+ Tues/Thurs Ages 6-19 September to June September to June September to June • Improve your swimming in a • Cross-train with Swimming & • Focus on fun and competing to fun & supportive environment Get the Cardio-Edge! achieve your personal best • Low-impact • SwimXHockey | SwimXSoccer • Tight-knit team environment • Professional Coaching SwimXBaseball | SwimXBasketball • Professional Coaching • All swim levels welcome • Become a stronger swimmer • Regional, Provincial, National • Fun Social Events & all-round athlete with & International competitive complimentary, low-impact opportunities. cross-training • University Swimming prep • Professional coaches guide this non-competitive program for the multi-sport/recreational For more information on our swim programs athlete email: [email protected] • 2 practices/week with schedule flexibility or call: 250-828-3660 www.SWIMKAMLOOPS.com Serving over 500 Kamloops Families annually Follow us on Social Media! @kamloopsclassics @swimkamloops @swimkamloops swimming SWIMSKILL Swim Lesson / LESSON PROGRAM Stroke Development

REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR FALL WINTER SPRING NOW! SESSION SESSION SESSION Mon & Wed Sept 27 to Jan 10 to March 28 to 3:30 & 4:15 Nov 24 March 9 May 25 Tue & Thurs Sept 28 to Jan 11 to Not 3:45, 4:30 & Nov 25 March 10 Available 5:15 *Date and times subject to change due to finalization of schedule. *FREE Last Day Mini-Meet with each lesson session sign up! $ FOR 16 X 45 MIN LESSONS AGES 5-12 YRS PRO-D DAY CAMPS 180 8:30 am - 2:30 pm CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS After Camp Care Available Online registration at: swimkamloops.com Includes 3x45 minute lessons VISA/MC Accepted. Call: 250-828-3660

SWIMX SWIMX GROUP COMPETITIVE CLUB KCS MASTERS Ages 12-18 SWIMMING Ages 19+ Tues/Thurs Ages 6-19 September to June September to June September to June • Improve your swimming in a • Cross-train with Swimming & • Focus on fun and competing to fun & supportive environment Get the Cardio-Edge! achieve your personal best • Low-impact • SwimXHockey | SwimXSoccer • Tight-knit team environment • Professional Coaching SwimXBaseball | SwimXBasketball • Professional Coaching • All swim levels welcome • Become a stronger swimmer • Regional, Provincial, National • Fun Social Events & all-round athlete with & International competitive complimentary, low-impact opportunities. cross-training • University Swimming prep • Professional coaches guide this non-competitive program for the multi-sport/recreational For more information on our swim programs athlete email: [email protected] • 2 practices/week with schedule flexibility or call: 250-828-3660 www.SWIMKAMLOOPS.com Serving over 500 Kamloops Families annually Follow us on Social Media! @kamloopsclassics @swimkamloops @swimkamloops swimming REGISTER NOW! “A lifetime of learning begins here”

Montessori prepared environment: Programs we offer: • Practical Life - activities to aid in developing independence for the child • Infant/Toddler: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm • Sensorial - physical development of the senses • Preschool: 8:45 am to 11:15 am OR 11:45 am to 2:15 pm • Language - speaking, listening, reading and writing • NEW! Junior Kindergarten 8:45 am to 2:15 pm / SD 73 Calendar • Mathematics - concepts of number, shape and space • 3-5 Preschool / Childcare: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm • Cultural Studies - enrich the child’s understanding of the world through the study of zoology, botany, geography, history, art and music • School Age Care: Before and after school care (including kindergarten children) 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Pick up from Juniper, Enhanced environment Marion Schilling, Lloyd George, School of the Arts, South Sahali, • Block area and dramatic play area, loose parts play - helps children Summit, McGowan, Pacific Way, Aberdeen, Dufferin. learn socially, physically, intellectually and creatively • Extensive curriculum, phonics, art and music program

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