Aquatic centre news:
· Starting May 1, the Aquatic Centre's hours are changing. The Grand Forks Piranhas Swim Club is kicking off their summer season, which means lap lanes will be limited on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Additionally, the Piranhas will extend their afternoon practices Monday through Thursday until 6 p.m. As a result, the Aquatic Centre will be open to the public from 6 to 8 p.m. on these days. Regular hours will remain in effect for the rest of the week.
· The Grand Forks Aquatic Centre is excited to welcome swimmers into the pool who are training for the Big Effort Swim in Christina Lake on Aug. 16! Not only do we have space in one of our lap lanes, but we’ve also created a training package just for you, whether you’re swimming a short distance or a long one! Participants who are training at the Aquatic Centre have a chance to win some AMAZING Big Effort Swim swag and a free registration to this year’s swim! Check in with the Cashier Receptionist and sign up today!
Fitness news:
· Drop-ins are welcome for Beginner Strength & Stretch, an enjoyable, instructor-led group fitness class designed for beginners that uses a variety of equipment to enhance muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility. This class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. in the Viewing Room at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena until May 15.
· Drop-ins are welcome for Tabata Strength, a moderate to intense Tabata class featuring eight segments of four-minute intervals focusing on strength endurance for all muscle groups, utilizing light weights and high repetitions. This class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Viewing Room at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena until May 15.
· Stretching for Mobility is scheduled on Tuesdays from 2 - 3 p.m., and on Fridays from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Grand Forks Seniors Centre! Join Gisela Ko for this unique, low impact fitness class.
· Join the Christina Lake Short Circuit RX fitness class at the Community Hall on Mondays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. This class will focus on Pilates, weights, low impact and full body movements to help you achieve the best version of yourself! Drop-in rates apply, and session passes are available for purchase
· Christina Lake’s Chairfit Fusion, a class that combines elements of chair exercises to improve strength, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular fitness is scheduled at the Community Hall on Tuesdays from 9-10 a.m. Drop-in rates apply, and session passes are available for purchase!
Community news:
· FriYAY PLAY Camp is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays in the Viewing Room at the Jack Goddard Memorial Arena. Children in kindergarten to Grade 4 will build physical literacy through movement and play, engage in cultural activities with local community groups, create crafts and enjoy free-play indoors and outdoors! FriYAY Play Camp Drop-ins are now available! If there is space in camp, parents are welcome to call ahead or arrive by 8:15 a.m. on Fridays to sign up and pay at the Aquatic Centre or Recreation Office! Call 250-442-2202 for more information!
· Drop-in sport programs are wrapping up for the season, but Volleyball and Indoor Soccer are still indoors! Visit rdkb.com for a detailed schedule!
· The Spring/Summer Community Leisure Guide for the areas of Grand Forks and Christina Lake is now available! Visit rdkb.com and browse aquatic schedules and the amazing activities, programs and events offered in the Boundary!
