Kids can just “Tri” it. The Just “Tri” It Kids Triathlon Training program will introduce the basic skills and techniques for running, biking and swimming.
Members of the Grand Forks Cycling Club will teach the group safe riding and techniques, and offer tips to help increase endurance. Classes will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 27 and Wednesday, May 29.
Members of the Kettle River Running Club will teach basic stretching techniques to help prevent injury. They will help with proper running techniques to help increase speed and endurance. Classes will be held from 4 to 5 p.m., meeting at the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre parking lot.
The running sessions will take place on Monday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 5. The swim session will be held in the pool on Monday, June 10 from 5 to 6 p.m.
Grand Forks Recreation (GFREC) staff will offer advice to help with the swim portion of a triathlon. We will put it all together in a Mini Tri (miniature triathlon) on Wednesday, June 12 starting and finishing at the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre at 5 p.m. The registration fee is just $5 for the three-week program and deadline to register is Tuesday, May 21. This program has been sponsored by GFREC and by Participation Teen Challenge.
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Get ready for summertime at Christina Lake or in our local rivers. Snorkeling and scuba diving offers an unforgettable experience. Go beneath the surface of the water to explore all the different types of fish.
You can learn to scuba at the Grand Forks Aquatic Centre. Sheldon Boyd from Serpent Aquatic visits the aquatic centre once a month. The next session will be held on Sunday, May 5 between 12:45 and 4:30 p.m.
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Kids, don’t forget to bring your parents to the pool on Friday nights for the toonie swim. Every Friday the pool is very busy from 5 to 9 p.m. with family night. This is a great time to come enjoy a swim, workout or just relax in the hot tub. You get it all for just $2.
For details on the spring schedule and the upcoming program, please call the recreation office at 250-442-2202.
– Submitted by Lilly Bryant