Spring is not far off now, the sun is warming and the snow is melting on our local fields.
Soon the kids will be back on their bikes and riding the streets, skateboarding in the park, kicking the soccer ball and hitting the baseball around.
If you are interested in getting your child involved in soccer, go to the website www.boundaryyouthsoccer.com for information about registration and structure of the local youth soccer organization.
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Babe Ruth baseball will be set up for registration at the aquatic centre pool lobby on Saturday, March 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information contact Peter at 250-442-3510.
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Triathlons can be a lot of fun and it gives you an opportunity to cross train for swimming, biking and running, making your fitness training a little more exciting.
There are things to consider before you start your triathlon training program.
Stop by the aquatic centre and pick up a pool schedule for the best times for lap swims. Check over your bike and make sure it is in good working order, (working brakes, good tires etc.). Take it to a bike shop and get a tune up before you get started.
Make a trip to a sports store and have an assessment done so you are purchasing the proper shoes for your gait. This can reduce the risk of injury.
You are now ready to start your training. Come into the recreation office and ask for advice on training programs or go online and choose a program that works for you. Set your goal and be ready to complete the 2012 Pharmasave Christina Lake Triathlon scheduled for Sunday, June 24.
Make it a family affair and register the entire family. Kids between the ages of seven and 12 can participate in the Kids Sprint event.
They must complete a 100-m swim, six-km bike ride and a two-km run. We will be offering a training program for kids starting in May, which will include four swim sessions, four bike training sessions and four run sessions. Give us a call for more details on the training program or to register.
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Spring break is full of fun things to do here at Grand Forks Recreation (GFREC). Red Cross spring break swim lessons are scheduled the week of March 26 to 30 – receive your next badge in just one week.
If you are 13 years of age, you are eligible to join the spring break leadership camp. GFREC has combined the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses so you can achieve both awards in just one week.
These awards are the prerequisite for the National Lifeguard Service award.
If you are interested in teaching swim lessons this summer or gaining the experience to work at an aquatic centre, you will need to start your training by registering for the Assistant Water Safety Instructor course.
This course is a one-week course that teaches the proper skills needed to teach children how to swim.
The course is scheduled during the first week of spring break, March 19 to 23. Deadline to register is March 12 so call us today to get on the list.
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Ladies, GFREC is offering you an opportunity to come in and pamper yourself during our ladies night at the pool on Friday, March 2.
Relax in the hot tub, sauna and pool or check out the displays in the lobby sponsored by Trust in Nature, Jazzercise, Curves for Women, The Nutrition Stop and Pharmasave. This event has also been sponsored by GFREC, Promotions Plus, 2010 Legacy Now, the provincial and federal governments and British Columbia Parks and Recreation.
For information on triathlon training, give us a call at 250-442-2202 or email us at gfplay@rdkb.com.
You can also visit our website at www.rdkb.com to view the March flyer.