RECREATION & CULTURE
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YOUTHPROGRAMMING
ADULTPROGRAMMING
YouwillseetheCityof CranbrookRecreation Programsaslistedinthis guide Findtheoneyou’d like,andifyoudon’thave anaccount,youwillbe promptedtocreateone. Onceyouhavean account,youcanadd programstoyourcart Followthepromptsto registerandpay. GENERALINFORMATION CONTENTS
SENIORSPROGRAMMING
ARENASCHEDULE
RECREATION & CULTURE
PrimeTimeisMonday-Friday3-10PMandSaturday/Sunday8AM -8PM.ForArenaRentals,call250-489-0257.
Cancellationsreceivedwithin30 daysofthebooking-FullRefund Cancellationsreceivedwithin1529daysofthebooking-50% refundunlesstheCityisableto renticetoanotheruser. Changes/Cancellationsreceived within0-14daysofthebookingNoRefund Paymentdueattimeofbooking Onehourminimumicetime Tournament&HockeySchool paymentpolicy:
25%dueattimeofbooking (nonrefundable)
25%due90dayspriorto tournament
25%due60dayspriorto tournament
25%due30dayspriorto tournament
Hostyournexteventwithus!
Lookingfortheperfectspotforaparty,event,ormeeting?Rentourmeetingroomorbook icetimeforafunandmemorablegathering!Contactthefrontdesktobook PoolParties:$75.00,includesaMeetingRoomfor1hour&2hourspooltimefor15 people.
MeetingRooms:WesternFinancialPlaceMeetingRoom1accommodates12-15 participants Thisincludestables,chairs,aWhiteboard,andsink IceRink:MemorialArenaaccommodatesgroupsupto50participants Thisincludes tablesandchairs,andasmallkitchenarea
TheLeisureAccessProgramisforCranbrook residentswhoselimitedincomemayprevent themfromparticipatinginrecreationservices
Applicantsarescreenedtoverifythatresidents withlowincomemayreceiveaccesstothe programandthereducedrateitoffers
RECREATION & CULTURE
RegistrationPolicy Memberships
Registrationisonafirstcome,firstservebasis
Allfeesarepayableinfullatthetimeofregistrationunlessotherwiseadvertised DON'TWAITTOREGISTER!Somecoursesfillupquickly,whileothersarecancelledifthere isinsufficientregistrationpriortotheclassstartdate
Ifacourseisfull,requesttobeplacedonawaitlist.Newcoursesaresometimesadded ifthereisenoughinterest
Classdatesandtimesaresubjecttochange
Refunds&Credits
Withdrawalfromaprogramwithnolessthan72hours’notice:FullRefund Withdrawalfromaprogramregistrationwithlessthan72hours’notice:FullRefundlessa$10 administrativefee
Withdrawalfromaprogramonceithasstarted:NoRefund Refundsforprogramwithdrawalduetomedicalorspecialcircumstancescanberequested withappropriatedocumentationandmustbeapprovedbyanauthorizedRecreation& Culturestaffmember
Refundswillbepro-ratedbasedonwithdrawalapprovaldateanda$10administrationfeewill beapplied
Refundsformembershipsduetomedicalorspecialcircumstancescanberequestedwith appropriatedocumentationandmustbeapprovedbyanauthorizedRecreation&Culture staffmember.Refundswillbepro-ratedbaseonwithdrawalapprovaldateanda$10 administrationfeewillbeapplied
FacilityCodeofConduct
Uponenteringanymunicipalfacility,participantsagreetoputsafetyfirstandtreatthe facility,fellowusers,andstaffwithrespect.Thosewhoactinadisrespectfulmannerorfail tofollowpoliciesandproceduresmayhavetheiraccesssuspended. ForadetaileddescriptionofthefollowingrulesfortheFacilityandtheAquaticCentre, pleasescantheQRcode.
GET INVOLVED
Wearealwaysseekingnewprogramideasandcontractorsto facilitatethem!
Ifyouhaveaprogramyouwouldliketorunorwouldliketoseerun bytheCity,pleasefillouttheformbelowandaRecreation& Cultureteammemberwillgetbacktoyou!
Wearealsoalwaysseekingnewpartnershipswithother organizationsinCranbrooktofacilitateprogrammingforthe community,pleasereachout!
VOLUNTEERING
Joinourvolunteerprogramtogainvaluableexperience,buildconnections,andbe anactivememberofyourcommunity!
TheCityofCranbrookrequirescommunityvolunteerstosupportintheexecutionof variouscommunityeventsandprograms,includingrecreationactivitiessuchas basketball,volleyball,squashandotherrecreationandculturalprograms.
RequirementstovolunteerwiththeCity: 14yearsofageandolder
AclearPoliceRecordCheckwithVulnerableSector
Howtobecomeavolunteer:
ApplybyfillingoutandsubmittingtheformfromtheQRcode Staffwillreviewyourapplicationandcontactyoutodiscussyour interestandavailability.
CompleteandsubmityourPoliceRecordCheckwithVulnerableSector Youwillbeassignedaroleonaneventorprogrambasedonyour interests,pendingavailability.
Showuptoyourvolunteershiftandhaveagreattime!
Perksofthevolunteerprogram:
Attendeventsandprogramsforfree/freeregistrationforyourchildren ifcoaching
Freemealprovidedatlargeevents
Gainnewskillsandexperienceforyourresume
Earnyourvolunteerhours
Volunteerappreciationgifts
CRANBROOK, LET’S BE CANADA’S MOST ACTIVE COMMUNITY CRANBROOK, LET’S BE CANADA’S MOST ACTIVE COMMUNITY
PARTICIPACTIONISHOSTINGIT’S ANNUALCOMMUNITY CHALLENGE,ANDTHEREARE GRANTSUPTO$1000AVAILABLE FORCOMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONSANDSCHOOLS TOFUNDACTIVITIESTHATGET THECOMMUNITYMOVING THROUGHTHEMONTHOFJUNE.
APPLY HERE:
GRANT APPLICATIONS
AREDUEFEB 10
PROGRAMS - YOUTH
MINIHOOPS
This program will provide those starting out in basketball with basic ball handling skills, drills and games to develop skills for the sport and prepare players for the JR NBA program.
Grades 2-3
Steeples School Gym
Dates: January 6 - March 10
Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:15 PM
Cost: $92
VOLLEYBALL
This program will teach youth volleyball through a combination of skill development drills and game play. No experience required.
Grades 4-6
T.M. Roberts School Gym
Dates: January 5 - March 9
Mondays 6:00 - 7:30 PM
*No program Family Day
Cost: $140
PROGRAMS - YOUTH
LEARNTOSKATE
Join our instructor Cass in a 5 week learn to skate program! This is for beginners with little to no experience to gain foundational skating skills. You must bring your own helment, skates, and warm clothes.
Ages 5 - 11 (over 11? we have another program for 12+) Memorial Arena
Dates: February 9- March 13
Mondays & Thursdays 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Cost: $135
No class Family Day, February 16
Pleasesendyourchildwith:
Aswimsuitandtowel
Dropyourkidsoff atWestern FinancialPlaceon theirPro-DDays thisWinterfora dayfilledwith skating, swimming,games andfun!
Ahelmetandwarmclothesforskating (andskates,howeverwecanprovide skatesaswell)
Ahealthylunch,snacksandawater bottle
Time:8:30-3:30
Ages:7-11
Cost:$50
Dates:January16 &February27 th th
SPRING BREAK CAMPYOUTH
Join us over Spri Break at Weste Financial Place fo week-long camp, second week of Sp Break!
There will be lots of games, crafts, swimming and skating.
March 23 - 27
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 3:30
Ages: 7 - 11
Cost: $200
Please send your child with: A swim suit and towel A helmet and warm clothes for skating (and skates, however we can provide skates as well) A healthy lunch, snacks and a water bottle
PROGRAMS - ADULTS
WOMEN’SCROSSCOUNTRYSKIINGGROUP
JoinusinthetrailsaroundCranbrookforanallwomen’scross countryskigroup.EachweekCorrinnewillguidethegroupina newarea,exploringthetrails,andyouwillreceiveguidance, tipsandtricksfromaskierwith36yearsofteaching experience.Basiccross-countryskiingskillsarerequired.
Therewillbetwosessions,4weeksinJanuary,4weeksin February.Youwillregisterforthemseparately.
January6-January27
Tuesdays10AM-12PM
Differenttrailseachweek
Cost:$40
February3-February27
Tuesdays10AM-12PM
Differenttrailseachweek
Cost:$40
PROGRAMS - ADULTS
Callingallvolleyballplayers!Weoffertwoco-edleagues,onefor morecasualplayers,andoneforthoselookingtoplaycompetitively.
Youregisterasateam,soifyouareanindividuallookingtoget involved,pleasecallus!
January6-March10
Tuesdays8:15-10PM
ParklandSchoolGym
Cost:$175perteam
January8-March12
Thursdays8:15-10PM
ParklandSchoolGym
Cost:$175perteam
PROGRAMS - ADULTS
TEAMSQUASHLEAGUE-RACETO500POINTS
Lookingforsomesquashpartners?Join thisfunandfriendlysquashleagueto meetnewplayers,getactive,andlearn moreaboutthegame.$20ifyouhavean annualsquashmembership,$90ifnot.
January6-March10
Tuesdays6-8PM
WesternFinancialPlaceRacketCourt
SQUASH101
Forthoseinterestedinlearningtoplay squashorjustuptheirskills,George Freitagwillteachyoutherulesandrun drillstohelpyouimprove.Noexperience required,BYOracketorrentatthefront deskfor$5.
Ages:13+|Cost:$50 January8-February5 Thursdays5-7PM WFPRacketCourt
PROGRAMS - ADULTS
JoinourinstructorCassfora6weeklearntoskateprogram, focusingonthefundamentalsandfoundationsofskating.This programisforbeginners,orthosewithminimalskatingexperience. Youmustbringahelmet,skates,andwarmclothing.
Ages12+
February8-March15
Sundays6:45-7:45PM
KinsmenArena
Cost:$180
RACQUET COURT SCHEDULE WesternFinancialPlace
6:30-9AM
for Booking
for Booking
Anexhilarating,fast-pacedracquetballsport playedbytwoopposingplayerswithinacourt thatiswalledoffonallfoursides.Thetwoplayers alternatehittingtheballwiththeirracketat playablesurfacesofthewalls.
Wallyball
Afast-pacedandfunsportplayedona racquetballcourtwhereteamsof2to4players volleyaballoveranetusingvolleyballrules with atwist!Thewallsareinplay,addingexciting anglesandstrategytothegame CourtBookings(hourly):$3990
PROGRAMS - SENIORS
Amixbetweenyoga,Pilatesandselfmassage,thisclass focusesonbreathwork,stretching,andactivestrength throughyogaposes.Bytheendofthesixweeksyouwillhave morestrength,flexibilityandbalance.
February23-March30|Mondays2:30-3:30PM LifeBalanceHealth&Fitness|Cost:$50
PROGRAMS - ARENA
Parent,Tot&SeniorSkate
WesternFinancialPlace
Mondays,Wednesdays&Fridays 9-10AM
January5-March30
Kidsmustbeaccompaniedbyaparent ontheice.NoskateonFeb16,FamilyDay.
NoSchoolFridays
KinsmenArena|CASHONLY:child$5, youth/senior$6,adult$8,family$20
January16,February13&27
PublicSkating|11:30AM-12:30PM
Stick&Puck|10-11:15AM
Helmetsandglovesrequired!Bringyour ownstickandpuck.Nogoalies,slap shots,orscrimmagespermitted.
Childrenunder10yearsmustbe accompaniedontheicebyapaying adult.Allageswelcome.
*FREE*PublicSkating
KinsmenArena
January2-March11
Wednesdays3:30-5PM Fridays7-9PM Sundays2-4PM
Skaterentalsavailablebydonation| Helmetsrecommended
Stick&Puck
Ages13+
WesternFinancialPlace
Tuesdays12:30-1:30PM January6-March24
Helmetsandglovesrequired!Bringyour ownstickandpuck.Nogoalies,slapshots, orscrimmagespermitted.10visitpasses availableatWFPfrontdesk
AdultShinnyHockey
WesternFinancialPlace
Thursdays12:30-1:30PM January8-March26
Fullgearrequired!Bringyourownpucks.
AdultPublicSkate
WesternFinancialPlace
Wednesdays12:30-1:30PM January7-March25
Allabilitieswelcomeandhelmetsare stronglyrecommendedforallparticipants
RATES:
Child(3-12):$5.15
Youth(13-17):$6.35
Adult:$880
Senior:$6.35
Family:$21.70
*Includes5%facilityimprovementfeeand GST.
*payableatthepooldesk.
*schedulesubjecttochange.
COURSES & TRAINING
ATHOME ALONE
WesternFinancialPlace
Ages10+
Cost:$50
Dates: Thurs,February5, 4-6PM
IntheAtHomeAloneprogramimportantskillsarelearned throughinteractivelessonsandroleplaythathelpmakeboth youandyourchildmoreconfidentwhentheyareathome alone.
WesternFinancialPlace
Ages11+
Cost:$100
Dates: Sat,February7,9:30AM-4PM
TheBabysittersTrainingcourseisdesignedtoincrease confidenceandprovideahands-onexperienceandskillsto beagreatbabysitter.Thiscourseteacheseverythingfrom responsiblecaregivingtobabysittingjobetiquette.
COURSES & TRAINING
StandardfirstaidisaWorkSafeBC IntermediateFirstAidequivalentanda componentofourAquaticLeadership program.
Thiscourseincludescomprehensivetrainingcoveringall aspectsoffirstaid,CPR,andAEDuse.whetheryouneed trainingforemployemntorsimplywanttobepreparedto respondtolifethreateningemergencies,thiscoursewillgive youtheskillsandknowledgetoactwithconfidence. AquaticCentre-2026 January12 -4:00pmto9:00pm th January14 -4:00pmto9:00pm th January16 -9:00amto5:00pm th
AQUATIC LEADERSHIP COURSES
SWIMINSTRUCTOR
Pre-requisites:15yearsofagebylast dayofcourse.Byfirstdayofcourse, BronzeCross.
Description:TheLifesavingSociety SwimforLifeInstructorcertification preparescandidatestoteachand evaluatebasicswimstrokesand relatedskills.
Candidateswillattend6instructional sessions,thenbreaktocompletean8 hourapprenticeship.Thelastdayof thecourseisonMay15 afterthe apprenticeship. th
AquaticCentre
April13 -4:00pmto8:00pm th April15 - 4:00pmto8:00pm th April17 - 9:00amto3:00pm(Friday) th April18 - 9:00amto3:00pm th April20 - 4:00pmto8:00pm th April22nd- 4:00pmto8:00pm May15 -9:00amto5:00pm(Friday) th
SwimInstructorApprenticeshipDates: ApprenticeshipA
NATIONALLIFEGUARD(POOL)
Pre-requisites:15yearsofagebylast dayofcourse.Byfirstdayofcourse, BronzeCrossandStandardfirstaidwith CPR-C.
Description:TheNationalLifeguard courseemphasizesthelifeguarding skills,principlesandpractices,andthe decision-makingprocesseswhichwill assistthelifeguardtoprovideeffective safetysupervisioninswimmingpool environments
AquaticCentre February2 -4:00pmto8:00pm nd February4 - 4:00pmto8:00pm th February7 - 9:00amto5:00pm th February8 - 9:00amto5:00pm th February9 - 4:00pmto8:00pm th February11 - 4:00pmto8:00pm th February 13 -9:00amto5:00pm(Friday) th February14 -9:00amto5:00pm th
Mondays/WednesdaysMay4 -13 4:00-6:00pm(8hourstotal)
ApprenticeshipB
Tuesdays/ThursdaysMay5 –14 4:00-6:00pm(8hourstotal)
AQUATICS SCHEDULE
WinterPoolScheduleJanuary5-March15
SpecialSchedules/PoolClosures
StaytunedforFebruary16FamilyDaySTAThours. ThePoolopensat12:00PMonFebruary14. TherewillbeNOpubliclanesavailableforswimminglapson Tuesdays/Thursdays6:00-7:00pm
Divingboardiscloseduntil7pmduringTuesday/Thursdayeveningpublicswim. Thewavepoolisclosedatcertaintimesduringtheday.Lookforclosures markedinred.
AQUATICS SCHEDULE
WinterPoolScheduleJanuary5-March15
SpecialSchedules/PoolClosures
StaytunedforFebruary16FamilyDaySTAThours. ThePoolopensat12:00PMonFebruary14. TherewillbeNOpubliclanesavailableforswimminglapson Tuesdays/Thursdays6:00-7:00pm
Divingboardiscloseduntil7pmduringTuesday/Thursdayeveningpublicswim. Thewavepoolisclosedatcertaintimesduringtheday.Lookforclosures markedinred.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
AdultLanesandLeisure:Availableforadultstoswimlaps,exercise,waterwalk,hot tub,andenjoythefacilityattheirleisure.Thisrunsduringalloperationalhours.The mainpoolandleisurepoolarebothavailablewiththeexceptionoftheleisurepool beingunavailableduringSwimLessons.
Therewilloftenbemorethan1laneavailable,howeverthefollowingtimeswillbe restrictedto1availablelane:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday11am–12pm
Monday-Thursday4pm–6pm
*Subjecttochangeduetobookings.
ParentandTot:Atimewherecaregiverswithtoddlerscancomeandenjoythewater intheLeisurePool.Enjoyourtotslide,watertoys,andwaterfeatures.Expecttoshare theleisurepoolandhottubwithlotsoflittlekidsduringthistime.Waves&slideare leftoff.
FamilySwim:Atimesetasideforfamilieswithyoungchildrentoenjoythewarmand shallowwaterofthewavepoolwithoutthecrowds.Childrenmustbeaccompanied byaparentorguardianovertheageof16years.Waves&slideareleftoff.
PublicSwim:Allfacilitieswillbeopenincludingthemainpool,leisurepool,hottub, steamroom,andsauna.Otherwaterfeatureswillbeopenandrunningperiodically throughouttheswimaswell,includingthebubblepit,raindrop,wavesandslide.
SwimLessons:Organizedinstructionalprogramsandlessonsarebeingprovided. Priorityforspacewillbegiventoourinstructionalprogramsthereforemostofthe facilityisnotaccessibleforpublicuse.Thereisnoaccesstotheleisurepool,and muchofthelanepoolwillbeoccupiedaswell.Waves&slideareleftoff.
LunchtimeLaps:comeenjoyourmainswimmingpoolforanhourdedicatedtolane swimming.Additionallaneswillbeaddedtoaccomodateincreasedtraffic,ensuring plentyofspaceforswimmersofallpaces!Whetheryou'relookingforaquickworkout orarefreshingbreak,Lunchtimelapsistheperfectwaytoenergizeyourafternoon. Pleasenote:thewavepoolisclosedduringLunchtimeLaps.
PARENT & TOT PARENT & TOT
SWIM SWIM
Splash and play with our new water tables, basketball hoops, and pool toys. Spray features will be on, and there’s even a tot slide for extra fun!
Comfort in Water Starts Early
Mondays & Fridays 9:00-11:00am
AQUAFIT
DeepAquafit
Deep-watertrainingprovidesauniqueand openenvironmentfreefromgravityand impact.Classeswillincorporate cardiovascularandmuscleconditioning exercises.Thisisachallengingworkoutfor bothskilledandunskilledaquaticfitness participants.Itisrecommendedthat participantsutilizethebuoyancybelts (availableintheequipmentroom),however isnotmandatory.Thisclasstakesplacein thedeependofthemainpool.
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 7:30AM(45mins)
Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:15PM(45mins)
Jt.Mobility
Helpstorelievepain,maintainorincrease rangeofmotion,strengthenweakmuscles andimprovecirculation.Thisclassfocuses onstretchingandflexibility,aswellasmuscle strengtheningatslowspeeds.Thisclassisfor thoseseekinginjuryrehabilitation,arthritis jointtherapyorthosewishingtoimprove theirstrengthandrangeofmotion.Thisclass takesplaceinthewavepool.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 11:15AM(45mins)
ShallowAquafit
Shallowwateraquafithasthebenefitof providingexcellentcardio,strength,and flexibilitytraining.Aquafitislowimpactand stressonthebodyandisexcellencefor thosewhoexperiencejointissuesandwant toimproveinweightbearingactivities This classtakesplaceintheshallowendofthe mainpool.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:30AM(45mins)
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 11:15AM(45mins)
Monday-Friday March 16-27th
AVAILABLE TO REGSIER FEB 4 @ 9:00AM TH
SchoolAge
Swimmer1 9:00-9:30am 9:45-10:15am
Swimmer5/6 10:15-11:00am
Swimmer2 9:30-10:00am 10:30-11:00am
Swimmer3 10:00-10:45am
Swimmer4 9:00-9:45am
SWIM LESSONS - MORNING
9-9:30 Crab/Sealion/ Narwhal Octopus/Orca/ Swimmer1
9:30-10
Jellyfish/Goldfish/ Orca Jellyfish/Goldfish 1010:30 Jellyfish/Goldfish /Octopus Goldfish/Seahorse Octopus/Crab/ Orca
SWIM LESSONS EVENING 2
4-4:30 Crab
4:30-5 Octopus/Orca
Swimmer2/ Swimmer4(44:45) Crab/Orca
Swimmer1/ Swimmer2(4:45 -5:15)
Octopus(4:455:15)
5-5:30 Orca/Sealion/ Narwhal Swimmer3(4:45 -5:30) Crab
5:30-6 Octopus/Crab
*AdultLessons:5:15-6
Swimmer5/ Swimmer6(both 5:15-6) Jellyfish/ Goldfish/ Octopus/Orca
Swimmer1/ Swimmer3(44:45)
Swimmer2/ Swimmer5& Swimmer6 (both4-4:45)
Swimmer1/ Swimmer4 (4:45-5:30)
SWIM LESSONS
SWIM LESSONS - OVERVIEW
Parent&TotLevels
Jellyfish1
Recommendedage:4-12months
Providesanorientationtowaterforinfantsandtheirparent/caregiver. Parents/caregiverswilllearnhowtoswimsafelywiththeirinfantinthe poolthroughinstructionofholdsandsupports.Infantswillbe introducedtogettingtheirfacewet,blowingbubbles,andfloatingwith thehelpoftheircaregiver.
Goldfish2
Recommendedage:12-24months
Teachestoddlershowtoplayinthewatersafely!They’lllearnhowto enterandexitthewaterwithhelpfromtheirparent/caregiverandwill playgamestoencouragethemtogettheirfacewetandblowbubbles inthewater.Toddlerswillalsodevelopfloatingandkickingskillswiththe supportoftheirparent/caregiver.
Seahorse3
Recommendedage:2-3years
TeachestoddlershowtosafelyenterthewaterwearingaPFD.They’ll developunderwaterskillssuchassubmersionandopeningtheireyes underwater.‘starfish’floats,‘pencil’floatsandkickingskillsaretaught usingsongsandgames.
SWIM LESSONS - OVERVIEW
PreschoolLevels
Octopus1
Recommendedage:3-5years
Transitionallevelwhichtransfersthepreschoolertothecareoftheinstructor. Preschoolerswillhavefunlearningtogetinandoutofthewater.They’lllearn howtoputtheirfaceinthewater,blowbubblesinthewater,andhowtofloat andglide.
Crab2
Recommended:CompletedOctopusPreschool1
Teachespreschoolershowtosafelyjumpintochest-deepwaterandhowto swimwearingaPFD.They’lllearnsubmersionskillsandcontinuetoworkon floats,glides,andkickingwithbuoyantobjects.
Orca3
Recommended:CompletedCrabPreschool2
Teachespreschoolershowtosafelyjumpintochestdeepwatersafely wearingaPFD.They’lllearnhowtosubmergeandexhaleunderwater,retrieve objectsunderwater,andwillcontinuedevelopingtheirfloating,glidingand kickingskills.
SeaLion4
Recommended:CompletedOrcaPreschool3
TeachesdeepwaterentriesandtreadingwaterwearingaPFD.Becomeskilled atretrievingobjectsfromthebottomofthepoolinchest-deepwaterand performingfrontandsideglide.FrontcrawlwearingaPFDisalsointroduced.
Narwhal5
Recommended:CompletedSeaLionPreschool4
TeachesSwimtoSurvive®skillswearingaPFD.Frontcrawlandbackcrawlare introducedaswellasintervalfitnesstraining.Alsolearnhowtotreadwater andperformverticalwhipkickwithabuoyantaid.*oncecomplete, preschoolerscanregisterinSwimmer2.
SWIM LESSONS - OVERVIEW
SwimmersLevels
Recommendedage:6-12years
Swimmer1
Thesebeginnerswillbecomecomfortablejumpingintowaterwithandwithoutalifejacket. They'lllearntoopentheireyes,exhaleandholdtheirbreathunderwater.They'llworkon floats,glidesandkickingthroughthewaterontheirfrontandback.
Swimmer2
Theseadvancedbeginnerswilljumpintodeeperwater,andlearntobecomfortablefalling sidewaysintothewaterwearingalifejacket.They'llbeabletosupportthemselvesatthe surfacewithoutanaid,learnwhipkick,swim10montheirfrontandback,andbe introducedtoflutterkickintervaltraining (4x5m).
Swimmer3
Thesejuniorswimmerswilldiveanddoin-waterfrontsomersaultsandhandstands.They'll workon15moffrontcrawl,backcrawland10mofwhipkick.Flutterkickintervaltraining increasesto4x15m.
Swimmer4
Theseintermediateswimmerswillswim5munderwaterandlengthsoffront,backcrawl, whipkick,andbreaststrokearmswithbreathing.Theirnewbagoftricksincludesthe completionoftheCanadianSwimtoSurvive®Standard.They'llcapitalloffwithfrontcrawl sprintsover25mand4x25mfrontorbackcrawlintervaltraining
Swimmer5
Theseswimmerswillmastershallowdives,cannonballentries,eggbeaterkicks,andinwaterbackwardsomersaults.They'llrefinetheirfrontandbackcrawlover50mswimsof each,andbreaststrokeover25m.Thenthey'llpickupthepacein25msprintsandtwo intervaltrainingbouts:4x50mfrontorbackcrawl;and4x15mbreaststroke.
Swimmer6
Theseadvancedswimmerswillrisetothechallengeofsophisticatedaquaticskills includingstrideentries,compactjumpsandlifesavingkickslikeeggbeaterandscissorkick. They'lldevelopstrengthandpowerinhead-upbreaststrokesprintsover25m.They'lleasily swimlengthsoffrontcrawl,backcrawl,andbreaststroke,andthey'llcomplainaboutthe 300mworkout.
SWIM LESSONS - OVERVIEW
AdvancedLevels
Rookie,Ranger,StarPatrolAcademy
Age:8Y-12Y
Swimmerswillcontinuetodeveloptheirswimmerskillswhileincreasingfocusonfirstaid andlifesavingskills.Eachlevelisbrokenintothreecategories.H2Oproficiency.FirstAidand RecognitionandRescueSwimmerswillreceiveapostertotracktheirprogressineach categorywithcompletionstickersforeachandabadgeforcompletinganentirelevel. ThesecoursesbetterprepareswimmersfortheBronzelevelcoursesaswell.
JuniorLifeguard
Age:9Y–12Y
*MustHaveCompletedSwimmer6
Candidatesshouldmeettheswimtosurvivestandard:rollintodeepwater,treadwaterfor1 minute,andswimatleast50meters
CanadianSwimPatroltrainingprovidesaheadstartfortheBronzeAwardsneededto becomeacertifiedNationalLifeguard.
Kidswillhavefuninaclubatmospherefocusingonwaterproficiency,firstaid,recognition, selfrescueandrescueofothers.
AdultSwimmer
Adult1
You'llworktowardsa10-15mswimonyourfrontandback.You'lldojumpentriesfromthe sideandrecoveranobjectfromthebottominchest-deepwater.Improveyourfitnessand yourflutterkickwith4x9-12mintervaltraining
Adult2
Kickitupanotchworkingontwointervaltrainingworkoutsof4x25mkickingandfrontor backcrawl.You'llbeabletoperformdiveentriesanddemonstratebreaststrokearmsand breathingover10-15m.You'llbesupportingyourselfatthesurfacefor1-2minutes,and showingoffyourhandstandsinshallowwater.
Adult3
Nosweat(oratleastnoneanyonecansee).You'lllearneggbeater,strideentriesand compactjumps.You'llbedoinga300mworkoutandsprinting25-50m.You'llmasteryour frontcrawl,backcrawlandbreaststroke.
AQUATICS GUIDELINES
Uponenteringanymunicipalfacility,participantsagreetoputsafetyfirstandtreatthefacility,fellow users,andstaffwithrespect.Thosewhoactinadisrespectfulmannerorfailtofollowpoliciesand proceduresmayhavetheiraccesssuspended.
Safe,Respectful,Inclusive
CranbrookRecreationandCulturepromotesapositiveenvironmentbasedonmutualrespectand cooperation.Staffandvisitorscanhelpachievethisby:
•Creatingasafe,positive,andinclusiveenvironmentforallparticipants.
•Treatingfellowparticipants,staff,equipment,andfacilitieswithrespect.
•Ensuringexpectations,regulations,andpoliciesarefollowed
•Everyonehasaroleinsupportingapositive,safeenvironment
CellPhones
Toprotecttheprivacyandpropertyofcustomersandvisitors,wehaveguidelinesfortheuseofcell phones,cameras,camera-equippedcellphonesandPDAs,aswellasotherrecordingdevicesinCity ofCranbrookfacilities.
Useofcellphones,PDAs,cameras,andotherrecordingdevicesisrestrictedintheCranbrook aquaticcenter
ThepublicmustspeakwiththeAquaticManagerbeforetakinganyphotoswhileatthepool.
Arrangementscanbemadetoaccommodaterequestsforindividualandgroupphotos.
ChangeRooms/Washrooms:Pleaseturnoffandstorecellphones/PDAs/cameras/recording deviceswhenusingthechangeroomsorwashrooms.Takingpictureswithinchangeroomsor washroomsisagainstthelaw.
Cellphonesarerestrictedtotheviewingareaandbleacherswithinthepoolvicinity.Swimmers arenowpermittedtoleavetheircellphonesintheaforementionedareasattheirownrisk.
CashCounters:Forsecurityreasonsandtoprotectthepersonalinformationofpatrons,taking photosinthecashcounterareaisprohibited
PublicAreas(Lobby,Arena,Courts,Classrooms,PartyRoom):Photosarepermittedinthesepublic areaswiththepermissionofastaffmember
Patronsareencouragedtoreportanyindividualsusingacellphone/PDA/cameraorother recordingdeviceinasuspiciousmannertoastaffmemberimmediately.
Ifpatronshaveanyconcernsorquestionsregardingtheseguidelines,theyshouldtalktothe AquaticSupervisor.
Individualswhodonotcomplywiththeseguidelinesorareusingthesedevicesinasuspicious mannerwillbeaskedtoleaveand/orbebannedfromthefacilityorbechargedbyCranbrookPolice ServiceundertheCanadianCriminalCode.
AQUATICS GUIDELINES
Emergencies
Ifsomeoneneedsyourhelp,pleaseassistifitissafetodoso. Ifyouwitnessadangeroussituationoranemergency,notifyastaffmemberimmediately. Intheeventofamajoremergency,analarmmaybesounded,andtheareaevacuated.Please followstaffdirectionandassistifasked.
Bepreparedtoprovideastatementifyouwereawitness Itwillhelpstaffandemergency respondershandlethesituation,andhelppreventareoccurrence Firstaidassistanceisalwaysavailable
ChangeRooms
Childrenages0-4yearsoldmayusethemaleorfemalechangesroomswiththeirparentor guardian.
Childrenoftheoppositegenderages5yearsoroldermustusethefamilychangeroomorthe changeroomoftheirgender.
FamilyChangeRoomisforusebyparentswithchildrenuptoages12yearsoldandindividuals whorequireassistanceorprivacyduetospecialcircumstances.Aparentorguardianmust accompanytheirchildwhenusingthefamilychangeroom.FamilyChangeRoomisgender neutral.
Lost,Stolen,DamagedItems
LostorstolenitemsarenottheresponsibilityoftheCityofCranbrook’sRecreationandCulture Department.Clientsareencouragedtoleavevaluableitemsathome,orlockedawayiflockersare availableforuse
TheCityofCranbrook’sRecreationandCultureDepartmentisnotresponsiblefordamagetovehicles thattakeplaceonmunicipalproperty
PrivatePromotion/Business
Individualsarenotpermittedtopromoteproductsorservicestheyrepresentwhileusingthepool. Externalfitnessinstructors,swimminginstructors,therapistsandpersonaltrainersarenotpermitted toprivatelytrainorhostclassesatthepoolunlessauthorizedbyMunicipalstaff.
Release,Waiver,andIndemnity
Theparticipant(orparentorguardianifParticipantisundertheageof18)voluntarilyassumesany riskofinjuryordamageinconnectionwiththeuseofservicesorfacilities,andreleases,discharges, andagreestoindemnifyandsaveharmlesstheCityofCranbrookanditsemployees,agents,and volunteersfromanyliability,claim,demand,orcostwhatsoeverincurredarisingoutofthe participationoftheParticipantintheprogramatthefacility.
CRANBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
WeePlay
Age:0-23months
Thursdays10:30-11:45AM
Introducesearlyliteracytoinfantswhile providingasafeandwelcomingspace fornewparentstointeractwitheach other.Includesfreeplay,books,and socialtime.
ToddlerStorytime
Age:1-3
Fridaysat10:15AM&11:15AM
Fosterslearning,growth,socialization andliteracythroughstories,interactive songs,coloringsheetsandcrafts.
PreschoolStorytime
Age:3-5
Wednesdaysat11AM&1PM
Encourageschildrenandcaregiversto becomefamiliarwiththeLibrary.Fosters learning,growth,socializationand literacythroughstories,interactive songs,coloringsheetsandcrafts.
ReadingWeb
Age:6-8
FirstWednesdayofeachmonth,3:45-4:45 PM,October-May
Providesanafterschoolmeetingplacefor thisagegrouptoexploreandlearnabout differenttopics,workoncraftsorprojects, andsocializewithothersofsimilarages.
BookBites
Age:9-12
ThirdWednesdayofeachmonth,3:304:45PM,September-May
Encouragesreadingandlearningoutside ofschoolwithgames,activitiesandcrafts.
TeenTime
Age:13-19
SecondWednesdayofeachmonth,3:305PM,October-May
Toprovidepositiveexperiencesforteensat theLibrary.Craftsandotherliterary activitiesareintroducedinasafe,neutral andwelcomingspace.
CRANBROOK PUBLIC
EveningFamilyStorytime
TargetAudience:Families
Tuesdaysat6:30PM
Seniors’KnittingProgram
Wednesdays1-2:30PM
Encourageschildrenandcaregiversto enjoytimetogetherwhilelisteningto stories.Encouragesliteracy,socialization andpositiveexperiences.
Men’sSocial
Tuesdays1-2:30PM
Joinforsocialtimewhileenjoyingcoffee andsnacks.
CranbrookBoardGameClub
Thursdays6-8PM
ScienceSaturdays
Saturdays10:30AM-12PM Ages5andup.Parentalsupervisionis advised.
STEAMactivitiesdemonstratedandthen hands-onlearning/fun.
Aprogramwhereseniorscanmeetto shareandlearnknittingtechniques.The knittingprogrampromotesfinemotor skills,creativity,socialconnection,and combatslonelinessanddepression.
ScrapbookingClub
Oncepermonth(contacttheLibrary) Longsessionswhereparticipantsbring theirownscrapbookingprojectstowork on.Scrapbookinginagrouppromotes socialization,decreasesstressand anxiety,exercisescognitiveskills,and enhancesoverallwell-being.
TechnologyTutoring
In-personone-to-onetechnologytraining isavailablethroughappointment.
ToddlerTuesdays
Ages0-5
Discover,giggle,makealittlemess repeat!ToddlerTuesdayisourfun,handsonprogramforlittleonesandtheir grown-ups.Sessionsfeaturethemedstory time(ofteninpartnershipwiththe CranbrookPublicLibrary),followedby engagingcraftsandactivitiesinspiredby theseasonorthemuseum’scollections.
Date&Time:
Typically,the2ndTuesdayofthe month(September–May)
10:30-11:30AM
Cost:Free(registrationrequired)
Pro-DDayCamps
Jan2:NewYearsMusic&Dance
Jan16:DramaRama-TheatreArts
Feb13:Painting&Pottery
Feb27:ClowningAround-CircusArts
Cost:$55+GSTforJan2&16,$45+GST forFeb13&27
EdTalks
Adults
Curiousmindswelcome!EdTalksare monthlypresentationsandworkshopsfor life-longlearners,featuringguestspeakers whoexplorethelocalandnaturalhistoryof ourregion.Fromstorytellingtoscience, eachtalkofferssomethingnew
Date&Time: TypicallythethirdWednesdayofthe month,year-round 7:00-8:30PM
Cost:Free(registrationrecommended)
VideoGameNights
AlternatingbetweenMarioKartandSuper SmashBros!
Date&Time: TypicallythesecondWednesdayofthe month 7:00-10:00PM
Cost:$10tojointhetournament
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
PARKS
CityParks.............................................................................250-489-0220
FortSteeleHeritageTown 250-417-6000
IdlewildeParkServices 250-489-0220
MinistryofEnvironment/BCParks 250-489-8540
WycliffeRegionalPark/ExhibitionGrounds........250-489-6900
CULTURE AND HERITAGE
CranbrookHistoryCenter.............................................250-489-3981
CranbrookPublicLibrary...............................................250-417-6000
Ktunaxa/KinbasketTribalCouncilFamily 250-489-4563
NationalAssociation ofFederalRetirees
CLUBS
4-HClub,Cranbrook&District
250-426-3679
LITERARY AND PERFORMING ARTS
ArtCouncil,Cranbrook&District director@cranbrookartscom FestivalofPerformingArts,EK ekpafestival@gmailcomorvisit website:wwwekperformingartsfestivalcom
FisherPeakPerforming ArtsSociety.....................................................UardMorton|250-421-1698
KeyCityTheatre 250-426-7006
FriendsoftheLibrary UrsulaBoy|250-426-4707
MusicForYoungChildren.............................myc.com|250-489-1746
MusicTeachers
Association......................................CaraWebb|cmw@caraspiano.ca ......................................................ArneSahlen|250-427-2159
CranbrookQuiltersGuild SusanLittle|litsusan@gmailcom
StudioStageDoor/CranbrookCommunity TheatreAssociation 250-426-2490 SymphonyoftheKootenays..................EllenBailey|250-489-4932
Mark|250-489-8785
BackcountryHorsemen.....................................................................................................................................................LindseyBlackwell|250-427-5161
Boys&GirlsClub RickFillmore|250-426-3830
CADETS:
ArmyCadets
1813army@cadetsgcca|778-792-0176
AirCadets/552KeyCityCranbrookSquadron.............................................................................................DorothyTalmer|250-421-2904
BetaSigmaPhi bspinternationalorg
CranbrookNeighbourhoodWelcome nwcranbrook@gmailcom
GermanShepherdClub BrianHamagami|250-489-1448
GyroInternationalMen'sClub.......................................................................................................................................................cranbrookclub@gyro.org
JuniorChamberInternational JonahGowans|604-223-2793
KinClubofCranbrook MikePaugh|250-417-1019
KennelClub
NancyLopaschuk|250-417-5118
Lion'sClub,Cranbrook...........................................................................................................................................................JimShepherd|250-489-5597
MaverickRidingClub Facebook@MaverickRidingClub
Rockin'intheRockiesCarClub KimLevie|250-426-8550
RockyMountainNaturalists rockymountainnaturalistsorg
SunriseRotary....................................................................................................................................................................................cranbrooksunriserotary.org
TherapeuticPawsofCanada tpocca
TOASTMASTERS:
Cranbrook1stClubandPheonixClub toastmastersorg
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
SPORTS AND FITNESS
ArcheryClub
cranbrookarcherysecretary@gmail.com|250-427-5840
ATVClub DougWilliams|250-426-0417
BadmintonClub cranbrookbadmintonca
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL:
MinorBall.............................................................
cmba@outlook.com
MixedSlopitch cmba@outlookcom
BOWLING:
Encore
CLIMBING:
ARQMountainCenter
SpiritRockClimbingCenter
CurlingRinkandClub
CYCLING:
KootenayFreewheelers
kootenayfreewheelers@gmailcom
778-744-0460
250-489-0620
250-427-7200
250-426-4415
MARTIALARTS:
EvolutionMartialArts.....................................................250-581-1042
ShotokanKarate
WildhorseCyclingClub wildhorsebikeclub@gmailcom
DANCE&MOVEMENT:
AspireDanceStudio
250-489-4257
CranbrookCommunity Dance cranbrookcommunitydance@gmailcom
CranbrookDance Connection........................................................................250-421-9930
HaliSchoolofHighlandDance
250-432-9196
HannahBoultonSchoolofHighlandDance MissHannah Boulton|1-250-919-9152
RockyMountainCloggers..........SusanWood|250-417-7080
StagesSchoolofDance
DiscGolf
250-426-6735
250-426-6462
KootenayFishingClub.............Facebook@KootenayFishingClub
Football,RockyMountain Rams rmramsfootball@gmailcom
KeyCityGymnasticsClub
HOCKEY:
CranbrookBucks
250-426-2090
250-426-8889
KeyCityOldTimers JasonTaylor|250-581-0766
LACROSSE:
MinorandJuniorLacrosse cranbrooklacrossecom
250-426-6735
JudoClub DonCorrigal|250-489-4392
BrazilianJiu-jitsu cranbrookbjjcom
RockyMountain KyokushinKarate...........................DonCorrigal|250-489-4392
RockyMountainNippon
BodokaiJudoClub DonCorrigal|250-489-4392
RockyMountainMartial ArtsFamilyCentre JoelHuncar|250-919-7786
PickleballClub.....................................................cranbrookpickleball.ca
Rugby,RockyMountainRogues PeteDove|778-386-0205
SKIING:
KimberleyAlpineTeam kimberleyalpineteamca
KimberleyNordicClub info@kimberleynordiccluborg
SOCCER:
LadiesMixedSoccer SavannaOler|250-919-2846
YouthSoccer kootenayeastsoccercom
SpecialOlympics sobckimberleycranbrookca
SKATING:
SkatingClub Cranbrookskating@gmailcom
SpeedSkating,Kimberley speedskatingbcca Squash/Racquetball 250-489-0220
VOLLEYBALL:
VolleyballClub,Youth info@ekvcvolleyballcom
WATERSPORTS:
Dragonboat,Abreastin theRockies SandyZeznik|250-417-9376
Kayaking,JustLiquidSports....................................250-489-2837
MixedDragonboat dragonboatcb@gmailcom
RockiesRowingClub rockiesrowingclubca TritonsSwimClub cranbrooktritonscom
YOGA&FITNESS:
YasodharaYoga SharonCross|250-426-6120
TheStudio 250-489-9259
GYMS
AnytimeFitness 888-261-8758
UndergroundFitness 250-417-6538
FitnessInc.............................................................................250-417-4653
Cranbrook Arts Winter 2026 Classes
Youth Classes Adult Classes Pottery Classes
Elevated Art
Home Learners
Saturday Art Club
Kids Origami with Rico
Art After School
Nuno Felt Scarf with Carmen Ditzler
Senior Art Social with Patty and Kristin
Drawing from Simple Shapes with Jessica Crema
Paint, Pen & Paper: The Magic of Mixed Media with Teresa Knight
Intermediate Wheel Series with Ashley Dodd
with Colleen and Triana with Fernanda and Olivia with Colleen and Fernanda with Colleen Routley
Beginner Hand Building:
Templates and Surface Design with Kaitlyn Zacharias
Beginner Teen Wheel Series with Triana Bojarski
Weekend Wheel Series (x2) with Hail Viers
Beginner Hand Building with Fernanda
Come create with us this winter!
Adult Origami with Rico
One-Line Winter Wonders with Rico
Perspective Drawing with Michael Hepher
Reductive Print Making
with Michael Hepher
