District of Sparwood Community & Facility Services367 Pine Avenue, Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0Phone: 250.425.0552 | Fax: 250-425-0551 | Email: recoffice@sparwood.ca

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SPARWOOD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER March 7, 2019

SPARWOOD SKATING CLUB

SPRING CARNIVAL

Sparwood Skating Club Presents STORY TIME!

This annual end of the year skating show is an opportunity for all of our skaters to show their family and friends all that they have learned throughout the season in a fun and entertaining way. Come and show your support.

Show times Friday March 8, 6:30 pm

Sparwood Arena

Family $25.00, Adult $10.00, Child $5.00

EASTER PROGRAMS

UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING FOR KIDS AGE 10+

April 7, 2019 Sunday 3:00 - 7:00 pm $35.00

Register by April 1

UKRAINIAN EGG DECORATING AGE 16+

March 31, 2019 Sunday 3:00 - 7:00 pm $35.00 Register by March 24

April 14, 2019 Sunday 3:00 - 7:00 pm $35.00 Register by April 7

Michele will teach you the intricate art of Ukrainian Egg Coloring. You will learn how to use a kiska with bees wax to dye eggs to make beautiful patterns that your friends will love. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

PUBLIC SKATE SCHEDULE Lace up your skates and join us on the ice! See end of the season public skate times below.

& Saturday March 9, 2019 1:00 pm

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

MAKE PEROGIES NIGHT 101

April 7, 2019 Sunday 3:00 - 5:00 pm $35.00

Join us as we learn how to make authentic potato & cheese perogies. You will be able to take home what you make or your family to enjoy!

Enter your name into a draw for 100 perogies made by your instructor!

Register by April 1

April 4 & 5, 6 & 7

April 12, 13&14

Thurs & Fri, Sat & Sun

Fri, Sat & Sun

4:00 - 9:00 pm8:00 am - 4:30 pm

4:00 - 9:00 pm8:00 am - 4:30 pm

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD POOL CERTIFICATION

National Lifeguard is Canada’s only nationally recognized lifeguard certification program. It is the legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country.

Prerequisites: Minimum 16 years of age. Bronze Cross certification and Standard First Aid certification (need not be current) from one of: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Ski Patrol.

$419.60 +Manual $34.00, Pocket Mask $20.00

Preschool Annual $199.66

Child Annual $273.43

Student/Senior Annual $339.14

Adult Annual $434.28

Family Annual $885.05

ONE MONTH PASS

The monthly pass provides access to public swims and the fitness centre.

Preschool $22.95Child $31.40Student/Senior $38.73

Adult $50.09Family $104.37

ACTIVE LIVING PASS

Get the most out of your Leisure Centre with our Active Living Pass (ALP). The ALP includes 12 months of access to the courts, fitness centre, climbing wall, pool, arena and many of our drop in fitness classes!

ELK VALLEY ACCESS PASS 3 COMMUNITIES ONE PASS!

Do you spend time in Elkford, Sparwood & Fernie? Then this pass is for you! Enjoy access to the pool, arena and fitness centre in each community with one pass.

Annual General Pass $397.29 + tax (Adult, Senior, Student or Child )

Annual Family $836.40 + tax

( 2 adults + minor children )

24 HR FITNESS CENTRE ACCESS

Current pass holders are able to access the fitness centre 24 hrs with the purchase of a key fob $20.00 +tax

PUBLIC SKATE

Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:45 pm March 5 & 12

Friday 7:15 - 8:15 pm March 15

Sundays 3:30 - 4:45 pm March 10 & 17

SPRING BREAK 2019Sparwood Community Newsletter March 7, 2019

District of Sparwood Community & Facility Services367 Pine Avenue, Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0Phone: 250.425.0552 | Fax: 250-425-0551 | Email: recoffice@sparwood.ca

SPRING BREAK POOL SCHEDULEMarch 18th - 31st

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Spring Break Week 1 March 18th - 22nd Monday - Friday half hour lessons $21.25

9:30 - 10:00 am Level 1, Level 2/3

10:00 - 10:30 am Sea Otter(full), Level 4/5

10:30 - 11:00 am Salamander, Level 6/7

11:00 - 11:30 am Sunfish/Crocodile(full), Whale

Spring Break Week 2 March 25th - 29th Monday - Friday half hour lessons $21.25

9:30 - 10:00 am Level 3/4, Level 5/6

10:00 - 10:30 am Sea Otter(full), Sunfish

10:30 - 11:00 am Salamander, Level 1/2

11:00 - 11:30 am Crocodile/Whale, Level 7/8

We offer swim lessons for all ages. Your child will build lifelong swimming and water safety skills with Red Cross Swim Lessons. Register early to ensure a spot.

POOL EVENTS

Family Ball SwimTuesday March 19th

& Thursday March 28th 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Families come have a ball in the pool when we take the balls from the ball pit and put them in the main pool.

The District of Sparwood is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students who will be employed for the summer in the following positions:

Parks and Greenbelt Workers

Administrative Assistant (Corporate Services)

Fire Services Assistant

All applications including cover letter, resume, and complete application package must be received by the District of Sparwood Municipal

Office on or before 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019. The ‘hat’ draw will be conducted on Monday, April 1, 2019. All successful applicants will be contacted following the draw.

Only students who have been enrolled on a full-time basis during the 2019 Winter/Spring term and who are intending to return to school in the fall are eligible to apply for these positions. Student employment packages are available at the Municipal Office - 136 Spruce Avenue,

Sparwood Recreation Department - 367 Pine Avenue or on the District of Sparwood website. https://www.sparwood.ca/blog/News/2019-student-employment

Questions can be directed to the Sparwood Municipal Office at 250.425.6816 or by email to vlento@sparwood.ca

Student Employment Opportunity

SPRING BREAK SWIM LESSONS

Adult Beginner

If learning to swim is on your bucket list, we offer private lessons to meet your needs. Work one on one with an instructor at your own pace and at a time that suits your schedule. Book your private lesson today!!

Stroke Improvement

Do you want to include swimming in your exercise regime? We offer lessons to meet your individual goals. Participating in a triathlon in the future? We can get you on the right track with your swimming. Sign up today.

Child & Youth Private Lessons

We offer private lessons for any age. Is your child struggling to complete a certain skill in public lessons? If public lessons do not fit your schedule then private lessons may be the way to go! Sign up for 1 lesson or a set of 5.

Semi - Private Lessons

Book a private lesson for 2 or more at a time that fits into their busy schedule. You can book private lessons one lesson at a time or in a set of 5 lessons.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS$22.50/half hour lesson or $99.00 for 5 half hour lessons

Call or stop in to register for lessons.

EARLY BIRD SWIM MON, WED & FRI 6:30 - 9:30 am

GENTLE FIT MON, WED 8:30 - 9:15 am

AQUAFIT TUES &THURS 8:30 - 9:15 am

LANE SWIM

MON - FRI 12:00 - 1:00 pm MON - FRI 5:30 - 6:30 pm SAT 1:00 - 2:00 pm & 5:00 - 6:00 pm SUN 12:00 - 1:00 pm

FAMILY SWIM SUN 1:00 - 2:00 pm

PUBLIC SWIM

MON - THURS 1:00 - 3:00 PM MON & WED 6:30 - 8:00 pm TUES, THURS & FRI 6:30 - 9:00 pm SAT 2:00 - 5:00 pm & 6:00 - 8:00 pm SUN 2:00 - 4:30 pm

14+ OVER 1 LANE AVAILABLE

MON & WED 8:00 - 9:00 pm

FREE SWIM FRI 4:00 - 5:30 pm