Portage la Prairie & Region ACTIVE GUIDE

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1 Portage la Prairie & Region ACTIVE GUIDE FALL 2018 Photo courtesy of Central Plains Sea Lions Aquatic Club PRRA Free Public Swim Dates Fall Registration Dates PRRA Upcoming Events Fall 2018 Swimming Lessons Free Public Skate Schedule PRRA Programs & Services Flu Clinic Dates PRRA Fitness Day Savings 245 Royal Road South Portage la Prairie, Manitoba Telephone: PRRA (7772) Fax:

2 Message from the Chair 2010 Spring/Summer Leisure Guide PORTAGE REGIONAL RECREATION AUTHORITY INC. Inside this issue: Fall 2018 Registrations 3 Upcoming Events 3 PRRA Programs & Services 4 Shindleman Aquatic Centre 5 Leadership Programs 5 Aquatic Programs 6 & 7 Memberships & Fitness Programs 8 Portage Co-op Walking Track 9 Viterra Fitness Centre 9 Shindleman Aquatic Schedule 10 PRRA Fitness Day 11 PRRA Contact Information 12 Mission Statement: To provide and support recreation, leisure and community facilities and programs for the benefit of all citizens in the Portage la Prairie region. Join the PRRA Facebook page and keep up to date on the latest news including the Stride Place s Programs & Services. Facebook.com/ PortageRegionalRecreationAuthority Follow the Stride Place Twitter page and keep up to date on the latest Stride Place News and PRRA Programs & Services. Twitter.com/StridePlace STRIDE PLACE HOURS OF OPERATION PRRA RECEPTION HOURS Regular Season: beginning September 10th, 2018 Monday - Sunday 8:30am - 8:30pm STRIDE PLACE FACILITY HOURS & MEMBERSHIP ACCESS Monday - Sunday 5:30am - 10:00pm STRIDE PLACE HOLIDAY HOURS Note: Hours may be adjusted based on need. Check our website StridePlace.ca for details. Aug Ultimate Stride Hockey Camp Aug 14 & 21 Manitoba Speed Skating Summer Camp Aug 15 PRRA Fall Lesson Registrations Aug 25 & 26 MB Speed Skating MSSA Training Camp Aug PMHA Hockey Development Aug 31-Sept 2 Terriers: Camp Sept 3 Stride Place Closed Sept Central Plains AAA Male Bantam Showcase Sept 18 PRRA Fitness Day Sept 18 Portage Judo season Sept 18 Premier Taekwondo Registration Sept 19 Great Benjamins Circus Sept 20 Premier Taekwondo Registration Sept Central Plains AAA Female Midget Showcase Sept 22 PRRA Babysitters Course Sept 23 Portage Terriers vs Winnipeg Blues The PRRA has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication and does not accept responsibility for printing errors, changes or omissions that may occur. 2 Labour Day - September 3rd Thanksgiving - October 8th Remembrance Day - November 11th Stride Place Upcoming Events Schedule Oct 3 Portage Terriers vs Winkler Flyers Oct 5 Portage Terriers vs OCN Blizzard Oct 6 Farmers Market Oct 6 Portage Terriers vs OCN Blizzard Oct 8 Stride Place Closed Oct 12 Portage Terriers vs Virden Oil Caps Oct 13 Farmers Market Oct 17 PRRA Free Swim Oct 17 Portage Terriers vs Steinbach Pistons Oct 18 PRRA Fitness Day Oct Central Plains AAA Male Showcase Oct 20 Farmers Market Oct 27 Farmers Market Oct 27 Manitoba Speed Skating Ability Meet Oct 27 Portage Terrier s Cancer Care Home Game Oct 27 PRRA Halloween Spooktacular Stride Place Upcoming Events Schedule is a tentative schedule therefore events, dates and location are subject to change. CLOSED CLOSED 1pm - 6pm Nov 2 Portage Terriers vs Selkirk Steelers Nov 3 Portage Terriers vs Selkirk Steelers Nov 3 Farmers Market Nov 7 Southern Health-Santé Sud Flu Clinic Nov 10 Farmers Market Nov 11 Remembrance Day Service Nov 11 Stride Place open 1-6pm only Nov 14 Southern Health-Santé Sud Flu Clinic Nov Portage Ringette Tournament Nov 17 Farmers Market Nov 21 PRRA Free Swim Nov PMHA Novice Tournament Nov 24 Portage Terriers vs Winnipeg Blues Nov 24 Farmers Market Nov 28 Portage Terriers vs Neepawa Natives Nov 30-Dec 1 PCI Girls Christmas Classic

3 FALL 2018 REGISTRATIONS & UPCOMING EVENTS 3

4 UPCOMING EVENTS & PRRA SERVICES Protect yourself, your family, and the people you care for. Three community Flu clinics will be offered by the Portage Public Health. Wednesday November 7th & November 14th, :00 am - 7:00pm Location: Stride Place No appointment necessary For more information on the Flu Clinics or Locations Please call or go to Influenza Vaccinations 4

5 SHINDLEMAN AQUATIC CENTRE Regular Pool Schedule resumes September 10th, 2018 Mondays 11:00am - 12:00pm Wednesday 7:00-9:00pm Friday 11:30am - 1:00pm Come and enjoy the waves for $2.00! All participants have the same $2 admission price. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Included in the PRRA Aquatic or Active Membership. *All regular pool rules apply 2018 Swim Rates General Admission (restricted re-entry applies) Adult per admission 7.00 Youth per admission 5.00 Infant per admission 2.50 Senior per admission 5.00 Family per admission Rentals Local Group per hour Visitor Group * includes applicable taxes per hour Full Shindleman Pool Schedule on Page 10 Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday & Thursday Saturday Tuesday & Thursday Monday Wednesday Friday REGULAR PUBLIC SWIM 4:00pm - 9:00pm 1:00pm - 7:00pm 10:00am - 6:00pm AQUAFIT 12:30pm - 1:30pm & 8:00-9:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm SENIOR +55 AQUAFIT TOONIE SWIM 2:30pm - 3:30pm 11:00am - 12:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm 11:30am - 1:00pm CHANGES TO REGULAR SCHEDULE September 19 (PRRA Free Public Swim) 7:00pm - 9:00pm October 8 (Thanksgiving Day) CLOSED October 17 (PRRA Free Public Swim) 7:00pm - 9:00pm November 11 (Remembrance Day) CLOSED November 21 (PRRA Free Public Swim) 7:00pm - 9:00pm December 19 (PRRA Free Public Swim) 7:00pm - 9:00pm * PRRA Free Public Swim Regular Rates Do Not Apply * Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult..k WEEKEND RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES Saturday Sunday 7:00pm - 9:00pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm 5 For Information on pool closures, holiday schedules, special public swim times, PRRA courses and schedule updates. Please visit StridePlace.ca or Call Leadership Courses. Bronze Medallion / Cross: Bronze Medallion Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles that make up the four components of water rescue judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Lifesavers learn to respond to increasingly complex situa-tions involving conscious and unconscious victims in contact and non-contact res-cues. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance with a timed swim. Prerequisite: 13-years-old by exam day Bronze Cross Bronze Cross is designed for more advanced training including an introduction to providing safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and teamwork, and how to rescue spinal-injured, submerged and pulseless victims. Prerequisite: Bronze Star or Bronze Medallion and minimum of 14 years of age Saturday s from 9:00 12pm September 22 -November 3rd (Nov 3rd is the final exam) Water Safety Instructor: (WSI) This course further develops instructional ability by focusing on how to apply the information learned in the AWSI Course to effectively plan and teach the Red Cross Swim continuum (Red Cross Swim Preschool, Red Cross Swim kids and Aqua Adults programs). Candidates apply their teaching skills and knowledge during 12 hrs. of practical teaching experience. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross or Standard First Aid and minimum of 15 years of age Skills Evaluation Sunday October 28: 9am 2pm Online Component October 29 November 16 Co-Teach Component November 19 December 1 Skills Evaluation 2 December 9: 9am 2pm Class and Pool Component: December 15 and 16: 9am- 5pm Red Cross Babysitter s Course: This course focuses on teaching participants the essential skills needed to be a responsible child-care giver and which steps necessary to take in emergency situations. They will be armed with the proper knowledge and will feel confident when it comes to the needs and safety of children of all ages. Participants will receive a Canadian Red Cross Babysitter s certificate upon successful completion. Prerequisite: Minimum of 11 years of age September 22nd or December 15th 10am - 4pm Leadership Course Fees *GST Included *2018 Prices Bronze Cross (manuals/whistle/barrier extra) $ WSI (manual included) $ Babysitter s Course (manual included) $65.00

6 AQUATIC PROGRAMS - PRE-SCHOOL & RED CROSS SWIM KIDS September 10 - November 12 Monday Mornings (9 Classes) * No lessons on October 8, :30 Sea Otter Starfish/Duck 10:00 Sea Turtle Salamander 10:30 Sunfish Sea Otter September 10 - November 12 Monday Evenings (9 Classes) * No lessons on October 8, :00 SK 1 SK 3 Sunfish Sea Turtle 4:30 Croc/Whale Salamander SK 6 SK 2 5:00 Sea Otter SK 5 Starfish/Duck SK 7/8 5:30 Sea Turtle SK 4 Salamander :00 SK 2 Sunfish SK 1 Sea Otter 6:30 SK 6 Strokes 2 Strokes 1 SK 3 7:00 Adult Adult September 11 - October 11 Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 4:30 SK 1 SK 3 5:00 Salamander Sea Turtle 5:30 Starfish/Duck Sea Otter 6:00 Sea Turtle Sunfish 6:30 Croc/Whale Salamander September 12 - November 14 Wednesday Evenings (2x Week) 4:00 SK 3 Sea Turtle SK 2 Salamander 4:30 Croc/Whale Sea Otter Sunfish SK 1 5:00 SK 4 SK 2 Sea Turtle SK 9/10 5:30 Starfish/Duck SK 1 SK :00 SK 7/8 Sunfish SK 1 Sea Otter 6: Strokes 1 SK 4 SK 5 STARFISH/DUCK (4 to 30 months) Parented An introductory class for babies and their parent or caregiver. Must be able to hold their head up. / A parented program which helps build confidence while enjoying the water through games, songs and active water play. SEA TURTLE (24 to 36 months) Parented (3 to 5 years) Transitional This is a transitional level for preschoolers and their parents or entry level for children who have never taken lessons. Parents can gradually transfer the preschoolers to the care of the instructor. This level develops skills in swimming, glides and floating. SEA OTTER (3 to 5 years of age) Transitional Using games and activities, swimmers learn to open their eyes under water, further develop basic floats and glides, and swim 1 metre. They also learn age-appropriate water safety skills. Transitional level that transfers the preschooler to the care of the Instructor. SALAMANDER (3 to 5 years) Un-Parented Preschoolers actively learn new swimming skills including assisted floats and glides through games and song. Learns to jump into chest deep water. September 15- November 17 Saturday Mornings 9:00 SK 4 Sunfish SK 1 Sea Turtle 9:30 SK 2 Salamander SK 3 SK 7/8 10:00 Croc/Whale SK 5 Starfish/Duck :30 Sea Turtle Strokes 1 SK 4 Sea Otter 11:00 SK 3 SK 2 SK 6 Sunfish 11:30 Sea Otter SK 1 Salamander SK 5 October 16 - November 15 Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 4:30 SK 2 Croc/Whale 5:00 Salamander Sea Turtle 5:30 Starfish/Duck Sea Otter 6:00 Sea Turtle Sunfish 6:30 SK 4 Salamander (2x Week) UNSURE OF WHAT CLASS TO REGISTER FOR? Contact the PRRA at to arrange a FREE SWIM ASSESSMENT to evaluate your child. 6 SUNFISH (3 to 5 years) Un-Parented Assisted by an instructor, preschoolers work on stroke and skill progression. Focuses on good judgment in, on and around the water. Includes entries and floats in deep water. CROCODILE/WHALE (3 to 5 years) Un-Parented Preschoolers start independent glides and kicking in deep water. Endurance is built through increasing distance for front and back swims. Learns the dolphin kick and synchronized swimming skills. Will increase their distance and improve their skills in front and back swims. Swimming Lesson Fees *GST Included * 2018 Prices Red Cross Swim Pre-school $71.00 Red Cross Swim Kids Levels 1-6 $71.00 Red Cross Swim Kids Levels 7-10 $77.00 Strokes 1 (SK4 - SK6) $71.00 Strokes 2 (SK7 - SK10) $77.00 Adult $77.00

7 AQUATIC PROGRAMS - RED CROSS SWIM KIDS November 19 - December 19 Monday & Wednesday Evenings * No lessons on October 8, :00 Sk 9/10 SK 2 4: Salamander 5:00 SK 1 Croc/Whale 5:30 Sea Otter SK 6 6:00 SK 7/8 Strokes 2 6:30 SK 7/ November 20 - December 20 Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 4:30 SK 2 Croc/Whale 5:00 Salamander Sea Turtle 5:30 Starfish/Duck Sea Otter 6:00 Sea Turtle Sunfish 6:30 SK 4 Salamander (2x Week) (2x Week) SWIM KIDS LEVEL 1 (SK1) This is the entry level for children ready to move in shallow water. Provides an orientation to the water and the pool and introduces floats and glides with kicks. Child builds endurance by improving distance. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 2 (SK2) Helps the child build skills in front and back swims. Child is introduced to deep water activities and proper use of PFD. Endurance is built on flutter kicking with assisted aids and 5 metre swim. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 3 (SK3) Provides an introduction to the front crawl and diving. Child works on floats and changing direction in water. Endurance is achieved by building strength in flutter kicking and a 15 metre swim. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 4 (SK4) Front crawl, back glide and should roll are further developed. Child works on kneeling dives, surface support and developing a greater sense of selfsafety by understanding their own limits. Endurance is built by a 25 metre swim. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 5 (SK5) Back crawl is introduced, along with sculling skills and whip kick on the back. Child tries stride dives and receives an introduction to safe boating skills. Endurance is developed through dolphin kicking and a 50 metre swim. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 6 (SK6) Front and back crawl continue to be refined as the elementary backstroke is newly introduced. Child is also introduced to safety on ice, elementary rescue of others with throwing assists, treading water and the front dive. Endurance is built through a 75 metre swim. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 7 & 8 (SK7/8) 7: This level continues to build skills and endurance for front crawl, back crawl and elementary back stroke and introduces whip kick on the front. Endurance is built through timed treading water and a 150 metre swim. 8: This level provides an introduction to the breast-stroke, foot first surface dives and rescue entries. Child learns about the dangers of open water, hypothermia and rescuing. Endurance is built on the dolphin kick and 300 metre swim. SWIM KIDS LEVEL 9 & 10 (SK9/10) Front crawl, back crawl, elementary back stroke and breast-stroke continue to be refined. They work on head-first surface dives and standing dives./ Refinement of strokes, with an introduction to butterfly and scissor kick. Endurance is built on dolphin kick and butterfly drills and 500 metre swim. STROKES 1 & 2 This course is designed for a child experiencing difficulty completing the swim kids levels. Classes focus on refining the strokes and improving the cardiovascular fitness endurance a child needs to progress to the next level. Strokes 1: levels SK4 - SK6 ADULT This course is designed for adults; no previous swimming experience is required. Basic floatation, movement, breathing skills and an introduction to swim strokes. Register and Review PRRA Programs & Services from the convenience of your home! The PRRA offers access online for our customers to register for programs including swimming lessons and leadership courses.. * Check facility availability for both the Stride Credit Union & Portage Mutual Arenas. * View online schedules for ice, public skating, swimming and meeting room schedules! Visit StridePlace.ca & click on the REGISTER ONLINE link to sign up now! * REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS * REQUEST A RESERVATION * CHECK ICE & RENTAL SPACE AVAILIBILITY Please Note: Swimming Lesson Registration begins online Tuesday August 14th & in person at Stride Place Wednesday August 15th beginning at 8:30am 7

8 MEMBERSHIPS & FITNESS PROGRAMS ACTIVE PASS MEMBERSHIP Whether you want to workout in our fitness centre, swim for fun or fitness, enjoy an invigorating fitness class or walk on the walking track... Stride Place has everything you need! Active Membership Rates : Annual 3 Month 1 Month 1 Week Daily Rate Adult Adult as of Oct 1st Young Adult* Young as of Oct 1st Youth* Youth* as of Oct 1st Senior* Senior* as of Oct 1st Couple (Adult)* Couple* as of Oct 1st Family* 1, Family* as of Oct 1st 1, Youth years of age and must complete a gym orientation. Young Adult years of age. Seniors are defined as patrons who have reached their 60 th birthday. Family is defined as a family (up to five) residing at the same address. Max two adults. Price increases will take effect Monday October 1st, 2018 All Active Memberships Include: Access to Shindleman Aquatic Centre & Splash Island (in season) Access to Viterra Fitness Centre Access to Portage CO-OP Walking Track (during membership times) Daily locker use free with own lock with option of Locker Rental AQUATIC MEMBERSHIPS Love the pool but don t need the other amenities at Stride Place? Then this is the membership for you includes full use of Shindleman Aquatic Centre and Splash Island Waterpark. Aquatic Membership Rates : Annual 3 Month Adult Adult as of Oct 1st Child* Child* as of Oct 1st Youth* Youth* as of Oct 1st Senior* Senior* as of Oct 1st Family* Family* as of Oct 1st Youth years of age. Child 3-12 years of age. Seniors are defined as patrons who have reached their 60 th birthday. Family is defined as a family (up to five) residing at the same address. Maximum two adults. Price increases will take effect Monday October 1st, 2018 Includes access to Public Swim, Fitness Swim & Aquafit Classes at Shindleman Aquatic Centre and also Splash Island Waterpark Tuesday & Thursday 7:00-8:00pm Monday 12:30-1:30 & 8:00-9:00pm Saturday 12:00-1:00pm * $10.00 Drop In * Schedule begins September 10th 2018 Aquafit is included with All Aquatic & Active Pass Memberships! Let us help you kick off your goals for the next year! Try the Viterra Fitness Centre for one day for free! Please see Stride Place reception for details For more information or to book a space Call our PRRA Scheduling Coordinator at ex 2237 *Offer begins September 10th

9 WALKING TRACK & FITNESS CENTRE PORTAGE CO-OP WALKING TRACK VITERRA FITNESS CENTRE Tried of slippery sidewalks and other unpredictable weather conditions? The Portage CO-OP Walking track offers a comfortable setting for a walk or jog with 210 metres of impact absorbing track. With two one metre-wide lanes, the track can accommodate users of all ages and abilities. The Walking Track is available free of charge Monday to Friday 4-10 pm & Weekends after 9am! However users should note that the facility will be open to the general public during these times and there may be slight inconveniences for those patrons using the track. Active Pass & Walking Track Membership Fees and/or drop-in fees include unlimited access to the walking track during restricted access times. Restricted Track (Membership Only) Access Times: Monday - Sunday 5:30am - 8:30am Restricted Track (Membership & Drop-in) Access Times: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday 8:30am - 9am Walking Track Membership Fees: Annual 3 Month Daily Rate All Users $140 $50 $3 Walking track may be closed on occasion, check online at or call for details. The Viterra Fitness Centre is 4000 sq. ft. filled with user friendly equipment to challenge you! If you are a beginner or novice there is everything you need to achieve success, resulting in healthy and active lifestyle! 6 Treadmills, 5 Elliptical, 2 Steppers, 6 Stationary Bikes, 1 Rower, 10 Weight Machines, Lateral X, Jacob s Ladder, Free Weights, Exercise Balls, Medicine Balls & Aerobics Equipment Cardiovascular Equipment Features: Color Monitors with Cable TV & Music Customizable Exercise Programs Other Fitness Centre Features : Wide Variety of Equipment to meet ALL Fitness Needs Free 30 Minute Orientation Available for Beginners to demonstrate equipment Men's, Ladies & Universal Change Rooms with Showers Viterra Fitness Centre Hours: Monday - Sunday 8:30am - 8:30pm Viterra Fitness Members Only Hours: Monday - Sunday 5:30am - 8:30am & 8:30pm - 10pm Ever considered becoming a lifeguard? PRRA offers many leadership courses to get you into the right position! Contact the PRRA Rec Manager at ex 2225 or by at ashindle@prra.ca for more information about our leadership courses 9

10 SHINDLEMAN AQUATIC SCHEDULE Enhances overall health and well being Builds self-esteem and positive self-image Families that play together, stay together Produces leaders who serve communities in many ways Reduces crime and anti-social behaviour Improves work performances Attracts businesses to the community Attracts tourism (Source: The Benefits Catalogue Canadian Parks & Recreation Association) 10

11 PRRA FITNESS DAY New this year! Jacob s Ladder Membership prices will be increasing October 1st so get the BEST DEAL at PRRA Fitness Day! 11

12 Contact Us: 245 Royal Rd South on Island Park Portage la Prairie, MB Mailing Address: Box 1059 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3C5 Phone: PRRA (7772) Fax: Website: PRRA Customer Service Representative (204) ex 2221 David Sattler, General Manager (204) ex 2224 Randy Miller, Facility Operations Manager (204) ex 2226 Angie Shindle, Recreation Manager (204) ex 2225 Carla Jackson, Payroll & HR Administrator (204) ex 2222 Shelley Smith, Scheduling Coordinator (204) ex 2237 Valerie Jones, Marketing Coordinator (204) ex 2232 Janis Ducharme, Senior Customer Service (204) ex