The Grand Forks Recreation Department operates the Grand Forks and District Aquatic Centre and the Grand Forks Arena and offers a wide variety of programs, activities and special events for all ages. A program guide, which is published monthly, contains information on facility schedules, programs, special events and community activities.
Funding for recreation services comes from the residents of the City of Grand Forks and Electoral Area D as well as from facility and program user fees. There are three separate budgets for Grand Forks & District recreation facilities and programs; Grand Forks Aquatic Centre , Grand Forks Arena and Program Services . The recreation department consists of 17 permanent staff and a 10-person advisory Recreation Commission comprised of volunteers representing the City of Grand Forks and Electoral Area D. Check out our programs by clicking on the links above
or give GFREC a call at 442.2202 Aquafit programs are scheduled regularly in the Aquatic Centre and include three levels of intensity - AquaMild, AquaModerate and AquaMax - offering workouts to suit all fitness levels. Swimming skills are not required for aquafit classes and the fee for all classes is regular pool admission.
Dryland fitness programs include Circuit Weight Training classes held in the aquatic centre fitness room, as well as Yoga and Aerobics/Step classes which are held in the arena viewing room.
The aquatic centre offers a well-equipped fitness room that is open for public use during all public swim hours (with the exception of programmed circuit weight training classes). Adults can arrange a fitness room orientation with a certified instructor at no cost. Individual instruction is also available.  |
Red Cross swim lessons for children ages 6 months and over as well as Adult Learn to Swim classes are scheduled seasonally at the aquatic centre. A full range of aquatic Leadership courses is scheduled annually. For details on aquatic program schedules, see the monthly program guide or contact the Aquatic Centre at (250) 442-3488.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
2010 Pharmasave Christina Lake Sprint Triathlon Race Results:2010 Sprint Results - KidSprint Results
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 The Summer Public swim schedule will start Friday, July 2nd. We will be open for public swim from 6 to 10am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Afternoon hours Monday through Friday from from 1-4 pm and evening hours Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8pm. Thirty Thursdays will start July 8th from 6 to 8pm. Children and Youth swim for just a $1 and Adult and Seniors swim for $2.
Friday, July 2nd there will be a special family swim. Family admission will be reduced to $5 between 1-4pm. Bring the family out to the pool for a relaxing afternoon.
Looking for something to keep your kids busy during the summer months. Christina Lake will be offering Summer dance camps, Sports Field camps, Bronze medallion Camp and Summer Swim Patrol Camp. Call us today for more information.
The 6th Annual Pharmasave Christina Lake Triathlon was another great success. The sun did shine and the water warmed up to a pleasent temperature. We would like to thank Pharmasave again for their huge support in the event. The event could not happen without the many volunteers who assisted, thanks you again. To Flexus for their last minute donation for 2nd prize for each catagory and to Christina Lake Area C direct Grace McGregor for the generous donation.
View the recreation flyer for complete arena and aquatic centre schedules and for details on all upcoming recreation programs.
Grand Forks Recreation Office
250-442-2202
Aquatic Centre
250-442-3488
Email - gfplay@rdkb.com
or check out our program guide.
"It's OK to Play!"
For Aquatic Centre and Arena
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2020 Central Avenue, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0
Mailing Address:
Box 1486, Grand Forks, B.C. V0H 1H0
Recreation Office / Arena - 250.442.2202
Aquatic Centre - 250.442.3488
Fax 250.442.2878 Email the Grand Forks Recreation Office
*If you would like to receive current information on recreation programs and schedules please send us your email address. |
