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OUR JULY NEWSLETTER
SPONSOR
Thanks for supporting our community in Recreation! The Fraser Valley Rec Foundation thanks you! |
Playful Penguins
NEW August Hours
Mon - Thurs
7:45-1:15am
Fri
8:45-1:15am
Mon, Wed, Thurs
4:45-8:00pm
Sat 7:45am-12:45pm
Parents Night Out
Friday, August 20th 4:30-8:30pm
For children 3+ (must be potty trained) to come and enjoy Pizza and the Rec Center while you enjoy some time out on the town!
$15/1st child $10/2nd child. You must pre-register 726-8968 x. 0 |
| Grand Park Community Recreation Center will be
CLOSED
October
3rd - 8th 2010.
for annual
maintenance
& cleaning
Thanks for your understanding! |
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Master Swim Is Finally Here!! Team Hypoxic
Schedule:
Mondays and Thursdays 5:30pm - 7pm
Tuesdays and Fridays 6am - 7:15am
Saturdays 7:30pm - 8:45pm
There will be one lane line reserved for drop in swimmers
who do not wish to participate in the program.
Rates:
$5 daily drop-in for members
$5 daily drop-in plus daily admission for non-members
$40 monthly (GPCRC members only)
$400 annual (GPCRC members only)
"UNITED STATES MASTERS SWIMMING (USMS) is an organization of sportswomen and sportsmen founded in 1970 and dedicated to the premise that the lives of participants will be enhanced through aquatic physical conditioning. USMS supports and encourages competition among its members and those of other nations."
It is our philosophy to hone the skills and acquire the mental capacity to overcome life's physical endeavors. Whether you are just beginning the quest and looking for basic coaching, or training for a national championship, we welcome you to any and all practices. If you have any questions regarding your ability level, scheduling, or competition, feel free to contact our coach, Andy Baker, anytime via email bakeraid@yahoo.com. |
LIFE GUARD TRAINING CLASS - Begins tommorow Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District will be hosting a Lifeguard Training Class this weekend for anyone interested in obtaining the certification and/or possibly obtaining a lifeguard position. The dates and times are as follows:
Friday July 30th 8am - 2pm
Saturday July 31st 1pm - 9pm
Sunday August 1st 10am - 6pm
Monday August 2nd 8am - 2pm
Requirements for the course:
-Must be 15 years old upon the completion of the course
-Must successfully complete the pre-test:
~300 yd swim (100 yd front crawl/freestyle, 100 yd breast stroke, 100 yd choice between either front crawl or breaststroke)- NO TIME LIMIT
~25 yd swim to deep-end of lap pool, dive to bottom of deep-end and retrieve a 10 lb brick, 25 yd swim back to start)- TIME LIMIT ALLOTTED
If a person does not pass the pre-test they will receive a full refund but will not be able to continue on in the course.
Completion of the course does not guarantee a position with the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District but it does increase the chances of getting hired. Open positions for lifeguards are filled based on the availability of the applicants to fill the shifts needed. |
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| AUGUST FITNESS / GYMNASTIC CALENDARS
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SUMMER GYMNASTICS & TRAMP
New this summer we are offering drop-in attendance to our gymnastic and beginner tramp programs (excluding competitive levels). So if you are in town on vacation or are a local with a crazy summer schedule, we invite your children to join us when they can! Drop-in fee is $10 a class. We do encourage pre-registration to make sure the class is not full.
(970) 726-8968 ext. 0
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SUMMER TENNIS
New this summer we are offering drop-in attendance to our youth and adult tennis classes. So if you are in town on vacation or are a local with a crazy summer schedule, we invite your children to join us when they can! Drop-in fee is $10 a class. We do encourage pre-registration to make sure the class is not full. (970) 726-8968 ext.)
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WOLF PARK SURVEY
The Town of Winter Park is creating a recreation plan for Wolf Park, the 11 acre park between Kings Crossing Road and the railroad tracks. A survey was created to gather public input on the current amenities offered in the park and proposed amenities that could be created. If you would, please take 5 minutes to complete this survey to help us gather information to incorporate into the recreation plan. If you could also forward this email to your friends and family that use Wolf Park that would be appreciated as we will get better results with more people taking the survey. It will be available until August 1st. Click here to complete the survey |
| Summer Skateboarding
Visit Skateparks all over Colorado! Experience new skate parks and different terrain every Wednesay throughout the Summer. These trips are open to skaters ages 8,teens are encouraged! Required equipment includes skateboard, elbow and wrist guards, knee pads and skate helmet (bike helmets are NOT acceptable). Please bring water, lunch and a snack. Please make sure your child's board has good bearings to eliminate frustration. Check out www.thecoloradoskateboardguide.com for more information and photos of each park listed below. Please pre-register in advance! (970) 726-8968 x.0 Fees: ID/ $40 per trip OD/ $50 per trip
Location: Meet at FVE Multipurpose Room at 8:00am we will return at 5:30pm.
Instructors: Ben Schemel and Slade Bridgman MIN/MAX: 6/12
Date Upcoming Trips
08/04 Littleton / Centennial
08/11 Fair Play / Silverton
08/18 Colorado Springs
Click here to view all ten of our upcoming Skateboard Trips Flyer
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE SKATE PARK EVENT AT HIDEAWAY PARK THIS WEEKEND!
To learn about Skateboard Lessons please visit our 2010 Summer Activity Guide! |
Fraser Valley Fall Duathlon - Sunday, Sept. 26thWe are looking forward to hosting this first time Grand County Event with the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce and Headwaters Trails Alliance. This is a participant friendly event, with a 2 mile run/ 12.3 mile mountain bike/ 2 mile run through mountain meadows and alpine forest. The bike will take place on a new trail ride that is being opened especially for this event. More details on ride coming soon! A limited number of commemorative performance T-shirts are available so register on-line today at www.fraservalleyrec.org or by calling (970) 726-8968 x. 0. Registration forms will be available at the Grand Park Community Center and the Chamber of Commerce on Monday, July 12th. Stay tuned for more details and work out plans in our upcoming Fitness Newsletter. To download a registration form click here. |
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