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Aquatics

Pictou Fisheries Training Pool
73 Harbour Drive Pictou NS  485-5301 
Email: aquatics@townofpictou.com

The Fisheries Training Pool was officially opened in May 1980 as a joint effort between the Department of Fisheries and the Town of Pictou. The Department of Recreation and Parks currently manages the pool and aquatic programs. The pool is 25 meters long and 15 meters wide with water depth varying from 1 meter to 3.8 meters. Many popular original programs continue today. For example, the Mariners Swim Team, who started their team in 1980, still train at the pool 5 days a week. There are many programs for kids, adults, and seniors. Visit us for open swims or rent the pool. Pool features include:

1 & 3 meter diving boards

Tarzan rope

Shallow water slide
National Lifeguards on deck

LESSONS
2013 SPRING SESSION

ADULT LESSONS

Tuesday March 19-May 7

CHILDREN'S LESSONS

Wednesday March 20-May 8

Thursday March 21-May 9

Friday March 22-May 17

Saturday March 23-May 11

POOL SCHEDULE AND FEES

UPDATED JANUARY 1, 2013

Drop in Fees
Parent & Tot
Preschool-School Age
Senior/Student
Adult
Aquafit
Sr. Aquafit/Arthritis

$4.00
$2.20
$3.50
$6.00
$7.00
$6.00

Please Note: Effective May 9, 2013

The Tuesday and Thursday Early Morning Swims (6:30-8:30) are

cancelled until further notice.

NOTICE: AQUAFIT/ARTHRITIS CLASSES

There are some small changes to the regular schedule for these classes due to school lessons. A printed schedule with the changes is available at the pool or by calling

485-5301

SUN	MON	TUES	WED	THURS	FRI	SAT
		6:30-8:30 Early Bird Swim		6:30-8:30 Early Bird Swim
		Aquafit 9:30-10:30		Aquafit 9:30-10:30	Aqua/Arth 9:30-10:30
	Arthritis 11:00-12:00	Parent & Tot 10:30-11:00	Arthritis 11:00-12:00			Swim Lessons 9:30-12:00
	Adult Lane 12:00-1:00		Adult Lane 12:00-1:00		Adult Lane 12:00-1:00	FREE Open Swim 12:00-1:00
Family Swim 2:00-3:30		Adult Lane 2:30-3:30		Adult Lane 2:30-3:30
	Swim Team 4:00-6:30	Swim Team 4:00-5:30	Swim Team 4:00-5:30	Swim Team 4:00-5:00	Swim Team 4:00-5:30
Family Swim 6:00-7:00		Family Swim 6:00-7:00	Swim Lessons 5:30-7:00	Swim Lessons 5:30-7:00	Swim Lessons 5:30-7:00
	Aquafit 7:00-8:00	Adult Lessons 7-8	Aquafit 7:15-8:15		Open Swim 7:30-9:00	Open Swim 7:30-9:00
Masters 7:00-8:00		Masters 8:00-9:00		Masters 8:00-9:00

Bronze Medallion (includes CPR "B") - Bronze Medallion will open the door to lifeguarding. Candidates who hold Bronze Star may take Bronze Medallion regardless of their age, otherwise, they must be at least 13 years old.

Bronze Cross (includes Emergency First Aid)
Required for all advance training awards in lifeguarding. Candidates who hold Br. Medallion and Emergency First Aid may take the Br. Cross regardless of their age.

National Lifeguard Service (includes Standard First-Aid, CPR "C", AED)
Must have Br. Cross (need not be current). Must be 16 by exam. This is an intense 56 hour course that will prepare you for the job of lifeguard.

Assistant Water Safety

The first step toward becoming a Water Safety Instructor of the Red Cross Swim Program. As an AWSI you will influence the lives of your swimmers every time you head into the water to teach. Prerequisite-15 years old. (30 hour course)

Water Safety Instructor

In this courase you will focus on strategies to teach and develop swimming and water safety skills in the Red Cross Swim programs. Prerequisite - 15 years old (25 hour course)

First Aid Courses
Does your business need a First Aid Course? We can come to you or you can come to us. Emergency or Standard First Aid, all levels of CPR and AED training. Call us to set up a time.

Movie Nights
Continued from last year. Watch to see what our first movie will be? Starting Saturday, October 10th. Check the website calendar for dates.

The 100km Club
Challenge yourself! Adult lane swimmers can track their lengths and become a member of the "100 km" Club. Fun prizes to be awarded along the way.

Adult Swim Lessons
Whether you are scared stiff or wish to improve your strokes, this swim instruction session is designed to meet the individual needs of each participant. Times to be announced.

Pre School Fun Time-(Parent and Tot)
A fun time for Moms, Dads and Caregivers. Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00 am. The fee is $3.75 per child.

Job Opportunities
Are you 15 or 16 years old and looking for a part-time job? Love the water and would like to be a swim instructor and/or lifeguard?? Call us at 485-5301 for more information.

Red Cross Babysitter's Courses
Saturday, October 15th
Saturday, November 19th

Aquafit and Arthritis Fitness Classes
Fun, fitness and friendship. Come and join us in the water. Work at your own pace. Structured to fit your fitness needs. Bring a friend, or come and meet a new one. Have fun and get fit. Check out our pool schedule. We would love to see you.

Swim Clubs at the Pool

Ancient Mariners Masters Swim Club
Swim for fitness or train for competition - Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00-9:00 pm
Contact Victoria Reich at 485-8906 or Pictou Aquatics at 485-5301.

Pictou County Mariners Swim Club
For youth ages 7 years and up - Monday to Friday 4:00-5:30 pm; new members are always welcome!

Contact Shaun Briand at 485-8349 for club details.

Drop In Fees

Parent and Tot                              $ 4.00
PreSchool-School Age                $ 2.20
Student/Senior                              $ 3.50
Adult Swim                                    $ 6.00
Family Swim                                 $13.00
Aquafit                                            $ 7.00
Sr. Aquafit                                      $ 6.00

10 Punch Pass

Senior/Student                     $ 26.00
Adult                                   $ 55.00
Family                                 $120.00
Aquafit                                 $ 65.00
Sr. Aquafit/Arthritis               $ 55.00

Memberships

Advantages of memberships.....includes all public swims (family & open) and lane swims. 10% discount on Pro Shop merchandise - 25% discount on Instructional Programs.

Membership Type	3 Month	Yearly
Student/Senior	$75.00	$236.00
Adult	$150.00	$478.00
Family	$222.00	$705.00
Aquafit	$213.00	$673.00
Sr. Aquafit/Arthritis	$145.00	$455.00

Why Should I Swim?

Swimming tones your entire body while providing an excellent cardiovascular workout; it strengthens your heart muscle and improves delivery of oxygen to muscles. It is also a uniquely gentle, relaxing activity that almost anyone can do, including people for whom jarring, weight-bearing activities are out of the question (those who are obese or have chronic back or joint problems, for example). Pregnant women, in particular, benefit since swimming builds up abdominal and shoulder muscles- areas that are especially taxed by carrying a baby. Water exercise can also reduce the joint stiffness, high blood pressure and discomfort associated with pregnancy.

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