Aquatics
REDS Recreation combined and/or aquatic members have access to the Sir Max Aitken (SMA) Pool, which is housed in the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium.
The SMA pool has six lanes, a temperature of 80°F and a length of 25 metres with a diving tank. It is used by athletes, community user groups and clubs from morning to night. Outside user groups can book pool time by emailing REDS Bookings.
REDS Recreation's schedule includes designated time for lap swims and dive tank access. Open recreation and family swim are open for all ages.
Swim lessons
Children's swim lessons
Registration for our children’s swim lesson program will be available online, over the phone, or in person at the Client Services Desk of The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER.
Group lessons and private lessons (when available) will be offered on Saturdays at the Sir Max Aitken Pool in the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium.
If you're not sure which class your child should take, see the swimming lesson conversion chart. Should you have any questions, please email us at swimlessons@unb.ca.
Adult swim lessons
We are pleased to offer Beginner Adult Swim lessons on Saturdays.
Registration for our adult swim lesson program will be available online, over the phone, or in person at the Client Services Desk of The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER.
Should you have any questions, please email us at swimlessons@unb.ca.
Lifesaving society courses
Swim Instructor Certification
Prerequisites: 15 years old and completion of Bronze Cross certification
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate the swimming strokes and related skills found in the Lifesaving Society Swim for Life program. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, planning skills, and a variety of stroke development drills and correction techniques. The course is 20 hours in duration.
For further inquiries please contact us at swimlessons@unb.ca.
