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 contacting Valerie MacFarlane at 453-4564 or equip@unb.ca.
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 winter program will begin Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m. Registration will be available online or in person at the Client Services Desk of The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER.
Group lessons and limited private lessons will be offered on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lessons will be held from January 13 to April 6 (10 weeks) at the Sir Max Aitken Pool in the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium.
Fees:
Group Lessons - From $85 for members - $135 for non-members (depending upon length of lesson)
Private Lessons - $115 for members; $145 for non-members (30 minute lesson)
If you're not sure which class your child should take, see the swimming lesson conversion chart.
Adult swim lessons
We are pleased to offer Beginner Adult Group swim lessons on Saturdays mornings. Choose from Beginner/Novice Swimmer (no swim experience) to Beginner II Swimmer (some swim experience).
Our winter session will be held from January 13 - April 6 (10 weeks) at the Sir Max Aitken Pool in the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium. Registration will begin Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m. Registration will be available online or in person at the Client Services Desk of The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER.
Fees: $100 + HST for members; $120 + HST for non members
Our winter session will be held from January 13 - April 6 (10 weeks) at the Sir Max Aitken Pool in the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium. Registration will begin Saturday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m. Registration will be available online or in person at the Client Services Desk of The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER.
Fees: $100 + HST for members; $120 + HST for non members
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 and will be offered Fall 2023.
Course fees include the Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Pack and certification fees.
Fees: $170 for members; $190 for non-members plus HST
