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 spring program will begin Saturday, March 29 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 May 3 to June 28 (8 weeks) at the Sir Max Aitken Pool in the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium (no class May 17).
Fees:
Group Lessons - From $75 for members - $120 for non-members (depending upon length of lesson)
Private Lessons - $100 for members; $120 for non members (30 minute lesson)
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 Group swim lessons on Saturdays mornings. Choose from Beginner (no swim experience) to Skill & Stroke Improvement (some swim experience required).
Our spring session will be held from May 3 - June 28 (8 weeks) at the Sir Max Aitken Pool in the Lady Beaverbrook Gymnasium. Registration will begin Saturday, March 29 at 2:30 p.m. Registration will be available online 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. The next course will take place January 10-12, 2025. Registration is now available online, in person or over the phone. For further inquiries please contact us at swimlessons@unb.ca.
Course fees include the Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Pack and certification fees.
Fees: $175 for members; $199 for non-members plus HST
