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SOUTHPORT AQUAPLEX

 


 

 

The Southport Aquaplex is located in the Southport Recreation Centre, 3 km south of Portage la Prairie. The aquaplex is complete with 25-meter competition class swimming pool, a whirlpool and a shallow children’s splash pool with a water slide. The pool is wheelchair accessible and has modern change room facilities on the premises. The City of Portage la Prairie offers public swim and lessons at the pool from September through to May each year. Contact the City of Portage la Prairie Aquatic Program Supervisor, Dean Janzen at 428-6862 or email to: aquatics@city-plap.com

 

The Red Cross Society has implemented a new Swim Program.  Please click here to get an outline of the new program to better understand the new levels.

 

To find the info you need click below:

 

2008/2009 Swim Lesson Schedule

Lesson Rates

2008/2009 Swim Rates

Swim Passes

Leadership Courses

Leadership Brochure

Summer Public Swim Schedule

Public Swim Schedule

Aquafit

Lap Swim

Special/Holiday Public Swim

Pool Closures

Pool Rental Opportunities

Southport Community Aquaplex Program Guide

Southport Community Aquaplex Lesson Guide

City of Portage la Prairie Aquatic Leadership Brochure

 

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

 

Swim Lesson Schedule

 

September 8 - November 17 - Monday Evenings

4:30 p.m. Sea Turtle Salamander Sunfish
5:00 p.m. SK2 SK1 Sea Turtle
5:30 p.m. Salamander SK4 Starfish/Duck
6:00 p.m. SK7/8 Sea Turtle Salamander
6:30 p.m.   Croc/Whale SK3
6:45 p.m. SK9/10    
7:00 p.m.   SK6 Sunfish
7:30 p.m. AquaAdult SK3 SK1
8:00 p.m.   SK5 SK4

No Classes October 13, 2008

 

September 10 - November 12 - Wednesday Evenings

4:30 p.m. Sea Turtle Salamander Croc/Whale SK3
5:00 p.m. SK2 Sea Turtle Sunfish SK1
5:30 p.m. Salamander SK3 Starfish/Duck SK4
6:00 p.m. SK7/8 Sea Turtle SK5  
6:30 p.m.   Croc/Whale SK2  
6:45 p.m. SK9/10      
7:00 p.m.   Sunfish Starfish/Duck  
7:30 p.m. AquaAdult SK1 SK3  
8:00 p.m.   SK4 SK6  

 

September 13 - November 15 - Saturday Mornings

9:00 a.m. SK1 Salamander Sea Turtle SK4
9:30 a.m. SK4 SK3 SK1 SK7/8
10:00 a.m. Sunfish SK2 Starfish/Duck  
10:15 a.m.       SK9/10
10:30 a.m. Salamander SK3 SK6  
11:00 a.m. Croc/Whale Sea Turtle SK2 Sunfish
11:30 a.m. Salamander SK5 Sea Turtle SK2

 

November 19 - February 4 - Wednesday Evenings

4:30 p.m. Sea Turtle Salamander Sunfish SK3
5:00 p.m. SK2 SK1 Salamander Sunfish
5:30 p.m. SK3 Salamander Starfish/Duck SK4
6:00 p.m. SK7/8 Sea Turtle SK1  
6:30 p.m.   Croc/Whale SK2  
6:45 p.m. SK9/10      
7:00 p.m.   Sunfish Salamander  
7:30 p.m. AquaAdult SK5 SK3  
8:00 p.m.   SK4 SK6  

No Classes December 24 and 31, 2008

 

November 22 - February 7 - Saturday Mornings

9:00 a.m. SK2 SK5 Sunfish Sea Turtle
9:30 a.m. SK4 SK3 SK1 SK9/10
10:00 a.m. Salamander SK2 Starfish/Duck  
10:15 a.m.       SK7/8
10:30 a.m. SK3 SK4 Sea Turtle  
11:00 a.m. Croc/Whale SK1 Salamander AquaAdult
11:30 a.m. Sunfish SK6 SK2  

No Classes December 27, 2008 and January 3, 2009

 

November 24 - February 9 - Monday Evenings

4:30 p.m. Sea Turtle Salamander Croc/Whale
5:00 p.m. SK2 SK1 Sea Turtle
5:30 p.m. SK4 Salamander Sunfish
6:00 p.m. SK7/8 Sea Turtle Starfish/Duck
6:30 p.m.   SK5 SK3
6:45 p.m. SK9/10    
7:00 p.m.   SK5 Sunfish
7:30 p.m. AquaAdult SK3 SK1
8:00 p.m.   SK6 SK4

No Classes on December 22 and 29, 2008

 

February 11 - April 22 - Wednesday Evenings

4:30 p.m. Sea Turtle Salamander Croc/Whale SK4
5:00 p.m. SK5 Sunfish Salamander SK2
5:30 p.m. SK4 Starfish/Duck Sunfish Sea Turtle
6:00 p.m. SK7/8 SK3 SK1  
6:30 p.m.   Croc/Whale Starfish/Duck  
6:45 p.m. SK9/10      
7:00 p.m.   SK5 SK2  
7:30 p.m. AquaAdult SK1 SK4  
8:00 p.m.   SK3 SK6  

No Classes April 1, 2009

 

February 21 - May 2 - Saturday Mornings

9:00 a.m. SK1 SK4 Sea Turtle Sunfish
9:30 a.m. SK4 SK2 SK5 SK9/10
10:00 a.m. Salamander SK1 Starfish/Duck  
10:15 a.m.       SK7/8
10:30 a.m. SK3 SK6 SK5  
11:00 a.m. Croc/Whale SK3 Sunfish Salamander
11:30 a.m. Salamander SK6 SK2 Sea Turtle

No Classes April 4, 2009

 

February 23 - May 4 - Monday Evenings

4:30 p.m. Croc/Whale SK5 SK3
5:00 p.m. Sea Turtle Starfish/Duck SK6
5:30 p.m. Sunfish SK4 Sea Turtle
6:00 p.m. SK5 SK3 SK7/8
6:30 p.m. SK1 Salamander  
6:45 p.m.     SK9/10
7:00 p.m. Sunfish Croc/Whale  
7:30 p.m. SK2 AquaAdult SK3
8:00 p.m. SK5   SK6

No Classes March 30, 2009

 

May 11 - June 15 - Monday & Wednesday Evenings (5 weeks)

4:30 p.m. Sea Turtle Salamander Sunfish SK3
5:00 p.m. Sunfish SK2 Salamander SK1
5:30 p.m. SK4 Starfish/Duck SK3 Salamander
6:00 p.m. SK7/8 Sea Turtle SK5  
6:30 p.m.   Croc/Whale SK2  
6:45 p.m. SK9/10      
7:00 p.m.   Sunfish Salamander  
7:30 p.m. AquaAdult SK1 SK3  
8:00 p.m.   SK4 SK6  

No Classes May 18, 2009

 

 

Lesson Rates (Lesson Rates include applicable GST)

Red Cross Swim Pre-School

(Starfish, Duck, Sea Turtle, Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile, Whale)     (1/2 hr class)

$45.00

Red Cross Swim Kids 1 - 6 (1/2hr class)

$50.00

Red Cross Swim Kids 7 - 10 (45 min. Class)

$55.00

Aqua Adult (1 hr class)

$65.00

 

 

 

LEADERSHIP COURSES

 

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Cross

Assisted Water Safety Instructor

Water Safety Instructor

Lifesaving Society Instructor Re-Cert

Lifesaving Society Instructor Mega Course

National Lifeguard Service

National Lifeguard Re-Cert

National Lifeguard Service - WaterPark

 

 

Bronze Medallion

WHERE:  SOUTHPORT

WHEN:  Wednesdays November 19/08 - February 4/09    6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

COST:  $115.00 Manual Not Included

Manual not included in cost, Canadian Lifesaving Manual $39.00, Bronze Family Award Guide Manual $25.00, Barrier Device $19.00 and Whistle with coil $10.00

Pre-requisite: Bronze Star or minimum of 13 years of age

 

Bronze Cross

WHERE: Southport - Wednesdays

WHEN:   February 11 - April 22, 2009

TIME:  6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 

PREREQUISITES:  Bronze Medallion 

COST:  $115.00 GST included (not including materials)        

Includes Standard First Aid

Manual not included in cost, Canadian Lifesaving Manual $39.00, Bronze Family Award Guide Manual $25.00, Barrier Device $19.00 and Whistle with coil $10.00

Pre-requisite: Bronze Star or Bronze Medallion or minimum of 14 years of age

 

ASSISTED WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR

WHERE:  Southport

WHEN:  October 18, 19, 25 & 26

TIME:  9:00 am - 6:00 pm

COST:  $225.00 (Manual Included)

Prerequisite:  Swim Kids 10 or equivalent and minimum of 15 years of age

 

Water Safety Instructor

WHERE:  Southport

WHEN:  November 7   6:00 pm - 10:00 pm and November 8 & 9  9:00 am - 6:00 pm

PREREQUISITES: AWSI and minimum of 16 years of age

COST:   $195.00 (manual included)

 

Lifesaving Society Instructor 

Re-Certification Course (LSI RE-CERT)

TBA

 

LIFESAVING SOCIETY INSTRUCTOR MEGA COURSE

WHERE:  Southport

WHEN:  December 28/08 to January 3/09   9:00 am to 6:00 pm

COST:  $300.00 - Manual Not Included

No Class December 31/08 and January 1/09

Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and minimum of 16 years of age

 

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE AWARD (NLS)

WHERE:  Southport

WHEN: March 30 & 31 9:00 am to 6:00 pm  April 2, 3 & 4 9:00 am to 6 pm

No Class April 1 - Spring Break

COST:  $280.00 - Manual Not Included

NLS Award Guide Manual $20.00 and Alert Lifeguarding in Action Manual $39.00

(Required to lifeguard in Manitoba at 16 years of age)

Prerequisite: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid level C CPR and minimum of 16 years of age

 

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE (NLS) RE-CERTIFICATION AWARD

WHERE:  TBA

WHEN

TIME

COST:

 

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICES (NLS) - WATERPARK -TBA

 

 

TO REGISTER:

Contact 239-8321, email aquatics@city-plap.com or visit the Recreation & Leisure Services Department of City Hall  (97 Saskatchewan Ave. E) in Portage la Prairie.

 *Limited space is available for this course.  To avoid disappointment, please register early!

 

Public Swim

Mondays & Wednesday 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday 

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm 

Thursday

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fridays                        

3:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 

Special/Holiday Public Swim Schedule

October 13 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
November 11, 14 & 28 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
December 22, 23, 29 & 30 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
December 27 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
December 28 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
January 2 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
January 3 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
January 4 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
February 16 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
March 30 & 31 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
APRIL 1 - FREE SWIM 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 2 & 3 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 4 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
April 5 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
April 10 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.
May 18 1:30 - 8:30 p.m.

 

 AquaFit

Monday 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Thursday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

  

Lap Swim

Monday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Monday & Wednesday 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

 

 2008/2008 Swim Rates:

(Includes applicable GST)

Adult (18yrs & older $5.25
Child/Youth (up to 17 yrs) $3.50
Family (up to 5 members) $15.00
Cardio Aquafit or Lap Swim $5.25
Leak Proof Swim Diapers $2.00
Lifejacket Rental $3.00

 

Facility Swim Passes:

Ten-Swim Passes

Adult(18 years & older) $47.00
Child/Youth (up to 17 years) $31.00
Family (family of 5-max 2 adults) $135.00
Cardio Aquafit or Lap Swim $47.00
Seasonal Swim Passes
Adult (18 years & older) $205.00
Child/Youth (up to 17 hears) $154.00
Replacement Card $25.00

 

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

Please register in person at the Recreation & Leisure Services Department at City Hall, 97 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB.  Hours for registration will be Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PAYMENT FOR LESSONS IS DUE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION.  Registration may be taken in person or via mail.  Mail-in registration requires full payment in the form of a cheque while payment in person includes cheque, cash or interac.

If your child received a Progress Report Card during his or her last set of lessons, please bring it at the time of registration.

Lessons are subject to change or cancellation depending on the number of participants registered.  Any classes without the minimum number of participants may be cancelled or rescheduled.

 

 

Pool Closures

The pool will be closed on the following dates:

December 24 December 25
December 26 December 31
January 1

 

Pool Rental Opportunities (subject to availability)

Casual pool rental requests for the Southport Community Aquaplex are available.  Be sure to book your organization, group outing or birthday parties early.

Rental Times:  (subject to availability)

Monday 1:30 - 4:30
Tuesday 9:00-11:15am & 1:30-4:30pm
Wednesday 9:00 - 11:30am, 1:30-3:30pm & 8:30-9:30pm
Thursday 9:00-11:15pm, 1:30-3:40pm & 8:30-9:30pm
Friday 9:00-11:15 am & 1:30-3:30pm
Saturday 5:00-7:00pm
Sunday 5:00-8:30pm

 

 

Rental Rates: 

Local/Casual Rental (In City) $97.00/hr
Out of City Rental $137.00/hr
Additional Lifeguard $23.00/hr

 

 

 

 

 


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