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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 Southport Community Aquaplex Program Guide Southport Community Aquaplex Lesson Guide City of Portage la Prairie Aquatic Leadership Brochure
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
September 8 - November 17 - Monday Evenings
No Classes October 13, 2008
September 10 - November 12 - Wednesday Evenings
September 13 - November 15 - Saturday Mornings
November 19 - February 4 - Wednesday Evenings
No Classes December 24 and 31, 2008
November 22 - February 7 - Saturday Mornings
No Classes December 27, 2008 and January 3, 2009
November 24 - February 9 - Monday Evenings
No Classes on December 22 and 29, 2008
February 11 - April 22 - Wednesday Evenings
No Classes April 1, 2009
February 21 - May 2 - Saturday Mornings
No Classes April 4, 2009
February 23 - May 4 - Monday Evenings
No Classes March 30, 2009
May 11 - June 15 - Monday & Wednesday Evenings (5 weeks)
No Classes May 18, 2009
Lesson Rates (Lesson Rates include applicable GST)
Assisted Water Safety Instructor Lifesaving Society Instructor Re-Cert Lifesaving Society Instructor Mega Course National Lifeguard Service - WaterPark
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
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
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)
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!
Special/Holiday Public Swim Schedule
Lap Swim
(Includes applicable GST)
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.
The pool will be closed on the following dates:
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)
Rental Rates:
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