Spring Break

Registration for winter and spring break swimming lessons begins at 7 a.m. on December 10, and December 12 for all other programs. Reminder: registration confirmation emails are delayed by one hour on registration mornings to reduce server load.

If you've never had an account, you'll need to create one. Select "Create Account" from the top, right hand corner of the home page. If the email address you enter isn't accepted, you may already have an account. Try resetting your password.

Creating your username and password: Your username is your email address and your password is created by you. A password must include three of the following: an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number, a punctuation mark. Try a different password if you receive an error message.

If that doesn't work, or you are experiencing any other account or password challenges, phone 780-467-2211 or any recreation facility.

If you have previously registered for a program, owned a Millennium Card or have made a recreation facility booking and do not remember your account password, please reset your password rather than create a new account.

Adding family members/dependents: Login to your account and select "Family/Groups" followed by "Create Group" or "Add".

To register family members/dependents into a course or add new members to your Family/Group, you must be identified as the "Owner" of the Family/Group. To have the "Owner" of your Family/Group changed or to edit a family member's information, phone 780-467-2211 or visit a facility in person.

Questions? Email recreation@strathcona.ca or call 780-467-2211 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Create or reset your Recreation Online account. Details in FAQ "How do I set up and manage my Recreation Online account?".

Online transactions must be made with a credit card or credit on account. If you have a credit on your account but you can't see it, phone a recreation facility.

PROGRAMS:

Search for programs:In the search bar, enter keywords or the name of the course you are searching for. Or, select "Registered Programs" and filter by program type.

I want to be added to a waitlist. If the program you are interested in has a waitlist, you can add yourself by selecting "Book" and then "Waitlist". You will be able to view what courses you or a family/group member are waitlisted for by logging into your account, and selecting "My Courses". Select the down arrow under "Type" and choose "Waitlisted Courses" and then select the relevant person.

How do I register my dependent into a program? Login to your account or create a new one; reset your password if you forget yours (which is now managed by you). Go to the Family/Groups tab and check to see if your dependent is listed under your Family group. If not, select either "Create Group" or "Add" and enter your dependent's information.

When registering for a program, you will be given the option of who you are booking. Select the dependent's name and press "GO" and continue shopping or check out.

Note: To register family members/dependents into a course or add new members to your Family/Group, you must be identified as the "Owner" of the Family/Group. To have the "Owner" of your Family/Group changed or to edit a family member's information, call 780-467-2211.

Will I be notified if my program is cancelled? Yes.

Will I receive a receipt? Yes, it will be sent to the email used to set up your online account.

Where are the golf programs? Register for spring and summer golf camps and lessons using Chronogolf. Visit thebroadmoor.ca.

What's the policy for withdrawing or transferring my program enrollment? After a course starts, refunds will be given up to the beginning of the third class and will be pro-rated from the time you notify us of your withdrawal. No refunds will be given after the third class.

Questions?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Programs: recreation@strathcona.ca or 780-467-2211
Technical assistance: reconline@strathcona.ca

ACTIVITY TIMESLOTS:

An activity time slot is required for each person (child, youth, adult and senior). You will need to identify who will be attending the activity.

Step 1: Login

Step 2: Choose the desired facility and activity.

Step 3: Select the person to book and press "select"

Step 4: From here, you can choose the desired date and time.

Step 5: To book additional family members, select the "continue shopping" button and follow Steps 3 to 5. It is very important to press "Go" after you select which family member to book. Do not use the browser back button to add items to your cart.

Is my booking confirmed? Check that your upcoming activity timeslot is booked by logging into your account and select "Bookings". If you booking is not showing, call a recreation facility or email recreation@strathcona.ca

If you are unable to attend your activity timeslot, please cancel before it begins by calling any recreation facility.

After a course starts, refunds will be given up to the beginning of the third class and will be pro-rated from the time you notify us of your withdrawal. No refunds will be given after the third class.

Under/over age limit notifications: Many programs have an age limit for safety reasons. Ensure that the person you have selected to register for the program is correct. Every individual who registers for a program must have their own account. You can add family members to your account by selecting "Family/Groups" and "Create Group".

Age range: The age range displays like this online: a course for 6 to 8 years is for children who are 6 years old up to (but NOT including) 8 years of age. So you must be under the age of 8 to register.

Error in date of birth: A warning will be issued if the incorrect Age Category was selected when setting up the account. If your child is 2, select the Child category. If your child is 12, please select the Youth category. If you are 18, please select the Adult category and if you are 65, please select the Senior category.

Shopping cart: Placing an item into your cart will reserve the spot for 20 minutes, you have 10 minutes to pay for your spot once you select "Checkout".

Automatic sign out: Your account will automatically log out after 20 minutes of inactivity. You will be prompted to login again to continue your session.

Why can''t I reset my family member''s password?If your family member was created under your account, then this account has assumed the account holder''s contact information including password. If a family member needs their own password, a separate account should be set up for them.

What is your privacy policy?

What is the privacy policy during the current pandemic?Personal information is collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to manage and administer your Strathcona County recreation program account, including program registration, membership or rentals. Your information will also be used for purposes of Strathcona County’s pandemic response initiatives and may be disclosed to designated health services and enforcement organizations as allowed or required by law. If you have any questions, please contact the Manager of Finance and Business Operations at 780-467-2211.

Why do I need to enter my birth date? Many of our programs are age specific, therefore knowing the participant's age is required to validate the registration. Children 17 years and younger will need to provide day/month/year information; adults and seniors will be asked for birth month and year only.

Is my personal and financial information secure? All transactions that Strathcona County processes are Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) compliant.

Is my credit card information kept on file? No, Strathcona County does not keep your information on file.

What is a CSV number? It's an extra three-digit combination on the back of your credit card which, when used, provides extra protection from fraud and theft.

Bronze Medallion & CPR-C- 5 Classes

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Includes CPR C.

KLC- Multi-Private Swimming Lessons

This is 1:1 class of customized swim instruction for all ages and abilities. Multi-private swimming lessons can have additional registrants added to create a household lesson for an additional fee (for a maximum of 3:1). We highly encourage multilpe registrants be the same level/ability, or no more then 1 level apart. Email swimming@strathcona.ca for more info.

Spring Break- KLC Parent & Tot 1

4-12 Months: Parents and babies will explore the water together under the watchful eyes of their instructor. They will learn how to safely enter and exit the water and work on getting ready to discover the water safely. Parents will learn how to safely support their child while they play.

Spring Break- KLC Parent & Tot 2

12-24 Months: Instructors will lead sessions to help parents with children learn basic water safety skills in a welcoming environment. Parents are taught how to support their child with assisted entries and exits into water and support them in learning to float and kick. They can celebrate together when the child can get their face wet and blow bubbles for the first time.

Spring Break- KLC Parent & Tot 3

24-36 Months: Parents will work towards supporting their toddlers in becoming more independent in the water. Getting in, getting out, going under, and floating, parents and toddlers will be introduced to different iterations of these fundamental skills.

Spring Break- KLC Preschool 1

3-5Y Preschoolers will be assisted by their instructor when learning to enter and exit water safely, jump into chest deep water, and put their faces in the water to blow bubbles. Becoming comfortable with floats and glides and moving safely in shallow water while wearing lifejackets will help them gain confidence with their water skills.

Spring Break- KLC Preschool 2

3-5Y: Preschoolers will work on becoming more independent with their water skills. Some of these skills include jumping into chest deep water unassisted, submerging and exhaling underwater, and floating and gliding with various buoyant aids. They will be introduced to lateral rollovers and practice their flutter kick on their backs.

Spring Break- KLC Preschool 3

3-5Y Preschoolers will kick and glide their way through the water on their fronts and backs. They will work on retrieving objects from the bottom in water that is waist deep, and work towards mastering their floats, rollovers, glides, and kicks. In this level they work their way into deeper water for side entries and jumping in with their lifejackets on.

Spring Break- KLC Preschool 4/5

3-5Y Preschool 4 - Preschoolers will gain some independence in deep water. They will practice jumping into deeper water (including getting out by themselves), sideways entries, and opening their eyes underwater. These swimmers in training will work on completing 5m of front crawl in their lifejackets and work on their ability to tread water. Preschool 5 - Preschoolers will work towards achieving important swimming milestones. They will work on being able to support themselves treading in deep water for 10 seconds and complete 5m swims with front crawl and back crawl. Wearing a lifejacket, they will practice forward roll entries into deep water, learn to whip kick in a vertical position, and be introduced to interval training.

Spring Break- KLC- Swimmer 1

5Y+ Building the foundation of swimming skill development beginner swimmers will gain confidence in the water as they learn safe entries into various depths of water, treading water in a lifejacket, opening their eyes underwater, and breath control. Once they have learned their floats, rollovers, glides, and kicks from front to back, they will front crawl their way into the next level.

Spring Break- KLC Swimmer 2

5Y+ Swimmers will gain comfort in deeper water by jumping in, learning their sideways entry, and treading water without a lifejacket. Swimmers will be challenged by the introduction of various skills including, flutter kick on their front, back, and side, vertical whip kick with an aid, and swimming front crawl and back crawl for 10m. Swimmers will get to work on their Swim to Survive skills and be introduced to interval training.

Spring Break- KLC Swimmer 3

5Y+ Swimmers will make a splash with their kneeling dives and forward roll entries. Swimmers will be challenged with the introduction to more difficult (but fun) skills such as handstands in shallow water and in front somersaults (in water). Increased time and distance components are incorporated for skills learned such as flutter kick on front and back, whip kick on back, front and back crawl, and interval training.

Spring Break- KLC Swimmer 4

5Y+ Swimmers will move from a beginner to intermediate swimming level. Swimmers will complete standing dives, tread water for 1 minute, and work towards being able to swim underwater for 5m. Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke.

Spring Break- KLC Swimmer 5

5Y+ Swimmers will be challenged with a whole new set of skills; Shallow dives, tuck jumps (cannonball entries), eggbeater kick, and backward somersaults (in water). Technique and endurance will also receive greater focus as swimmers will need to complete longer distance swims and interval training sessions for all their strokes.

Spring Break- KLC Swimmer 6

5Y+ As the final level in the Swimmer program, swimmers will build up their advanced skillset. Swimmers will work towards mastering stride entries, compact jumps, and lifesaving kicks. They will also refine their strokes to increase their swimming strength, power, and endurance - critical for success in the 300m workout required to complete the level.

Spring Break- Ranger Patrol

Stroke refinement and underwater proficiency continues to be a focus in Ranger Patrol as it is critical for supporting swimmer fitness. Swimmers can expect their fitness levels to increase as they work towards a 200m timed swim. First aid at the Ranger Patrol level includes assessment of unconscious victims, treating for shock, and procedures for obstructed airways. Lifesaving skills are expanded to include object support and non-contact rescues with a buoyant aid.

Spring Break- Rookie Patrol

Rookie Patrol lays the foundation of the Swim Patrol program. It includes 4 main components: stroke refinement, fitness, first aid, and lifesaving. Stroke refinement is focused on front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke. Fitness components include a 350m workout and 100m timed swim. Swimmers will learn about assessing conscious victims, contacting EMS, and treatment for bleeding. Rookie Patrol is rounded off with an introduction to lifesaving skills, including self rescue techniques, victim recognition, and using throwing assists.

Spring Break- Star Patrol

Star Patrol will prepare swimmers for the Bronze Star Award. Strokes will continue to be refined through completion of 100m swims. It demands good physical conditioning as swimmers will be challenged with a 600m workout, 300m timed swim, and a 25m object carry. First aid at this level focuses on treatment of bone and joint injuries, and respiratory emergencies like asthma and allergic reactions. Lifesaving skills include in water defense methods, rolling over and supporting victims in shallow water, and removing victims from shallow water. Swimmers that complete Star Patrol will be well on their way to becoming bona fide Lifesavers.

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