Registration Begins August 21 for Fall Programming at the Ponoka Aquaplex

Registration for fall swimming lessons and advanced programming opens this Thursday, August 21 during the Ponoka Community Information Night from 3 to 7 p.m. in the curling rink at the Ponoka Arena Complex.

Ponoka Aquaplex staff will be on site at the Town of Ponoka booth. Staff will be accepting swimming lesson registrations and will be available to answer questions about fall programming.

Register Online or In-Person at the Ponoka Aquaplex on August 22

Citizens can also register on Friday, August 22 starting at 8 a.m. online here or in person at the Ponoka Aquaplex (5315 46 Avenue) until Sunday, August 24.

The Ponoka Aquaplex will be temporarily closed starting Monday, August 25 as facility improvements and annual maintenance are set to begin. During this time, you can register in person for fall programming at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street) during these hours:

• Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Friday from 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• Saturday from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• Sunday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

A full list of fall programming will be posted here in the coming days. Paper copies of that list are also available at the Aquaplex and Arena Complex. Fall programming will begin in late October. 

Swim for Life® Programming

Swimming lessons and advanced programming at the Ponoka Aquaplex are delivered through the Swim for Life® program through the Lifesaving Society.

To determine your child’s swim level in the Swim for Life® program, parents and guardians are encouraged to review the transition chart by clicking here. Paper copies of that list will also be available at the Aquaplex and Arena Complex.  

If you are still unsure of your child’s skill level, the Ponoka Aquaplex offers free swim assessments during public swims. To learn more, please contact the Ponoka Aquaplex at 403-783-0131 or by email at recreation@ponoka.ca.