PacificSport - City of Kamloops

66
Interior BC
The provincial network of Pacifi cSport Centers consists of fi ve not-for-profi t organizations
working in collaboration to support increased sport participation and improved sport performance
throughout BC. These multi-sport centers are committed to developing sport at all levels by
integrating world-class athlete services, coaching education and long-term sport development
opportunities. Pacifi cSport centers offer a variety of programs and services for BC-based athletes
at all stages of the Canadian Sport for Life continuum.
Did You Know?
We offer XploreSportz
camps on every School District
Pro D Day. These fun sport camps
are for boys and girls 7-12 years old.
They get a chance to try 2 different
sports each day as well as a recreational
swim.
Pacifi cSport Interior BC services the interior
region including Kamloops, 100 Mile House,
Merritt, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke, and Golden
and all areas in between.
Check out the Coach Enhancement page for information
on our new NCCP Coach Education Grant
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE
WWW.PACIFICSPORTINTERIORBC.COM
PACIFICSPORT
INTERIOR BC
910 McGill Road
Kamloops BC V2C 6N6
Fax 250-828-3619
Look for us on Facebook
Facebook.com/Pacificsport
Interiorbc
Check out our new website:
www.pacificsportinteriorbc.com
Carolynn Boomer
General Manager 250-828-3344
cboomer@pacificsport.com
Jennifer Joyce
Sport Performance Coordinator
250-828-3583
jjoyce@pacificsport.com
Miranda Dick
Active for Life Coordinator
250-828-3346
mdick@pacificsport.com
Colleen Mullin
Sport Development Coordinator
Merritt Office
250-315-1075
cmullin@pacificsport.com
Katie Klassen
Program Coordinator
Operation Red Nose
250-320-0650
kklassen@pacificsport.com
Powering Sport
The network of PacificSport
Centres, in partnership with
Canadian Sport Centre Pacific,
delivers sport performance
programs and services to provide
athletes and coaches with every
advantage to win medals for
Canada. Together with our
national, provincial, and regional
sport partners, we are creating an
improved system to develop
athletes and coaches, advance
sport development throughout the
province, and drive the
development of sport performance
facilities.
Our role in this improved system
and the provision of PacificSport
technical programs and services
will enable us to accomplish our
vision of being an acknowledged
world leader in sport development
and performance.
As part of national and provincial
networks, we serve athletes and
coaches across Canada and in
eight locations in BC. PacificSport
is supported by the Government of
Canada (Sport Canada), Own The
Podium, the Canadian Olympic
Committee, the Coaching
Association of Canada, ViaSport,
and the Province of BC. Located in
Kamloops, PacificSport Interior BC
currently has 15 paid coaches.
“It takes a community to build a
champion.”
Pacifi cSport Programs
Contact Jennifer Joyce at 250-828-
3583 or jjoyce@pacifi csport.com
to register or for more information.
For more detailed program
descriptions, please visit
www.pacifi csportinteriorbc.com.
Group/team rates are available
for most programs:
$100 for a group of 8-12
$150 for a group of 12-15
Contact Pacifi cSport for more
details!
SPORT
PERFORMANCE
PROGRAMS
Open to all athletes, coaches, and
parents.
Learn to Sprint Faster $20
Do you want to improve your
speed on the fi eld of play? Be
more effi cient with every step?
Be fi rst to the ball? Learn the
fundamentals of proper sprinting
technique to improve your
performance and avoid injury.
TCC - Indoor Fieldhouse - North
Court
» Feb 4 6:30-8:00 pm
Mon
Instructor: Jennifer Joyce
Athletic Movement Skills to
Prevent Lower Body Injuries
$20
The development of speed,
strength, power, and quickness is
sought by many young aspiring
athletes and their coaches.
Coaches and athletes should be
aware of common injuries and how
to prevent them. This session
introduces athletes and coaches
to the identifi cation of athletic
movement patterns associated with
ACL injury and how to use exercise
to strengthen the lower body and
correct those patterns.
TCC - Indoor Fieldhouse - North
Court
» Mar 4 6:30-8:00 PM
Mon
Instructor: David Stride
SPORTS NUTRITION
Eating on the Road $20
Eating while you are on the road
can be a challenge, but you still
need to properly fuel yourself
to compete and recover for high
performance. Learn how to make
the best decisions when you are
away from home, and take your
“away game” to a new level.
TCC - Meeting Room D
» Feb 12 6:30-8:00 PM
Tue
kamloops.ca/recreation 250.828.3500
67
Pacifi cSport

68
MENTAL TRAINING
WORKSHOPS
Mental Training Workshops are
open to all athletes and coaches.
Interior BC
Coping with Setbacks in
Training and Competition
$20
Even the best athletes experience
setbacks in their career due to
injuries, changing coaches, or team
confl ict. Learn how to understand
setback, effectively deal with the
issue, and come back out on top!
TCC - Meeting Room “D”
» Mar 30 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Sat
Instructor: Dr. John Hogg
AFFILIATED SPORTS
ALPINE SKIING
Sun Peaks Alpine Ski Club
Program Director: John Crichton
250-371-7754
crichtonj@telus.net
www.sunpeaksracers.ca
Facebook: Sun Peaks Racers
To Promote Alpine Sports as a
Healthy and Enjoyable Activity for
Persons of All Ages and Abilities
The Rio Tinto Alcan Nancy
Greene Ski League (NGSL)
» “FUNdamental” stage of ski
racing for children 4-12 years of
age.
» Introduces basic skiing
techniques and skills and
develops the ABCs (agility,
balance, coordination, strength/
speed).
» Children participate within their
club in team and individual
competitions.
Nancy Greene Ski League
Lisa Smillie
lisasmillie@telus.net
250-578-7102
Check out our
Programs!
Available to
all members of the
community!
BC Alpine Kinder Series
» Athletes aged 10-14 develop
racing and skiing skills and
progress according to ability.
» Experienced coaches provide a
strong technical foundation.
» A low-stress, low-cost program,
preferably with zone
competitions to minimize costs.
Junior and Senior
Upon completion of the Alcan
Nancy Greene Ski League and the
Juvenile Series racing programs,
athletes enter a category referred
to as Miele Junior/FIS (Federation
Internationale de Ski).
» Junior (15-19 years).
» Senior (19+ years).
Masters Racing (18-99+ years)
Todd Collier
tcollier@drcollier.ca
250-374-9392 Home
250-319-5382 Cell
Rob Palmer
rpalmer@acuren.com
250-578-7071 Home
250-851-6334 Cell
» Age class competitions.
» A highly social and friendly group
of mature racers who love a
challenge and peer group
competition.
» Masters racing welcomes “late
bloomers” who took up
recreational racing later in life as
well as former racers who want
to resume competition.
Sun Peaks Sherpas
(14-99+ years)
The Sherpas are the newest team
in the Sun Peaks Alpine Club!
They are hard working volunteers
who love to ski and help the club
to run races and other events.
Become part of something that
makes a real difference in our
young skiers’ lives. We honour our
volunteers by giving them the
opportunity to use the clubhouse.
Join a great group of people who
have lots of fun on the mountain.
Volunteers Needed, Call 250.320.0650
To Call for your safe ride home
250-372-5110
9pm - 3am
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22
28, 29, 31
Volunteer and Sponsor Recognition Night
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 7:00 pm
Youth Sports Camps
Pro-D Day Camps
Every Pro D Day, there is a camp that offers
your child the opportunity to experience
Olympic and Paralympic sports. Your child
will spend the day learning traditional
and non-traditional sports led by certifi ed
coaches from our community, and a
recreational swim. We invite Olympians, the
Kamloops Blazers, Olympic hopefuls, high
level coaches, and other sport experts to
share their experience and skills with your
child. Come and fi nd your sport!
Cost: $25 per child
Time: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Two NUT-FREE snacks provided and a prize
at the end of the day.
Date Location Course ID#
Friday, February 15 TBA 204332
Monday, April 15 TCC North Court 204135
Friday, May 17 TCC North Court 204136
Spring Break Camp
Are you looking for something fun and active for your child this Spring Break? Come try out our XploreSportz Spring
Break camp. This camp is suited for boys and girls 7-13 years old. Each day the kids will participate in 2 diff erent sports as
well as a recreational swim at the Canada Games Aquatic Center.
Cost: $150 per child / $130 for each additional child. • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Two nut-free snacks each day, a camp t-shirt, and a prize are provided.
Date Location Course ID#
March 18 - 22 TCC North Court 204137
In this fun, non-competitive environment, girls aged 7-13 will be introduced to a
new sport or physical activity taught by a certifi ed coach/instructor as well as a
recreational swim each session. Your child will get a chance to improve her athletic
skills while making new friends. Camp includes a NUT-free snack each evening.
Cost: $60 for all 8 sessions. Time: 6-8 pm
Date Location Course ID#
Tuesdays, February 5 - March 25 TCC North Court 204138
kamloops.ca/recreation 250.828.3500
69
Pacifi cSport

Interior BC
C OACH E NHANCEMENT P ROGRAMS
Please contact Jennifer Joyce, Sports Performance Coordinator,
250-828-3583 or jjoyce@pacifi csport.com or visit
our website www.pacifi csportinteriorbc.com for more information about
any of the programs listed below.
NCCP COACH CERTIFICATION N
The National Coaching Certifi cation Program (NCCP) is a coach
training and certifi cation program off ered in over 66 sports
across Canada. The National Coaching Certifi cation Program
is a collaborative program of the government of Canada,
provincial/territorial governments, national/provincial/territorial
sport organizations, and the Coaching Association of Canada. For
more information please visit Coaches Association of BC (www.
coachesbc.ca).
Register for NCCP Programs by phone (828-3500) or online at
kamloops.ca/ezreg
We will be running the following NCCP Courses this fall.
Please check our website more information.
NCCP Comp A: Meeting Room A
February 9 - 10, 2013 • 8:30-4:30 pm
#205384
The 2011 Western Canada Summer Games Society has chosen Paci� cSport Interior BC to be
a recipient of one of the Western Canada Games Legacies. Paci� cSport Interior BC will receive
$50,000 for coach certi� cation support throughout the region.
The fund will be set up for anyone who wishes to take a NCCP Coaching Course and will be
reimbursed upon completion of the course. The injection of � nancial support will help any person
wanting to advance their knowledge in coach education.
Paci� cSport will also assist the Provincial Sport
Organizations and Local Sport Organizations wishing to
have any NCCP Courses in the Interior BC
region with this funding.
For more information or to apply
for fund funding, ding, ding g g, g g,p
, ,ple , please ple ease eease
e contact con ntact t Sport Spo p ort
Per Performance r rform
f manc m ce c Coordinator,
Co oord o d dinattor,
t
Je Jennifer e enniffer
f Joyce
o e at 250 2 2250-828-3583
-828 8 8-358 83 8
oor
r jjo jjoyce@paci� o oyce@@pac
@ ci� c c ccsport.com
spor s rt.co rrt.coo
om o
Are
you looking
for the NCCP
Level 1, 2 or 3 courses?
These courses have been
renamed Intro to Competition Part
A, Part B and Intro to Competition
Development.
For more information please
contact Pacifi cSport or
Coaches Association
of BC.
NCCP Comp B: Meeting Room B
March 2 - 3, 2013 • 8:30-4:30 pm
#205385
NCCP Comp Dev:
• Coaching and Leading Eff ectively: Meeting Room D • #205382
January 25 • 6-9:30 pm
January 26 • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Psychology of Performance: Meeting Room D • #205383
January 27 • 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
NCCP COACH DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Coaches’ Corner
A great opportunity for Coaches to
learn and network with other coaches.
Join us at Frick and Frack for a fun and
informal lunch and learn!
Integrating Physical
Literacy into your practises
January 17th
Athelete Transition Process
March 14th
12:00 pm Sharp to 1:00 pm
• Frick and Frack - 577 Victoria Street
RSVP to Jennifer Joyce at
Pacifi cSport 250-828-3583 or
jjoyce@pacifi csport.com
PHYSICAL
LITERACY IS...
The ability to move with
competence and confi dence
in a wide variety of physical
activities in multiple
environments.
IF YOU
CAN...
catch, jump,
run, swim, and
throw
YOU WILL
TAKE PART
IN...
Soccer, Basketball,
Volleyball, Track
& Field, Squash,
Badminton, Rugby,
Tennis, Baseball,
Softball, Bowling,
Soccer, Goalball,
Football, Swimming,
Diving, Water Polo,
Scuba, Kayaking,
Sailing, and Surfi ng!
For more information and ideas to
get your kids active check out:
www.activeforlife.ca
Harper Mountain Ski Club
Rio Tinto Alcan Nancy Greene Ski
League
Ages 4-12
Program Coordinator: Robert
Brettell
harperskiclub@gmail.com
250-579-0104
» The Harper Mountain Ski Club
(HMSC), established in 1973,
offers alpine ski racing instruction
for children ages 4-12 (born in
2000-2008) in a fun,
family-orientated atmosphere.
» Club members participate in the
Nancy Greene Ski League and
are taught alpine ski racing
utilizing the Husky Snow Star
Program (Canada’s National
Alpine Ski Skill Development
Program) by certified ski
instructors.
» HMSC offers a freestyle program
for kids ages 8-14 (limited space
available). The freestyle
program is geared towards kids
possessing advanced skier ability
who would like to try an
alternative to alpine racing.
Moguls, park, pipe, aerials, and
big mountain disciplines will be
explored and their various
techniques taught in a fun and
engaging atmosphere by certified
park and freestyle instructors.
» Both programs (alpine racing and
freestyle) will offer the athletes
an opportunity to compete
against other clubs at various
mountains throughout the
Interior (competing is not
mandatory).
The HMSC winter season programs
run Sundays, January through
March, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
at Harper Mountain (20 minute
drive from Kamloops).
Club fees: $300
Check out
www.harpermountain.com
for more information.
ATHLETICS
Kamloops Track and Field Club
Head Coach: Oleg Bondarchuk (all
events)
Regional Coach: Bruno Mazzotta
(Cross-country and Middle
Distance)
National Throws Centre Coach:
Dr. Anatoly Bondarchuk
Office: 250-851-2512
www.kamloopstrackandfield.ca
About Us
The Kamloops Track and Field Club
has a proud history of producing
successful athletes. We currently
employ a full-time Head Coach,
Regional Coach, and National
Throws Coach and many part-time
coaches to ensure quality programs
from the grassroots to the high
performance athlete as well as a
masters program. We are
committed to ensuring that you or
your child has a positive
experience in the sport of athletics.
Training Facilities
September to March - TCC
Fieldhouse
April to August - Hillside Stadium
Programs
» Cross-country - Middle Distance
(All Ages): Fitness-based
training for any athlete (3 days/
week).
» Track Rascals (Ages 6-8): Track
and field fundamentals and fun
(6 weeks, 1 day/week, Wed,
5:00-6:00 pm).
» Junior Development (Ages 9-12):
Introduction to track and field
and basic skills (15-16 weeks,
2-3 days/week).
» Midget (Ages 13-15): Advanced
training opportunities. No
attendance rules (15-18 weeks,
4-5 days/week).
» Juvenile, Junior, Senior
(Ages 16+): Specialized training
opportunities. Mandatory
attendance (16-18 weeks,
5 days/week).
» Masters (Ages 35+): All-round
training. All events are covered
(3 days/week).
70
kamloops.ca/recreation 250.828.3500 71
Pacifi cSport

72
Registration
For further information, call
250-851-2512 or Linda at
250-372-1996 or email
rayandlinda@telus.net or check
www.kamloopstrackandfield.ca.
BASEBALL
Coach: Ray Chadwick
rchadwick@tru.ca
Interior BC
The TRU WolfPack baseball team
plays all of its games at Norbrock
Stadium, located on McArthur
Island. Home games are played
as double headers, usually on
Saturdays and Sundays. League
play starts in March and finishes in
April, with an exhibition schedule
in the fall.
BASKETBALL
Contact: Ken Olynyk
kolynyk@tru.ca
Coach: Mark Simpson
www.kamloopsbasketball.com
Kamloops Basketball Academy
More information and registration
forms at www.kamloopsbasketball.
com.
CANOE/KAYAK
Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club
Shumway Lake
www.kamloopscanoeandkayakclub.
ca
For club information, email info@
kamloopscanoeandkayak.com.
Sprint canoe and kayak racing are
very successful Canadian sports
and our athletes continue to medal
at the Olympic Games. Sprint
racing is a great form of exercise
that instills discipline,
determination, and a good work
ethic, skills that athletes will utilize
the rest of their lives. Members of
Kamloops Canoe and Kayak Club
can train in both disciplines of the
sport, canoe and kayak. Levels of
competition vary from recreational
to highly competitive. For more
information, please visit our
website.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Overlander Ski Club
Cross-country Skiing
Coach: Dana Manhard
250-573-6024
dmanhard@shaw.ca
www.overlanderskiclub.com
Programs
» Ski League ages 5-8
» Ski League ages 8-12
» Junior Development ages 12-20
Annual program
» Masters program ages 20+
» Introductory or skill development
lessons for all ages and abilities
For more information on any of the
programs, visit overlanderskiclub.
com. The programs offer age
specific skills following the Cross
Country Canada development
model. Cross-country skiing is a
“lifetime” sport suitable for
individuals and families of all ages
and abilities.
CURLING
Curl BC
Regional Coach: Brenda Nordin
bnordin@curlbc.ca
250-828-0104
DIVING
Riptech Diving
Coach: Mike Gowdy
Info@riptech.ca
www.riptech.ca
250-320-0436
Dive Right In! With Riptech
Diving
Recreational to competitive
programs for ages 5 and up.
Introductory program for
beginners. Learn the
fundamentals of diving in a fun
and safe environment. Individuals
progress at their own rate.
Instructors focus on developing
coordination, flexibility, strength,
fitness, posture, listening skills,
concentration, and, of course, FUN!
Prerequisite: participants must be
able to swim comfortably in deep
water.
Competitive programs by invitation
only. Unless you are transferring
from another club or from
advanced gymnastics/trampoline,
we require all divers to start in Fun
Dive.
Programs run year round with
registration ongoing.
FIGURE SKATING
Kamloops Skating Club
www.kamloopsskatingclub.com
250-554-4944
Find us on Facebook - Kamloops
Skating Club
President: Andrea Veitch
kcspresident@hotmail.ca
Registrar: Cindi Anderson
kcsregistrar@hotmail.ca
GYMNASTICS/TRAMPOLINE
Kamloops Gymnastics/Trampoline
Centre
Tournament Capital Centre
910 McGill Road
250-374-6424
info@kgtc.ca
www.kgtc.ca
Active Start Programs
(14 months-5 yrs)
We offer a variety of programs to
enhance your child’s development.
Recreational Programs
(6-13 yrs)
Following the CANGYM/CANJUMP
programs for skill acquisition, we
offer three levels of artistic and
trampoline gymnastics. The main
focus will be on continuous
achievement in a fun, safe
environment.
Advanced Rec Programs/
Gymnaestrada
(7-13 yrs)
More advanced skill development
within the CANGYM program.
Athletes have the option to
participate in Gymnaestrada
Display group.
ARE YOU BC’S NEXT
NATIONAL CHAMPION?
The IGNITE Athlete Development Program introduces young athletes who are
targeted by their Provincial Sport Organization to a high-perfor-mance lifestyle
by improving their athleticism, physical literacy and fi tness through a multi-sport
training program which is complementary to their current sport-specifc practice and
competition schedules.
Delivered by experienced specialists and with the aim of building complete champions,
IGNITE helps athletes build balance, strength, speed, agility, and power through training
sessions that focus on three movement streams:
• Sprint Training
• Gymnastics
• Strength and Conditioning
The purpose of the IGNITE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM is to:
• Enhance motor skills & physical fi tness
• Provide and enhance foundational movement skills that can help with
future athletic development
School Age Drop-in
(6-12 yrs, Co-ed)
Coach-supervised open gym time.
High School Gymnastics and
Gym Sport
(13-18 yrs)
No previous skill required. Have
fun while learning gymnastics with
your friends from school.
Parkour Teen and Adult
Program (13+ yrs)
A free running fitness program . . .
be the next James Bond! This fun,
informative program uses
gymnastics equipment to move
freely. Registration is required.
Competitive Stream (6+ yrs)
Competitive and developmental
programs in men’s and women’s
artistic gymnastics, trampoline
gymnastics, and cheerleading.
Adult Drop-in (18+ yrs, Co-ed)
Supervised by a coach. All abilities
welcome!
SESSION SCHEDULE
• 2x per week
• 6:30pm-8:00pm (Mon/Wed)
• Ten month program
VENUE
Tournament Capital Centre
• Field House
• Weight Room
• Gymnastics Trampoline
Centre
PROGRAM FEE
$60 per month
FOR MORE INFO/TO APPLY
Contact Jennifer Joyce at
jjoyce@pacifi csport.com
250.828.3583
www.pacifi csportinteriorbc.com
kamloops.ca/recreation 250.828.3500
73
Pacifi cSport

74
Interior BC
Family Drop-in
(Sundays only)
A great opportunity for families to
enjoy the gym together.
Birthday Parties
Join us for the best party in town!
Parties run Saturday or Sunday
throughout the year.
Camps/Special Events
Pro-D Day Camps/Christmas
Camps/Spring Break Camps/
Summer Fun Camps/Parents’ Night
Out
Registration is available online
24/7! For detailed schedules and
program information, visit
www.kgtc.ca.
LACROSSE
Lacrosse BC
Regional Coach: Beau Bradley
778-257-0562
b.bradley@telus.net
Kamloops Minor Lacrosse
Association
www.kamloopsrattlers.ca
President: Ellie Bradley
250-828-2274
e.bradley@telus.net
SPEED SKATING
Kamloops Long Blades Speed
Skating Club
Coach Coordinator: Sandi Vyse
250-573-4517 or 250-851-1481
Email: speedskate@shaw.ca
www.kamloopslongblades.com
Practices are Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday
evenings at McArthur Island Sport
and Event Centre. Competitive,
Recreational, High Performance,
Learn to Skate, and Learn to
Speed Skate programs. All ages
and abilities welcome.
Club Programs – Registration
Ongoing
Recreational practice once per
week, Competitive twice per week,
and High Performance four times
per week.
Try it once before joining the club.
Early bird and family discounts
available. Speed skates included
with registration.
Learn to Speed Skate $90
Thu, Jan 17-Mar 7, 6:15 pm
(8 sessions)
Please see our website for forms
and information.
www.kamloopslongblades.com
SWIMMING
Kamloops Classics Swimming
Head Coach: Brad Dalke
www.swimkamloops.com
admin@swimkamloops.com
Canada Games Pool
910 McGill Road
250-828-3660
Kamloops Classic Swimming is
dedicated to providing the best
available teaching, coaching,
training, and competitive
opportunities to all levels of
swimmers at an affordable cost.
Learn to Swim the Olympic
Way
Our learn to swim program (ages
5-12) focuses on stroke
development. Register online at
www.swimkamloops.com or by
phone at 250-828-3660. $120 for
16 lessons.
Winter Session - All Levels
Monday and Wednesday, Jan.
14-Mar. 11, 3:30 or 4:15 pm.
(no classes Monday, Feb. 11)
Tuesday and Thursday, Jan.
15-Mar. 7, 3:45, 4:30, or 5:15 pm.
Mini-Meet Fun Day - All swimmers
Wednesday, Mar. 13, 3:30 pm.
Spring Session - All Levels
Monday and Wednesday, March 25
-May 22, 3:30 or 4:15 pm.
Mini-Meet Fun Day - All swimmers
May 24, 3:30 pm.
Competitive Swimming
A year round competitive training
program for FAST swimming! All
ages and levels. Professionally
certified coaching staff. Regional/
provincial/national competition.
FREE ONE WEEK TRIAL ANY TIME!
Ongoing registration at
www.kamloopsclassicsswimming.ca
or call 250-828-3660.
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING
Kamloops Sunrays Synchronized
Swimming
President: Melissa Jakubec
Head Coach: Nicole Lantzy
www.kamloopssynchro.ca
kamloopssunrays@gmail.com
778-257-SYNC (7962)
Love to dance? Interested in
gymnastics? Are you artistic?
Expressive? Do you like to swim?
Then synchronized swimming is for
you!
Synchronized swimming is a sport
of strength, flexibility, and
creativity. It is demanding but fun.
In the water, synchronized
swimmers achieve the aquatic
endurance of speed swimming, the
precision and power of gymnastics,
and the artistry of dance. The
Kamloops Sunrays offer affordable
introductory, recreational, and
competitive swimming programs
for beginner to advanced
swimmers from the ages of 7 to
19, as well as Masters sessions for
swimmers over 18.
Free See It, Try It Sessions
Find out if synchro is the sport for
you and see where you should
begin your synchronized swimming
career. Drop-in sessions at the
Canada Games Pool are available.
TENNIS
Kamloops Tennis Club
Regional Coach: Kelly Hubbard
www.kamloopstennis.com
info@kamloopstennis.com
250-372-1783
Junior Tennis Programs
Ages 5-17
On December 15, you may sign up
for junior tennis programs that run
from January to April, 2013.
Adult Tennis Programs
Adult programs run year-round.
For more information, visit
www.kamloopstennis.com or call
250-372-1783.
WRESTLING
North Kamloops Wrestling Club
Regional Coach: Brian Dick
250-573-5966
Wrestling develops all-round
athletic skills, including
self-defense, physical toughness,
self-reliance, self-discipline, and
character. Wrestling is a great
sport to foster confidence and
athleticism, especially for those
who may otherwise not participate
in more mainstream team sports.
It is an outstanding sport for both
boys and girls.
Boys and Girls Pre-competitive
Program, Ages 6-13
Develop strength and agility to
tumble and grapple in games
played on the wrestling mat and
learn introductory wrestling skills.
This experience will carry over into
other sports and activities. We
provide exercise and activities in a
fun setting under trained coaches.
Parents are invited to attend
sessions and become involved in
the activities.
Cost: $40 for the season or $2 per
session.
Boys and Girls Competitive
Program, Ages 12-18
Introduces wrestling to beginners
and supplements junior high and
high school programs. The club
provides coaching, training, and
competitive opportunities to
achieve provincial, national and
international success.
Cost: $40 for the season or $2 per
session.
kamloops.ca/recreation 250.828.3500
75
Pacifi cSport