Recreational Programming

Sensei Erik Logodi and Sensei Doug Wilde will teach you the basics (and more) about Karate! Karate is a system of unarmed combat using the hands and feet to deliver and block blows and is widely practiced as a sport. The themes of traditional karate training are fighting and self defence, though its mental and moral strength aspects target the overall improvement of the individual. Families welcome! For ages 8 to adult.

*** Note that at the first class, all members are required to pay a fee of $70. This fee is required by the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation as an ANNUAL due and is in addition to the District of Elkford's program registration cost. The fee can be paid by exact cash to the instructor or via e-transfer only and MUST be paid to the instructor at the first class.***

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• Where: Multi-Purpose Recreation Hall (inside the Recreation Centre at 816B Michel Road)
• Instructors: Erik Logodi and Doug Wilde
• Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Dates for 2024:
  • September 18, 21, 26 and 29 
    October 4, 7, 12, 15, 20, 23, 28 and 29 (October 29 replaces the October 31 class) 
    November 5, 8, 13, 16, 21, 24 and 29 
    December 2, 7 and 1O (December 10 last class) 
• Cost: 
  • Under 15 years of age: $113.00 per individual (no tax)
  • 15 years of age and older: $118.65 per individual (includes tax)
  • Per family: $355.95 per family (Family is defined as three or more individuals from the same household to a maximum of six and must include at least one adult.)
    *** Note that at the first class, all members are required to pay a fee of $70. This fee is required by the Shintani Wado-Kai Karate Federation as an ANNUAL due and is in addition to the District of Elkford's program registration cost. The fee can be paid by exact cash to the instructor or via e-transfer only and MUST be paid to the instructor at the first class.***
• Min: 6/Max: 40
• Ages: 8 years to adult
• Registration deadline: September 11, 2024
• Supplies: Please bring a water bottle

Kids will learn the fundamentals of strength, balance and body control in gymnastics--and have fun! Note that there is a new class for ages 11+ that focuses on strength and flexibility. For ages five years and up.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• When: Tuesdays
• Where: Rocky Mountain Elementary School Gymnasium
• Instructor: Jeff Sutherland 
• Times: 
  • Ages 5 to 7: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Ages 8 to 10: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Ages 11+ (Strength and Flexibility): 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Dates: 
  • September 24 to December 10, 2024 
    **Note that there is no class on October 15, 2024 or November 5, 2024
• Cost: 
  • Ages 5 to 7: $92 per individual (no tax)
  • Ages 8 to 10: $92 per individual (no tax)
  • Ages 11 to 14: $92 per individual (no tax)
  • Ages 15+: $96.60 per individual (includes tax)
• Minimum/Maximum: 
  • Ages 5 to 7: Min 4/ Max 10
  • All Other Ages: Min 4/ Max 12
• Ages: Five years and older
• Supplies: Please bring a water bottle
• Registration deadline: September 17, 2024

Join instructor Michelle Krenbrink for a weekly, one-hour guided meditation to calm your mind and bring some peace to your busy lifestyle. You'll be guided into meditation a little differently each week, helping you to free yourself from the stresses of everyday living. Learn to stay present and incorporate your own version of these meditations throughout your day. Don't miss this opportunity to introduce more mindfulness into your life! For ages 19 and older.

(Note that there will be no classes on October 31 and November 21, 2024)

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• When: Thursdays
• Dates: 
  • October 3, 10, 17, 24 (Note: no class on October 31, 2024)
  • November 7, 14 and 28 (Note: no class on November 21, 2024)
  • December 5 and 12
• Times: 7 to 8 p.m. 
• Where: Multi-Purpose Hall (inside the Recreation Centre at 816B Michel Road)
• Cost: $87.15 (includes tax)
• Ages: 19 years and older
• Min: 4 / Max: 12
• Registration deadline: September 26, 2024
• Supplies: Blanket or mat to sit on and/or pillow if desired, water or tea and notebook/pen. Please dress comfortably!

FREE DROP-IN PICKLEBALL (CONTINUING)

Play drop-in pickleball for free on the dry curling rink surface (at the Elkford Recreation Centre)! For those who need pickleball paddles and balls, they are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. No pre-registration is required, but you must sign in each time that you use the court (a sign-in sheet is provided at the entrance of the multi-purpose recreation hall). 

Must be 16+ unless supervised by a responsible adult who is 18 years or older. For more information, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca  or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• Dates: Until Friday, September 27, 2024
• When: 
  • Mondays:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesdays to Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Closed on Sundays and on all statutory holidays
• Where: Dry curling rink surface (inside the Recreation Centre at 816B Michel Road)
• Cost: FREE!
• Ages: Ages 16+ (players under the age of 16 are welcome, but must play under the supervision of a responsible adult who is 18 years or older)
• Supplies: You may bring your own pickleball paddles/balls, or you may borrow the ones we have. Equipment is first-come, first-served. Bringing your own water bottle is recommended!

This type of yoga is called flow because of the focus on smooth breathing for each movement. It is a broad class that encompasses many types and styles of yoga to meet all levels. This is an ideal yoga class for first-time yoga registrants, but is suited to all levels.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• When: Tuesdays
• Dates:
  • October 15, 22, 29
  • November 5, 12, 19, 26
  • December 3, 10, 17
• Times: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Multi-purpose Room at the Elkford Aquatic Centre
• Cost: $80.85 (includes tax)
• Ages: 16 years and older
• Min.: 4 / Max.: 15
• Registration deadline: October 8, 2024
• Supplies: water bottle, yoga mat and a blanket. Please also bring your own blocks and straps if you have them as we only have a limited number available).

Starting with the basics! The goal of this class is to give you the necessary knowledge needed for you to confidently mend, alter or sew a garment. Dust off your sewing machine and join instructor, Mandy McGregor, in starting at the very beginning!

• Learn the parts of a sewing machine, how to wind a bobbin and thread the machine.
• Create samples of sewing techniques. For example: seam finishes (zig-zag, French seam, flat-felled seam), hemming on the machine and by hand, buttons, zippers, a dart and more!
• How to choose the correct pattern, measuring for the correct size, what fabrics to purchase (what are the different types of fabrics and which fabric is best suited for what purpose and learn how to prepare the fabric for cutting), and what notions are needed (what is a notion?).
• How to read the pattern markings, laying out fabric and transferring pattern markings.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• When: Tuesdays (with the exception of November 13, which is a Wednesday)
• Dates:
  • October 15, 22, 29
  • November 5, 13, 19 
• Times: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Where: Meeting Rooms at the Elkford Community Conference Centre
• Cost: $155.40 (includes tax)
• Ages: 19 years and older
• Min.: 3 / Max.: 8
• Registration deadline: October 8, 2024
• Supplies: the supply list will be provided at time of registration. Alternatively, you can purchase supplies through the instructor. You are also required to bring you own sewing machine, along with your manual (if you have the manual).

Instructor Mandy McGregor invites you to tap into your subconscious and allow your soul to speak of secret yearnings and desires. This is a very personal journey that has the ability to reveal what you desire and what blockages need to be released or overcome. Building a truly personal collage takes time and focus, but that's not to say the creative journey can't be shared with other like-minded individuals!

The bulk of the time will be spent on building your collage. Near the end of our time together, you will learn how to interpret your soul's message. You will also receive a handout detailing how to interpret your collage. There are many ways to interpret collages. The Soul Coaching Collage method is one that Denise Linn created based on doing collages for 37 years and teaching collage workshops for thousands of people. 

From the instructor: "creating a Soul Coaching Collage is truly the most eye-opening, empowering creating I have ever gifted to myself. I am excited to share the power of that gift with you!"

Your registration includes snacks and coffee.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• When: Sunday, October 27, 2024
• Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Meeting Rooms at the Elkford Community Conference Centre
• Cost: $51.45 (includes tax)
• Ages: 18 years and older
• Min.: 4 / Max.: 12
• Registration deadline: October 20, 2024
• Supplies: bring a lunch and your own scissors. All other supplies are provided (board, magazines, glue). Snacks and coffee provided.

Join local photographer Tracey Halladay as she takes you through some of the basics and beyond using your cell phone or camera to capture moments - not just photos. This program will use indoor and outdoor spaces to learn an discuss tips on composition, lighting, story telling, editing and many other techniques.

Cameras will be available to try for those individuals signing up with cell phone only. Each class includes 15 minutes of preparation at the beginning, one hour of shooting and 15 minutes of discussion at the end. We will continue expanding and growing on the lessons practices in the spring 2024 session and discuss further lighting, posing, product photography and creating memorable images.

Fall is also a wonderful time to create photographs in the larger landscape with marvelous colours.

Special request from the instructor: upon registration, registrants are asked to create a wish list of things they would like to see presented and email it to traceyhalladayphoto@gmail.com to help create a successful course.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• Dates:
  • Tuesdays: October 8, 15, 22, 29
  • Tuesdays: November 5, 12, 19, 26
  • Monday, December 2
• Times: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Meeting Rooms at the Elkford Community Conference Centre
• Ages: 14 years and older
• Cost:
  • 15 years and older: $87.15 (includes tax)
  • Under 15 years: $83
• Min.: 6 / Max.: 15
• Registration deadline: October 1, 2024
• Supplies: cell phone or camera, notebook and pen. Please also dress for the weather each day of the class as we will be exploring outdoor spaces for shooting during some of the classes.

Do you love to knit or want to learn how? This class was made for you! Bring your knitting and hang out or come learn how to knit with instructor Mandy McGregor! This class is for knitters of all skill levels.

For more information, or to register, call 250.865.4010, email events@elkford.ca or visit 750 Fording Drive.

• When: Wednesdays from October 16 to December 18, 2024 and January 8 to May 28, 2025
• Times: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Meeting Room #2 at the Elkford Community Conference Centre
• Ages: 19 years and older
• Cost: $64.58 (includes tax)
• Min.: 1 / No max.
• Registration deadline: October 9, 2024
• Supplies: please bring your own supplies needed for knitting: needles, yarn and pattern.

Download a printable PDF of the Fall 2024 Swimming Lesson Schedule

For more information, or to register, contact the Aquatic Centre at 250.865.4012 or pool@elkford.ca.

Pool Program:  Lifesaving Society—Bronze Cross 

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as Assistant Lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. This course is a prerequisite for Lifesaving Instructor and National Lifeguard: Pool With Airway Management and Oxygen Administration courses.

Must be minimum of 13 years of age AND have Bronze Medallion certification.

To register, or to find out more about programs at the Aquatic Centre, call 250.865.4012 or pool@elkford.ca.

• When: June 21, 26, 27 and 28, 2024
• Where: Elkford Aquatic Centre—Multipurpose Room and Pool
• Instructor: Sarah Landry
• Times:
  • Friday, June 21: 4:15 to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 26: 3 to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 27: 3 to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, June 28: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: $201.08 (tax included)
• Registration deadline: June 16, 2024
• Minimum: 6/ Maximum: 12
• Prerequisites: Must be minimum of 13 years of age AND have Bronze Medallion certification
• Materials:
  • CLM (Mandatory): $50.40 (includes tax) (MAY ALREADY HAVE FROM BRONZE MEDALLION)
  • Pocket Mask (Optional): $21 (includes tax)

Pool Program:  Lifesaving Society—Lifesaving Instructor 

The Lifesaving Society’s program for Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners follows a competency-based model that covers teaching and evaluation philosophy, techniques, and approaches for water rescue, first aid and aquatic skills.

The training includes long-term and short-term planning, class management, safety supervision and evaluation principles. The program prepares instructors to teach a variety of courses, including Junior Lifeguard Club, Swim to Survive, Lifesaving for Lay Rescuers and more. Candidates must demonstrate skills, knowledge and attitudes at Competency Level 1 (Lifesaving Instructor) to earn certification, which enables them to evaluate and certify candidates in Canadian Swim Patrol, Lifesaving Fitness, Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross.

Must be minimum of 15+ years of age by the last day of class AND have Bronze Cross.

To register, or to find out more about programs at the Aquatic Centre, call 250.865.4012 or pool@elkford.ca.

• When: July 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 9, 2024
• Where: Elkford Aquatic Centre—Multipurpose Room 
• Instructor: Sarah Landry
• Time:
  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: $345.58 (tax included)
• Registration deadline: June 16, 2024 (for materials and pre-course assignments)
• Minimum: 4 / Maximum: 12
• Prerequisites: Must be minimum of 15 years of age by the last day of class AND have Bronze Cross
• Materials:
  • Instructor Materials (Mandatory): $163.80 (tax included)

Pool Program: Standard First Aid (OFA Level 1) 

Standard First Aid is the most comprehensive first aid training program available to the public, and this program is also a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard Program.  Candidates develop the skills and knowledge needed to assess and provide basic life support to victims with airway, breathing or circulation emergencies, as well as how to manage musculoskeletal and environmental emergencies.

For ages 14+. 

To register, or to find out more about programs at the Aquatic Centre, call 250.865.4012 or pool@elkford.ca.

• When: July 31 and August 1, 2024
• Where: Community Centre Meeting Room (750 Fording Drive)
• Instructor: Sarah Landry
• Time:
  • 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: $226.73 (tax included)
• Registration deadline: July 21, 2024
• Minimum: 3 / Maximum: 12
• Prerequisites: Must be minimum of 14 years of age

Pool Program: National Lifeguard, Pool 

The National Lifeguard Pool Certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgement, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards.  The NL course emphasizes the principles of lifesaving while teaching the candidate the importance of decision-making processes which will assist in providing the most effective and safe swimming pool environment.

Must be minimum of 15+ years of age by the last day of class. Note that there are prerequisites for this course, listed below. 

To register, or to find out more about programs at the Aquatic Centre, call 250.865.4012 or pool@elkford.ca.

• When: August 7, 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2024
• Where: Elkford Aquatic Centre—Multipurpose Room 
• Instructor: Sarah Landry
• Time:
  • 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: $410.37(tax included)
• Registration deadline: July 28, 2024
• Minimum: 6 / Maximum: 12
• Prerequisites: 
  • Must be minimum of 15+ years of age by the last day of class
  • Bronze Cross  (need not be current)
  • Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED (Must be from one of five recognized agencies, but need not be current)
  • Must provide proof of certifications at registration with a Lifesaving ID or a copy of the certifications
• Materials:
  • Alert Manual and Candidate Workbook (Mandatory) $51.66 (tax included)
  • Lifeguard Kit (Optional) $86.94 (tax included)

One pass, three communities! Do you work in another Elk Valley community? Find yourself travelling within the Elk Valley? Wondering what recreational opportunities are available Valley-wide? By purchasing the annual Elk Valley Recreation Access Pass, you will gain access to facilities and programs in Elkford, Sparwood and Fernie!
Facilities that take part in the Access Pass:

• District of Elkford: Elkford Aquatic Centre, Elkford Recreation Centre (Arena)
• City of Fernie: Fernie Aquatic Centre, Fernie Memorial Arena
• District of Sparwood: Henry Volkman Memorial Recreation Centre

Programs included in the Access Pass:

• Public swimming
• Family swimming
• Lane swimming
• Public skating
• Family skating
• Skate & Shoots
• Drop-in Fitness Centre(s)

Passes are valid for one calendar year from date of purchase. Purchase your individual Access Pass for $403.56 or your Family Access Pass for $849.52 at any of the above facilities.
 

Looking to play a game of shinny? Want to sharpen your hockey skills? Interested in private ice rentals? Elkford’s ice is meticulously maintained and affordable. Call 250.865.4010 to book your private ice time.

For a full listing of fees and charges related to the Arena, view the Fees and Charges Bylaw.