Joanne Malar

Aquafit classes are among the many fitness activities and classes offered through the Summerland recreation department. In addition, swim passes and Health Club passes are available, as are tickets for access to the various facilities.

Giving the gift of health this season

As November approaches the mid-way point, we are also entering the season of giving.

Aquafit classes are among the many fitness activities and classes offered through the Summerland recreation department. In addition, swim passes and Health Club passes are available, as are tickets for access to the various facilities.
Brenda Ingram, Recreation Manager receives a KidSport Cheque from Tyler Evans of Action Festival Slo-Pitch Tournament.

A home run for KidSport

Tyler Evans was pleased to donate $1,200 to the Summerland Chapter of KidSport.

Brenda Ingram, Recreation Manager receives a KidSport Cheque from Tyler Evans of Action Festival Slo-Pitch Tournament.
Carole Patane will offer Zumba classes through the recreation department this fall. The recreation department also offers Hooked On Dancing, a popular exercise session.

Fall programs in the groove

With fall programs well underway, it is always interesting to note which programs have immediate popularity.

Carole Patane will offer Zumba classes through the recreation department this fall. The recreation department also offers Hooked On Dancing, a popular exercise session.
The Hooked on Dancing partner dance class is the most popular class offered by the recreation department this fall. Because of strong demand, a second evening was opened up for the class. It is held on Wednesday and Monday evenings.

Back to school and the swim of things

It’s official. We are back to the swing of things. Back to school. Back to routine. Back to organized sports, lessons and more.

The Hooked on Dancing partner dance class is the most popular class offered by the recreation department this fall. Because of strong demand, a second evening was opened up for the class. It is held on Wednesday and Monday evenings.
Barb Aylward has been coming to Recope for the past three years. Deep water exercise has helped her regain movement and strength in her legs. At right is Bernie Wright of Recope.

Recope program a homegrown success

Recope – helping members of our community regain their lives and improve quality of life.

Barb Aylward has been coming to Recope for the past three years. Deep water exercise has helped her regain movement and strength in her legs. At right is Bernie Wright of Recope.
The Summerland Recreation Department will offer fitness classes once again this fall.

Recreation department offers fall programs

With two weeks until the end of summer vacation, we must force ourselves to look forward towards a new fall schedule.

The Summerland Recreation Department will offer fitness classes once again this fall.
Reilley Elder-Cherry works on the Dynavision device during the recent Gold In The Net hockey training camp.

Mental training at hockey camp

Gold in the Net (GITN) hockey camp for goalies are using the latest technology to enhance performance.

Reilley Elder-Cherry works on the Dynavision device during the recent Gold In The Net hockey training camp.
Summerland is hosting a number of hockey camps and hockey schools during July and August.

Hockey training offered in summer

It’s hard to imagine with all our hot weather this summer that athletes will be venturing to Summerland for our ice.

Summerland is hosting a number of hockey camps and hockey schools during July and August.
Shawn Landriault instructs a group of seniors in an Aquafit class at the Summerland pool. Benefits of the program range from weight management, helping to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels to improving strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and coordination.

Column: Aquafit helps give active lifestyle back to 70-year-old woman

Aquafit helps give active lifestyle back to 70-year-old woman

Shawn Landriault instructs a group of seniors in an Aquafit class at the Summerland pool. Benefits of the program range from weight management, helping to lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels to improving strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and coordination.
Swimmers take a break during one of their lessons at the Summerland Aquatic Centre. The week of June 6 to 13 was the national Water Safety Week campaign, led by the Canadian Red Cross.

Statistics show need for water safety skills

Last week, June 6 to 13, marked the national Water Safety Week campaign, led by the Canadian Red Cross.

Swimmers take a break during one of their lessons at the Summerland Aquatic Centre. The week of June 6 to 13 was the national Water Safety Week campaign, led by the Canadian Red Cross.
Principals and vice principals from Summerland’s schools took part in the Giant’s Head Run on Saturday. From left are Jeff Redden of Trout Creek School, Darcy Mullin of Giant’s Head Elementary School, Sheena Fowlie of Summerland Montessori School, Chris Van Bergeyk of Summerland Secondary School and Darryl Tenisci of Summerland Middle School.

Many compete in run and triathlon

June 6, the Saturday of Action Festival was an exciting day in Summerland.

Principals and vice principals from Summerland’s schools took part in the Giant’s Head Run on Saturday. From left are Jeff Redden of Trout Creek School, Darcy Mullin of Giant’s Head Elementary School, Sheena Fowlie of Summerland Montessori School, Chris Van Bergeyk of Summerland Secondary School and Darryl Tenisci of Summerland Middle School.
Diane Pew holds the Giant’s Head Run registration forms for herself, daughter, niece and grand-daughter.

Multiple generations enter Giant’s Head Run

The Giant’s Head Run isn’t just a community event. It’s proudly become a family experience.

Diane Pew holds the Giant’s Head Run registration forms for herself, daughter, niece and grand-daughter.
Bob Isaak trains for upcoming races this spring. The Giant’s Head Grind is on May 16 while the Giant’s Head Run is on June 6.

Getting ready for summer race events

Every spring, there is inspiration in the air to sign up for one of the many wonderful community events, fundraisers or races.

Bob Isaak trains for upcoming races this spring. The Giant’s Head Grind is on May 16 while the Giant’s Head Run is on June 6.
Desmond (Dezi) Ducheck plants a tree with younger brother Mateo and father Delano with baby brother Ary along for the ride during the Earth Day 2013 event at the Dale Meadows Sports Complex.

Earth Day celebration for the entire family

Sunday April 26 marks the ninth annual Earth Day Celebration at Dale Meadows Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Desmond (Dezi) Ducheck plants a tree with younger brother Mateo and father Delano with baby brother Ary along for the ride during the Earth Day 2013 event at the Dale Meadows Sports Complex.
Madeleine Harrington is a former fitness instructor and the founder of a fitness program for those 50 and older. The Nifty Fifties program has been around for close to 25 years.

Moving on following an injury

At some point we will all experience a much unwelcomed injury that either slows us down or forces us to take an alternate route.

Madeleine Harrington is a former fitness instructor and the founder of a fitness program for those 50 and older. The Nifty Fifties program has been around for close to 25 years.
As an adult, Gurpinder Curry, left, learned to swim with help from lifeguard and instructor Wanda Ward.

Learning swimming skills as an adult

Learning to swim can be a fun and challenging process at any age.

As an adult, Gurpinder Curry, left, learned to swim with help from lifeguard and instructor Wanda Ward.
Teens participate in a yoga session offered by Dru Yoga instructor Cindy Tomochko. A total of 16 teens signed up for the municipality’s first round of free yoga sessions.

Dru Yoga series stirs teen activity in Summerland

Summerland Recreation is proud to offer the full spectrum of aquatic programming.

Teens participate in a yoga session offered by Dru Yoga instructor Cindy Tomochko. A total of 16 teens signed up for the municipality’s first round of free yoga sessions.

Principals train for Giant’s Head Run

With the Giant’s Head Run being just over a week away, it’s perfect timing to get in touch with this year’s headliners.

The Orca Swim Club’s relay team won bronz in the 200 metre medley relay. From left are Haley Berrisford ,13; Brittany Parliament, 15; Annmarie Lang-Hodge, 15 and Madison Hilgersom, 13.

Orca swimmers bring home bronze

Swimmers from Summerland’s Orca Swim Club brought back bronze medals in recent competition.

The Orca Swim Club’s relay team won bronz in the 200 metre medley relay. From left are Haley Berrisford ,13; Brittany Parliament, 15; Annmarie Lang-Hodge, 15 and Madison Hilgersom, 13.

The Summerland family experience

Many opportunities for family fitness, fun, recreation in Summerland.