City of Nanaimo Fall Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 80 RecSkate Homeschool HOME SCHOOL A great learn-to-skate option for children during daytime hours! Here you have the chance to learn skills from our popular RecSkate program in a supportive group environment. Development of balance, agility, and coordination is a great start to any ice sport. All levels of skaters will be accommodated. Parents are welcome to register with their child. Mon, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 10:30-11:30 am | $84/6 | 123520 Wed, Sep 11-Oct 23 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $98/7 | 123524 Wed, Oct 30-Dec 11 | 12:30-1:30 pm | $98/7 | 123525 Mon, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 10:30-11:30 am | $84/6 | 123521 Frank Crane Arena RecSkate Pre-Teen/Teen 12 to 17 Years Join your friends at this lesson that teaches all levels of skating skills. New this year is an introduction to arenas, including lesson teaching, skate patrol, safety and facility tour. This is a great bridge to our LIT and QUEST programs. Thu, Sep 12-Oct 24 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 123297 Thu, Oct 31-Dec 12 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 123298 Nanaimo Ice Centre Sat, Sep 14-Oct 26 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $98/6 | 123311 Sat, Nov 2-Dec 14 | 11:15 am-12:15 pm | $98/6 | 123312 Frank Crane Arena RecFigure Skate - Beginner 6 to 16 Years This is a small group session focusing on developing specific figure skating skills like jumps, spins and field moves, as well as continuing to develop the basics of skating. Children’s progress is monitored through the use of a progress card. Lesson is taught on a portion of the ice shared with the RecSkate program. Skaters should have passed a minimum of RecSkate 5. Completion of the RecSkate program or equivalent is preferred. Helmets are mandatory. Fri, Sep 13-Oct 25 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 128384 Sat, Sep 14-Oct 26 | 10:30-11:15 am | $91/7 | 128386 Fri, Nov 1-Dec 13 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 128390 Sat, Nov 2-Dec 14 | 10:30-11:15 am | $91/7 | 128391 Frank Crane Arena Mon, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $84/6 | 128379 Thu, Sep 12-Oct 24 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 128383 Thu, Oct 31-Dec 12 | 4-4:45 pm | $91/7 | 128388 Mon, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $84/6 | 128387 Nanaimo Ice Centre RecFigure Skate - Advanced D 8 to 16 Years A group lesson for experienced RecFigure skaters who have completed a minimum of RecFigure Skate level 3. This class will consist of free skating skills, such as jumps and spins, as well as an introduction to Ice Dance. Thu, Sep 12-Oct 24 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 129013 Thu, Oct 31-Dec 12 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 129014 Nanaimo Ice Centre RecSkate Adult A great program for new skaters who may need to brush up on their skills. We will introduce a variety of skating skills (both basic and challenging) in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Develop skills at your own pace, and work toward earning the bronze, silver and gold lapel pins if desired. Mon, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 12:45-1:45 pm | $84/6 | 123487 Fri, Sep 13-Oct 25 | 10:30-11:30 am | $98/7 | 123516 Fri, Nov 1-Dec 13 | 10:30-11:30 am | $98/7 | 123517 Mon, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 12:45-1:45 pm | $84/6 | 123488 Frank Crane Arena Mon, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $84/6 | 123500 Thu, Sep 12-Oct 24 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 123509 Thu, Oct 31-Dec 12 | 5:15-6 pm | $91/7 | 123511 Mon, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 5:15-6:15 pm | $84/6 | 123501 Nanaimo Ice Centre RecSkate Adults Practice This practice time is for those participants registered in any of our RecSkate Adult lessons. This is an excellent opportunity to work on your skills. This is a half-ice program. Fri, Sep 13-Oct 25 | 9:30-10:30 am | $56/7 | 123315 Fri, Nov 1-Dec 13 | 9:30-10:30 am | $56/7 | 123316 Frank Crane Arena RecSkate Adults Advanced This class is for experienced skaters with an emphasis on ice dance, figure skating and other advanced skills. Work towards earning your bronze, silver and gold level lapel pins if desired. Fri, Sep 13-Oct 25 | 10:30-11:30 am | $98/7 | 123285 Fri, Nov 1-Dec 13 | 10:30-11:30 am | $98/7 | 123287 Frank Crane Arena