Abbotsford Park's, Recreation & Culture operate 2 public pools at Abbotsford Recreation Centre (2499 McMillan Road) and Matsqui Recreation Centre (3106 Clearbrook Road)
Swimming Lessons
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Parent & Tot Levels
Current Red Cross program Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Starfish Parent & Tot 1 (4 months - 12 months) Duck Parent & Tot 2 (12 months - 24 months) Sea Turtle Parent & Tot 3 (2 years - 3 years) Preschool Levels
Current Red Cross Program Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Sea Otter Octopus (If Sea Otter is incomplete) Crab (If Sea Otter is complete) Swimmer 1 (If 5 years old)
Is 3 - 5 years and just starting out on their own.
Salamander Crab (If Salamander is incomplete) Orca (If Salamander is complete) Swimmer 1 (If 5 years old)
Can get in and out and jump into chest-deep water assisted; float and glide on front and back; blow bubbles and get face wet.
Sunfish Orca (If Sunfish is incomplete) Sea Lion (If Sunfish is complete) Swimmer 1 (If 5 years old)
Can jump into chest-deep water; submerge and exhale underwater; float on front and back assisted for 3 sec.
Crocodile Sea Lion (If Crocodile is incomplete) Narwhal (If Crocodile is complete) Swimmer 1 (If 5 years old)
Can jump into deep water wearing a lifejacket; recover objects from the bottom; hold breath underwater; float, glide and kick on front and back.
Whale Narwhal (If Whale is incomplete) Swimmer 2 (If 5 years old)
Can do solo jumps into deep water; swim front crawl 5 m wearing a lifejacket and flutter kick on front, back and side
School Age Levels
Current Red Cross Program Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Swim Kids 1 Swimmer 1 (If Swim Kids 1 is incomplete) Swimmer 2 (If Swim Kids 1 is complete)
Is 5 to 12 years and just starting out
Swim Kids 2 Swimmer 2 (If Swim Kids 2 is incomplete) Swimmer 3 (If Swim Kids 2 complete)
Can jump into chest-deep water by themselves and into deep-water wearing a lifejacket; open eyes, hold breath, and exhale underwater; float, kick and glide on front and back.
Swim Kids 3 Swimmer 3 (If Swim Kids 3 is incomplete) Swimmer 4 (If Swim Kids 3 is complete)
Can jump into deep water and do a sideways entry wearing a lifejacket; support self at the surface for 15 sec.; do whip kick in vertical position; and swim 10 m on front and back.
Swim Kids 4 Swimmer 3 (If Swim Kids 4 is incomplete/complete)
Can tread for 30 sec.; do kneeling dives and front somersaults; 10 m whip kick on back; and swim 15 m front crawl and back crawl.
Swim Kids 5 Swimmer 3(If Swim Kids 5 is incomplete) Swimmer 4 (If Swim Kids 5 is complete)
Can complete the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: Roll – Tread (1 min.) – Swim (50 m); dive; swim underwater; 15 m whip kick on front; breaststroke arms with breathing; and swim front and back crawl 25 m.
Swim Kids 6 Swimmer 5 (If Swim Kids 6 is incomplete) Swimmer 6 (If Swim Kids 6 is complete)
Can do shallow dives and cannonballs; eggbeater and scissor kick; swim 50 m front and back crawl; breaststroke for 25 m; sprint 25 m; interval training 4 x 50 m.
Swim Kids 7 Swimmer 6 (If Swim Kids 7 is incomplete) Rookie Patrol (If Swim Kids 7 is complete)
Can do stride entries and compact jumps; legs-only surface support for 45 sec.; sprint 25 m breaststroke; swim 100 m of front crawl and back crawl and 300 m workout.
Swim Kids 8 Rookie Patrol (Swimmer 7) (If Swim Kids 8 is incomplete) Ranger Patrol (Swimmer 8) (If Swim Kids 8 is complete)
Preferred successful completion – Swimmer 7 / Rookie Patrol
Swim Kids 9 Ranger Patrol (Swimmer 8) (If Swim Kids 9 is incomplete) Star Patrol (Swimmer 9) (If Swim Kids 9 is complete)
Preferred successful completion – Swimmer 8 / Ranger Patrol
Swim Kids 10 Star Patrol (Swimmer 9) (If Swim Kids 10 is incomplete) Bronze Star (If Swim Kids 10 is complete)
Preferred successful completion – Swimmer 9 / Star Patrol
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Start your career in Aquatics and become a Lifeguard Instructor!
Upon the completion of the C.A.T.S program you will be fully qualified as Lifeguard Instructor and can submit your application to work for the City of Abbotsford. Training includes:
- Bronze Medallion
- Bronze Cross
- Standard First Aid
- National Lifeguard
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
- Lifesaving Instructor
Facility Admission Rates
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Drop-in 1 Month Admission 3 Month Admission 6 Month Admission 1 Year Pre-paid 10 Session Pass 20 Session Pass 0-4yrs* FREE N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5yrs - 24yrs $3.75 $30 $79 $135 $226 $33.75 $60 25yrs - 64yrs $6.95 $55.50 $146 $251 $418 $62.55 $111 65yrs+ $4.25 $34 $89 $153 $255 $38.25 $68 Family** $13.90 $111 $292 $501 $835 N/A N/A Toonie $2 Specialized Access with PRC ID card 50% off Regular Rate (participants requiring assistance to participate; no charge for support work(s), caregivers or attendants * Except for Open/Inflatable Playtime - $3.75 rate applied ** Up to 2 adults and all their children 18yrs and under in the same household
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We offer a 1 month, 3 month, 6 month and yearly rec pass which allows patrons full access to both Abbotsford Recreation Centre and Matsqui Recreation Centre. Once you register for a Rec Pass you will be issued a card with your photo ID on it. When you visit a facility you can scan in and enjoy unlimited use. We also offer 10 and 20 session passes for discounted use. Prices are listed above in the Facility Admission Rates.
Pre-Authorized Payment Plan program
Is an optional payment plan, which provides an opportunity to make monthly payments for City of Abbotsford Annual Passes. Enjoy the convenience of monthly pass payments at our annual rates. All for no additional fees. Ask a Customer Service Representative about our Annual Pass Payment Plan Option or fill out the information and drop it off to Matsqui Recreation Centre or Abbotsford Recreation Centre.