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Fitness, Recreation & Aquatics
Welcome to Acadia University
   

 

schedules

Winter Fitness Schedule 2010 (Jan 11th - Apr 9th)

Easter & Exam Fitness Schedule 2010  (April 12-28)

Spring Fitness Schedule 2010 (May 3 - June 30)

 

Fitness Class Cancellations:

  • Saturday, March 27th, 10:30 am Fitness Class Cancelled (All staff attending fitness conference)

  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 2nd, 3rd, 4th - Easter Weekend - all classes cancelled

  • Friday, April 9th, 4 pm 20/20/202 fitness class cancelled (Athletics Banquet)

    

Winter Pool Schedule 2009-10 (Dec 21st, 2009 - Apr 13th, 2010)

Exam Pool Schedule (April 13-30)

Spring Pool Schedule 2010 (May 1 - June 26)

 

Skate Schedule (click here)

As noted on Skate schedule above, all skates are cancelled March 15-19 (March Break Hockey Camps)
 Sunday Skates end on March 21st

WEEKDAY SKATES EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 30TH!

All Program Registrations are done through the Acadia Box Office, Acadia Athletics Complex (all taxes are included in pricing)

Box Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 12-6pm, Saturday / Sunday 1-4pm
542-5500

 

There are NO REFUNDS for programs offered at the AAC, unless the program is cancelled. Only Non-Refundable credits will be issued if 7 days notice is given prior to the start date of a program.


For Additional information on Fitness & Recreation Programming at Acadia Athletics Complex contact:

Angela Curry

Fitness, Aquafitness & Recreation
Room 301, Acadia Athletic Complex,
Acadia University
550 Main Street, Wolfville,
Nova Scotia

902.585-1610,
fitness@acadiau.ca

Peter O'Brien

Aquatics & First Aid
Room 301, Acadia Athletic Complex,
Acadia University
550 Main Street, Wolfville,
Nova Scotia
902.585-1824,
aquatics@acadiau.ca

 

 

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Group Fitness & Aquafitness

A wide variety of classes per week to choose from:

Step, Hi/Lo, Cycling, Stability Ball, Fusion, Aquafit, Muscle Conditioning, Cardio Kickbox, Gliding and much more!

End of Winter Special!

March 8th - April 9th

Term and New Year Fitness Passes Reduced!

TAXES INCLUDED IN PRICES! Term
 
March 8 - April 28

New Year

   March 8 –Aug 20
Community
     Non Facility Members $55 $130
     Facility Members $40 $90
Acadia Student $30 $70
Acadia Faculty/Staff/Alumni $37.50 $85
Youth (12-18) Senior (60+)    
     Non Facility Members $48.50 $110
     Facility Members $37.50 $85


Click Here for current schedules

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Swimming Lessons

Spring Swim Lessons begin April 24th, 2010

Registration Begins April 10th - 8:30 am
Register @ Acadia Box Office in person or call 542-5500

Group Lessons

Saturdays 9am - 1pm, Sundays 9am - 11:30am
(Eight, 30-minute sessions)

  1st Child Additional Child
(Same family)
Facility Members $65 $55
Non-Facility Members $70 $60
Private & Semi Private Lessons

Monday - Thursday 5-6 pm (preschool, SK 1, 2, 3 only)
Monday - Thursday 6-7 pm (all levels available)
Saturdays 12:30 - 2 pm & Sundays 12-2pm

(Eight, 30-minute sessions)
  Private Semi-Private
(for 3rd chid in semi, add $20)
Facility Members $105 $140
Non-Facility Members $110 $145
Click Here for Swim Lesson Level Descriptions

Please Note:  There will be no swim lessons on:

Sat/Sun, May 22/23 (Triton's Swim meet)
Or
Sat/Sun, June 19/20 (Special Olympics Swim Meet)

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Aquatic Leadership Programs

Bronze Star $70
Sundays 9-9:30 am
April 25 - June 27
(no lessons on May 23 or June 20)

Combined Water Safety Instructor (AWSI & WSI)    $420

(must be 16 by completion of course)

Fri, Apr 23, May 7, June 4 & 11,  6-10 pm

Sat, Apr 24, May 8, June 5 & 12, 9am-3pm

Sun, Apr 25, May 9, June 6 & 13; 9am-3pm 

Bronze Medallion $150
Sundays 4-7 pm
April 25-June 27
WSI Recert $85

Wednesday, April 7
6-10 pm

NLS Recert $85
Thursday, April 8
6-10 pm
National Lifeguard (NLS)$260
Sat & Sun 9am – 4pm
May 1, 2, 15, 16, 29, 30
Interested in becoming an Aquafitness Instructor?

Nova Scotia Fitness Association (NSFA)


Fitness Theory and Aquafitness Leadership certification courses at Acadia University

FITNESS THEORY (FT)
(pre-requisite to Aquafitness Leadership and other NSFA modules)
:    

Friday, April 30, 6-10 pm
Saturday, May 1,  9am -5 pm
Sunday, May 2 , 8 am - 4 pm

AQUAFITNESS LEADERSHIP (AFL)
Friday, May 7, 6-10 pm
Saturday, May 8,  9am -5 pm
Sunday, May 9, 8 am - 4 pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION, PLEASE CONTACT
ANGELA CURRY AT 585-1610, e-mail: fitness@acadiau.ca
OR
visit the NSFA website at www.nsfa.info
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Public Swimming

All Swims Cancelled May 22/23 and June 19/20

Mon-Fri 10:30am - 12pm
Mon-Fri 7:30-9pm
Sat & Sun 2-4pm

(No Charge to Facility Members)
Facility Members included in membership
Community  
     Individual  $4
     Family (3+ members from same family)  $10
Group (10+) $3/person
Group (15+) $2/person
Groups Larger than 20 for public swim must be booked in advance 585-1824 ($10 additional fees for extra lifeguard)

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Public Skating

Parent - Tot / Senior Skate: Mon-Fri 11am-12pm
Public Skate: Mon-Fri 12-1pm, Sun 3:15-5:15pm
(No Charge to Facility Members) 
*Please see schedule at top of page for cancellation dates*
WEEKDAY SKATES EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 30TH! 
(no weekend skate sessions after March 21st)
Facility Members included in membership
Community  
     Individual  $4
     Family (3+ members from same family)  $10
Group (10+) $3/person
Group (15+) $2/person


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Personal Training

Whatever your personal training needs, the Acadia Personal Training team will do its best to deliver. Train in our weight room or have one of our staff tailor a workout that can be done at home. Don't like the idea of working with heavy weights or equipment? Let us start you out with a comprehensive stability ball workout, or try strength training using exercise tubing and bands. No matter what your fitness level, goals, or physical limitations, we can provide you with a structured program that works with your schedule and lifestyle. Here are some of the training options we have to offer:

  Community Acadia Students
Initial PT Assessment (1.5hrs) $100 $65
Subsequent PT Sessions (1 hr)    
      1 - 4 Sessions $55 / session $40/ session
      5+ sessions  $45 / session $30/ session
PT Package (Initial PT + 5) $250 $190
Group PT (1-hr session)    
      2 participants $110/group $70/group
      3 Participants $120/group $80/group
     4 participants  $130/group $90/group

 

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Aikido

A “morally positive” form of martial arts, with defensive practice that utilizes the power, energy and motion of an attacker. Practically speaking, by using your attacker's energy as your defense, there is no need to be stronger or tougher than the assailant

 Term: Jan 10 – Apr 29

New Year Jan 10 - Aug 27

 

 (3x/wk) Tues & Thurs 6-8 pm & Sundays 10am-12pm
 Clark Commons Fitness Studio
 
(must be 15 years of age)

 

Tax Included in Price

  Term

Jan 10 – Apr 29

New Year

 Jan 10-Aug 27

Community

 

 

  Non Facility Members

$130

$205

  Facility Members

$114

$180

Acadia Student

$50

$95

Acadia Faculty/Staff/Alumni

 $100

$160 

Youth(12-18) Senior(60+):

 

  Non Facility Members

$114

$180

  Facility Members

$105

$165

 For more information regarding the Aikido Program contact Terry Lane. 585-1245 terry.lane@acadiau.ca

 

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