Region locals receive registration advantage.

Strathmore Aquatic Centre offering local registration window to residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County.

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA | September 1, 2023 – The Town of Strathmore has introduced an advanced swimming lesson registration window for residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County. Going forward, residents that live within the boundaries of the town or county will have an opportunity to register for lessons before registration opens to those that live elsewhere.

Swimming lessons have a history of filling quickly in Alberta. Now aquatic facilities are facing labour shortages due to the lack of lifeguard training during the pandemic. This, plus the increased demand for post-pandemic lessons has added strain to aquatic programming availability.

“We’ve seen an increase in swimming lesson demand and we’re doing our best to train instructors and provide quality swimming lesson opportunities in the community.

We’ve heard the frustrations from residents who’ve had difficulties securing a place in the correct swimming lesson level for their child. Creating a registration window for local residents ensures that our community members will have the opportunity to register before lesson spaces become available to those that live in the surrounding areas,” said Marcie Brinton, Manager of Recreation and Culture.

To take advantage of the registration window residents of Strathmore and Wheatland County should create an account at Strathmore.perfectmind.com and ensure that they enter the correct land address and postal code for their residence.

“In past sessions we’ve had lesson registrations from residents of Chestermere, Calgary and Rockyview County. While we’re pleased to offer water safety instruction to as many children as possible, we want to make sure we’re serving those that live in our community first,” Brinton added.

Offering affordable opportunities for swimming lessons strengthens the community by teaching water safety and physical literacy, making the lessons part of Town of Strathmore Council’s Strategic Plan for Community Wellness. Registration for the fall session of swimming lessons is anticipated to open on October 2 at 9 a.m. for residents and will open to everyone on October 5. More information can be found at Strathmore.ca/Recreation or by calling the Aquatic Centre, (403) 934-3325.