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Swimming

ParaSport and Recreation PEI offers three swimming programs for people with a disability ranging for ages 5 and up. Programs are offered at Aquatics Facilities across PEI.

Aqua-Abilities

Aqua Abilities LogoAqua-Abilities is a program designed for children between the ages of 5-17 living with a physical or intellectual disability.  During this 8-week program, children will be provided with the opportunity to learn how to swim at their own pace with the guidance of a certified swim instructor.

This program is offered at the Bell Aliant Centre and Credit Union Place throughout the fall and winter months.

Credit Union Place Program

Classes are 30 minutes long.  The program runs for 8 weeks.   Please contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office to register.

Bell Aliant Centre Program

Classes are 30 minutes long.  The program runs for 8 weeks.  Please contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office to register.

Cost for the Aqua-Abilities program is $30.00. For more information or to register for the current sessions, please contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office.


Advanced Aqua-Abilities

Advanced Aqua-Abilities is a program designed for children ages 8-17 with a physical disability that have an interest in competitive swimming.  The program is a development program that will teach the basic fundamentals and skills of competitive swimming.  Pre-requisite for this program is completion of the Aqua-Abilities Program or equivalent swimming experience.

The Advanced Program is offered at the Bell Aliant Centre.  It runs one time a week from October through April.  To register, please contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office.


Para-Fit

The ParaSport and Recreation PEI ParaFit Program is a swimming program for adults with a physical disability.  The program provides swimming instruction in a small group setting.  Workouts are tailored to the individual’s skill level so the program can accommodate those individuals that are just learning how to swim to those that are training for fitness or competition. This program runs from October until March.

The Para-Fit Program in offered at the Bell Aliant Centre.

The cost for the program is $50.00.  To register, please contact the ParaSport and Recreation PEI office.

 

Upcoming Events

Jan
29
Fri
3:30 pm Canskate Sledge
Canskate Sledge
Jan 29 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 
Jan
30
Sat
9:00 am Adult Fitness
Adult Fitness
Jan 30 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
 
2:00 pm Curling Have-A-Go Day
Curling Have-A-Go Day
Jan 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Curling Have-A-Go Day
We are putting on a free para-curling have a go event. The event is happening January 30, 2021 at the Cornwall Curling Club from 2:00-4:00pm. If you are interested and want to register please contact[...]
Jan
31
Sun
9:30 am PEI Mustangs Wheelchair Basketball
PEI Mustangs Wheelchair Basketball
Jan 31 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
 
Feb
1
Mon
6:00 pm Junior Wheelchair Basketball Pro...
Junior Wheelchair Basketball Pro...
Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
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