General Info
The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre is located next to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena and a few minutes walk from the Merritt Civic Centre. The Facility is also fully accessible and staff welcome all to visit.
Features
- 6 lanes 25 metre Main Pool
- Lazy River & Vortex
- Leisure Pool
- Tot’s Pool & Water Sprays
- Viewing Deck
- Fully Equipped Fitness Room
Opening Hours (Pool & Gym)
Mon-Fri | 6am-6pm
Sat-Sun | 12pm-4pm
Both pools closed for cleaning Monday to Friday between 1:00-200 pm.
CONTACT
PO Box 189, 2040 Mamette Avenue
Merritt BC V1K 1B8
(250) 378-6662 Phone
(250) 378-3504 Fax
nvac@merritt.ca
Winter Schedule
Admission Fees
| Category | Drop-In | 10 Punch Card | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tot (0-2 years) | Free | n/a | n/a |
| Child (3-12 years) | $2.40 | $21.60 | $25.90 |
| Youth (13-18 years) | $3.00 | $27.00 | $32.40 |
| Adult (19-59 years) | $4.00 | $36.00 | $43.20 |
| Senior (60+) | $3.00 | $27.00 | $32.40 |
| Student | $3.20 | $28.80 | $34.60 |
| Lions Den Fitness Room | $3.00 | $27.00 | $32.40 |
| Family First Person | $3.00 | n/a | n/a |
| Family Additional | $2.20 | n/a | n/a |
| Family Pass | n/a | n/a | $140.00 |
Please note punch cards expire 1 year after the date of purchase.
Aquatic Programs
Senior Free Swim
Currently not being offerred.
Junior Lifeguard Club (7-14 yrs)
Program not available until spring 2021.
Prerequisites: Swim Kids 4 or equivalent
Cost: $50
Learn the basics of lifeguarding in a safe & fun atmosphere.
This is a program that continues to build on child’s abilities.
- Lifesaving Skills
- Stroke Improvement
- Team Building
- Endurance
- Lifesaving Sports
- First-Aid Skills
Intro to Synchro (7+ yrs)
Program currently cancelled.
Craft & Splash Tots (3-6 yrs)
Currently cancelled.
(Aquatic) Fitness Programs
Intro to Aqua Board
Challenge your balance to the core! Learn how to get on and off the anchored aqua boards while focusing on strength and cardio!
This class is targeted for all levels of fitness, come have some fun and try it out!
Thursday | 6:15 – 6:45 am
January 21 – February 11 | 4 weeks
February 18– March 11 | 4 weeks
Cost: 4 x 30 min class | $34
Circuit Strength
Currently cancelled.
Adult Fitness Room Orientation
Currently cancelled.
Stretch & Stability
Ongoing
Monday & Wednesday & Friday | 10:00-1045 am and 12-12:45 pm
Tuesday & Thursday | 7:00-7:45 am
Cost: regular admission
16+ years
Want to increase your muscular strength, balance, stretch and flexibility? This class will build on maintaining proper form by keeping a well-aligned spine and stable core.
Aqua Fit
Ongoing
Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 11:00-11:45 am
Cost: regular admission
16+ years
This class combines running, interval training and a variety of exercises designed to decrease body fat, increase cardiovascular efficiency, improve strength, and help people get into a routine of regular exercise.
Evening Aqua Fit
Currently cancelled.
Aqua Joggers
Currently cancelled.
Pre-school Lessons
Prices
5 lessons: $20.25 | 7 lessons: $28.65 | 8 lessons: $32.60 | 9 lessons: $36.55 | 10 lessons: $40.55
Starfish 🌟 (4-12 Months)
Parent participation is required and progression is based on age
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan 19 – Feb 11 / 8 lessons
10:00-10:30 am
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | 8 lessons
10:00-10:30 am
Duck 🦆 (13-24 Months)
Parent participation is required and progression is based on age
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan 19 – Feb 11 | 8 lessons
10:00-10:30 am
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | 8 lessons
10:00-10:30 am
Sea Turtle 🐢 (25-36 Months)
Parent participation is required and progression is based on age
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan 19 – Feb 11 | 8 lessons
10:00-10:30 am
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | 8 lessons
10:00-10:30 am
Sea Otter 🦦 (3-6 years)
Parent participation is required. Front & back floats & glides & 1 metre swim with help
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 19 – Feb 11 | 8 lessons
3:30-4:00 pm
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | 8 lessons
3:30-4:00 pm
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan 19 – Feb 11 | 8 lessons
10:30-11:00 am
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | lessons
10:30-11:00 am
Spring Break Lessons
March 15 – Mar 19
Mar 22 – Mar 26
9:30-10:00 am
Salamander 🦎 (3-6 years)
Parent participation is required. Front & back floats & swims, rollover swims & 2 metre swim
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan 19- Feb 11 | 8 lessons
11:00-11:30 am
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | 8 lessons
11:00-11:30 am
Spring Break Lessons
March 15 – Mar 19
Mar 22 – Mar 26
10:30-11:00 am
Sunfish 🐠 (3-6 years)
Parent participation is required. Front, back, roll-over & side swims, deep water activities & 5 metre swim
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan 19 – Feb 11 | 8 lessons
11:00-11:30 am
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | 8 lessons
11:00-11:30 am
Spring Break Lessons
March 15 – Mar 19
Mar 22 – Mar 26
10:30-11:00 am
Crocodile 🐊 (3-6 years)
Parent participation is required. Front, back & side swim & basic front crawl, deep water swimming & 10 metre swim
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan 19 – Feb 11 | 8 lessons
11:00-11:30 am
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | 8 lessons
11:00-11:30 am
Whale 🐳 (3-6 years)
Parent participation is required. 10 metre front, back & side swim & basic front crawl, deep water swimming & 15 metre swim
Tuesday/Thursday
Jan 19 – Feb 11 | 8 lessons
11:00-11:30 am
Feb 16 – Mar 11 | 8 lessons
11:00-11:30 am
School Age Lessons | Age: 5-14 years
Prices | Level 1-5
5 lessons: $20.25 | 7 lessons: $28.65 | 8 lessons: $32.60 | 9 lessons: $36.55 | 10 lessons: $40.55
Prices | Level 6-7
5 lessons: $22.75 | 7 lessons: $32.15 | 8 lessons: $36.50 | 9 lessons: $41.15 | 10 lessons: $45.50
Prices | Level 8-10
5 lessons: $30.15 | 7 lessons: $42.50 | 8 lessons: $48.40 | 9 lessons: $54.40 | 10 lessons: $60.30
Swim Lesson Transition for Pre-school to School Age
When completed:
- Starfish, Duck, Sea Turtle, Sea Otter, Salamander
➜ Level 1
- Sunfish
➜ Level 2
- Crocodile
➜ Level 3
- Whale
➜ Level 4
Level 1
Parent participation is required. Front & back floats, swims, roll-over swims, basic back crawl & 5 metre swim.
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10 | 8 lessons
4:00-4:30pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
4:00-4;30pm
Level 2
Parent participation required. Side swim & basic front crawl, deep water activities & 10 metre swim.
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10 | 8 lessons
4:00-4:30 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
4:00-4:30 pm
Level 3
Parent participation required. Front & back floats, swims, roll-over swims, basic front crawl & 15 metre swim.
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10 | 8 lessons
4:00-4:30 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
4:00-4:30 pm
Level 4
Parent participation required.15 metre back swim, 10 metre front swim & 25 metre swim.
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10 | 8 lessons
4:30-5:00 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
4:30-5:00 pm
Level 5
15 metre front & back crawl whip kick on back & 50 metre swim
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10 | 8 lessons
4:30-5:00 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
4:30-5:00 pm
Level 6
25 metre front & back crawl, 15 metre elementary backstroke & 75 metre swim
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10| 8 lessons
5:00-5:45 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
5:00-5:45 pm
Level 7
50 metre front & back crawl, 25 metre elementary backstroke, whip kick on front & 150 metre swim
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10 | 8 lessons
5:00-5:45 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
5:00-5:45 pm
Level 8
75 metre front & back crawl, 15 metre breaststroke & 300 metre swim
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10| 8 lessons
5:00-6:00 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
5:00-6:00 pm
Level 9
100 metre front & back crawl, 25 metre breaststroke & side stroke & 400 metre swim
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10| 8 lessons
5:00-6:00 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
5:00-6:00 pm
Level 10
100 metre front & back crawl, 50 metre elementary backstroke, breaststroke & side stroke & 500 metre swim
Monday/Wednesday
Jan 18 – Feb 10 | 8 lessons
5:00-6:00 pm
Feb 17 – Mar 10 | 7 lessons
5:00-6:00 pm
Family Lessons
Interested in private lessons? Please contact the front desk to request a family lesson set up. Options of 1 or multiple days per week are available if scheduling permits.
Prices
Child
4 lessons (30 min.): $60
Additional child
4 lessons (30 min.): $7.20
Adult
4 lessons (30 min.): $63.00
Private Lessons
Interested in private lessons? Please contact the front desk to request a private lessons set up. Options of 1 or multiple days per week are available if scheduling permits.
Prices
Child
4 lessons (30 min.): $60
Additional child
4 lessons (30 min.): $7.20
Adult
4 lessons (30 min.): $63.00
Birthday Parties at NVAC – Currently cancelled.
Themed pool party: $175 (<10 children*)
The party includes:
- 2 hours with an energetic Aquatic Leader
- Games
- Pizza & beverages
- Pinãta
- Goodie bags
- Theme decorations of your choice
Theme options:
- Hawaiian, Disco, Frozen or Pirate
Book your party at least 1 week in advance to save your spot.
* Please inquire regarding parties requesting 10 or more children as additional fees applies.
Becoming a Life Guard & Advanced Leadership Programs
For more information on becoming a lifeguard and the Advanced Leadership Programs, please consult the Merritt Activity Guide.
National Lifeguard (NL) – Bronze Cross & SFA
Next program date Spring 2021.
Prerequisites: SFA valid within two years, Bronze Cross and must be 16 years by the last day of the course.
The Lifesaving Society’s NL award is recognized as the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada. NL training prepares lifeguards to prevent incidents and in the effective resolution of emergencies if needed. NL is worth two Grade 12 High School credits.
100% attendance is required. Minimum 6 candidates required.
Standard First Aid (SFA)
Next program date Spring 2021.
Lifesaving Society First Aid is the most comprehensive first aid program for the general public and a prerequisite for National Lifeguard. Learn how to assess and treat airway, breathing and circulatory emergencies; and management of medical, musculoskeletal and environmental emergencies. Certification also included CPR-C/AED.
100% attendance is required. Minimum 6 candidates required.