Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre

Bulletin from JBMAC regarding Provincial Health Order effective March 29 to April 19.

As per the order from the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), all Adult Indoor Group Fitness has been put on hold until April. 19, 2021, with the exception of Aqua Fitness. Aqua Fitness will resume Tuesday, April 6.

We are offering OUTDOOR registered land fitness programs that can continue, such as Pole Walking, Women on Weights, Latin Flare, TNT- Tighten and Tone with spaces still available. Call-in & Reserve programs such as Body Sculpt (Mon.), Wednesday Toner, Strength & Mobility (Thur.) and Body Moves (Fri.) will also run outdoors. Register for these programs at www.westkelownacity.ca/pool or call the front desk.

Fitness classes/programs that cannot be moved outdoors will be cancelled until April 19, 2021, or until further notice. Updates to programs/classes will be communicated to participants, so please make sure we have the most up to date phone number on file. If you have any questions, please contact the Front Desk, 778-797-7665.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we follow the COVID 19 safety orders.

The physical, mental and social benefits of participating in recreation activities are essential to the good health and quality of life of the people in our community. The City of West Kelowna is committed to ensuring public health and safety in the delivery of its recreational services.

Click here for the City COVID-19 Page

Aquafit

Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre (JBMAC) is an easily accessible multi-use facility where people of all ages and abilities gather together to enjoy recreation activities! We "Promote Safe Swimming and Healthy Lifestyles" for all participants.

View and Register for JBMAC Classes and Programs. For program details, please see our current Recreation Guide.

Centre Details

Important JBMAC COVID precautions

All of our program delivery is in keeping with the regulations and guidelines set out by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

There will continue to be shortened hours and modified classes to comply with Provincial Health Orders.
Indoor group fitness, including Aqua Fitness have resumed at a low intensity.
- Limited number of participants in Swim Lessons, Lane Swims, Aqua & Land Fitness Classes, General Programs and Weight Room.
Updates to program procedures and classes will be communicated to participants, parents or guardians as required.

In-person registration for programs is available during our facility hours.
For Swim Kids 1-4, one parent is encouraged to join the class in the water to assist your child if necessary.
Please wear your bathing suit when you come to the pool.
No lockers available, but we will have a place for you to put your belongings on the pool deck.
Limited use of change rooms.
The Steam Room or the use of the Spectator Lounge is not available.
Please note, use procedures are based on the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association guidelines found here.

Programming

Public Swimming

Everyone is limited to one booking a week and you can only bring the members of your household.
Register ONE household member for Public Swim and specify how many members of your same household you are bringing. Register online starting Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
Any children under the age of 13yrs MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult (16yrs+) to help enforce physical distancing and pool maximums. Children under the age of 7yrs must be within arms reach of an adult at all times.
Limited attendance.

Call-In & Reserve Programs

Lane Swim, Water Walking/Physio, Drop-in Land Fitness and the Weight Room
- Starting Fridays at 8:30am, you MUST reserve (in-person or telephone only) up to 2 spots/program for the upcoming week.

Aqua Fitness
- Starting Sundays, you MUST reserve (in-person or telephone only) up to two spots/program for the upcoming week. Please call the front desk at 778-797-7665 for more details.

Red Cross Swim Lessons

The West Kelowna Winter Recreation Guide is available on the Recreation Guide Page . JBMAC General registration begins November 30 and Red Cross Swim Lesson registration begins Dec 10.

Pool

25 metre
Hot tub
Steam room is temporarily unavailable at this time
Warm soaking pool
Beach entrance
Aquatic wheelchairs and a client transport lift
Family change rooms

Fitness Centre

Drop in Fitness
Weight and circuit room
Free weights temporarily unavailable
10 Atlantis weight stations
Elliptical machines, treadmills and spin bikes

Program Spaces

Multipurpose room
2 additional programming spaces

Pool Rentals & Birthday Parties

Pool Rentals & Birthday Parties are temporarily unavailable at this time.