Sundre & District Aquatic Society
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Mission Statement
The Sundre & District Aquatic Society Mission Statement: To provide a year round recreational facility for people of all ages in and around the Sundre area to enjoy with family and friends. The Aquaplex, which services a town and rural population of approx. 6000 people, is the hub of the community. The Aquaplex it is a meeting place for people of all ages (newborns up to and including member's well into their 90's) . We are committed to ensuring access to the facility and programs for all community members. We offer a wide range of fitness, swimming and safety programs which are key to the promotion of a healthy, vibrant and safe community. Our community is located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, which doubles in size during the summer months, to which our facility provides a destination spot for visitors. This facility receives approximately 3750 visitors per month. We are committed in offering swimming lessons for students and the general public, lane swim, aqua-fit, swim club, spin bike classes, TRX, circuit training, teen and adult fit certification programs, fit for recovery programs, treadmills, elliptical training, seniors get fit programs, as well as, public swimming.Your day, weekly, monthly or yearly pass allows you to have access to both the pool and the fitness centre. Our facility also works with Alberta Health Services, Sundre Elementary and Sundre High School, sharks swim club, seniors groups, parent link, Addictions Canada and the general public.
About This Cause
The Sundre & District Aquatic Society Board owns and operates the Aquaplex Facility for the community in the Sundre area. We are the only aquatic/fitness centre in the province of Alberta and majority of Canada that is not owned by their municipality. Although, the Town of Sundre and Mtn. View County do not own the facility; together they donate approximately $259,000.00 per year from municipal taxes. The Aquaplex Board uses these funds for part of the payroll expenses. The 12 member Aquaplex Board of Directors, oversee the day to day operation of the facility for the community in the Sundre area. The facility was not built until all funds were in place prior to construction commencing. The facility has been in operation since 2002. It is an enclosed Aquatic/Fitness Centre with a 25 meter - 5 lane pool, a hot tub and leisure pool area for the public to enjoy. User fees, donations, grants and continual fundraising are required to maintain and help keep the facility operational. We rely heavily on volunteer support and donations from the businesses and general public in the Sundre area. The Town of Sundre paid for a Lifesaving Society Audit in 2015, which showed a list of repairs and upgrades required at the facility. Since 2015 we have been upgrading and replacing equipment as funding has been made available. Although we are operating the facility at this time without a deficit, we require, fundraising and financial assistance to help offset the expenses for major repair items. Our most recent repair/replacement was the upgrading of the waterslide, stairs and platform which was a major repair item listed in the audit. The next major item on our list, is the replacement of the decking material around the pool and waterslide.