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Writer's pictureMark Charke
Apr 222 min read

Charke Swim April Update

Hi Everyone, Necessity is the mother of Inovation.

Everytime I get reports from the contractors working to repair Stephenson Point Pool, there is a different re-opening date. It was summer but they want to replace another peice of equipment and this is pushing the date back to October, possibily. They are trying to do it faster. I will keep you updated.

Starting in May, I may have access to a pool in Tsawwassen. It wouldn't be somewhere I teach frequently but perhaps once a week. I've been casting a wider and wider net for options. If anyone has or knows of a private pool in the Nanaimo area that is available for rent between now and October, I would love to hear from you! I'm looking for a pool that is only 2-3 Feet deep in the shallow end and at least 15 meters long but it's harly my place to be fussy.

Pacific Shores Resort enters summer-mode in May, so I lose Fridays because they are busy, but makeup for it but running a little later on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 3:00 to 8:15PM. I've just launched extra classes from 7 to 8 for May. June will follow shortly. On May 1st, I'll talk to the resort about extending my stay through July and August. Mobile Lessons: I am in the process of checking my insurance and when it is sorted, launching mobile lessons. They would be a minimum 1 hour (100$) and I would drive to your pool, anywhere in Nanaimo (Or farther away with a transportation fee. I'm looking at extending this to the mainland, just in case, but it would be at a premium price.) Sincerely
Mark Charke

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Writer's pictureMark Charke
Apr 11 min read

Happy April 1st from Charke Swim

Happy April 1st Everyone,

Today was booked full, but being a major holiday, cancellations are more common, so the empty classes today are now on sale for half price (no April fools about that!). April lessons are mostly full but I've added Fridays so there is still a chance to get more lessons this month! Have a happy Easter Monday, April Fools Day, Take Down Tabacco Day, Egg Salad Day, One Cent Day and Sweet Potato Day. April 1st Flash Sale
April Lessons

Sincerely,
Mark Charke


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Writer's pictureMark Charke
Mar 162 min read

April Update for Charke Swim

Hi Everyone,

With classes really filling up for April, I've expanded to both Thursdays and Fridays at Pacific Shores Resort to provide extra classes. I've launched a number of custom lessons by request so don't be afraid to ask for something if you don't see it. I am running out of spots for April but I can definetly try to customize classes for May.
I visited 3255 Stephenson Point Road Pool and chatted with In-Space Childcare. We're starting to organize replacing equipment lost in the fire. I've signed a rental agreement for 2024 and repairs continue. As soon as I have a confirmed date, I'll launch classes but it's probably going to be a couple of months before I know. 2 Student Private Lessons
I've received this question a few times now. I allow one or two students in Private Lessons. Once you click BOOKING and INFORMATION and then click BOOK NOW, at the bottom of the page is Payment information and you can select One Student or Two students. These are private so only one account can book a lesson and they decide if it's one or two students. No one else can join your lesson. Each private lesson will be whatever level the students are. I would prefer the students are the similar skill levels. The big split is if one student can swim in deep water and the other can't, there will be times where the skills are either too easy or too hard. Remaining March Lessons

Sincerely,
Mark Charke
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