SPRING & SUMMER Recreation Department Contacts………………………………….……...… Page 2 Special Events……………………………………………………….……….… Page 2 Canada Day 1st Annual Sidewalk Art Event Summer Programs………………………………………………………….Pages 3, 4 Summer Day Camps Kids Day in the Park Jammin’ in the Park Baseball, Softball, Slo-Pitch, Football & Ball Hockey Aquarian Swim Club Around the Town & Region………………………………………….…...…..Page 5 Arts & Culture-Shurniak Art Gallery, Artist Retreat Reading Program- Library Special Events- Prince of Wales Cultural & Recreation Centre, Gravelbourg, Mossbank Aquatic Centre Programs & Services……………….…………...... Pages 6, 7, 8 Regional Campground……………………………..……………….…..........Page 9 Tourism & Fundraisers……………..……………….………….…..…….…Page 10 Regional Golf Course……………………………….…………………….. Page 11 CONTACT INFORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS___________2_ E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.assiniboia.net/resident Pool Schedule: www.bookking.ca/bktownofassiniboiapub Recreation Administration Building Summer Day Camp Aquatic Centre Visitor Information Centre, Prentice Safari Exhibit & Museum Cheryl DeNeire Shawn McGillis Seylor Giroux Terrie Topola 110-4th Avenue W. 120 Assiniboia Ave. W. 130 Assiniboia Ave. W. 506-3rd Avenue W. 306-642-4244 306-642-5366 306-642-5620 306-642-5353 Director of Parks, Recreation, Culture & Tourism Parks & Recreation Facilities Manager Aquatic Coordinator Museum & Visitor Centre Coordinator 306-642-4244 306-642-4244 306-642-5620 306-642-5353 Hours of Operation Recreation Administration Building Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ** May be at another facility- call first Summer Day Camps July 6-17, July 20-31 August 3-14 Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Aquatic Centre Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm ** May be unavailable to answer the phone- if so, call the Recreation Bldg. ** Does not include early morning fit-swims (M-W-F, 6:30-8:00 am) or midnight swims Visitor Information Centre, Prentice Safari Exhibit & Museum Summer- June 8th to September 1st M-F 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Sa/Su 10:00 am -6:00 pm JULY 1ST- CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES Free Swimming all day @ Aquatic Centre- 9:00 am – 11:30 am, 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Chili Cook-Off & Canada Day Cake@ Centennial Park (Fire Dept., RCMP, Ambulance)11:30 am-1:30 pm Southern Cruisers Demolition Derby & Tuff Truck Competition @ Fairgrounds 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bocce Ball @ Centennial Park 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Canada Day GEO-Caching Hunt -all day (get your package @ Aquatic Centre) with Prizes Music in the Park @ Centennial Park all afternoon and evening Slip N’ Slide @ Centennial Park 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with Face Painting & Bubble Making Fireworks Display@ the Fairgrounds Dusk!! 1st Annual Sidewalk Art Event Are you an artist? Would you like to beautify the Town and showcase your art through a unique medium? We will be blocking off a portion of the sidewalks around Town Hall for artists to paint. Details to follow soon. August 24th to August 28th, 2015 SUMMER PROGRAMS ___________3_ SUMMER DAYCAMPS 2015 Summer is upon us at last! This year we are offering 3 sessions of Summer Day Camp. The sessions will run July 6th to July 17th, July 20th to July 31st and August 3rd to August 14th. The Day Camps are designed to meet the imagination and activity needs of children between the ages of 4-10 years. Our 2 week sessions include the option of swimming lessons. Children may also participate in day camp one week at a time but these sessions do not include swimming lessons. → $165.00 for 2 weeks (Swim lessons) → $130.00 for 2 weeks (No swim lessons) → $65.00/week (No swim lessons) Day Camp runs from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. Those signed up for swimming lessons will be brought and picked up each morning with the option of returning them to the pool at 3:00 pm for the afternoon swim (however they would not be a day camp participant at this time) if they are over 6 years of age at the request of the parent/guardian. Snacks & Freezies will be provided. Please pack a lunch for your child. Day Camp is being held at the Civic Centre Arena & at Centennial Park. The majority of activities will take place outdoors. We will provide sunscreen and insect repellent. REGISTRATION IS ONGOING. Register at the Recreation Department, Town Hall or Aquatic Centre. If you have already registered for swim lessons but would also like to participate in a Day Camp, just let us know and we will have you fill out the Day Camp forms. **Only the difference between what you have paid and the cost of the Day Camp is due prior to the first day of camp. Set 1: “IMAGINARIUM” July 6th to July 17th Summer begins with the exploration of incredible ideas that challenge and stimulate creativity, fair play, teamwork and cooperation….Design a better “Tug of War” game, Invent new carnival booth games, Design a new board game, Create a dynamic “mobile”, and more!! Set 2: “SAFARI, PENGUINS & POLAR BEARS” July 20th to July 31st Come play with the animals! Learn about the Safari and the incredible bond between penguins and polar bears! ...An outing to the Prentice Safari Exhibit, creative crafts and games that only penguins and polar bears would play! Set 3: “CELEBRATION OF NATIONS” August 3rd to August 14th The last month of summer has arrived and its time to look to other Nations and how we are the same, how we are different…games, snacks, arts and crafts from nations around the world! SUMMER PROGRAMS________________________________4_ KIDS DAY IN THE PARK Friday, August 7th 3:00pm -6:00pm Centennial Park Starting in July, come and listen to your local musicians every Monday evening between 7 and 9 pm @ Centennial Park. It’s a chance to get out, relax and enjoy the summer! If you play or sing and would like to use our stage and entertain us, contact the Recreation Department to get on our list and to learn more about it!! (** A small honourarium will be available to all registered performers) Bouncers, Face Painting, Games, Slides and more! ** Rainy Day? Its still on! Come to the Civic Centre. Love to swim? Be a part of a team, learn correct swimming technique and enjoy the summer season! Summer Ball Hockey League @Civic Centre Missing hockey and you are between the ages of 8 and 14? Come and play ball hockey at the Arena every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Teams will be mixed and the action quick! th th July 6 to August 14 Cost: $10.00/ player/season Registration Night is being held on April 15th from 7-8:30 pm at the Town Hall Forum. The season runs from the end of May to the end of July. Competitive Swimming (7+): 5:30- 7:00 pm M-F, 12:00-1:00 pm (after school ends). Pups (4-7 yrs.): 6:00-7:00 M-F The swim meet this year is on July 11th. For more information, contact Darla Prefontaine @ 306-640-9050 or Janet Cristo @ 306-642-3599 Assiniboia & Region Co-Ed Slo-Pitch League Come and enjoy another season of great slo-pitch baseball! Team and individual registrations forms are available at the Town Hall. Team registration night will be held on April 22nd, at the Recreation Administration building @ 7 pm. For more information, call 642-4244. AROUND THE TOWN & REGION MINOR BALL: BASEBALL & SOFTBALL 5__ MINOR FOOTBALL We are holding our Minor Football registration camp in June for students between the ages of 10 and 18. Look for more information in your school newsletters! The 2015 Season is on the horizon once again. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy some great baseball and softball at the ball diamonds in Assiniboia. Our season runs May 10th to June 30th. Baseball is played on Mondays & Wednesdays and Softball is played on Tuesday and Thursdays. SHURNIAK ART GALLERY SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB This year’s summer reading club theme is “Play”! Registration will take place near the end of June and we will hold 2 sessions once per week- one for preschoolers and one for school-aged children. For more information: 306-642-3631 E-mail: [email protected] website: www.palliserlibrary.ca Free ART CLASSES for children 7 yrs. of age and up. For more information, call 306-642-5292. ARTIST RETREAT- August 10-15 @ the Assiniboia Curling Club. If you are an artist and would like to participate, call 306-642-5292. This event will also be open to public viewing. More details to come! SPECIAL EVENTS : @ Prince of Wales Centre April 11 Sports Celebrity Supper/Auction April 14 Volunteer Banquet April 22 Jimmy Rankin April 25 Group of Ten Photography May 03 Giselle’s ShowTyme Recital June 11 The Scott Woods Band June 16 Blood Donor Clinic July 17/18 Polka Fest Sept 22 Career Fair 201-3rd Avenue West Phone: 306-642-3634 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www. powassiniboia.ca @ Gravelbourg, SK April 15: Volunteer Pancake Breakfast April 15, May 20, June 17: “Books For Busy Minds” May 1-3: Complete Scuba Certification May 9,10,16,17,18: National Lifeguard June 19-21: Summer Solstice Festival June 27: 2nd Annual Fun Run Sept. 25-27: Culture Days and 100th Anniversary of the wood crib elevator www.gravelbourg.ca @ Mossbank, SK July 1st Show N’ Shine July 31- Aug 2 Old Wives Lake Festival & Centennial Celebrations www.mossbank.ca JULY 1st Southern Cruisers Demolition Derby and Tuff Truck Competition It's Baaaaaack!!!!! That’s right, after a two year hiatus and lots of input from you, the public, the Southern Cruisers have decided to resurrect our July 1st main event. If you're in the mood for some carnage, look no further. Featuring non-stop bone crushing, metal twisting demolition derby action with classes for full size cars and the new front wheel drive class. Add to that, the always popular high flying, axle snapping antics of the tuff trucks and this event is always a crowd pleaser! There will be a concession on site and a beer gardens all afternoon plus much, much more! Mark this one on your calendar and come out to the Assiniboia Fairgrounds to cheer on your local cold heroes as they smash and bash their way to winning hard cash this Canada Day! 1. AQUATICS ______________________________6 2015 PUBLIC SWIMMING RATES FAMILY (4 people, 2 adults maximum) ADULT (18+ yrs.) DAILY $16.00 WEEKLY PASS $48.00 MONTHLY PASS $107.00 SEASONAL PASS $225.00 +$3.00 (each add.) +$11.00 (each add.) +$22.00 (each add.) + $50.00 (each add.) $7.00 $24.00 $54.00 $123.00 $5.00 $21.00 $48.00 $107.00 $4.00 Free Family: $92.00 $18.00 Free Adult: $43.00 $43.00 Free Student: $34.00 $96.00 Free Child: $28.00 STUDENT (with student card) YOUTH (13-17 yrs.) CHILD (6-12 yrs.) UNDER 6 10 VISIT PASS +$18.00 (each add.) The pool is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 6th (Weather & Splash Park installation permitting) SWIMMING LESSONS Lesson registration night: May 6th & 7th, 7:00-9:00pm @ Rec. Admin. Bldg. th Set 1: Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 17 Set 2: Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 31st th Set 3: Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 14th Special: Saturdays 10-11am>skills improvement Pre-School (4 months to 6 yrs.) Starfish, Duck, Sea turtle, Sea Otter, Swim Kids 1-6 (6+ years old) Swim Kids 7-10 (6+ years old) Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard Certificate (12 yrs. and completed level 10) Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate (15 yrs. by exam date) $38.00 Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile, Whale $50.00 with season pass $70.00 without season pass $60.00 with season pass $75.00 without season pass $70.00 June 22nd to July 3rd Exam on July 3rd Bronze Star Bronze Medallion/ Bronze Cross (includes SFA,CPR-C, AED) $150.00 $300.00 NLS Re-certification Introductory Water Polo (Game) (8+ years old) $ 80.00 July 4th (8-1 pm) Free with Season Pass or Daily Pass Saturdays, July 4th to August 15th $150.00 August 3rd - August 14th Exam on August 15th August 24-28 July 21-31 30 minute lessons 30 minute lessons for SK 1-6 45 minute lesson-SK6 60 minute lessons 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Includes manuals Exam fees extra 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Pre-Requisite: RC Assist. Lifeguard 10-1 pm, Ages 10-12 9-3 pm Age: 13+ Includes manuals Exam fees extra Pre-requisite: NLS 11:00 am to noon ** Possession of either the Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate or the Royal Lifesaving Society NLS certificate is valid for employment as a Lifeguard in Assiniboia** AQUATICS ______________________________7 SPECIALTY PROGRAMS EARLY MORNING FITSWIM Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 6:30 am to 8:00 am Starts June 8th Rate: Season Pass or Daily Pass AQUAFITNESS CLASSES Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Starts July 6t7 Rate: Season Pass or Daily Pass AQUA-ZUMBA CLASSES Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Starts July 7th Rate: Season Pass or Daily Pass MIDNIGHT SWIMS Dates: July 4th, August 1st , August 15th Time: 10:00 pm to Midnight Rate: Season Pass or Daily Pass 10 years of age or older “CLUE-LESS” Come and enjoy a challenging and activity-filled evening at the pool! Hunt for clues and ‘wade’ through fact finding aquatic activities-both ridiculous and sneaky! ( 6 and up ) Date: Saturday, July 25th Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Rate: Season Pass or Daily Pass “MERMAID” & “SHARKNADO” ATHLETICS Come and enjoy a unique workout using mermaid AND shark fins/paddles. This workout requires the swimmer to be comfortable wearing equipment and doing some work under the water. It is a great workout and geared towards all ages! Date: Saturdays, July 4th – August 15th Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Rate: Season Pass or Daily Pass Pool Rental Rates- Parties Party Size 1-30 31-60 61-90 91-120 121-150 Base Price/hour $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 # Additional Guards 0 1 2 3 4 Additional Guards 0 $20 $40 $60 $80 Total $105 $126 $147 $168 $189 SKILLS IMPROVEMENT CLASS Need help with some of those trickier skills in order to complete a level? This is the program for you!! Saturdays 9:00 am to 10:00 am $5.00/class AQUATICS ______________________________8 PUBLIC SWIMS & LANE SWIMS SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY ** Subject to minor changes** WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 6 1-7 7-8 13 1-7 7-8 20 1-7 7-8 27 1-7 7-8 JUNE 7 1-7 7-8 14 1-7 7-8 21 1-7 7-8 Public Lane Public Lane Public Lane 28 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 8 3-5:30 Public 7-8:30 Public 15 3-5:30 Public 7-8:30 Public 22 7-8:30 Public 9 3-5:30 7-8:30 16 3-5:30 7-8:30 23 7-8:30 29 1-4 7-8:30 30 1-4 Public 7-8:30 Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public 10 3-5:30 7-8:30 17 3-5:30 7-8:30 24 7-8:30 11 3-5:30 7-8:30 18 3-5:30 7-8:30 25 7-8:30 Public Public Public Public Public 12 3-5:30 7-8:30 19 3-5:30 7-8:30 26 7-8:30 Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Public Lane Public Swim Lane Swim Public Swim Lane Swim Public Swim Lane Swim Pool Schedule: www.bookking.ca/bktownofassiniboiapub SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JULY 5 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 6 1-5:30 8-9 Public Lane 7 1-5:30 8-9 Public Lane WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CANADA DAY 9-11:30 BBQ Cake, Swim 1:30-5 Public 2 3 1-4 Public 7-8 Lane 4 1-7 Public 10-12 “Midnight” 8 1-5:30 8-9 9 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 10 1-5:30 Public Closed 11 6-6 Swim Meet 7-8:30 Public Public Lane 1-4 Public 7-8 Lane 12 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 13 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 14 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 15 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 16 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 17 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 18 1-7 7-8 Public Lane 19 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 20 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 21 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 22 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 23 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 24 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 25 1-7 Public 7-9 “Clue-Less’ 26 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 27 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 28 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 29 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 30 1-5:30 Public 8-9 Lane 31 1-7 7-8 Public Lane Pool Schedule: www.bookking.ca/bktownofassiniboiapub SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2 1-7 8-9 10 1-7 8-9 17 12-1 1-7 7-8 Public Lane Public Lane Lane Public Lane 4 1-7 Public 8-9 Lane 11 1-7 Public 8-9 Lane 18 12-1 Lane 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 5 1-7 8-9 12 1-7 8-9 19 12-1 1-7 7-8 Public Lane Public Lane Lane Public Lane 6 23 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 24 1-7 7-8 Public Lane 25 26 Public Lane 27 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 30 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 31 12-1 Lane 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 9 16 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 3 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 01 10-3 Public 3-5 Doggie Swim End of Season 1-7 7-8 1-7 8-9 13 1-7 8-9 20 12-1 1-7 7-8 Public Lane Public Lane Lane Public Lane 7 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 14 1-7 Public 21 12-1 Lane 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 28 1-7 7-8 Public Lane 1-7 Public 10-12 “Midnight” 8 1-7 Public 8-9 Lane 15 1-7 Public 10-12 “Midnight” 22 10-1 3X3 B-Ball 1-7 Public 7-8 Lane 29 12-1 1-7 7-8 Lane Public Lane ASSINIBOIA REGIONAL CAMPGROUND__________________9 Season : The Regional Campground season is from May 11th through to Thanksgiving. The Assiniboia Regional Campground is a part of the Assiniboia Regional Park. The campground has 15 electric sites and 2 non-electric sites. Campsites are grassy and well treed to allow for privacy. Site sizes range from tent to 35’ pull through trailer. Water hook-up at all electrical sites Sanitation dumping station next to the Arena. Picnic tables and pole barbecues in all the campsites. Modern showers and washrooms located at the adjacent Assiniboia Aquatic Centre. Reservations are not accepted at the campground. It is first come, first serve due to the fact that there are only 17 sites. No exceptions. Overflow camping is available at our Fairgrounds when the campground is full. ** July 1st is an exception due to the Demolition Derby at the Fairgrounds. Dates surrounding and including Canada Day- Overflow will be at the Civic Centre Arena- Parking Lot (next to the campground) Registration: Site permits must be purchased at the Aquatic Centre during operational hours (Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm; Sunday, 1 pm to 9 pm.) If the pool is closed, please take an envelope from the mailbox, fill it out, cut off the bottom part of the form, place your fees and the top part of your form in the envelope and drop it through the mail slot. Place the bottom part of your form on your campsite post. Once staff have arrived, they will issue you a formal camping permit. The white part is placed on your site post and the yellow part hangs on your mirror in your car. A Regional Park Season Pass may be purchased at the Aquatic Centre or at Town Hall. Amenities in the Community Food Service, Cellular Service, Concession/Gasoline, Outdoor Pool, Aquatic Programs, Picnic Area, Playground, Showers, Washrooms, Laundry Service, Potable Water, Sewer Dump, Propane, Fishing, Tennis/ Badminton/ Basketball/ Volleyball/ Ball Diamonds, Horse Shoe Pits, Museum/Historical Site, Pets Permitted. Boating and Fishing Willows Dam which is located 8 km east on Highway #13 offers the angler either Walleye or an abundance of Perch. A boat launch is available for those who wish to venture out a little farther (Gas motors are not permitted). FUND RAISERS & TOURISM _______ _________ 10_ “BIG BIKE” Thursday, May 28th Noon- 1pm The Heart and Stroke Foundation Big Bike Fundraiser is coming to Assiniboia in May! The top 29 fund raisers will get to ride on the bike. Everyone will be participating and all your pledges will go to helping The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Pledge sheets are available at Town Hall, the Recreation Department, Union Hospital and on our website at www.assiniboia.net. This event is being sponsored by the Town of Assiniboia, In Motion and Safe Communities. Register online@ bigbike.ca for a chance to win a $100 Canadian Tire Gift Card for each team member!! HAYLEY & CAYDEN’S MOTHER’S DAY RUN Sunday, May 10th Register online @ www.runningroom.com E-mail: [email protected] 5K Run @ 9 am Entry Fee: Adult:$35.00, 15 & Under: $15.00 10K Run @ 9 am Entry Fee: Adult: $60.00, 15 & Under: $35.00 21K Run @ 8 am Entry Fee: Adult: $60.00, 15 & Under: $50.00 ** Please pick up your package the day before @ the POW (5-8pm) PRENTICE SAFARI EXHIBIT The Prentice Safari Exhibit is incredibly unique and a wonderful opportunity to peer into another world! Come and enjoy the “safari” atmosphere, read all about the displays and about the wonderful world travels of Mr. Prentice. The exhibit is located inside our Museum @ 506-3rd Avenue West. ASSINIBOIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Assiniboia Visitor Information Centre is located within our Museum. If you have any questions about what we have available in Assiniboia or are planning a trip and need information, drop on by and our Visitor Services Officers will be glad to help! The Museum is located at 506-3rd Avenue West. Summer Hours: June 8th to September 2nd, 2015 M-F from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sat/Sun 10:00 am to 6:00 pm ASSINIBOIA REGIONAL GOLF COURSE________________ 11 The Assiniboia Regional Golf Club is located in the Assiniboia Regional Park less than five minutes south of the Town of Assiniboia. It is a registered member with Golf Saskatchewan This prairie setting course opened in 1986 and has wide undulating fairways lined with clusters of trees. The course is operated jointly through the Assiniboia Regional Park Authority and the Town of Assiniboia. The course features large bent grass greens. Water comes into play on 5 of the holes. The Club House is fully licensed with food service, pro shop, equipment rentals and power carts. Men’s Night - Tuesdays Ladies Morning- Tuesdays Ladies Night - Wednesdays FACTS 9 hole grass greens. The par is 36. The ladies slope is 120 at 2548 yards. The slope for men is 107 at 2768 yards. Golf Season – April 30 to October 15th. Season memberships are available. Tee-Time Reservations are preferred. Shirts are required and metal spikes are not allowed. Credit cards are accepted. Golf club and golf cart rentals are available Contact Information: Pro Shop 306- 642-5442 2015 Tournaments: June 5 July 4 Aug. 3 Aug. 6 Aug. 8 Aug. 20 Aug. 22 RCMP Best Ball Bobcat Memorial Rebels Jr. B Best Ball Senior Men’s Open Men’s Open Junior Open Ladies Par 3 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.
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