JANUARY Bring a Friend Fridays

Every Friday in January, Annual Members are invited to bring a friend to work out with them FOR FREE!*

Let your friends and family experience all that Talisman Centre has to offer without paying the drop-in admission.

*Offer applies to Annual Members only. Member and Friend must sign in together at Customer Service.

BT Calgary unveils Sport Recognition Wall - November 15, 2012

On November 15th BT Calgary was here unveiling our Sport Recognition Wall and talking with a few of our amateur athletes/John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund recipients from swimming, diving, water polo and track.

 Here's the clips: http://bit.ly/TUZIrn

The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund – in Business in Calgary

Talisman Centre is honoured to name a 30 year in the making athlete endowment fund after Mr. John Currie. Read about how the vision lives on through The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund in this month’s Business in Calgary’s Philanthropy issue. “Creating a Legacy Fund for Amateur Athletes.” 

 http://www.talismancentre.com/images/PDFs/Talisman_December2012_FP_Proof.pdf

Sport Recognition Wall

Have you seen our new Sport Recognition Wall? Check it out at our North Entrance!

Youth Triathlon Training Camp

The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund

Supporting the goals and dreams of amateur athletes

Campaign Goal – $1,000,000

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History

Lindsay Park Sports Society (LPSS) received $250,000 from the 1983 Western Canada Summer Games to be used for the benefit of LPSS and Talisman Centre.

The Legacy Fund was established to provide bursaries to amateur athletes, support sport competitions and provide specialized training equipment at Talisman Centre.

In 2012 LPSS renamed the fund in honour of John Currie, President of the 1983 Western Canada Summer Games and launched a fundraising campaign to increase the value of the Legacy Fund to $1 million.  

Fundraising Campaign Objectives

• Honour an important champion of amateur sport and community builder central to the creation of Talisman Centre.
• Increase the value of The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund to $1 million. 

How Can You Contribute?

• DOWNLOAD THE JOHN CURRIE AMATEUR SPORT LEGACY FUND DONATION FORM (PDF)

Your donation to The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund will honour an important champion of amateur sport and provide bursary awards for amateur athletes with financial need training in Calgary. 

Please direct your donation to:

Parks Foundation Calgary for The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund
225 – 13 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 1N8
www.parksfdn.com

Parks Foundation Calgary is the Project Gifts Administrator for Lindsay Park Sports Society/Talisman Centre's fundraising campaign for The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund, and will issue charitable tax receipts for gifts over $25.00. Parks Foundation Calgary is an entity with standing under the Income Tax Act (Canada) identical to that of a registered charity.

Thank you for supporting the goals and dreams of amateur athletes.
 

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For more information about The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund, please contact:

Julie Johnston, Fund Development Officer
Phone: 403-355-1254
Email: jjohnston@talismancentre.com 

Give the Gift of Fitness!

Give the Gift of Fitness is back! 12 Days of Fitness Pass for the price of 10. Get yours today!

Winter Registration opens November 13th!

Winter Program Registration opens November 13th! Early-bird Member registration opens November 12th. http://bit.ly/U12E8c

Donate your gently used Sporting Equipment!

Talisman Centre is pleased to partner with KooL 101.5 to host Mini Deeds with Goodwill Carlos to accept all of your gently used sporting equipment to be donated to kids during the upcoming holiday season!

Carlos will be located at the South entrance from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on October 19, November 2, November 16, November 30 and December 7.

Check out Kool’s website for full details:
http://www.kool1015.ca/Contests/ContestDetails.asp?ContestID=609

Thank You Members Week – WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS to our Thank You Members Week Swipe & Win WINNERS!

Monday Winners:

Joanne Underwood – WINNER of a Ladies Winter Jacket courtesy of Flagworks!

Amjad Ali – WINNER of Men’s Winter Jacket courtesy of Flagworks!

Robin Gregg – WINNER of RIPPED! DVD from Jari Love and Talisman Centre sport bag!

Tuesday Winners:

Dineth Randunu – WINNER of a Gift Certificate supplied by the Westin Calgary!

Casey Judd – WINNER of a RIPPED! DVD from Jari Love and a TC Sport Bag!

Wednesday Winners:

Bryan Piket – WINNER of a Tri-It Prize Package!

Nolan Jones – WINNER of a RIPPED! DVD by Jari Love and a TC sport bag!

Thursday Winners: 

Lucy Spence – Winner of a gift certificate courtesy of the Westin Calgary!

Ryan Boyle – Winner of a RIPPED! video by Jari Love and a TC sport bag!

Friday Winners: 

Derek Laviolette – Winner of a prize pack valued at $300 from Impact Magazine!

Karalyn Olson - Winner of a RIPPED! video by Jari Love and a TC sport bag!

Saturday Winner: 

David Barton – Winner of a Talisman Centre prize package!

Sunday Winner: 

Shuichi Takeda – Winner of a Talisman Centre prize package!

For full details on our Thank You Week events and activities, visit: 

http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_events&view=eventsitem&Itemid=222&eventid=38

Sports Day in Canada – CBC Coverage

Check out our CBC Sports Sports Day in Canada coverage!

Just drag the pointer on the viewer bar to the following 0:26:10 and 3:36:41 to see the CBC's hits from Talisman Centre during our Sports Day in Canada Open House on September 29, 2012.

http://bit.ly/TrULHR

Gyms 4 & 5 Floor Refinishing

From Aug 27th – Sept 10th there will be no access to Gyms 4 & 5 due to annual maintenance to protect the floors from wear and tear.

You may notice an odour during this process due the product being used but please note it is non-toxic. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be available at the Customer Service Desk if you wish to know more.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

TKO at Talisman Centre

TKO classes with Pete Estabrooks are being offered at Talisman Centre for a LIMITED time only! Come try out one of these high-energy classes throughout the month of August.

http://www.thefitnessguy.me/tko/

Thank you!

Age Group Nationals was a HUGE success! Thank you to all the athletes, officials, coaches, planning committee and of course our wonderful staff and members for making this an event remember!'

Check our Facebook page for photos!

Age Group Nationals - Day 1

Day 1 of Age Group Nationals is well underway. Check out our photos on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talismancentre.

You can also find LIVE RESULTS here:  https://swimming.ca/liveresults/2012AgeGroup/

Age Group Nationals LIVE WEBCAST available here: http://swimcanweb.tv/ 

More to come!

It begins....

Are you ready for Age Group Nationals?!? We are! Training is well underway and official competition heats start tomorrow. Good luck to all the athletes!

http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_events&view=eventsitem&Itemid=222&eventid=29

Public Swim will not be available during the following times:  

Mon., July 23 - 4:00pm-8:00pm

Tues., July 24 - 8:00am-8:00pm

Wed., July 25-Fri., July 27 - 6:30am-9:00pm

Sat/Sun July28/29  -  No Public Swim

Please check our Public Gym/Swim schedule for the most up-to-date availability.

Stampede Breakfast Photos!

Our Stampede Breakfast photos are up!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.478656902162291.123042.152613638099954&type=1

Swim Masters Training Camp - July 9th to July 20th!

And the WINNERS are....

Congratulations to our Member WINNERS for our Olympic Moments Contest!

GOLD: Nancy Rattray
SILVER: Rafael Lopez
BRONZE: Claire Brown


Congratulations to each of you! And thank you to everyone who entered our Olympic Moments contest. Read all the inspiring stories at www.talismancentre.com

Chinook Triathlon Results

Congratulations to our Talisman Centre Triathlon Club members who competed:

Grant Burwash took 1st place, breaking his course record from last year by 10 minutes.

Dan Stillwell was 6th in his age group with a time of 5:29.

David Slawinski nailed his half in 6:06.

In the Olympic, Ted Cochrane was 3rd overall in 2:10.

Curtis McCall avenged his Wasa performance with a 2:21:

Holly Higgins was 3rd overall and new personal best with a 2:38.

Tamara Loiselle rocked a 3:08.

Tushar Chitre nailed down a 3:16

On the Aquabike Elmar Heger took the long title with a 3:06:

Peter Olmsted took the short title with a 1:39:

HUGE DAY FOR TALISMAN CENTRE TRIATHLON CLUB! Good job!

FREE Starter Blocks!

Looking for a unique memento to put a mark on your athletic endeavors at Talisman Centre? Look no further. We are pleased to give away our expired aquatic starting blocks to our Members on a first come, first serve basis.

We only have 8 left! Email bookings@talismancentre.com today to get yours!

Be creative – use it as a fun side table, hold trophies on it, hang it up and showcase it.


Please Note: starting blocks are for souvenir purposes only, any use is done entirely at your own risk, with no liability to Talisman Centre.

Best Fitness Facility!

THANK YOU CALGARY for voting Talisman Centre as the BEST FITNESS FACILITY for the 14th time!

http://www.ffwdweekly.com/article/life-style/best-calgary/best-of-calgary-2012-results-9278/

Summer Group Fitness Schedule

The Summer Group Fitness schedule is now available. This schedule will be in effect July 3rd – September 23rd.

http://www.talismancentre.com/images/PDFs/2012_group_fitness_schedule_summer_8.5x11_web.pdf

Summer Evening Courses for Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding courses are back this Summer! Only this time we have evening time slots. REGISTER TODAY!

https://online.activecommunities.com/talisman/Start/start.asp

Intro to Kayaking:
If you are interested in kayaking but not sure where to start, this course is a great way to experience kayaking for the first time. Professional instructors from Aquabatics Calgary will take you from the basics of kayaking through to work on more advanced skills such as rolling and bracing.

July 9-Aug 27
Mondays 8:00-9:00pm
Member Price - $200
Non-Member Price - $217

Intro to Stand up Paddle Boarding:
This introductory program will introduce you to one of the fastest growing paddle sports in a fun and safe enviroment. Professional instructors from Aqubatics Calgary will teach you everything from getting on the board to efficient forward paddling, how to get back on if you take a spill, what to look for in boards and more. Stand up Paddle Boarding is also an amazing core workout.

July 4-Aug 22
Wednesdays 8:00-9:00pm
Member Price - $200
Non-Member Price - $217

LPSS Grants and Bursaries Award Recipients

Lindsay Park Sports Society and Talisman Centre are proud to announce the recipients of the 2012 Grants and Bursaries Awards. $14,000 is being awarded to amateur athletes and Sport Partners.

The LPSS Grants and Bursaries Program is funded by the 1983 Western Canada Summer Games legacy fund. Bursaries are awarded to amateur athletes training with Sport Partners at Talisman Centre to support their training and competition expenses in pursuit of their athletic goals.

Grants are awarded to Sport Partners to support events hosted at Talisman Centre.

See all the photos on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.460868480607800.119041.152613638099954&type=1

MISSING BURSARY AWARD RECIPIENTS:
Elizabeth Kazakov, Chinook Rhythmique Gymnastics
Iveta Milciute, Chinook Rhythmique Gymnastics
Tyra Rooney, Cascade Swim Club
Emma Sproule, Cascade Swim Club
Russell Wood, Cascade Swim Club

Congrats Talisman Centre Triathlon Club!

Congrats to our Talisman Centre Triathlon Club members who participated at the Wasa Triathlon this weekend and took home a team 3rd place!

Congrats Grant Burwash - Wasa Lake Triathlon

CONGRATULATIONS to Grant Burwash on an amazing 1st PLACE finish at the Wasa Lake Triathlon this weekend.

Grant won Wasa’s Olympic Distance Triathlon after battling back and catching the pro who was in first place. With only 3km to go in the run, Grant caught him in the fastest 10km run off of a bike! He was a full 2 minutes ahead of the other pro in the end and took 1st place.

Congrats Jon Bird – Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

CONGRATULATIONS to Jon Bird on another successful event! This past weekend Jon escaped Alcatraz as he jumped off a boat and into the San Francisco Bay to swim ashore and then jump on his bike and finish with a solid run. Jon placed 5th in the Men’s Pro Category out of 24 people in his category (19 of whom finished). He finished in a time of 2hours 8 minute and 18 seconds.

http://www.escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com/

Canadian Age Group Nationals

7 WEEKS TO GO! Talisman Centre is proud to be selected as the host facility for the Canadian Age Group Championships!

The 2012 Canadian Age Group Championships is designed to give swimmers ages 12 through 18 the opportunity to race against the best athletes in their age group in Canada. The long course meet is held every summer in various cities across Canada. This is the second time Talisman Centre has been host facility.

This is the BIGGEST event Talisman Centre will host this year with an estimated 1400 athletes participating in all swim disciplines including butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle, back stroke, relays and 5km and 7.5km open water swims (held at Arbour Lake).

The roar of excitement with our members and employees is building as we gear up to host thousands of athletes, officials, coaches and volunteers!

Find out more here: 
http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_events&view=eventsitem&Itemid=222&eventid=29

Discover Scuba!

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING! $30 introductory course!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to breathe underwater? If you want to find out but aren't quite ready to take the plunge into a full certification course, Discover Scuba Diving will let you try scuba to see if you like it.

While not an actual scuba certification, during the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience you'll learn how to use scuba equipment in shallow water and get a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. What are you waiting for? Skills learned during Discover Scuba can credit towards PADI Part 1 Open Water Diver Certification.

Course includes half hour classroom time to watch PADI Discover Scuba  video and complete paperwork. Please be sure to provide t-shirt and shoe size to Aquatic Programs Manager Ellen Danielson at edanielson@talismancentre.com when registering for equipment sizing purposes.

DISCOVER SCUBA SCHEDULE:

Tuesday June 5th, 7:30-10:00pm
Course Code: 36450

Thursday June 7th, 7:30-10:00pm 
Course Code: 36475

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT!

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT! Get your contest entries in!

http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104&Itemid=261

All Sport One Day

On Saturday, June 16, 2012 Sport Calgary in partnership with Sport Organizations and Facilities throughout the city will host a day of sport discovery for children.

Parents may register their children aged 6 to 12 in two sport discovery sessions during the day. These sport sessions provide a fun introduction to a variety of sport activities..FOR FREE!

This is the fourth annual All Sport One Day. The event has grown from just over 400 children in our opening year to approximately 1,500 children last year. This year we are looking forward to up to 2,000 participants.

Registration is now open at www.AllSportOneDay.ca

What's happening at Talisman Centre

• Diving
• Fencing
• Field Hockey
• Karate
• Orienteering
• Rhythmic Gymnastics
• Syncronized Swimming
• Volleyball

SEE SCHEDULE AND UPDATED SPACES AVAILABLE HERE

Congratulations Jon Bird!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VERY OWN JON BIRD!

Jon placed 2nd in the Mens Pro category at the 5150 Kansas City Triathlon with a time of 1:50:08!

He is now eligible to qualify for the 5150 US Championship Hy-Vee Triathlon in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jon's race consisted of a 1.5K Swim, 40K bike and 10K.

Group Fitness Summer Survey

Help us determine our Summer Group Fitness schedule: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LGP2BGM

TRIFECTA – IMPACT May/June Article

Looking for that edge for your next triathlon? Here are three tips in each of the the three disciplines to give you the edge you need to kick your game up a notch.

Article by our Triathlon Club Coach, Grant Burwash

http://www.talismancentre.com/images/PDFs/IMPACTfeature-3tri_2.pdf

Get your entries in!

Keep the entries coming! We're one week into our Olympic Moments contest where you could WIN your choice of $2000 Talisman Centre shopping spree or $1000 CASH!! Plus many other prizes.

http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104&Itemid=261

We now offer PADI Open Water Diver Certification!

If you've always wanted to learn how to scuba dive now is the time! The PADI Open Water Diver Certification course is the world's most popular scuba course and has introduced millions of people to the scuba diving lifestyle. Complete Part 1 of your PADI Open Water Diver Certification course (pool/classroom) with professional and knowledgeable Instructors from Caribbean Dreams Diving!

Register now – first session starts May 28th!

https://online.activecommunities.com/talisman

Summer Fitness Pass is back!

Looking for ways to keep active this summer? Not ready to commit to an Annual Membership?

Take advantage of our 2-MONTH SUMMER FITNESS PASS and experience all the variety we have to offer to help you achieve your goals.

May 11th is Early Childhood Professional Day!

To celebrate wear the colour red to recognize the hard work and dedication of early childhood professionals who work with young children and their families in your community.

Quality child care gives all children an equal chance, supports women, strengthens families, bolsters communities, and increases our economies.

At Talisman Centre we are proud of all our amazing Child Care Centre, Preschool for Active Living and School Group employees!

In the Media – Grant Burwash

IMPACT MAGAZINE's new multisport issue is out. Pay special attention to pages 52-55 and get top triathlon tips from our very own triathlon club coach, Grant Burwarsh!

Read it here: http://www.vdocshop.com/doc/impact-magazine/impact-aberta-mj12/2012050801/#0

Olympic Moments Contest!

ENTER TODAY! 
http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104&Itemid=261

Summer Program Registration

Summer Program Registration starts May 8th.

Members get EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION starting May 7th!

Download the Summer Registered Program schedule/pricing:
http://www.talismancentre.com/images/PDFs/TC2012_pricelist_summer2012_WEB.pdf

Aquathlon April 8 - PHOTOS!

Photos from the April 8th Aquathlon have been posted to our Facebook page! Check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.420214094673239.112218.152613638099954&type=1

You do not need a Facebook account to view the photos. Enjoy!

Triathlon Youth Sport Camp

45th Annual Pathway & River Clean-Up

Help us clean up the river valley and pathway around Talisman Centre on Sunday, May 6, 2012!

To volunteer email info@talismancentre.com with "River Clean Up" subject line, your name, phone number, and email address. Or stop by our Customer Service Desk.

Aquathlon Results - April 8

Congratulations to all our participants in our second Aquathlon on April 8th! Results are now posted:

http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118&Itemid=291

Canada Wins Game 2!

CANADA WINS 14 to 5 vs Turkey in the Men's Water Polo Game 2! Check them out on Thursday as they play Spain!

http://www.finaedmonton2012.ca/NewsArticles21.aspx

Jillian Tyler of Cascade Swimming makes Olympic Team!

CONGRATULATIONS to JILLIAN TYLER of Cascade Swimming for making Canada's Olympic Team!!

Jillian won the 100m breaststroke in a new lifetime best time of 1:07.18 taking the gold and taking a spot on Canada's London 2012 Team!

Canada wins over Brazil - 12 to 9

CONGRATS to the Men's National Water Polo team! Beating out Brazil 12 to 9 in the Fina Olympic Qualifiers. Next game is tonight vs Turkey.

http://www.finaedmonton2012.ca/Results.aspx

Floatables

Join us for FLOATABLES this Sunday, April 8th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm!

New Job Posting

NOW HIRING!  Fitness Centre Shift Leader just posted. Check out all our current opportunities here:

http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88&Itemid=207

Cascade Swimmings Day 1 Results - Olympic Trails

Congratulations to Chad Bobrosky of Cascade Swimming for making the Olympic Team Selection Championship Finals in 200 freestyle! See Cascade Swimming's full Day 1 results from Olympic Trials - http://www.cascadeswimming.com/NewsArticles1716.aspx

Good Luck!

GOOD LUCK to the following swimmers from Cascade Swimming who will be competing in Olympic Trials March 24 - April 2!!

Morgan Bird, Chad Bobrosky, Brad Crocker, Kelsey Crocker, Thomas Jobin, Jessica Johnson, Anna Kemeri, James Kendrick, Anthony Lyons, Adam Maybury, Scott McGillvray, Corey Mills, Kevin Nelson, Sean Penhale, Kevyn Peterson, Taryn Pratt, Tyra Rooney, Hanah Smith, Brooklyn Snodgrass, Emma Sproule, Ken Stairs, Sarah Sumner, Jillian Tyler, Emily Wagner, Dustin Warrack, Jessica Warrack, Alana Wood, and Russell Wood.

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GOOD LUCK to the following swimmers from BRSA (Bow River Swim Association) who will be competing in Olympic Trails March 24-April 2!

Jonathan Brow, Mark Grasdal, David Hibberd, Steven Hibbard, Mathew Loyola, Nikki Macleod, Brittany Ozar, and Christopher Toth.


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GOOD LUCK to Chris Neave, Colton Erismann and Reece Tso from Calgary Patriots Swim Club who will be competing in Olympic Trails March 24-April 2!

Talisman Centre welcomes the Spanish Water Polo Team!

Online Event Calendar

Did you know we have an online Event Calendar showcasing all the events and competitions hosted at Talisman Centre?

Always be on top of what's going on here, come cheer on the athletes, and plan your workouts – check it out:
http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=84&Itemid=203

Customer Survey Feedback

WE'RE LISTENING! Read our feedback from our 2011 Customer Survey:

http://www.talismancentre.com/images/PDFs/2011_customerpulsesurvey_feedback.pdf

Extended Child Care Hours

Starting March 15, 2012

The Child Care will be open the following additional times for PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY*

Sunday 8:45am - 1:15pm
Tuesday 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday 4:00pm - 7:00pm

You must pre-book to use Child Care services during these times. If there are no pre-booked appointments, Child Care will not be open.

Visit http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70&Itemid=195 for pre-booking details.

Funky Fridays at Talisman Centre!

Funky Fridays at Talisman Centre! Starting tomorrow Talisman Centre’s Social Committee will be introducing FUNKY FRIDAYS for employees which means you may see jeans, fun board shorts, funky patterned shirts, hats or perhaps something inspired from our opening day in 1983!

But don’t worry all staff will still be identifiable with nametags if you require assistance. Thank you!

INFERNO Wheelchair Rugby Tournament / Rick Hansen Visit Photos

Check them out!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.382882705073045.104431.152613638099954&type=3

Aquathlon Results – February 26th

Congratulations to all our first Aquathlon finishers! Results are now posted:

http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118&Itemid=291

Be sure to register for our next Aquathlon on April 8th!

RICK HANSEN VISITS TALISMAN CENTRE for 25th Anniversary Relay!

The Relay will be coming from Okotoks to Calgary moving north on Macleod Trail Sunday, February 26th. Race organizers and volunteers will be making a pit stop at Talisman Centre over lunch hour (12:30pm – 1:30pm). The Rick Hansen staff and volunteers will also watch and support the Calgary Inferno IGNITE Wheelchair Rugby tourney.

DETAILS/SCHEDULE - Sunday February 26th, 2012: 

Prior to the Calgary INFERNO Wheelchair Rugby final (the first tournament of its kind to be held in Calgary) Rick Hansen and the Relay will hold an event with athletes and participants

12:00pm (MT): Rick Hansen Relay arrival and presentations 
12:30pm (MT): Athlete warm-ups
12:45pm (MT): Rick Hansen to speak and conduct the ceremonial tip-off for the final game
1:15pm (MT): Relay departs

RIPPED-A-THON today!!

RIPPED-A-THON starts at 10am! Get down now and register! Live DJ, 3 back-to-back classes, GREAT WORKOUT! Helping Calgary families in need! http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=285

Fitness Friday - Feb 10

Check out our latest Fitness Friday segment Breakfast Television. Aquatic Family Focus: http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1445403507001.000000/fitness-fridays--february-10/

Floatables!

Join us for FLOATABLES on Family Day, Feb 20th! 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Happy Valentines Day!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

In support of Heart Month, The Heart and Stroke Foundation and Cardiac Wellness will be on-site promoting heart health. Stop by their informative booths at the North Entrance at one of the following dates and times:

Wednesday, February 15th from 1-3pm
Monday, February 27th from 9-11am

The Heart and Stroke Foundation will be doing blood pressure checks and will have lots of information on hand including where to go to do a risk assessment. Cardiac Wellness will have information about their program, their Prevention and Screening Services and materials on heart health topics like sleep, exercise, recipes and more.

Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boarding!

Want to learn how to Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board? We know offer introductory classes to both! Register now in these or any of our Spring Programs including swim lessons, lifeguarding, ETS and more!

 http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=108&Itemid=278

Ironman Lecture Series - #1

Get ready for Ironman 70.3 Calgary with the first of Lecture Series! Featuring Jack VanDyk discussing how to establish your training plan. At Talisman Centre, Riverview Room.

Talisman Centre is proud to be the Official Training Centre for Ironman 70.3 Calgary

RIPPED-A-THON in one week!

RIPPED-A-THON is one week away! Register today and help Calgary families in need. February 20th, 10:00am – 1:30pm.

http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=285

Good luck Chinook Rhythmique Gymnastics Club!

Good luck to the Chinook Rhythmique Gymnastic Club who is sending a team of 6 talented athletes to Budapest, Hungary for the K.F.K. Grácia Cup!

This international rhythmic gymnastics competition will be held on Saturday, February 18th at the Soroksári Sportcsarnok in Budapest, Hungary.

Early AQUATIC Program Registration – Feb 12th!

Join us Sunday, February 12, 2012 for early Spring AQUATIC Program Registration!
To secure your spot please visit our Customer Service Desk anytime from 9:00am – 12:00pm to register.

Open for all Spring AQUATIC Programs including:

• Ducklings and Dinos for 6 months to 3 years
• SEARS I Can Swim lessons for ages 3 and up
• Aquatics for Life adult swim program
• One-on-one instruction with Private Lessons

PLUS!

If your child is already a good swimmer but looking to perfect those skills; take a look at our Junior Master's Program. Older kids can become a lifeguard with Leadership Courses at Talisman Centre. And for the first time ever we are offering introductory programs for Kayaking and Stand-up Paddle Boarding.


Please note we will only be accepting in-person registration during this time. No phone calls, no online registrations. Regular Spring Registration will begin on Monday, February 13th.

FREE TRX Tutorials!

Want to learn TRX Suspension Training exercises? Come check out one of our complimentary tutorials all this week!

The tutorial will cover the anatomy of the TRX unit, the guiding principles for using it, things to avoid and a hands on demonstration/opportunity to try 6 or 7 exercises.

Monday – Friday:
7:30am
10:15am
11:45am
4:15pm
8:30pm

Saturday and Sunday: 
8:00am
11:15am
2:15pm
5:00pm

Michelle Cameron Invitational and Camp - Feb 3/4

The Michelle Cameron Invitational and Camp will be held on Feb 3/4. There will be about 230 athletes participating in this event. Parking may be limited.

Fitness Friday on BTV Jan 27

Check out our Fitness Friday on BT Calgary segment on Aquatic Programs! http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1418288988001.000000/fitness-fridays--january-27/

NEW Group Fitness Schedule Effective January 30th, 2012

Thank you for making our Group Fitness Classes so popular and taking part in our Group Fitness Survey. As of January 30th, 2012, we are pleased to announce changes to our schedule.

NEW CLASSES ADDED:

9 New Power Cycle Classes

• Sunday from 9:30-10:30am
• Monday from 12:05-1:05pm
• Monday from 7:00-8:00pm
• Tuesday from 7:00-8:00pm
• Wednesday from 6:15-7:15am
• Wednesday from 12:05-1:05pm
• Wednesday from 7:00-8:00pm
• Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm
• Friday from 6:15-7:15am

WELCOME BACK TO:

Zumba

• Wednesday from 5:00-6:00pm (starting February 1st)
• Saturday from 1:00-2:00pm (starting February 4th)

Deep Water Fitness

• Tuesday from 10:30-11:30am
• Friday from 10:30-11:30am

Cardio Kickboxing

• Sunday from 10:30-11:30am

CHANGES IN TIMES:

Group Power, RIPPED! and Power Cycling

• Classes scheduled from 6:30-7:30am will be changed to 6:15-7:15am

Check out our online Group Fitness Schedule for all available classes!

NEW GROUP POWER RELEASE

Join us Saturday, January 28th from 10:15-11:15am for the NEW GROUP POWER release. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcY1w6ZVaEs&feature=player_embedded

Breakfast Television - Fitness Friday, Jan 20

Check out our segment on Triathlon Club!

http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/1404872834001.000000/fitness-friday-triathlons--january-20/

Junior Lifeguard Club

RIPPED-A-THON!

RIPPED-A-THON is back!




Get RIPPED! and help Calgary families in need. Registration opens this Monday, January 23rd.
http://www.talismancentre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=285

Fitness Friday on BTV

Tune in to BT Calgary tomorrow morning for Fitness Friday with Talisman Centre! This weeks topic - Triathlon Club.

DEMO CLASSES - January 17th!