It's really happening! As of January 1, 2010 the aquatic portion of the tent will be closing in preparation for the facility enhancement project. This means that the 50m competition pool, teach pool, dive tank, 6-person whirlpool and steam room will not be available in 2010. For safety reasons, access onto the pooldeck from the Family Caregiver and Executive Locker Rooms will also be closed.
To access the 50m training pool and 20-person hot tub, please use the walkway that has been constructed for your safety.
As the largest multi-sport complex of its kind in Canada, Talisman Centre enables all Calgarians at any age, at any skill level and within almost any sports activity to TRAIN for excellence, COMPETE with champions and PLAY hard all under one roof. Welcome to Talisman Centre's Blog!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Construction ALERT for Saturday, January 2, 2010
The construction crew will be installing the tarp to separate the aquatic side from the dryland side of the tent.
The North Entrance will be closed at 7pm on Saturday, January 2, 2010 and will re-open to the public the next day. Please use the South Entrance after 7pm.
Customers will be asked to enter the activity concourse via the back gate at the main Customer Service Desk.
Thank you for your understanding as we prepare for our exciting renovation!
The North Entrance will be closed at 7pm on Saturday, January 2, 2010 and will re-open to the public the next day. Please use the South Entrance after 7pm.
Customers will be asked to enter the activity concourse via the back gate at the main Customer Service Desk.
Thank you for your understanding as we prepare for our exciting renovation!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Constuction Alert
The construction crew is prepping the facility for renovation.
The main track will be closed as of 8:15pm.
The North Entrance will be closed at 9pm tonight and will re-open to the public the next day.
Please use the South Entrance after 9pm tonight.
Thank you.
Cynthia Watson — Marketing/Communications
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Class Cancellation: TC Masters
TC Masters ( course # 34393) From January – July is canceled due to low registration for 2010. We regret any inconvenience this may cause!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Drop-in over the Holidays!
Be sure to check out our drop-in group fitness page for the revised holiday schedule, or click on the relevant week below:
Please note that Group Power drop-in classes have recently been added to the following dates:
Please note that Group Power drop-in classes have recently been added to the following dates:
- Monday at 6:30pm: December 21, 28, and January 4
- Tuesday at 12noon: December 22, 29, and January 5
- Wednesday at 6:30pm: December 23, 30, and January 6
- Saturday at 10:15am: December 26, and January 7
Holiday Hours and Early Closures!
Please note the upcoming holiday hours and early closures for the season:
CHRISTMAS EVE – Thursday, December 24 – 5:00am to 5:00pm
CHRISTMAS DAY – Friday, December 25 – Closed for statutory holiday
BOXING DAY – Saturday, December 26 – 7:00am to 10:00pm (Stat holiday hours)
NEW YEAR'S EVE – Thursday, December 31 – 5:00am to 5:00pm
NEW YEAR'S DAY – Friday, January 1 – 7:00am to 10:00pm (Stat holiday hours)
CHRISTMAS EVE – Thursday, December 24 – 5:00am to 5:00pm
CHRISTMAS DAY – Friday, December 25 – Closed for statutory holiday
BOXING DAY – Saturday, December 26 – 7:00am to 10:00pm (Stat holiday hours)
NEW YEAR'S EVE – Thursday, December 31 – 5:00am to 5:00pm
NEW YEAR'S DAY – Friday, January 1 – 7:00am to 10:00pm (Stat holiday hours)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Walk around, not through!
You will start seeing signs of our 2010 construction around the building, (even though it's still technically 2009). Now, this is just common sense, but we thought we'd remind everyone that if you see barricades or yellow caution tape around Talisman Centre, please stay out of that area for your own safety. Walk around, not through! Thanks!!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Construction Update! This week! Excitement!
It's all really happening! This whole "roof" thing we've been hearing about for the past year (or two...) is not just some feverish dream, or figment of your imagination. Not only is it happening, it's ramping up this week! (Click that "2010" tab at the top of the screen if you're confused.)
Thursday, December 16th: Plywood hoarding walls will go up in order to separate the construction zone from the public. This will keep everyone safe once the construction phase really gets rolling on the Aquatic side around January 4th.
Friday, December 18th: The stairs that will eventually lead from the Foundation Lounge to the Training Pool deck will be built. By Monday (or so) the stairs should be done! Can you believe it?
Monday, December 21st: Scaffolded walkways will begin to be constructed starting at the concourse level, including a walkway into the Foundation Lounge. How will this affect your access to the Café Santé, and more importantly, coffee? Don't panic! The Café will still be accessible, and your precious, precious coffee will just move over to the north side of the Café. Phew!
The next step will be to create those scaffolded walkways leading from the locker rooms to the Training Pool. (It's going to wind in behind the Teach Pool.) Note: This will mean the closure of the 6-person hot tub at some point. Stay tuned for the date!
Thursday, December 16th: Plywood hoarding walls will go up in order to separate the construction zone from the public. This will keep everyone safe once the construction phase really gets rolling on the Aquatic side around January 4th.
Friday, December 18th: The stairs that will eventually lead from the Foundation Lounge to the Training Pool deck will be built. By Monday (or so) the stairs should be done! Can you believe it?
Monday, December 21st: Scaffolded walkways will begin to be constructed starting at the concourse level, including a walkway into the Foundation Lounge. How will this affect your access to the Café Santé, and more importantly, coffee? Don't panic! The Café will still be accessible, and your precious, precious coffee will just move over to the north side of the Café. Phew!
The next step will be to create those scaffolded walkways leading from the locker rooms to the Training Pool. (It's going to wind in behind the Teach Pool.) Note: This will mean the closure of the 6-person hot tub at some point. Stay tuned for the date!
Talisman Centre helps "Toys 4 Teens"
Talisman Centre recently used an employee team-building event as an opportunity to give back to the community. Jack FM has the full story on their blog: http://blog.rogersbroadcasting.com/toys4teens/2009/12/09/10-bikes-from-talisman-centre/
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
One Million Dollar Day
You all know that Talisman Centre is getting a new roof system in 2010 (right?). Well, today it was announced that we have funding to complete some other much-needed improvements as well! (Hello, new locker rooms!)
Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, was at Talisman Centre today to announce that Talisman Centre would receive some federal funding towards the facility enhancement project, under the the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
The Lindsay Park Sports Society will receive total RInC funding of $1,000,000 to modernize Talisman Centre via renovations that include mechanical, electrical and lighting systems and upgraded locker rooms, weight-room floor and the sound system.
Robin Mitchell, President and Chief Operating Officer of Talisman Centre expressed his gratitude for the funding. “Talisman Centre is about to embark on a year-long multi-million dollar facility enhancement project that will see the replacement of the existing roof system with a new roof that will be much more energy efficient. Because of this funding, we are now able to complete other enhancements, including the much-needed renovation of our locker rooms. We’re really excited about the opportunities this funding has given us, and we couldn’t be more grateful. By the end of this construction project, Talisman Centre will truly be among the best sports facilities in North America.”
Talisman Centre has wanted to upgrade the locker rooms, lighting, flooring, etc. for some time. We're excited that we now have the means and the opportunity to make these upgrades, and have them ready for 2011!
Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, was at Talisman Centre today to announce that Talisman Centre would receive some federal funding towards the facility enhancement project, under the the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, a major job-creating investment from Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
The Lindsay Park Sports Society will receive total RInC funding of $1,000,000 to modernize Talisman Centre via renovations that include mechanical, electrical and lighting systems and upgraded locker rooms, weight-room floor and the sound system.
Robin Mitchell, President and Chief Operating Officer of Talisman Centre expressed his gratitude for the funding. “Talisman Centre is about to embark on a year-long multi-million dollar facility enhancement project that will see the replacement of the existing roof system with a new roof that will be much more energy efficient. Because of this funding, we are now able to complete other enhancements, including the much-needed renovation of our locker rooms. We’re really excited about the opportunities this funding has given us, and we couldn’t be more grateful. By the end of this construction project, Talisman Centre will truly be among the best sports facilities in North America.”
Talisman Centre has wanted to upgrade the locker rooms, lighting, flooring, etc. for some time. We're excited that we now have the means and the opportunity to make these upgrades, and have them ready for 2011!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Talisman Centre athlete on a cereal box!
If Joshua Riker-Fox looks familiar to you, it might be because you saw him compete in the pentathlon in the last Olympic games, or it could be because you've seen him in the cereal aisle at your grocery store. General Mills, maker of Cheerios cereal, has put Joshua's face on boxes of Apple Cinnamon Cheerios as part of the company's Aspiring Olympians program. The program supports both 2010 and 2012 Olympic Team hopefuls, of which Joshua is one.
"I feel very fortunate to be a part of this team," says Joshua, "I grew up on Cheerios so the connection to the brand is significant."
Even though Joshua is featured on the Apple Cinnamon box, you can give him your support by buying any of General Mills' cereals with the "Aspiring Olympian" branding. Inside each box, you can find a code to enter into the Aspiring Olympian website – each code means between $1 and $5 going toward the selected athlete. (The $5 donation comes from a code found inside "Gold Edition" Cheerios boxes.)
"This support will help me significantly as I work towards a second Olympic qualification - London 2012," says Joshua. Joshua trains throughout the week at Talisman Centre, and swims with the Calgary Patriots, one of Talisman Centre's valued Sport Partners. If you see him around Talisman Centre, be sure to wish him luck, and next time you're at the grocery store, take a look for him in the cereal aisle!
General Mills' Aspiring Athletes Website: http://www.generalmillsathletes.ca
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(Photo Credit: Gerry Young, 2009)
"I feel very fortunate to be a part of this team," says Joshua, "I grew up on Cheerios so the connection to the brand is significant."
Even though Joshua is featured on the Apple Cinnamon box, you can give him your support by buying any of General Mills' cereals with the "Aspiring Olympian" branding. Inside each box, you can find a code to enter into the Aspiring Olympian website – each code means between $1 and $5 going toward the selected athlete. (The $5 donation comes from a code found inside "Gold Edition" Cheerios boxes.)
"This support will help me significantly as I work towards a second Olympic qualification - London 2012," says Joshua. Joshua trains throughout the week at Talisman Centre, and swims with the Calgary Patriots, one of Talisman Centre's valued Sport Partners. If you see him around Talisman Centre, be sure to wish him luck, and next time you're at the grocery store, take a look for him in the cereal aisle!
General Mills' Aspiring Athletes Website: http://www.generalmillsathletes.ca
(Photo Credit: Gerry Young, 2009)
Fitness Centre ch-ch-ch changes...
With 2010 getting closer every day, the signs of construction outside our building will increase, and changes inside will likewise become more noticeable. Here are some recent changes in the Fitness Centre; if you can't find your favourite piece of equipment, that might be because it's been relocated!
Moved from the Mezzanine to the main floor of the Fitness Centre (Fit Zone)
- The cardio equipment is now on the lower level by the windows.
Moved to a new location on the main floor of the Fitness Centre (Fit Zone)
- The equalizer (the adapted weight machine) is now by the elevator.
- The cable machine that was in the corner of the fitness centre by the mechanical room is now by the profile room.
- The free weights are now back by the mechanical room.
- The ab benches are now by the stretching area.
Moved from the main floor of the Fitness Centre (Fit Zone) to the WTZ (beside gym 1)
- The wood stairs.
There are more changes to come in the Fitness Centre, too. Equipment will continue to move over the next month as we get everything in place for January. Specifically we still need to move some equipment from the floor by the new fitness centre desk (plate loaded machines, heavier free weights, squat racks, etc) to the main floor in the Fit Zone as well as some of the equipment in the Fit Zone to the area by the new fitness centre desk. We also will be moving the cardio equipment that is beside the current emergency exit (beside the profile room) away from that area in the weeks to come.
So if you can't find what you're looking for, just ask a friendly employee, and they will be happy to orient you. In the meantime, take a look at our 2010 page for all the details about Talisman Centre in 2010.
Moved from the Mezzanine to the main floor of the Fitness Centre (Fit Zone)
- The cardio equipment is now on the lower level by the windows.
Moved to a new location on the main floor of the Fitness Centre (Fit Zone)
- The equalizer (the adapted weight machine) is now by the elevator.
- The cable machine that was in the corner of the fitness centre by the mechanical room is now by the profile room.
- The free weights are now back by the mechanical room.
- The ab benches are now by the stretching area.
Moved from the main floor of the Fitness Centre (Fit Zone) to the WTZ (beside gym 1)
- The wood stairs.
There are more changes to come in the Fitness Centre, too. Equipment will continue to move over the next month as we get everything in place for January. Specifically we still need to move some equipment from the floor by the new fitness centre desk (plate loaded machines, heavier free weights, squat racks, etc) to the main floor in the Fit Zone as well as some of the equipment in the Fit Zone to the area by the new fitness centre desk. We also will be moving the cardio equipment that is beside the current emergency exit (beside the profile room) away from that area in the weeks to come.
So if you can't find what you're looking for, just ask a friendly employee, and they will be happy to orient you. In the meantime, take a look at our 2010 page for all the details about Talisman Centre in 2010.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Don't fence me in!
You may have noticed that Talisman Centre's parking lot has some fencing in it, blocking off several rows of parking. This is the first real sign that yes, we'll be undergoing a major construction project in 2010! (If you've missed the details, you can catch up on our 2010 page.)
The fencing will be reduced tomorrow, (December 9th). Please be aware that the North entrance is still accessbile (even if the fencing makes it look like it isn't. You just need to walk around the fenced area!)
There will be mores signs of construction as we move forward, so don't be alarmed! It just means we're that much closer to our new-and-improved roof system! We apologize for any inconvenience, and encourage you to familiarize yourself with how this project may affect you, at www.talismancentre.com/2010!
The fencing will be reduced tomorrow, (December 9th). Please be aware that the North entrance is still accessbile (even if the fencing makes it look like it isn't. You just need to walk around the fenced area!)
There will be mores signs of construction as we move forward, so don't be alarmed! It just means we're that much closer to our new-and-improved roof system! We apologize for any inconvenience, and encourage you to familiarize yourself with how this project may affect you, at www.talismancentre.com/2010!
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