Which way?

On March 1st, when the main tented building of Talisman Centre closes, you will need to choose which entrance to use based on what you want to do!

Starting March 1st, if you are looking for Dryland, (gyms, fitness centre, etc.), you will need to enter at the North end of Talisman Centre.

If you are looking for Aquatics, you will need to enter at the South end of Talisman Centre.

A tunnel will lead through the building from the dryland side to the aquatic side, so you will be able to get from one side to the other without going outside if, for example, you like to swim after lifting weights.

When in doubt, just follow the signs!

Booster Club Sportsman of the Year!

Talisman Centre joins the Calgary Booster Club in congratulating this year's Sportsman of the Year award recipient: Frank Sisson!

Frank Sisson is the latest in a long line of distinguished Calgarians who have been honoured with the title of Sportsman of the Year. 2010 marks the 57th anniversary of this prestigious award.

Tickets on sale now for the Sportsman of the Year Dinner, March 16. Email info@calgaryboosterclub.com for details.

New Policies Effective March 1st, 2010

New Policies Effective March 1st, 2010
We encourage all our members to familiarize themselves with the following policies and guidelines, which will go into effect on March 1st. (On that day, the tented portion of Talisman Centre will close for the remainder of 2010, while the two annex buildings will remain open.)

GENERAL

• Parking lot will be monitored, and proof of facility use will be required for entry (ie. Membership card or pass).
• Members must bring valid membership card to access the facility, otherwise a drop-in fee will be charged.
• Drop-in users must provide ID for admission. 
• There is no drop-in admission Monday through Thursday between 4:30 and 7:30PM only. Drop-in admission is welcome any time before 4:30pm or after 7:30pm Monday through Thursday, or anytime during the weekend (Friday to Sunday). Members (including 10-card pass holders) may continue to use the facility during these times. (This policy has been implemented during our 2010 construction project to ensure that our members have access to the pools, gyms and fitness centre equipment during times of peak facility use.)
• Spectator access will be limited to parents and guardians of underage sport partner athletes. 
• Quarter lockers will not be available. Please bring your own lock, or purchase one at the Customer Service Desk.

AQUATICS

• No outdoor footwear on deck. Shoe covers are available if necessary.
• No changing on deck. 
• Showers will be available on the pool deck and everyone must shower before entering pool. 
• The most up-to-date information is posted to the online Daily Schedule.

FITNESS CENTRE AND GYMS

• The free-weight area in the Profile Room will be unavailable 30 minutes before and after a Yoga class.
• Space is limited for Group Fitness classes. Access cards will be available on a first-come, first- served basis 30 minutes prior to the class. (Your membership card or other ID will act as collateral in exchange for the class access card).
• The most up-to-date information is posted to the online Daily Schedule.

Please note: The tunnel linking the Aquatics and Dryland areas may be closed for ten to fifteen minutes at a time during high-risk construction activities. Thank you for your patience during these times.

Please check our weblog regularly for the most up-to-date information that may affect the quality of your workout!

Extra Swim Lanes Available this weekend!

Occasionally there are more swim lanes available for public use than we anticipate, and we encourage our members to check the daily schedule and this blog for the latest scheduling updates and information. This weekend, the public swim times are as follows:


Saturday, Feb 20th
6:00am to 10:00am – 8 lanes
11:30am to 10:00pm – 8 lanes

Sunday, Feb 21st
7:00am to 4:00pm – 8 lanes
4:00pm to 10:00pm – 4 lanes

Auction Interruptus

The auction, with less than 30 minutes left to go, was struck down by a server error that is out of our control. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and will look into extending the auction another day once the issue has been addressed. We recognize that extending the auction another day is not ideal, but it is the only fair solution in light of the situation. In the meantime, rest assured that you will have the opportunity to bid again before the auction officially closes.

Again, we apologize for this unforeseen and regrettable technological malfunction.

Auction Items you may have missed...

There are 11 items in the online Fitness Equipment Auction that have not yet received any bids! Check them out below, and get your bids in before 10:00PM on Wednesday, February 17th (tomorrow!)

• Seated Calf Raise Machine – minimum opening bid: $150  (Estimated value, used: $600)
• Shoulder Press – minimum bid: $100  (Estimated value, used: $600)
• Pec Fly Machine (Seated Pec/Rear Delt) – minimum opening bid: $300  (Estimated value, used: $1200)
• Black Body Cycle Bike – minimum opening bid: $100  (Estimated value, used: $750)
• Black Body Cycle Bike – minimum opening bid: $100  (Estimated value, used: $750)
• Black Body Cycle Bike – minimum opening bid: $100  (Estimated value, used: $750)
• Black Body Cycle Bike – minimum opening bid: $100  (Estimated value, used: $750)
• Black Body Cycle Bike – minimum opening bid: $100  (Estimated value, used: $750)
• Life Fitness Cable-Cross Machine – minimum opening bid: $1800  (Estimated value, used: $3000)
• Life Fitness Cable-Cross Machine – minimum opening bid: $1800  (Estimated value, used: $3000)
• Free Motion Cable Machine – minimum opening bid: $2200  (Estimated value, used: $3500)

There are dozens of other items that are currently going for a great price! Take a look, and may the highest bidder win!

Foundation Lounge Closed Today (Feb. 16)

Temporary Closure for Tuesday, February 16th:

The Foundation Lounge is closed today due to construction. We anticipate that it will reopen in the late afternoon.

ALERT - NEW Access Points as of March 1, 2010

As of March 1, 2010 access via the Main Building (aka Tent) will be closed.   Please watch for the signs directing you to the NEW access points:

North Entrance: Located around the corner from Lifemark Health

South Entrance: Located at the Foundation Lounge

Traffic Circle: The Traffic Circle will also be re-directed to facilitate construction

Upcoming FITNESS CENTRE Updates

Watch for the following changes as final preparations are underway for the March 1, 2010 switch over to the two annexes:

Wednesday February 17 - Athletic Training Zone closes at 11pm

Thursday February 18 - Team Training Zone closes at 11pm

Tuesday February 23 - 11pm the Main Weight Room & Cardio Deck (surrounding Gym 3) close for the move

Friday February 26 - Group Fitness classes cancelled in the Gym due to equipment moves & the Keiser Bikes move out of the Profile Room

Saturday February 27 - Group Fitness classes cancelled in the Gym due to equipment moves

Sunday February 28 - Yoga is in the Profile Room

Talisman Centre Fitness Equipment Auction is online!

You may now visit the auction site and view the items up for bid! The auction site requires that interested bidders register, so that they can log in, place bids, and keep track of their bid history.

The auction begins today, Wednesday February 10th, and will run for seven days, ending at 10:00PM on Wednesday, February 17th. Good luck!

Winning bidders will be contacted by email to determine when they will pick-up their item at Talisman Centre. (Payment will be handled through PayPal. Please note that a PayPal account is not necessary in order to bid or pay; winning bidders can pay with a credit card through PayPal without creating an account with them.)

If you have any questions, contact us!

Construction Alert!

Effective Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 12:30pm
The Foundation Lounge Washrooms & Lower Lounge will be closed temporarily to facilitate construction work. Alternative washrooms are located on the Main Concourse near the Customer Service Desk.

Effective Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 8am to 9am
There will be intermittent tunnel closures on the Aquatic side to facilitate construction work. The closures will each last for up to 15 minutes. The closure may require customers to wait on the pooldeck or in the changeroom until the tunnel is reopened, and access through the tunnel is restored.

Gyms 2 & 3 are open

Gym 3 and Gym 2 have reopened following a brief closure today due to roof condensation causing moisture on the floors. We can hardly wait until the new roof makes announcements like this unnecessary!

Equipment Auction starts Wednesday

The Fitness Centre auction is set to begin at 5:00AM on Wednesday, February 10th, and will close at 10:00PM Wednesday, February 17th. There will be many items up for bid, and many will be available at a "buy now" price! In anticipation of the event, here is a list of some of the items that will be featured in the auction:

• Life Fitness 95ti Treadmills
• Yellow Lemond Bikes
• Black Body Cycle Bikes
• Dumbbells
• Life Fitness Cable-Cross Machine
• Free Motion Cable Machine
• Aerobic Step-up and Risers
• Squat Rack
• Magnum Multi-Gym
• Bench Press
• Chin-up and Dip Bar
• Seated Calf Raise Machine
• Shoulder Press
• Incline Bench
• Pec Fly Machine (Seated Pec/Rear Delt)

Get ready, because the fun begins on Wednesday!