INFERNO Wheelchair Rugby Tournament / Rick Hansen Visit Photos

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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/