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!
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