Eye on Construction

Keep an eye on construction on our construction camera page. Click the images below to see them super-sized! (The 'close' button for the large images is on their top right corner.)

Under the Tent:


From the Parking Lot:


Bird's-Eye View:

Holiday Hours on Good Friday!

On Friday, April 2nd, Talisman Centre will be operating under our "holiday hours" schedule.

Holiday Hours at Talisman Centre: 7:00AM to 10:00PM

Fun Fact: Talisman Centre is closed only one day per year, December 25th!

Night Times

Our closing time is staying the same: 11:00 on weekdays, 10:00 on weekends and holidays. Normally, we lock our doors fifteen minutes prior to closing; that is, no one else can come in after 10:45 during the week or 9:45 on the weekends. Starting April 1st, Talisman Centre's doors will lock fifteen minutes earlier (i.e. at 10:30pm instead of 10:45, and 9:30pm on the weekend), and all customers will have to be out by 11:30pm (or 10:30pm on the weekend). This will allow our employees to close the facility for the night in a timely fashion, and get the rest they need to be cheerful and bright-eyed the next day!

A peek behind the curtain...

Here's a picture of what it's looking like today under the tent!

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!