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FALL & WINTER 2019/2020
RECREATION & FITNESS
GUIDE
Get Active.
Work Out.
Play.
Check out all Recreation
and Fitness activities to
build a healthier you and
stronger community.
Winter Program
Registration
OPENS
NOV. 13
WELCOME
It’s a beautiful time of year in
We would love to hear
your thoughts about this
guide.
St. Albert as the leaves change to Please share with us at
yellows, oranges and reds. The nights rpquestions@stalbert.ca.
get cooler and the days shorter. With
fall in full swing, it’s a perfect time to
think about how you can stay active
and healthy this fall and winter.
In this issue you’ll find tips on healthy
living and the associated health
benefits for all age groups. You’ll also
find all kinds of recreational and fitness
ideas including drop-in programs and
new registered programs like Yoga for
Non-Yogis, Operation Family Fit where
parents and children can work out
together and a self defense workshop.
Another new option this fall is the
track lane membership at Servus
Credit Union Place. You and your family
can walk, jog and run on the track
at reduced rates. It’s an easy way to
continue or start a walk routine when
sidewalks are snowy and slippery.
If you’d rather breathe the fresh air
and make your own tracks in the snow,
there are countless ways you can be
active in the parks, and on the hills
and trails. Go cross country skiing in
Kingswood Park, tobogganing on hills
throughout the city, or take a long walk
though the Red Willow Trail System,
Grey Nuns White Spruce Park or
Riverlot 56. And check out our feature
on Lace Up Your Skates- for all things
skating.
There’s something for everyone!
2 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.
CONTENTS
Winter Activity Summary
4
Winter Safety Near Ice
5 Dog Parks & On/Off
Leash 19
Active Agers
20
Tips on Keeping Your
Children Active 6
Drop-In Schedules
24
Admissions and
Memberships 7 Community Programs
27
Registered Programs
8 Facility Information
28
Facility Rentals
30
Lace Up Your Skates 12 Thank You to Our
Sponsors 31
Trails, Parks and Nature 16
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 3
WINTER ACTIVITY
SUMMARY
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Being active in the fall and winter is just as St. Albert is well known for its trail system and
important as in the summer! parks. Some popular areas where you can
When the sun sets earlier and the temperature enjoy the outdoors include Lacombe Lake
drops, it’s common to feel less energetic and Park, Grey Nuns White Spruce Park, Big Lake,
motivated. Don’t let the weather dampen your the Red Willow Trail system, Kingswood Park
spirits because there are some great benefits and more! To learn about our amazing parks
to exercising outside when it’s cold: and trails and what kinds of fun you can have
in them see pages 16-18.
• You’ll get a dose of Vitamin D which can
help prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder! If there’s a high windchill or if melting and
freezing conditions have left the sidewalks
• You burn more calories because your body
icy, then cozy up inside Servus Credit Union
is working harder to keep itself warm. This
Place or Fountain Park Recreation Centre
also means you’ll strengthen your heart as
and join the fun programs and activities. At
it works harder to pump blood throughout
Servus Place, thaw out in the Landrex Water
your body. Make sure to bundle up and wear
Play Centre, run indoors on the track, play
the right clothing that will help wick sweat
basketball on the gym courts, drop-in to a
and keep you warm.
fitness class and much more! At Fountain Park
• You’ll get an instant mood boost from the Recreation Centre, there are lots of great drop-
fresh air and being surrounded by nature. in and programmed swimming for all ages, and
Better yet, pair up with a workout buddy so the indoor gym and racquet ball courts are
you can socialize and motivate each other. great places to burn off energy with fun play.
• You will get used to the cooler weather and To learn more about our programs and drop-
it will also help your immunity during the in activities at these facilities visit pages 8-11
cold and flu season. and 24-26.
4 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.
WINTER
The City of St. Albert wants everyone to be
safe by staying off rivers, lakes, ponds and
stormwater management facilities (SWMF)
SAFETY NEAR
throughout the city during winter. These ice
surfaces are unpredictable and are not safe
for any type of recreational activity.
ICE Special care should be taken around SWMF.
They can be mistaken for a pond, but a closer
look will help you understand why they aren’t
safe to be on. Water is continuously flowing
underneath the ice, even if it may appear
completely frozen. This makes the SWMF very
dangerous for walking, snowshoeing, cross-
country skiing and skating.
LACOMBE LAKE PARK
This is the only pond in the city that is safe for
walking and skating once it is opened for the
public to use. When the ice is thick enough for
equipment to safely scrape and clear snow,
the ice gets ready for skating.
To learn more about all the opportunities
for skating in the City see the “Lace Up Your
Skates” section starting on page 12.
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 5
TIPS ON KEEPING YOUR
CHILDREN ACTIVE
Physical activity is essential at all ages, but BENEFITS OF STAYING ACTIVE INCLUDE:
especially in children five to 11 years old. • Opportunities for socializing
It promotes healthy habits that can last a
• Improve fitness
lifetime.
• Increased concentration
SOME TIPS TO KEEP CHILDREN ACTIVE INCLUDE: • Better academic scores
• Encourage walking to school and getting • Stronger heart, bones and healthier
active as a family –just bundle up muscles
• Ask them to walk the dog with you • Healthy growth and development
• Have them rake the leaves, shovel snow or • Improved self-esteem
carry the groceries
• Better posture and balance
• Encourage them to dance to their favourite
• Lower stress levels
music
Visit Canada.ca and search ‘physical activity
• Build active opportunities into daily
and your health’ for tips to get active and
classroom routines and encourage students
the health benefits for youth ages 12-17 and
to join a school sport team
adults.
• Take kids to the playground or to the park to
play – play in leaves and snow
• Reduce screen time or replace computer
and TV time with something active
6 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.
ADMISSION AND MEMBERSHIPS
There are many ways to keep your active • Four complimentary play-for-a-day guest
lifestyle a priority. Daily admissions, multi- passes per year, per membership category.
pass for 10 admissions, monthly and annual • Access to participate in over dozens of drop-
memberships to City fitness and recreation in programs and activities each week.
facilities lend plenty of flexibility to keeping
active no matter your schedule. • Access to spontaneous play areas on a first-
come, first-served basis (day lockers are
There is no contract required and you can hold available).
and extend your membership as needed.
• Use of athletic equipment, including
SERVUS CREDIT UNION PLACE volleyballs, basketballs, badminton rackets
and ping pong (collateral required –
Multi-Purpose Recreation and Fitness membership card or $5).
Take advantage of all-in-one access to
aquatics, fitness and recreation opportunities
Track Lane Membership
with an annual membership to Servus Credit New this fall is the track only membership at
Union Place. Servus Place, making it easier to maintain
or improve your health by walking, jogging
Memberships features include:
or running on the 270 metre track at a
• Twelve months of membership for the price lower cost than a full membership. It’s a
of 10. great option when weather and sidewalk
• Admission to the Landrex Water Play Centre, conditions are a factor or if you just prefer
Tailor Made Insurance Fitness and Wellness the continuous loop of an indoor track.
Centre, Christenson Developments Track
and Training Centre, and the Ron Hodgson FOUNTAIN PARK RECREATION CENTRE
Children’s Playground and Leisure Ice.
Aquatics and More
• Admission to the Fountain Park Recreation
Splash into an annual membership at Fountain
Centre and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.
Park Recreation Centre and enjoy:
• A 15% discount on all registered programs
• St. Albert Dodge Leisure Pool, lane
and fitness services at Servus Place (except
swimming
swimming lessons).
• Waterslides, climbing wall
• A 15% discount on child-minding punch
passes. • Hot tub, sauna and steam room
• Advanced program registration including • Squash/racquetball/wallyball courts
aquatics programs (one week early). • Indoor playground
Visit stalbert.ca/rec to learn all the details and fees for children, youth, student, adult,
senior, family and corporate memberships. See pages 28-29 for full facility information.
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 7
REGISTERED PROGRAMS
Make activity an important part of you and your family’s plan to live healthier! Register for a
program now to develop healthy, active lifestyles. There’s no contract required to register.
CHILDREN’S LESSONS:
Swimming lessons for children from six to 11
years old. They’ll learn everything from safe
entry into the water, floats, stroke development
and diving.
ADULT LESSONS:
Lessons aren’t just for kids! Gain confidence
REGISTERED PROGRAMS in the water by learning the basics of floating,
gliding and kicking before exploring interval
AQUATICS training and stroke drills.
LEADERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION TRAINING:
There are swimming classes, private lessons, Check out programs related to Standard First
aquatics education programs, water fitness Aid, CPR and Bronze lifesaving courses as well
and play for all ages at Fountain Park as babysitting camps and preschool swimming
Recreation Centre or Servus Credit instructor courses.
Union Place.
PRIVATE OR SPECIAL NEEDS LESSONS:
PRESCHOOL LESSONS: Individualized lessons are a great option to
Swimming lessons for ages six months to develop swimming skills through personalized
five years. Splash together or let your little coaching, whether to finish specific items from
swimmer learn with one of our instructors. a lesson or for those living with a disability.
8 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.
SPECIALIZED:
Build muscle, break through plateaus, dance
your heart out or learn to take time to recover.
NEW POUND:
Let loose, tone up and rock out! Pound
combines drumming with yoga and Pilates-
inspired movements for one effective, and fun,
REGISTERED PROGRAMS workout!
FITNESS SPIN:
Get your heart rate up with a variety of spin
Whether you’re just easing back into a fitness classes with something for beginner to
routine or are an advanced athlete, we have advanced fitness levels.
the class that’s right for you.
NEW PUSH ‘N PULL FOR POWER
NEW OPERATION FAMILY FIT: How much wattage can you push out of the
Gear up with your kids and prepare for battle bike and pull out of the rower? Try interval
using ropes, tires and sandbags! Drills will challenges that are muscle maxing and calorie
safely challenge both kids and parents in a fun torching!
environment.
WORKSHOPS:
PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL: If you’re looking to try something new but
Stay strong and healthy throughout your don’t want to commit to a full program check
pregnancy, and after, in a safe environment out everything from Pilates, dance, mobility,
designed to help you navigate this special time myofascial release, yoga and Olympic
in your life. weightlifting.
YOUTH: NEW SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP:
Learn the basics of gym etiquette or take on Learn techniques that are simple, easy to
the challenge of Thai boxing, yoga or even spin learn, and easy to employ. Learn principles
with programs designed for ages 12-17. that you can rely on under stress and can trust
to keep you safe.
MIND-BODY:
Transform your mind and body with beginner
to advanced yoga and Pilates practices. Focus
on form, release tightness, challenge your
endurance, improve joint mobility and learn
mindfulness and relaxation techniques. Browse and register for all the
fitness and recreation programs
NEW ROGUE YOGA and camps now at stalbert.ca/
Think you know yoga? Think again! Come join recprograms
us for a strong yoga practice to break up your
week as we incorporate fitness into well-known
yoga poses.
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 9
REGISTERED PROGRAMS REGISTERED PROGRAMS
FITNESS SERVICES RECREATION
STARTER PACKAGE: Instill healthy habits early by keeping kids
The “Starter Package” is a great way to get active with parented and unparented
going! This option is for someone who wants a recreation options.
basic fitness assessment and a program to get
active. PRESCHOOL PARENTED:
Come play and socialize with your child and
PERSONAL TRAINING: fellow parents while participating in crafts,
Work one-on-one with a personal trainer to songs, games, activities and yoga! Perfect for
help achieve your long-term fitness goals. A those ages 18 months – three years old.
personal trainer will develop the most effective
individualized program and will motivate and
PRESCHOOL UNPARENTED:
support you to remain committed to your
We have a program ideal for your preschooler.
fitness program.
They’ll create crafts, sing songs and develop
fundamental movement skills through active
GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING: play and games.
Group personal training provides a great
social environment where friends can assist in
NEW P.L.A.Y. CLUBHOUSE:
motivating each other to achieve goals.
Jr 2-3 years, Sr. 4-5 years
SPORTS TEAM DRYLAND TRAINING: Learning through P.L.A.Y. (Physical Literacy
This includes sports specific fitness and You), to increase confidence and self-
assessments at the beginning and end of the esteem through various sports, skills and
sessions and injury prevention education. games.
NEW STAG(ETTE) SWEAT CHILDREN’S:
Want to have a blast and get a workout during Book your child in for an unparented yoga
your stag or stagette? Your instructor will take workshop, cooking class, or one of our Friday
the group through a choreographed dance Fun Nights! Children will have fun while
routine set to the music of your choice. building their independence.
WORKSHOPS:
A series of workshops for the Early Childhood
Practitioner hosted by the St. Albert Early
Childhood Coalition.
10 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.SPART CAMP
6-9 years | November 12 only!
Only need one day of play for your kids? We’re
mixing it up and throwing together some
sports and some art for this SPART Camp!
Each day campers will spend part of their day
being active playing sports and games, and
part of their day using different mediums to
REGISTERED PROGRAMS create pieces of art.
CAMPS WINTER BREAK CAMPS
It’s never too early to start planning for the
NEW FALL BREAK CAMPS holiday break!
Running from November 12-15 where your
children can come make friends, play in HOLIDAY ACTIVE:
several activities, and stay active and healthy 6-9 years | December 30, 2019
while out of school! or January 2-3, 2020
Holiday Active Jr camp all about playing games
GIMME-A-BREAK CAMP: and sports, using imagination to build and
6-9 years | November 12-15 create, and being active all day long!
At Gimme-A-Break Camp, campers will spend
their day playing court games and archery tag, HOLIDAY ACTIVE:
bouncing on the inflatables, and crafting up a Sr 9-12 years | December 30, 2019
storm. or January 2-3, 2020
Play games, build some mind-bending
SUPER COOKS: structures and circuits, make waves swimming
6-9 years | November 12-15 and team up to play some classic TV game
Each day you will spend 2.5 hours in the Active shows.
Living Centre preparing different recipes.
The best part is you get to eat everything HOLIDAY FUN DAYS:
you make! You will burn off any extra 5-8 years | December 30, 2019
energy playing active games, making crafts, or January 2 or 3, 2020
swimming, and participating in activities in
Holiday Fun Days are half-day (three hour)
and around Servus Place.
camps to play active games that build on
fundamental movement skills.
BAKERS GONNA BAKE:
9-12 years | November 12-15
We are ‘egg-cited’ to have you join us and
spend a minimum of 2.5 hours in the kitchen
every day learning all about baking. Rise up
and bake cakes, learn different decorating
techniques such as piping and fondant, bake
different types of bread, and so much more!
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 11LACE UP YOUR SKATES
Skating provides all sorts of health
benefits – it’s great for playing and
spending time with friends or for being
alone with your thoughts. You can
join one of the community skating
associations or take a skating lesson
to improve your skills for the fun of it or
to get serious. Skating is a great cardio INDOOR SKATING
workout and can improve your balance, For families and drop-in skating, the Ron
core and muscle tone. Hodgson Leisure Ice is a great place for kids
and parents to practice on the ice, get some
It can also be a fantastic breath of fresh exercise and have fun while experiencing the
air! magic of skating on a wintry pond!
The City of St. Albert has five NHL-sized ice
arenas: At Servus Place there are the Go Auto
Arena, the Mark Messier Arena and the Troy
Murray Arena. The Jarome Iginla and Kinex
arenas are side by side on Hebert Road.
They’re used by community groups for hockey,
ringette, for skating lessons and more.
On the Ron Hodgson Leisure Ice at Servus
Place, no sticks, pucks, toboggans or chairs
are allowed.
Ice is available for rent on a seasonal basis –
please call 780-418-6088 for details.
12 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.COMMUNITY RINKS
St. Albert has several outdoor boarded rinks
and social ice surfaces in wonderful locations
and perfect for any type of skater. Practice
your figure skating, play some shinny with
neighbours or teach your little ones about the
joy of skating!
The outdoor rink change buildings are open
Wednesday – Friday from 2 – 10 p.m. and
Saturday/Sunday from 1 – 9 p.m. They are
closed Monday and Tuesday.
Community Rinks Details
Location Address Boarded Social Change
Rink Surface Building
Alpine Park 36 Alpine Blvd
Braeside Park 59 Sir Winston Churchill
Ave
Deer Ridge Park 120 Deer Ridge Dr
Deerbourne Park 5 Deerbourne Dr
Lion's Park 21 Sir Winston Churchill Washrooms
Ave only
Erin Ridge Park 40 Erin Ridge Dr
Flagstone Park 51 Flagstone Cr
Gatewood Park 17 Gatewood Ave
Grosvenor Park 44 Grosvenor Blvd
Hodgson Park 50 Heritage Dr
Kingswood Park 395 Sturgeon Rd
Larose Park 149 Larose Dr
Lacombe Lake Park 140 McKenney Ave
St. Albert Catholic High School 33 Malmo Ave
Natalia Park N Ridge Dr & Natalia Way
Napoleon Park Napoleon Cr
Oakmont Park 96 Oak Vista Dr
Princeton Park 28 Princeton Cr
Salisbury Park 81 Salisbury Ave
Willoughby Park 6 Willoughby Dr
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 13COMMUNITY SKATING ASSOCIATIONS ICE SAFETY
St. Albert is fortunate to have many The magic of skating can be oh so fun, but
opportunities for children, families and anyone special safety precautions should be taken so
to learn hockey and skating basics. The City that everyone has an enjoyable time on the
of St. Albert offers Learn to Skate lessons ice. When you’re skating on outdoor surfaces,
from September to April that you can find at please keep in mind these tips:
stalbert.ca/recprograms. • The sites are natural ice surfaces and
There are also many community groups that injuries can happen due to ice conditions
help those of all ages learn and develop their and natural/unnatural hazards such as
on-ice skills including associations like the uneven surfaces, cracks in the ice, holes,
St. Albert Ringette Association, St. Albert Minor rocks, weather conditions and other
Hockey Association, Wonderfun Hockey and skaters.
the St. Albert Skating Centre. • Skaters use these surfaces at their own
Learn more about community skating risk. Although the City maintains the skating
associations, and other community recreation surfaces, please do a thorough check of the
groups, on page 27. ice before you skate.
Have fun with the family and celebrate the Additional FREE skating times are available
different themes of the season with free throughout the week until March 31, 2020
skating fun! Enjoy games, hot chocolate and at Kinex Arena (no drop-in times over the
Timbits at the following skates from 1:45 – winter holiday break):
3:15 p.m. at Kinex Arena: • Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Skate and Scare • Sundays from 1:45 - 3:15 p.m.
Sunday, October 27, 2019
• Veterans Skate Parent and Tot Skate
Sunday, November 10, 2019 Enjoy no cost skating with your tot (6 years
• Skate with Santa of age and under) throughout the week until
Sunday, December 15, 2019 March 31, 2019 (no drop-in times over the
• New Year’s Skate winter holiday break):
Sunday, January 5, 2020 • Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9 - 10 a.m.
• Sweetheart Skate at Jarome Iginla Arena
Sunday, February 9, 2020 • Wednesdays from 9 - 9:45 a.m.
• St. Paddy’s Family Skate at Kinex Arena.
Sunday, March 15, 2020 Please remember no shoes, strollers, skating
aids, sticks, or pucks on the ice.
14 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.• Dress in warm layers to avoid hypothermia • Helmets are recommended.
or frostbite. Skating is not allowed on city lakes (other than
• Please be considerate of other skaters who Lacombe Lake), ponds, rivers and storm water
are using the ice surface. Sharing is strongly management facilities. Please see pages 4-5
encouraged so that everyone can have fun for more information.
on the ice.
JAROME IGINLA ARENA
To honour Jarome Iginla’s roots in St. Albert
and his hockey legacy, the former Akinsdale
Arena was renamed the Jarome Iginla Arena
on August 25. The ceremony and public
celebration was attended by over 500 people,
including Jarome’s family, Jason Strudwick,
the Mayor and City Council and the Akins
family.
Come cheer on the St. Albert Junior B
Merchants, the St. Albert Raiders Hockey
Club and more of St. Albert’s hockey clubs at
the Jarome Iginla Arena for their 2019/2020
season. Their home schedule is available at
stalbertmerchants.com/games.
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 15TRAILS, PARKS AND NATURE St. Albert is fortunate to have beautiful landscapes and a diversity of plants and animals. You can step out of the city and into the wilderness just outside your front door on one of the many trails that connects neighbourhoods and the Red Willow Trail System to the parks all throughout the city. 16 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.
PARKS FOR EVERYONE
Discover the city’s more than 100 parks
where you can get your blood pumping with
outdoor fitness equipment like at Lafleur
Park, Lions Park and Leveque Park, or have a
more relaxed day with your family by building
snowmen or making snow angels.
The parks in and around the city offer visitors
the chance to explore nature and enjoy the
tranquility.
Riverlot 56
This large natural area is a hidden gem with
aspen forests, open meadows and walking
trails. In the fall, weave through the trails
and admire the changing colours of the tree Grey Nuns White Spruce Park
canopies. Keep your eye out for wildlife as this This magnificent park is a Municipal Historic
park is an important habitat for deer, moose, Resource and the spruce trees from this forest
coyotes, snowshoe hares, muskrats and were used to build some of St. Albert’s first
beavers. homes back in 1861. This rare forest in an
In the winter, escape to Riverlot 56 for peace urban setting is a pleasure to visit. You’ll feel
and quiet where you can snowshoe and this as you walk on Hogan Road through the
cross-country ski. You can get there from forest, which was the original road that let
Poundmaker Road, where you will see the people to access the river without trespassing
small parking lot. on any privately-owned land (est. 1884).
Delicate paths will take you through the forest
where you can experience some of the tallest
and oldest trees in St. Albert - well over 100
years old! Access the park from the Rotary
Park parking lot. From there, follow the trail
and go over the Ray Gibbon Drive overpass.
Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
Named after Lois Hole, the 15th Lieutenant
Governor of Alberta, this park is recognized
as a globally-significant important bird habitat
because of the more than 235 bird species
recorded within the park’s boundaries. It’s very
popular for bird watching and photography.
The park includes Big Lake and is also home
to the John E. Poole Interpretive Wetland. You
can access it from the Lois Hole Centennial
Provincial Park parking lot located at the
intersection of Ray Gibbon Drive and LeClair
Way or the Rotary Park parking lot in Riel
Recreation Park.
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 17TRAILS Trail Etiquette
The City of St. Albert has lots to offer when it Trails are used for all different types of
comes to the outdoor trail system. Everyone activities and with so many users, it’s
can enjoy the trails in a variety of ways like important to share the pathways responsibly.
walking, running or biking. If you want to get Please remember the following rules so the
around town on foot or bike, you can do it trails can be safe and enjoyable for everyone:
easily since all the trails are connected! • Right of way: Keep to the right of the
Red Willow Park Trail System pathway except when passing or turning
This trail system runs alongside the Sturgeon left and move off the trail to the right when
River and through the centre of St. Albert with stopping.
paths connecting into various neighbourhoods, • Be careful: Be aware of proper passing and
parks and playgrounds. It’s developed over the braking techniques before going on the
years and now has 99.5 km of recreational trails.
trails for running, walking, biking and much • Share responsibility: Trails provide
more. You can connect to major parks like opportunities for all. Lead by example
Kingswood Park, Lions Park, Big Lake, Riverlot and help teach others about proper trail
56 and many other landmarks. The trails are etiquette.
cleared throughout the winter for you to enjoy.
More information and a trail map is available • Yield: Move off to the right side of the trail
at stalbert.ca/rec/parks/trails/. for less mobile users, and yield to slower
moving traffic: cyclists to pedestrians,
St. Albert has an abundance of parks and joggers to walkers.
trails to explore. Please visit the Parks and
Trails section under Recreation and Parks on • Leash your dog: Please ensure your dog is
stalbert.ca to discover more. on-leash on trails within one metre of trails
in off-leash areas.
18 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.DOG PARKS AND
ON/OFF-LEASH AREAS
ETIQUETTE
Help us keep parks and trails safe and clean
The dog days of summer may be over, by following these rules when out with your
but that doesn’t mean outdoor fun has dog:
to end for Fido!
1. Please pick up after your dog. Pet waste
The City of St. Albert has two dog-friendly can carry worms and other parasites which
parks at Lacombe Lake Park and Dodger make them dangerous to the health of kids
Dog Park, as well as many off-leash sites and other dogs.
throughout the city. The “paw-sibilities”
for your pup to roam leash-free, mingle 2. Dogs must always be licensed and remain
with new dogs and chase the wind are under your control.
endless! 3. You must carry a leash and attach it to your
For more information, including a map of dog while on the trails; even on trails inside
dog friendly parks, visit stalbert.ca and an off-leash area.
search dog-friendly parks. 4. When organized sporting activities take
place in an off-leash area, that entire area
becomes on-leash.
5. For the safety of children, dogs are not
allowed in playground areas.
6. Please be a responsible dog owner and
follow the Animal Bylaw 11/2013.
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 19ACTIVE AGERS WALKING
For healthy aging, it’s important Walking is the favourite activity amongst
Albertans* and for good reason. It’s free,
to move and stay active. The City
easily accessible and enjoyable. You can also
of St. Albert has many activities achieve health benefits through a regular
where active agers can exercise, walking routine. There are trails throughout
laugh with friends and feel young the city that are cleared throughout winter,
at heart. and when the weather isn’t cooperating, walk
in the mall or try the indoor track at Servus
Place, with a 270 metre track for walking or
jogging.
Tips to Make Walking Part of Your Fitness Plan:
• Walk to do errands, to work and to meet up
with friends.
• If you’re driving or taking the bus to your
destination, park further away or get off a
stop earlier and walk.
• Instead of using drive-thrus, park and visit
the store in person.
• Go for walks after dinner with a neighbour,
friends or your family.
• Build a walking plan with options and
routes that include safe sidewalks, parks,
walking tracks, paths or malls.
*2017 Alberta Recreation Survey
20 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.Track Lane Membership Track Lane Monthly Annual New this fall at Servus Place is the option to Membership (not incl GST) (not incl GST) purchase a track lane membership. Available Senior (60+) $21.50 $215 on a monthly or annual basis, a track lane membership is a convenient and affordable way to get in your daily step count or take a stroll with friends without worrying about outdoor conditions. The track lane membership does not provide access to any equipment or activity areas outside of the track lanes or any other spontaneous use areas of the facility. WALK THIS WAY Research indicates walking 10,000 steps per day can improve aerobic performance, body composition and mental health by promoting a positive change in mood, energy and stress. Walk This Way will help you hit your step count using the 270m indoor track at Servus Place. A trainer will help you improve your gait and teach different drills and intervals to help you achieve your goals. Research shows that high intensity walking can provide similar benefits to running, therefore walking provides a safe and low-impact option for individuals at all fitness levels. Come walk with us! City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 21
GET SOCIAL REGISTERED SENIORS’ PROGRAMS
Getting out and being social helps keep you Registered seniors’ programs are offered at
moving. Benefits of being social include better Servus Place where you can build mobility in
cognitive functions, good emotional health, a your joints, combat the signs of aging, improve
stronger immune system and restful sleep. flexibility and so much more through yoga,
Every third Wednesday of the month is Swiss cardio exercises and weight training.
Chalet Seniors’ Day at Servus Place! Start off NEW Seniors’ Stretch and Release
your day with a walk around our indoor track or Improve flexibility and relax stiff, achy muscles
drop in to the Warm Water Workout for Older using tools such as foam rollers, blocks,
Adults in the Landrex Water Play Centre. Then, balls and straps. There will also be some
head upstairs to the tables and chairs where yoga poses that can be modified in multiple
you can enjoy snacks, refreshments, and ways to ensure the class is accessible for all
good conversations with friends from registrants.
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS,
PARKINSON’S OR ALZHEIMER’S
Incorporate fitness as part of your targeted
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW? therapy to increase quality of movement in
everyday life with classes designed for those
Check out the St. Albert Seniors’ living with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s
Association. Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and other
They offer a variety of seniors’ programs neurological disorders.
in areas like dance, music, art and NEW Wheelchair & Reduced Mobility
writing. This circuit-based class helps individuals
Learn more at stalbertseniors.ca with reduced mobility, a walker or wheelchair
improve their overall fitness and focuses on
increasing mobility and strength with the use
of the Kinesis wall and free weights. You will
be required to transition between stations
independently or have a caregiver or aid to
assist you.
22 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.AQUATICS
Fountain Park Recreation Centre and the
AHS STEP FORWARD PROGRAM Landrex Water Play Centre at Servus Place
In 2019, Servus Place partnered with offer drop-in aquatic fitness classes that are
Alberta Health Services to become low-impact and provide an energizing workout.
a host facility for STEP (Supervised “Water cushions the joints, keeps the
Transitional Exercise Program) Forward. heart rate low and provides resistance in
Servus Place hosts this program all directions of movement while gently
because of the variety of amenities at massaging the muscles to prevent post-
the facility, the expertise of staffing and workout stiffness,” says Tracey, Aquatic Fitness
support for people in the program. Class Instructor. “Aquafit classes provide a
STEP Forward (Supervised Transitional comfortable and safe workout environment
Exercise Program) for active agers and also provides social
A beginner to intermediate level connections for those seniors who may
physical conditioning program for otherwise feel isolated or just lonely.”
people with a chronic health condition The City of St. Albert is proud to offer a
which limits their ability to move, those diversity of active aging opportunities where
ready to reintegrate into the community you can enjoy ageless play. Find an activity
following medical or rehabilitative that suits your lifestyle and brings you joy!
intervention, those attempting to
prevent injury by improving physical
function or for those with deteriorating
physical status wanting to prevent
admission to a medical facility. For
information about how to get involved
you can contact AHS directly at
780-735-3483.
DROP-IN PROGRAMS
Lace up your skates for a game of 60+ or
65+ shinny hockey, throw on your dancing
shoes and cut a rug in Forever Groovin’ or
enjoy a low-impact aquatics workout in Warm
Water for Older Adults. This is a small sample
of programs available to keep you healthy,
active and feeling ageless. View the drop-in
schedules staring on page 24 and look for the
highlighted seniors’ programs.
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 23DROP-IN SCHEDULE
Meet new friends and try out different workouts in a drop-in fitness class at Servus Place. Or
take the whole family for a swim at Fountain Park Recreation Centre. Drop-in classes are offered
daily and are a great alternative for when you can’t commit to a team or regular schedule.
Schedules are valid until December 21, 2019. Cancelled dates and location changes are not listed.
For the most up to date schedule visit stalbert.ca/rec, or call 780-418-6088. Membership or
drop-in/daily admission is required. Schedules are subject to change without notice.
Drop-In Fitness Schedule at Servus Credit Union Place
SUNDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY
Spin & Stairs 8 – 9 a.m. Warm Water Workout for Older Warm Water Workout for Older
Spark 9 – 10 a.m. Adults 9 – 10 a.m. Adults 9 – 10 a.m.
Zumba 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Spark 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Groov’in 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Spin 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Forever Groovin’ for Older Adults Turbo Tabata 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Athletic Circuit 10:30 – 11:30 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Bosu Core Strength
a.m. Spin 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
Flow 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Zumba 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
MONDAY Drop in Stroller Bootcamp
Aqua HIIT 8 – 8:45 a.m. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. SATURDAY
Warm Water HIIT for Older Adults Barre 12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Flow 8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
9 – 10 a.m. Zumba 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Power Step 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Power Step 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Meta Muscle 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. Spin 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Spin 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Pilates 7 – 8 p.m.
Flow 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Spin & Stairs 7 – 8 p.m.
Rock Bottom 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Crossfire Bootcamp 5:45 – 6:45 THURSDAY
p.m. Spin 6 – 6:45 a.m.
Spin 6 – 7 p.m. Pure Strength 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Flow 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. Spin 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Forever Fit for Older Adults 10:30 –
TUESDAY 11:30 a.m.
Power Sculpt 6 – 6:45 a.m. 360 CORE 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Pure Strength 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Chisel’d 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
Interval Circuit 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Spin 6 – 7 p.m.
Forever Strong for Older Adults Resilience 7 – 8 p.m.
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Spin 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Flow 1 – 2 p.m.
Power Step 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Spin 6 – 7 p.m.
Chisel’d 7 – 8 p.m.
24 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.Drop-In Recreation Schedule at Servus Credit Union Place Ron Hodgson Children’s Playground – Open daily 8 a.m. – p.m. Drop-In Basketball – Open daily during all facility hours SUNDAY SATURDAY Parent and Tot Gym 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pickleball 10 – 12 p.m. Badminton 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Badminton 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Family Soccer 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Volleyball 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. MONDAY The Landrex Water Play Centre is open Family Pickleball 5:30 – 10 a.m. for public swimming every day from Parent and Tot Gym 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pickleball 3 – 6 p.m. Badminton 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. TUESDAY Parent and Tot Gym 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pickleball 3 – 6 p.m. Volleyball 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 16+ Co-Ed Soccer 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY Swiss Chalet Presents Senior’s Day 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Every third Wed. Sept. - Jun.) Parent and Tot Gym 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. Pickleball 3 – 6 p.m. Badminton 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. THURSDAY Ladies Volleyball 10 – 11:30 a.m. Family Pickleball 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Youth Night 7 – 8:15 p.m. 16+ Co-Ed Soccer 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. FRIDAY Pickleball 5:30 – 10 a.m. Cancelled dates and locations are not Parent and Tot Gym 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. listed. Please check stalbert.ca/rec, Pickleball 3 – 6 p.m. download the app or call 780-418-6088 Volleyball 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for details. 16+ Co-Ed Soccer 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 25
Drop-In Schedule at Servus Drop-In Aquatics Schedule at Fountain Park Recreation
Credit Union Place – Ice Centre
Ron Hodgson Leisure Ice
Open daily 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
PRE-SCHOOL PLUNGE 50+ CLUB
Monday-Friday 7 – 9 a.m. Monday-Friday 8–9 a.m.
MONDAY Monday-Friday
50+ Shinny Hockey 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. DEEP WATER
9:30 – 11 a.m. Monday 3 – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Family Public Skating Tuesday-Friday 3 – 3:30 p.m. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Monday-Thursday 7 – 8 p.m.
FAMILY SWIM
TUESDAY Monday 7 – 8 p.m. SHALLOW WATER
50+ Shinny Hockey Saturday 6 – 8 a.m. Monday-Friday
9:30 – 11 p.m. Saturday 1 – 3 p.m. 11:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.
65+ Shinny Hockey Sunday 7 – 11 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday
10:15 – 11:45 p.m. Sunday 6 – 7 p.m. 8:15 – 9:15 p.m.
18+ Adult Shinny Hockey Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
10 – 11:30 p.m. PUBLIC SWIM
Monday 8 – 9 p.m. POWER TONING
WEDNESDAY Tuesday-Friday 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 5 – 5:45 p.m.
60+ Shinny Hockey Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
10 – 11:30 a.m. Friday 7:30 – 9 p.m. FITNESS CONDITIONING
18+ Adult Shinny Hockey Saturday 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 – 9 p.m.
11:45 – 1:15 p.m. Sunday 7 – 8:30 p.m. Sunday 9 – 10 a.m.
Family Public Skating
6:30 – 7:45 p.m. TEEN SWIM
Friday 9 – 10 p.m.
THURSDAY
50+ Shinny Hockey ADULT SWIM
9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9 – 10 p.m.
18+ Adult Shinny Hockey
10 – 11:30 p.m. RENTAL TIME
Sunday 4 – 6 p.m.
FRIDAY
60+ Shinny Hockey WAKE UP WORKOUT
10 – 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday 6 – 6:45 a.m.
18+ Adult Shinny Hockey
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. FIT FOR LIFE
Monday-Friday 6:50 – 7:50 a.m.
SATURDAY
Family Public Skating
12:30 – 2 p.m.
18+ Adult Shinny Hockey Cancelled dates and locations are not listed. Please check
10 – 11:30 p.m. stalbert.ca/rec, download the app or call 780-418-6088 for
details.
26 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
The City of St. Albert Recreation and Parks Over 70 community groups provide programs
Department happily supports a wide variety of and services to compliment the recreation
local service clubs and sports organizations to and sport activities offered in the community.
help them develop and maintain healthy, self- There is something for everyone, from
sustaining organizations. badminton and gymnastics to skating and
swimming.
Community Organizations That Deliver Recreation Programs in the Fall and Winter Include:
SPORTS SERVICE GROUPS
Crude Lacrosse – Start in St. Albert Raiders Hockey Big Lake Environment
April Club Support Society
Dynamyx Gymnastics Club St. Albert Rams Lacrosse – Canadian Progress Club
Start in March St. Albert
Excel Synchronized
Swimming Club St. Albert Ringette Friends of 533 Squadron
Association Society
Fastball St. Albert – Tryouts
January-March St. Albert Roadrunners & Girl Guides of Canada
Triathlon Club K-40 Club
Gators Triathlon Club
St. Albert Rugby Football Kinette Club of St. Albert
Miner’s Lacrosse – Start in
April Club – Training in March- Kinsmen Club of St. Albert,
April Alta.
Olympian Swim Club
St. Albert Sailfish Swim Club Rotary Club of St. Albert
St. Albert Recreation Royal Canadian Legion,
Badminton Club St. Albert Skating Centre
Branch 271
St. Albert Canoe Kayak Club St. Albert SLAM Youth
Basketball Saint City Rotary Club
St. Albert Curling Club Scouts Canada
St. Albert Soccer Association
St. Albert Gymnastics Club St. Albert Botanic Park
St. Albert Special Olympics
St. Albert Merchants St. Albert Canadian Army
St. Albert Sturgeon Cadet Corps
St. Albert Minor Baseball Volleyball Club
Association – Tryouts St. Albert & District
January-March St. Albert Track and Field Community League
Club St. Albert & District Fish
St. Albert Minor Football
St. Albert Trekkers & Game Assoc.
Association
Volkssport Club St. Albert & District Garden
St. Albert Minor Hockey Club
Association St. Albert Volleyball Club
St. Albert Youth Basketball St. Albert Host Lions Club
St. Albert Nordic Ski Club
League St. Albert Junior Forest
St. Albert Pickleball Club Wardens
Wonderfun Hockey Club
The full list of community organizations the City works with can be found at stalbert.ca/recgroups.
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 27FACILITY INFORMATION Services:
SERVUS CREDIT UNION PLACE
• Go Auto Arena (performance arena), Mark • Active Physio Works
Messier Arena and Troy Murray Arena: • Booster Juice
NHL-sized ice arenas. • Skybox Grill
• Landrex Water Play Centre: hot tub, lazy river, • Starbucks
lane swimming, leisure pool, water slides,
sauna and steam room. Contact Information
• Email: spquestions@stalbert.ca
• Tailor Made Insurance Fitness and Wellness
Centre: state-of-the-art Technogym • Phone: 780-418-6088
equipment, a large free weight area and • Fax: 780-459-2750
plenty of space to stretch and cool down. • Location: 400 Campbell Road
• Christenson Developments Track and Training Hours
Centre: 270m of indoor track with corner • Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
spaces to train and stretch.
• Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Sarasota Field House and Tudor Veterinary Field
• Sunday and Holidays: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
House: indoor soccer, lacrosse, trade shows
and more. • Landrex Water Play Centre:
Monday – Sunday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Community Gymnasium is three courts in one!
Basketball, volleyball, pickleball, badminton • For all hours and contact information, visit
or floor hockey – this gymnasium offers it all. stalbert.ca/rec
• Ron Hodgson Children’s Playground: slide,
climb and play together!
• Ron Hodgson Leisure Ice: intimate, fun
atmosphere to experience the magic
of skating!
• Mind and Body Studio: calm and relaxing
atmosphere where one can focus on
connections of mind to body, deep
breathing techniques and self-care. The
studio is home to a variety of yoga, Pilates
and kinesis programs, as well as classes
for our special populations.
• Reliance the Furnace Company Community Room,
and other multipurpose rooms are available
to rent for your next party, meeting,
reception or class.
28 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.FOUNTAIN PARK RECREATION CENTRE JAROME IGINLA AND KINEX ARENAS
• St. Albert Dodge Leisure Pool: water jets, • The Jarome Iginla and Kinex Arenas offer
sprays, slide, diving board and climbing wall indoor ice and dry floor surfaces, perfect for
• Competition pool: up to eight, 25 meter lanes. public skating, figure skating, ice hockey,
ball hockey, roller hockey or lacrosse.
• Small pool: warm water for little ones
to splash, play and learn how to swim. Contact Information
• Phone: 780-418-6088
• Waterslide: twist, turn and curve your
way down, before ending up in the long • Location: 66 Hebert Road
splashdown channel.
• Climbing wall: scale, climb and splash
back down.
• Whirlpool, sauna and steam room: take
a break, relax your muscles from head
to toe and allow your mind to unwind.
• Preschool playground and classroom: designed
to promote motor skill development and
includes soft play structures, tumble mats
and more.
• Multipurpose courts: convertible for
racquetball, squash and wallyball.
• Multipurpose rooms: hold your next meeting,
workshop or birthday party in one of our
two spacious, air-conditioned rooms - each
equipped with a fridge, freezer, sink and
microwave.
• Skybox Café: food and beverages.
Contact Information
• Email: fprc@stalbert.ca
• Phone: 780-459-1553
• Fax: 780-460-7858
• Location: 4 Cunningham Road
Hours
• Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday: 7 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
• For holiday hours call or visit stalbert.ca/rec
City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 29FACILITY RENTAL
The City of St. Albert has many different indoor and outdoor spaces to rent that are perfect
for your next party, meeting or event:
• Arenas (Go Auto, Mark Messier, Troy Murray, • Large picnic shelter (Lions Park)
Jarome Iginla, Kinex. Leisure ice) • Playfields and courts (Fountain Park
• Community clubhouses (Akinsdale, Grandin, Recreation Centre sport courts, Servus
Lacombe, Willoughby, Mission) Place gymnasium and Sarasota and the
• Indoor playground (Fountain Park Tudor Veterinary field houses, Fowler
Recreation Centre) Athletic Park, Larry Olexiuk Field)
• Multi-purpose and specialty rooms • Pools (Fountain Park Recreation Centre,
(Fountain Park Recreation Centre, Servus Grosvenor Outdoor Pool)
Place, community clubhouses in Akinsdale,
Grandin, Lacombe and Willoughby)
You can learn more about the spaces and their availability online (stalbert.ca/rec)
or call 780-418-6088.
To book a space, please download the application form from our website (stalbert.ca/rec/
rentals/) and submit it in person at Servus Credit Union Place, fax 780-458-2750 or
e-mail partyrequest@stalbert.ca or facilitybookings@stalbert.ca. A staff member will be happy
to follow-up with you once they receive your form (Monday to Friday).
It's your party -
play it up!
Servus Place and Fountain
Park Recreation Centre
offers party room rentals
and activity options for
anyone who wants to
celebrate a birthday or
special event. Learn more
at stalbert.ca/rec/rentals
30 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.THANK YOU TO
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City of St. Albert | Recreation and Fitness Guide | Fall & Winter 2019/2020 31Our registered programs and classes can help you stay happy and healthy. Winter programs: November 13: Winter program registration opens for St. Albert residents (aquatics only) and Servus Place annual members (aquatics and programs). November 20: General program registration opens. Spring programs: February 26: Spring program registration opens for St. Albert residents (aquatics only) and Servus Place annual members (aquatics and programs). March 4: General program registration opens. You can browse the programs one week before early registration opens! 32 For more information, details and locations visit stalbert.ca/rec.
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