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Closures and program updates

What Alberta’s temporary COVID-19 measures mean for Red Deer rec facilities

Nov 13, 2020 | 4:25 PM

The City of Red Deer has given an update on how new public health measures announced Thursday by Alberta Premier Jason Kenney affect recreation facility users.

From November 13 – 27, all group and aquatic fitness classes, group singing, dancing and performing activities, team sport activities, and group swimming lessons are suspended.

Activities and programs affected by the suspension include:

– Indoor group fitness classes (spin, yoga, cardio, strength classes)

– Aquatic fitness classes (aquafit)

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– Group swimming lessons

– Team sport activities such as practices, games and competition

– Singing, dancing and performing arts programs (e.g., Tiny Toes Ballet)

Other activities and programs that will continue for the next two weeks include:

– Individual sports, exercise, training or equipment use (e.g., use of the fitness areas, gymnasium, field house, individual tennis, pickleball, badminton and basketball shot practice)

– Use of the walking tracks

– Public swimming and skating

– Access to hot tubs, steam room, saunas and waterslides

– Lane swimming

– Private swimming lessons

– Preschool programs

– Wall Climbing and Bouldering

– Aquatic Leadership (i.e. Bronze Cross)

A variety of pre-recorded fitness classes, led by City of Red Deer staff, can be found online here.

Residents with Activity Reservations between November 13-27 will receive an email from The City of Red Deer with further information. Monthly pass holders will also receive information regarding their options.

Those who participate in organized activities within City facilities are asked to contact your local organizer for more information.

“We know this two-week pause is difficult, especially as the weather turns colder and we look for ways to stay active,” said Barb McKee, Recreation Superintendent, “Recreation and culture are important to our mental and emotional wellbeing, and we encourage participation in other activities as it is safe to do so.”

More information can be found on The City of Red Deer website.