Recreation and Leisure
When it comes to recreational opportunities, residents of Gravelbourg have numerous choices, regardless of the season.
Gravelbourg Aquaplex Centre
Aquaplex Centre | Indoor Swimming Pool
GRAVELBOURG & DISTRICT AQUAPLEX CENTRE | 1ST AVENUE EAST
Take a swim in this beautiful facility which includes a semi-Olympic size pool, a children's wading pool, 2 diving boards and access for the mobility impaired. We are located in the west entrance of Collège Mathieu. This Seasonal pool is open from May to August, follow the links below for hours of operation
May Public Swimming - Pool Opens May 4
June Public Swim Times
July Public Swimming
Aquaplex Rules
AQUAPLEX CENTRE REGISTRATION FORMS AND POLICIES
The Gravelbourg & District Aquaplex is proud to offer the Red Cross Swim Kids. Ages 16 weeks to Adults, the Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses, as well as National Lifeguard Certification courses. Registration is on a first come first serve basis, payment is required at the time of registration. Registrations can be mailed to the Gravelbourg & District Aquaplex Box 1073, Gravelbourg SK S0H 1X0 or Dropped off at the Town office. Separate cheques are required for lesson registrations and admission passes for office purposes, please make cheques payable to the Town of Gravelbourg
Swimming Lesson Registration Form
Swimming Lesson Registration Form French
Registration is based on first come, first serve basis. Families will be notified a week prior to the lesson start date with the time of their lesson by email or by phone. We will only notify you if we cannot accommodate your first preference of your session choice. Our goal is to accommodate our swimmers and their families to the best of our abilities; early registration helps us in this process.
Red Cross Swimming Lesson Levels
Lesson sessions will be as follows
Session 1: May 7 – May 30, Monday & Wednesday evenings
Session 2: June 2 - June 24, Saturday & Sunday Mornings
Session 3: June 5 - June 28, Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
Session 4: July 16 - July 27, Mondays to Thursday Mornings
Gravelbourg is very please to be able to offer Advanced Lifeguard and Instructor courses. If you have any questions on the programs please contact our office for more details 306-648-3301x6
Advance Course Registration Form - Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard Service (NLS), & WSI
WSI Fact Sheet Gravelbourg
T-Shirt Policy for Aquaplex Centre
Admissions Policy for Aquaplex Centre
For more information contact (306) 648-2999 between May and August.
If you need immediate assistance, please call the Sports, Culture & Recreation Office at (306) 648-3301, ext. 6.
Gravelbourg & District Swim Club
The Gravelbourg and District Swim Club is a competitive summer swim club that has an intensive training season from beginning of May through the end of July, and the first week of August for those who compete at the Provincial Meet. We are registered with Swim Saskatchewan. The swimmers are coached in stroke improvement, endurance, met procedure and participate in swim meets.
Back this year! The GSC has introduced a non-competitive strand of their club. These swimmers are also given the opportunity to work at improving their strokes and endurance during the months of May and June. These swimmers would not participate in swim meets.
See Brochure below for futher details
La Palestre Skating Arena
Arena
LA PALESTRE | 4TH AVENUE EAST
The Palestre facility has a 700 person seating capacity and is open for ice skating from October to March and includes a Minor Hockey program, a recreational hockey team, a Senior hockey team, a Figure Skating Club and a curling club. In the summer months both arena's are available for rent for weddings, family, reunions, graduations and trades shows. Our facility supplies such as tables and chairs are also available to rent, please find our rental agreement form below
Click Here - Skating Arena Calendar
Public Skating & Scrimmage Fees
2016/17 Public Skating And Scrimmage Season Pass Registration Form
For more information contact the Sports, Culture & Recreation Office at (306) 648-3301, ext. 6 or contact us.
Baseball
MINOR BALL ASSOCIATION
Season begins at the end of April. Registration Night March 19 5:30-7pm at La Palestre Arena
Ball Registration
For more information contact the Sports, Culture & Recreation Office at (306) 648-3301, ext. 6 or contact us.
We have baseball diamonds at the following locations:
- East Side of La Palestre: 4th Avenue East
- École Secondaire Collège Mathieu: 1st Avenue East
Bowling
GRAVELBOWL LANES | 305 1ST AVENUE EAST
Gravelbowl Lanes is an excellent, well-maintained facility that features computerized scoring, 4 lanes of 5-pin bowling, leagues and Glow Bowling.
For more information contact (306) 648-3116.
Golfing
Gravelbourg Driving Range
Ball Tokens can be purchased HB Junction
$7/ bucket - Approximately 60 balls per bucket
For more information contact (306) 650-7377
THOMSON LAKE REGIONAL PARK
Features a 9-hole grass green golf course with watered fairways.
For more information contact (306) 472-5686 or visit www.thomsonlake.com.
SHAMROCK REGIONAL PARK
Features a 9-hole sand green golf course.
For more information contact (306) 394-4269 or visit www.shamrockpark.ca.
Figure Skating
GRAVELBOURG FIGURE SKATING CLUB | 4TH AVENUE EAST
Skating lessons begin in November with a Carnival held in March.
For more information contact Debe Aussant at (306) 648-3676.
Hockey
GRAVELBOURG MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Season begins in October and runs until March.
For more information contact the Sports, Culture & Recreation Office at (306) 648-3301, ext. 6 or contact us.
RECREATION HOCKEY LEAGUE
For more information contact the Sports, Culture & Recreation Office at (306) 648-3301, ext. 6 or contact us.
NOTEKEU HOCKEY LEAGUE - SENIOR
For more information contact Adrien Boire at (306) 648-7399.
Karate
BLACK COBRA MARTIAL ARTS
Black Cobra Martial Arts has classes for all ages. Starting with the little cobra's from age 4 - 7 years, the junior class is from 8 - 14 years and the adult class from the age of 15 and up. Students are never to old to join! Karate Classes run on Mondays and Wednesdays from September to June.
Karate classes are taught by Sempai Sean Gracie.
For more information contact Sean at (306) 648-5323 or email at sgracie@sasktel.net.
Parks and Playgrounds
There are several parks and green spaces situated in the town of Gravelbourg for everyone to enjoy.
Lions Park - Corner of 3rd W and Athabasca St
4th ave E across from the Campground and La Palestre
Behind Gravelbourg School 240 1st Ave E
Behind École Mathieu de Gravelbourg 306 1st Ave E
Personal Fitness
ALIVE FITNESS & TRAINING | 606 MAIN STREET
For more information contact Estelle Côté at (306) 650-7711 or estcot@hotmail.com.
CORE STRETCHING AND CARDIO KICK
If you are a woman looking for fitness classes come try the core stretching class on Mondays and Wednesdays; if you like to move fast try the Cardio Kick class on Thursday nights. Both classes are taught by Denita Morin, 1st degree black belt and a Saskatchewan Certified Coach. Classes run from September to June.
For more information contact Denita at (306) 648-7723.
Aquatic Centres | Outdoor Swimming Pools
THOMSON LAKE REGIONAL PARK
Thomson Lake Regional Park hosts a modern outdoor swimming pool which includes a diving tank and two paddling pools. Public swimming and lessons are provided from late June to September.
For more information contact (306) 472-5865 or visit www.thomsonlake.com.
SHAMROCK REGIONAL PARK
The Shamrock Park pool is an outdoor pool that helps you beat the heat, and offers lessons in the months of July and August.
For more information contact (306) 394-2028 or visit www.shamrockpark.ca.