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General Information and Alerts

Regina’s Outdoor Pools Open on June 9

Four of the City of Regina’s outdoor pools are set to open over the next few weeks, offering residents and families the opportunity to stay active and enjoy the summer. Regent Pool, Maple Leaf Pool and Buffalo Meadows Pool will open June 9. Massey Pool is undergoing essential concrete repairs, and an opening date will soon be announced.
 
New this year, all outdoor pools will have extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends in June and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily in July and August. In addition to the extended hours, there will be many new and exciting programs for all ages.
 
Families can access $4 family swims, and young children will have dedicated preschool swim time. Youth will have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of activities including ‘try it’ events, weekend tournaments to participate in variety of non-competitive and competitive water activities, and a Toonie Teen Swim for ages 13-18.
 
Other new and returning activities include drop-in and registered swimming lessons, adapted swimming lessons, sessions offered by Aquatic Sport User Groups like synchronized swimming and water polo, Adapted Family Leisure Swim, Lifesaving Sport classes, Swim & Coffee and Aquacise.
 
All activities at Maple Leaf and Buffalo Meadows are free. Registration requirements, swim times and classes differ per pool.  Full details can be found in the Spring/Summer Leisure Guide and the What’s in Your Neighbourhood maps on Regina.ca. Pool locations and admission fees can be found at Regina.ca/outdoorpools
 
Construction is currently underway at Wascana Pool and it is expected to open in summer 2023.
 
If the outdoor pools are busy, don’t forget about the many city-owned spray pads available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. all summer long. Visit Regina.ca/spraypad for a list of locations.

General Information and Alerts

PVCA Scholarship for 2022

The PVCA proudly offers a $500 scholarship that is available to grade 12 students attending high school in Regina, providing the individual lives in the Prairie View area and maintains a 70% average throughout the school year. We are also making the scholarship available to young people up to age 21, who will be continuing their education. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s volunteer activities.
To apply, please submit the following:
-A current high school transcript
-A letter of acceptance or conditional acceptance
-A list of volunteer experiences you have participated in
-a letter from someone else supporting these activities, and that person’s contact information
For any further questions or to apply, please email us at pvca@sasktel.net.
The deadline for applications is May 15th, 2022.
Upcoming Events

PVCA Annual General Meeting – April 25th @ 7pm

The PVCA is holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 2 25th at 7pm.  It will be conducted virtually using Zoom.

For the Zoom meeting link, please email pvca@sasktel.net

The major topic to be discussed is succession planning, as we are still hoping to confirm volunteers for the Chair, Secretary, Facilities Coordinator, and Newsletter Editor positions.

See below for our annual financial statements:

PVCA Balance Sheet – June 30, 2021

Profit and Loss Statement – June 30, 2021

General Information and Alerts, Program Registration

City of Regina Spring/Summer Leisure Guide Now Available

You can review the leisure guide here.

Registration for Spring classes begins Tuesday, March 8 at 7 a.m. for residents, Thursday, March 10 for non-residents.

Registration for Summer classes begins Tuesday, May 17 at 7 a.m. for residents, Thursday, May 19 for non-residents.

Log into Regina Recreation Online to add courses to your Wish List prior to registration opening for ease of checkout.

 

Please note, the PVCA does not currently have plans to offer Spring/Summer 2022 program.

General Information and Alerts

How to Register for Winter 2022 PVCA Classes via the Shop Page

The registration process for the remainder of open spots in the  PVCA’s Winter 2022 Programs will take place exclusively online at pvca.ca/shop.  Phone numbers and email addresses are required.  Because all of the programs are taking place virtually, having a correct email address on file is essential for your instructor to be able to send your invitations to sessions.

  1.  If this is your first order for Winter 2022 please remember to add a membership to your cart if you do not already have a valid 2021/2022 Community Association membership.  We accept memberships from all other CAs in the city.  If you already have a PVCA or other CAs’ membership, please provide the number in the Order Notes section (more on this later).
  2. Add the classes and the quantity of registrations needed for each class to your cart, then when you are ready select Proceed to Checkout.
  3. Another important note regarding Karate classes, please be sure to select the product that correct for your situation (i.e.:  selecting a Family membership if you have two or more people signing up).  Use the Order Notes section to provide the names and contact information for each individual as applicable.
  4. When checking out, provide us with the necessary contact information for participants if it is NOT captured in the required billing details, an example is shown:

5.  If purchasing a Membership, you will be required to provide your Family name to complete the order.