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.

The Heritage Community Association (HCA) is looking for its next Executive Director (ED)! This
is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone with a passion for community engagement
and strong administrative skills.

Find more information on the opening at the HCA’s website.

The PVCA is at a critical point in terms of volunteer support, we urgently need to fill several positions to be able to keep the association running:

-Chairperson
-Secretary
-Programming Coordinator
-Events Coordinator
-Newsletter Editor

If you would like information on any of these positions, please contact us at pvca@sasktel.net and we will be happy to provide some more details.

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.

The Winter 2022 newsletter contains information about our winter program catalogue, our upcoming Winter Funfest, and the West Zone Board’s current program offerings.

Download it here.

In response to the current impacts of COVID-19 affecting Saskatchewan’s healthcare system and the high risk of COVID-19 transmission across Saskatchewan, Regina City Council has expanded the proof of vaccination or negative test requirements for all City of Regina facilities, except for Regina Public Libraries and the Transit Information Centre.

Effective Monday, November 1, 2021, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result will be required for anyone over the age of 12 to access the Fieldhouse, Lawson Aquatic Centre, North West Leisure Centre, Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre and Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre. Facilities will continue to follow the same process and procedures outlined in the Government of Saskatchewan’s current public health orders. We ask for patience and co-operation as staff work through this new process with you.

The above requirements do not apply if an individual is entering the premises solely to use a washroom or the purposes of health and safety which may include vaccination clinics, heating and cooling stations, food security programs or other services that address basic needs.

Proof of Vaccination

All patrons 12 and over accessing indoor City of Regina facilities will be subject to a proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test requirement. Only those individuals who are fully vaccinated or who can provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours will be allowed to enter the facility.

Residents under the age of 12, who are currently unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, will be exempt from the proof of vaccination requirement including the alternative of a negative test.

Any one of following will be accepted as proof of vaccination at City facilities:

• Wallet cards received at time of immunization
• A printed copy or screenshot of your MySaskHealthRecord vaccination certificate (with or without a QR code)
• A COVID-19 vaccine printout from SHA Public Health
• A QR code/MySaskHealthRecord vaccine certificate uploaded to SK Vax Wallet app
• Official proof of vaccine documents from other governments may be considered

Proof of Negative Test

Individuals who do not have proof of vaccination have the option of providing proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from within 72 hours. These tests can be either rapid antigen, or a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, and must be administered by an approved location/lab as listed on the Government of Saskatchewan’s website. As per the Government of Saskatchewan’s directive, self-administered take-home rapid antigen tests will not be accepted as valid proof of negative COVID-19 test results.

ID Required

In addition to the proof of vaccination, photo ID will be required from anyone 18 and older. Youth aged 12-17 will also need to show ID unless accompanied by an adult with proof of vaccination and ID. Youth aged 12 to 17, visiting a business without an adult, who do not have photo ID will be allowed to present other forms of government issued ID such as birth certificate or health services card.

Masking Requirement

Masks are required at all times, including moving between activities or machines, in all indoor public areas of City facilities, except while actively participating in physical activity.

Refund Policy

If you are enrolled in swimming lessons, the City will refund the full amount, regardless of the date you choose to withdraw. All other fitness classes/programs will have a pro-rated refund based on the date of withdrawal.

Please visit Regina.ca/COVID19 for the most up to date information.

If you are a City of Regina resident who is concerned about the safety of the crosswalk at 1st Ave N and Gordon Staseson Blvd, a petition has been created to ask the city for changes.

The petition can be found here.