Dec 16, 2013

Call for Nominations NOW OPEN!

Call for nominations NOW OPEN for The John Currie Amateur Sport Legacy Fund. Click here for full details:

http://bit.ly/1hf1ZZ4

Dec 2, 2013

December 2 - Inclement Weather

Due to the weather conditions today,  Monday December 2nd, Sport Partners may cancel their facility bookings today without charge. There has been a warning issued by the Mayor to avoid non-essential driving. Please notify us at sportservices@talimancentre.com, if you wish to cancel.

Stay Safe!!

Nov 5, 2013

Synchro Canada announces 2013 annual award winners

Ottawa, November 4, 2013 – Synchro Canada is pleased to name its 2013 annual
award winners which were announced at its Annual Convention, November 1-3,
in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The recipients were elected based on nominations put forth by Synchro Canada members. The final selections were made by Synchro Canada’s Awards Committee.

The President Honor Roll Award: Chris Hampshire of Calgary, AB.
(This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution
to the activities and initiatives of the Association.) Chris Hampshire is a also a
past member of the LPSS Board of Governors and continues to be an active
member in our facility.

Also from Calgary, AB receiving awards were:

Administrator of the Year Award: Carolyn Murphy (Calgary, AB)
(This award recognizes a member of Synchro Canada who has made a significant
contribution to synchronized swimming in an administrative role.)

10 years as a national official
ALBERTA
Sandy Holmquist (Calgary, AB)

15 years as a national official
ALBERTA
Evelyn (Ev) Keddie (Calgary, AB)

About Synchro Canada
Synchro Canada is the national organization governing synchronized swimming in
Canada. It represents 10 provincial associations, a territorial association, as well as,
some 140 clubs and 10,000 members across Canada. A member of FINA, the world’s
governing aquatic sports organization, Synchro Canada promotes the quest for
excellence by developing the athletes, citizens and ambassadors of the sport of
synchronized swimming at every level.

Synchro Canada would like to thank its sponsors: 
Program partners: Sport Canada, Own The Podium,
the Institut national du sport du Québec
Official Aquatic Supplier: Speedo Canada
Official make up: MAKE UP FOR EVER
Official suppliers: Knox Gelatine, AdUp, National Car Rental
Official hotel: Hilton Hotels Canada
For further information, visit Synchro Canada’s Website at www.synchro.ca or
follow Synchro Canada on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

For more awards information please visit: http://www.sirc.ca/news_view.cfm?id=55816

Nov 1, 2013

"Feel" Our Energy Video Release and Contest

Talisman Centre’s “Feel Our Energy” video showcases the amazing energy you feel from the moment you step inside our amazing facility and the incredible people that make up that energy, including you!

We are so excited about the video we are giving away some great prizes, including an annual membership and iPad, in a really fun contest for our members, sport partners and the general public. There are items hidden throughout the video with either our Talisman Centre logo or tagline. For a chance to win participants need to find 10 items or locations and complete the online entry form.  Plus, if they share the "Feel Our Energy" video on Facebook, Twitter and/or YouTube they will automatically receive an additional entry for every share!

We NEED your help to get the word out too! If you are on Facebook, Twitter and/or YouTube please share the video with your friends and family! Be sure to tag us (@talismancentre) or use #traincompleteplay. Please note: Social media acceptable use policies still apply. 

Click on one of the links below and start sharing!



Thank you for spreading the energy!

"Feel Our Energy" Video Contest – ENTER NOW!

We invite you on a journey under our iconic tent in our exciting new "Feel Our Energy" video.



You can't find a place like this anywhere else. The energy you feel from walking through the door is what keeps you coming back and it's the people that create that energy. You will be inspired by the committed athletes training for the next big competition, the everyday Calgarians striving to reach their fitness goals AND by our experts devoted to helping their clients whether they are here to TRAIN, COMPETE or PLAY.

Contest runs November 1 – 30, 2013

Oct 9, 2013

Calgary Aquabelles' makes Synchro Canada Senior National Team

Congratulations to Gabriella Brisson, Claudia Holzner and Kaylene Scheil from Calgary Aquabelles for becoming members of Synchro Canada's Senior National Team!

http://www.synchro.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=566&Itemid=64

Sep 27, 2013

Dive Athlete Wins Gold!


Dive Calgary Athlete, Caeli McKay won GOLD in Girls Group B 1-meter in 2013 UANA Junior Pan Am Diving Championships. Congratulations to Caeli and all participants in this Championship!

Sep 11, 2013

Meet Olympic Bronze Medalist Richard Weingberger!


Meet Olympic Bronze Medalist Richard Weingberger!

Q & A Session, FREE admission – Friday, Sept 13th at 5:00pm at Talisman Centre.

Aug 15, 2013

Dive Tower Updgrades


We're taking advantage of the dive tank flood closure and working on the tower upgrades! Our main dive towers are getting a facelift and we're adding an additional 3m tower to the west side of the tank.

Check back today or tomorrow for an official pool update!


Aug 8, 2013

Chinook Rhythmique Gymnastics Registration



Chinook Rhythmique Gymnastic Club offers recreational, inter-club and competitive programs.

Registration is September 4th 5-8pm at Talisman Centre!

For more info on the Club: http://www.chinookrg.com/

Jul 22, 2013

Barcelona 2013 - Men's Team wins over South Africa


CONGRATULATIONS Water Polo Canada Men's Team for their 17-11 win over South Africa in the Barcelona 2013 Fina World Championships!

http://bit.ly/1dQ1AbQ

Jun 19, 2013

Canada vs Serbia


JUNE 21st, 23rd, 25th : 8:00pm - 9:30pm 

Come cheer on Team Canada as they play against Team Serbia! $5 admission. The Men's National Waterpolo Team of Serbia will be training alongside Team Canada at Talisman Centre for the next week. Spectators welcome to official games.

Jun 17, 2013

FREE Canada Sport for Life Presentation




Join us for our FREE presentation  and increase your understanding of sport in Canada.


Date: Monday June 24th
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Talisman Centre, Foundation Lounge 

For athletes and parents, the information presented will help sport participants identify their place in the 'system', the structural and personal route to their ultimate goals, and important steps along the way.


With Guest Speaker Lea Norris
For more than 20 years Lea has motivated and inspired youth, adults, communities, pools, schools and work- places  throughout Alberta to incorporate more physical activity into their lives. In 2009 she established Sport for Life Cochrane to educate and enlighten communities, minor sports organizations, coaches and parents about the Canadian Sport for Life/LTAD movement. She continues to be involved in local, provincial and national CS4L initiatives, doing her part to help all Canadians become Active for Life!

May 22, 2013

FREE OPEN HOUSE Wild Water Polo Club

FREE OPEN HOUSE Wild Water Polo Club - Talisman Centre, May 25th May, 3:45pm

If you have a child born between 2002 and 2007 who can swim at least one pool length without assistance, this is the opportunity to learn more about Water Polo try it out for FREE!

With a casual, stress-free environment, participants will be taught by a team of well trained and certified coaches that also include Canadian national team coaches.

Please bring your child, with a swimsuit and towel, to the front desk at Talisman Centre where one of our Wild members will greet you and show your child where to go.

Play Hard, Play Wild! https://www.facebook.com/events/200278020122997/

May 9, 2013

Customer Survey Feedback


Thank you to everyone who took part in our 2012 Customer Survey. We kept the questions the same as in 2011 to better compare what you are truly digging about us and areas where we need to dig a little deeper.

We don’t take this lightly and appreciate your valuable comments, concerns and kudos. While we definitely continued to service more customers in 2012, that also attributed to a substantial increase in the number of respondents completing the survey by 76% compared to 2011. With this increase we are still pleased to report our Overall Satisfaction remained at 83% and you are 84% Likely to Recommend us! Let’s take a look further at some of the highlights and areas that will continue to be a focus.

May 8, 2013

2013 Amateur Athlete Bursary Awards


Congratulations to our Amateur Athlete Bursary Award recipients! 




LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Buchignani, Terry Baustad, Jeff Booke, Kali Sayers, Morgan Bird, Anthony Lyons, Taryn Pratt, John Currie, Kindred Paul, Kyra Christmas,John Conway, Iveta Milciute, Constantine Kudaba, Giles Parker, Darryl Bourne.  Absent – Chris Hampshire, Caeli McKay, Anette Mikkelsen , Halle Pratt, Kali Wong.

May 3, 2013

Congratulations to Calgary Aquabelles!

Calgary Aquabelles are celebrating some great success at the Canadian Open Championships in Quebec City, for any further information please visit the following link: http://aquabelles.com/

June Events


 

Event
Date
Time
Area
Booked By
Contact
CSI 2013
May 30 – June 2
1pm-7pm, 7am-9pm
Competition Pool 50m, 4 lanes East Training & Learning Room
Cascade Swimming
Jasen Pratt
All Sport One Day
June 15
10am-2:15pm
Gym 2, 4 & 5. Studio
Sport Calgary
Tim Bjornson
2013 Alberta Age Group LC
June 14 - 16
1pm - 6pm & 7:30am - 7pm
Competition Pool & 4 lanes
U of C
Jim Engman
Water Polo International (Serbia VS Canada)
June 19-26
Various times
Training pool/Competition Pool for games
Water Polo Canada
Neil Muir
NDPL game
June 21-23
6:30am-11pm
12-1:30pm, 10:30am-6pm, 10am-2pm
Water Polo Canada
Cora Campbell
CP Jr Circuit
June 22
1pm-6pm
East Training Pool & Learning Room
Calgary Patriots
Jamie Connors
Mini NDPL Championship
June 23
3pm-6pm & 12:30-3:30pm
Training Pool 30m
Water Polo Canada
Cora Campbell

 

Aquatics May 6 - May12

Here is the link for our pool schedule for May 6 - 12:

Schedule is subject to change without notice.

Apr 22, 2013

Celebration of the Recipients of the 2013 Bursary Awards

Join Talisman Centre and LPSS on April 25th for a Celebration of the Recipients of the 2013 Bursary Awards -
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7swfoev9YeOMUdrOHVSWGpCNEU/edit?usp=sharing

Coaching Recognition Award


Congratulations to Jenn Tregale - Calgary Aquabelles who has been named this year’s winner of the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation Coaching Recognition Award.

The award recognizes Alberta coaches for their contribution and outstanding performance in working with amateur athletes in the province.
 
 

Apr 15, 2013

Synchronized Swimming National Qualifier

Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers, parents, judges and Talisman Centre for hosting a great competition and welcoming 450 athletes from across Canada.

Congratulations to all of Aquabelles' athletes and coaches for great performances: http://aquabelles.com/index.php?id=46291332391  

Apr 8, 2013

Mar 28, 2013

Aquatics Schedule April 1 -7

Here is the link for April 1 - 7 pool schedule:

Schedule is subject to change without notice.

April Events


Event
Date
Time
Area
Booked By
Contact
National Pre-Trial Wheelchair Rugby Tournament
April 6 & 7
8am-7pm & 9am-6pm
Gym 1
Canadian Wheelchair Sport Association
Colleen Bryant
CMSC SC Meet
April 6-7
10am-6pm & 9am-6pm
Competition Pool & Learning Room
Calgary Masters Swim Clun
Jeanne Carlsen
16U Women & 16U Men Provincials
April 13 & 14
7am-9pm & 7am-5pm
Gyms 1-3
Alberta Volleyball Association
Sonja Johnston
NDPL
April 13-14
11:30am-1:45pm, 4-5pm & 3-4:30pm, 8-9:15pm
East Training Pool
Water Polo
Cora Campbell
National Club Championship/U18 Women's National Club Championship
April 18 - 21
6:30am-11pm
Competition Pool & East Training pool  Learning Room
Calgary Torpedoes Water Polo
Michelle Jourdrie/ Terri Hamlin
Chinook Invitational
April 26-28
3pm-8pm, 7am-8pm & 8am-2pm
Competition Pool 50m, 4 lanes East Training & Learing Room
Calgary Patriots
Jamie Connors