Leisure Services 
Programs

Darren D. Spelay
Community Program Co-ordinator
Tel: (306) 786-1752
Fax: (306) 786-6880
e-mail:

The Community Program Co-ordinator is responsible for planning, co-ordinating and evaluating total city-wide leisure programs and services. Facilitation and support services are provided to community groups and associations currently offering programs and services to the city.

• Programs
• Promotional Opportunities
• Grants

Programs

Youth Sport and Swim Nights
New and improved youth sport and swim nights.  No equipment or experience required.

Youth Sport & Swim Night Poster

Co-Ed Indoor Field Hockey - Youth League
Sunday Mornings
March 7, 14, 21
April 5

Gallagher Centre Flexihall
Cost is $60.00/participant and includes a stick and mouth guard

For more information contact Aaron at 306-530-9331 or e-mail at sfha@sasktel.net
Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Field Hockey Association

Drop-In Gym Nights
The following Drop-In Programs are being offered at the Gloria Hayden Community Centre.

Drop-In Youth Gym Night
Thursday Nights
January 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 28, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For youth ages 12 & up
Snacks will be provided
FREE of charge!
For more information call 786-1776
Sponsored by the Sunrise Health Region

Drop-In Family Gym Time (starting February 12, 2010)
Friday Nights
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This gym time is intended for families to participate in recreation together. 
Therefore, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost is $1.00/person (age 4 and under FREE)
For more information call 786-1776

Drop-In Sports
The following Drop-In Sport Programs are being offered.

Drop-In Basketball
Monday Nights
8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Gloria Hayden Community Centre
Cost is $3.00/person
For more information call 786-1776

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball
Tuesday Nights
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Gloria Hayden Community Centre
Cost is $3.00/person
Participants must be 16 years of age & up
For more information call 786-1776

Drop-In Badminton
Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sundays from NOON to 2:00 p.m.
Gloria Hayden Community Centre
Cost is $3.00/person (includes equipment)
For more information call 786-1776

Co-ed Adult Rec Soccer
Wednesday Nights
Gallagher Centre Flexihall
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cost is $3.00/person
For more information call the Gallagher Centre Information Kiosk at 786-1740

Ladies Floor Hockey
Wednesday Nights
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Gloria Hayden Community Centre
Cost is $3.00/person
For more information call 786-1776

Men's Floor Hockey (starting February 17, 2010)
Wednesday Nights
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Gloria Hayden Community Centre
Cost is $3.00/person

Afterschool Racquetball
Monday to Friday
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Gloria Hayden Community Centre
Cost is $2.00/person (includes equipment)
For more information call 786-1776

Drop-In Flag Football
Sunday Nights
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Gallagher Centre Flexihall
Cost is $3.00/person
For more information call the Gallagher Centre Information Kiosk at 786-1740

Public Skating at the Kinsmen Arena
All programs FREE of charge.

           Pre-School and Senior Skating
           Tuesday & Wednesday Afternoons
           1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

           General Public Skating
           Sunday Nights
           6:45 to 8:15 p.m.

For more information call Leisure Services at 786-1750

S-CAPE stands for Summer Culture, Arts, Physical Activity Experiences. Participants take part in a variety of sport, culture and recreational activities both indoors and outdoors. Participants also take part in field trips on a weekly basis.

July 2 to August 13, 2010

The program is located at the Gloria Hayden Community Centre and the Gallagher Centre Flexihall
Cost is $2.00/session drop-in fee or $50.00 for a summer pass
For more information call 786-1750

Yorkton In Bloom Competition
For the past 14 years, Leisure Services and the Yorkton & District Horticultural Society have coordinated and promoted the Yorkton In Bloom Competition. This is an exciting program that focuses on beautification of the city. This initiative was designed to involve the citizens of Yorkton in the challenge of improving the visual appeal of our city, and to compete for local awards. Some of the categories include Best Home Grounds (Front & Back Yard) and Best Vegetable Garden. Citizens over the age of 75 years are able to compete in the Golden Bloom Competition.  To register please call 786-1750.

Party In The Park
Spend an evening in the park listening to local entertainers, having a hot dog and a drink and just enjoying being outdoors.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010            Weinmaster Park - Morrison Drive
Wednesday, July 28, 2010            Silver Heights Park - Sunset Drive
If you are a performer and would like to get involved, give us a call at the Leisure Services office at 786-1750.

City Wide Registration Night
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Gallagher Centre Flexihall
Over 40 sport, culture and recreation groups will be in attendance promoting their activities and taking registrations for the upcoming year. For more infomation call Leisure Services at 786-1750.

Promotional Opportunities

Weekly Leisure Reports
Leisure Services has weekly reports on GX94 Radio, Access 7 Communications and CTV Television. These programs feature a list of sport, recreation and cultural programs, dates, times, key details and contacts. Non-profit community groups and organizations have the opportunity to promote their programs and special events FREE OF CHARGE through these weekly programs. The Access 7 Communications Program is aired at various times throughout the week. CTV schedules the Leisure Report on Wednesdays at Noon and 5:30pm. Submissions should be placed with Leisure Services by noon on Tuesdays.

Leisure Activity Guides
Get your copy of the Official Leisure Guide on our webiste, or pick up a copy at one of the following facilities:

• City Hall
• Gloria Hayden Community Centre
• Tourism Yorkton
• Yorkton Public Library
• Gallagher Centre Information Kiosk
• Kinsmen Arena
• Sunrise Health Region - Public Health

Community Events Calendar
A Community Events Calendar can be accessed through our Local Events Pages. The calendar is dedicated to promoting events in the City. Your group or organization can enter information online to promote your event. If your organization does not have access to a computer, forms can be obtained at Leisure Services and we will post the information for you.

Grants

Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program
Applications are available at Leisure Services for the Saskatchewan Lotteries funded grant program. This is open to all Culture, Recreation and Sport groups to assist with funding projects and events. Money is allocated on a first come, first served basis - there is no deadline to apply. Grant year is from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011.

• 2010 Application Form
• 2010 Guidelines

Urban Aboriginal Community Grant Program
Open to all non-profit organizations with sport, culture and recreation programs relating to Aboriginal participation within the City of Yorkton. Applications are now available at Leisure Services. Money will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. There is no deadline to apply. For more information call Leisure Services at 786-1750.

• 2009 Application Form
• 2009 Follow-Up Form

NOTE:  The 2009 Urban Aboriginal Community Grant Application and Follow-Up Forms can either be printed and then filled in or you may fill in the blanks and then print the completed form.  Please submit completed forms to Leisure Services.