On November 12, 2020, the provincial government announced new public health measures for communities under enhanced relaunch status, which includes Red Deer. From November 13 – 27, 2020 all group or aquatic fitness classes, group singing, dancing and performing activities, team sport activities, and group swimming lessons will be suspended.

What has changed?

Activities and programs affected include:

• Indoor group fitness classes (spin, yoga, cardio, strength classes)
• Aquatic fitness classes (aquafit)
• Group swimming lessons
• Team sport activities such as practices, games and competition
• Singing, dancing and performing arts programs (e.g., Tiny Toes Ballet)

Activities and programs that continue include:

• Individual sports, exercise, training or equipment use (e.g., use of the fitness areas, gymnasium, field house, individual tennis, pickleball, badminton and basketball shot practice)
• Use of the walking tracks
• Public swimming and skating
• Lane swimming
• Private swimming lessons
• Preschool programs
• Aquatic Leadership (i.e. Bronze Cross)

View a more complete list of recreation and culture activities and their status.

With many cancellations from user groups that use City facilities, additional Activity Reservation opportunities are being made available for activities such as lane swimming, public swimming and public skating. Many of your favourite classes can also be found virtually.