ASSINIBOIA — You won’t hear, “There’s nothing to do in Assiniboia” as the community’s Recreation and Wellness Manager Steph VanDeSype continues to provide multiple opportunities for residents to take part in.
“We have had great attendance all winter at our recreation and wellness programs. We are currently running pickleball, badminton, ping pong, volleyball, basketball, adult line dancing, and kickboxing,” affirms VanDeSype.
Ensuring that recreation and wellness opportunities are available for all ages, Assiniboia offers a teen centre, public skating, shinny, climbing walls, open play in the multi room at Southland Co-op Centre, family badminton along with other options.
“We are also running the playschool program which is full,” VanDeSype adds. “We work with the early childhood coalition on under-five programming, which includes parent and tot time, open play, and pop-up events. We are looking forward to a fun family day with this group as well.”
Assiniboia has two teams entered in HockeySask Provincials — the U15 team and the Senior Rebels. The U15 team will take on Fort Qu’Appelle in their opening round of provincial playoffs while the Sr. Rebels will meet Oxbow Huskies. Both teams will offer plenty of exciting playoff action for hockey fans to experience.
“We love seeing the ice full all winter, we have run six tournaments so far, with three more to go. Whenever we have free ice time, it is used for public skating and Shinny. I have to do some juggling once in a while to make it all work, but that is a great problem to have,” acknowledges VanDeSype.
The community’s recreation and wellness leader say they are looking forward to the annual skating club carnival as skaters have been working hard all year to show case their talents for their final show, offering a great entertainment option on Feb. 14.
It won’t be long before spring and summer planning are underway for the town’s recreation and wellness team. VanDeSype says she will soon be hiring staff for summer day camp, the swimming pool and public works seasonal staff.
“We are looking forward to another year of events including, Family Day, Canada Day, movie in the park, pool party and of course, the popular better together barbecues.”
