ASSINIBOIA — Multiple indoor recreation options in Assiniboia, over and above what was offered at the rink, have now concluded for the season. Basketball and volleyball are complete, while two badminton sessions remained until the end of April. Pickleball wrapped up its last session on April 29.
No worries, as outdoor recreation in Assiniboia has plenty to offer.
Slo-pitch registration takes place May 1 in the town office.
Assiniboia’s Recreation and Wellness Manager, Steph VanDeSupe, says, “Kids are on the diamonds and ready to go. Practices started the week of Easter break, and games will start after May 1. There are over 200 kids registered in Assiniboia Minor ball.”
Laurie Hawkins said the Assiniboia Golf Course met April 24 and will update the Assiniboia Times on what their season entails from there.
VanDeSype also notes that Better Together barbecues are set to start July 8, running every Tuesday of summer. Shirts will go on sale June 7, when the pool opens, and will be available for purchase there.
Swimming lesson registration opens May 5, and swimmers will just have to wait six weeks, as the pool is slated to open June 7.
VanDeSype says the pool will be the centre of much activity with a pool party, the Better Together barbecues, a huge Canada Day event, as well as a movie in the park.
Families and visitors to Assiniboia will also have the benefit of the Splash Park opening June 7, and it will be open the same hours as the swimming pool.
The summer playground activity will once again take place at the Kin Hut, running from July 2 to Aug. 15. Registration opens for this summer camp activity on May 5.
The Assiniboia Museum is now open from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. May 15 author Gayle M. Smith will give a reading. Check with the museum and follow their Facebook page for the latest news and updates on what’s on tap for mini golf and the museum.
The tennis courts are another option for outdoor recreation, as is the former Civic Centre ice pad. This location offers basketball, floor hockey and a skate park.
