Wellness & Leisure

WHL PRE-SEASON ACTION IS COMING TO SHAUNAVON!

Get ready everyone! We are thrilled to announce that the Swift Current Broncos are bringing WHL pre-season action right here to Shaunavon on Saturday, September 12, 2026!

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of hockey, community spirit, and family fun as the Broncos take on the Medicine Hat Tigers.

• Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Location: LSB Legacy Wickenheiser Centre
• 12:00 PM – The Ultimate Tailgate Party: Live streaming of the Saskatchewan Roughriders vs Winnipeg Blue Bombers game! Community BBQ & Family Activities
• 5:00 PM – Puck Drop: Broncos vs. Tigers
• Post-Game – Meet the Players: Stick around after the final buzzer for an exclusive autograph session with the team!

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

Tickets are available for purchase at the Town of Shaunavon Office (401 3rd St W), Grand Coteau Heritage and Cultural Centre (440 Centre St), W&L Office (2nd Floor LSBLWC) and at The Stable at the Innovation CU I-Plex in Swift Current. Cash or cheque is accepted. Ticket Pricing:

• Adults: $15
• Youth (Ages 6–15): $10
• Kids 5 & Under: FREE

TICKET BLITZ : We will be at the Grand Coteau Heritage and Cultural Centre Market at the Museum this Saturday August 15th from 9:30am to 11am selling tickets! Come grab yours!

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

The Town of Shaunavon Wellness & Leisure is thrilled to host a WHL pre-season matchup between the Swift Current Broncos and the Medicine Hat Tigers, with the Broncos serving as the home team. This special event brings major league junior hockey excitement directly to our community, providing your business with a premier platform to reach a passionate, community-driven hockey audience. By partnering with us for this event, your business gains valuable exposure both inside the arena and across our digital platforms, while supporting community sports and recreation initiatives in Shaunavon. Click here to view the various opportunities for your business from exclusive naming rights to tiered packages.

Ticket release dates and pricing will be announced shortly. So Mark your Calendars and stay tuned for more details!!

JOIN THE GAME DAY CREW (FREE TICKET INCLUDED!)

An event like this takes a village! We are looking for volunteers to help us run a smooth, high-energy game day experience for our community.

• Perk: All volunteers receive a FREE TICKET to the game!
• Volunteer Deadline: Friday, August 28th

Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/ibnmRLvEkMUcCVJr8

We are accepting donations for the Friends of the SWT Pool Program!

If you would like to donate to the program, donations may be paid at the Town Office 401 3rd St W. For inquiries please contact the Shaunavon Wellness and Leisure office at (306) 297-3029 or by email at recreation@shaunavon.com

Thank you to everyone who donates program, it is not possible without your generosity! All sponsorships and donations will be recognized at the SWT Swimming Pool this season.

APPLICATIONS OPEN Any patrons of Shaunavon and area in need of assistance to purchase a swim pass for the 2026 pool season, please download and complete an application form here. The funds will be distributed on a first come first serve basis until they are gone.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS BACK THIS JUNE!

Looking for a fun, active, and engaging after-school program for your child? Shaunavon Wellness & Leisure Summer Active is excited to offer a FREE After School Program for kids ages 6–12!

• Every Tuesday & Thursday in June (ending June 25th) 3:30 - 4:30 PM at the Wickenheiser Centre
• Snacks & Games Included!
• FREE!

Pre-registration is REQUIRED!

Register here: https://app.univerusrec.com/shaunavonrecpub/index.asp Please make sure to register yourself as the client and add any children as family members on your account to ensure a smooth registration process.

For more information, contact Tesa Sletten at 403-594-1681 or shaunavon.summer2016@gmail.com

We are thrilled to announce that AXIS Day Camp is returning this year, proudly partnered with the Grand Coteau Heritage and Cultural Centre and Shaunavon Wellness & Leisure Summer Active! Get ready for a summer packed with weekly themes, amazing crafts, tasty snacks, and so much more!

We have 3 action-packed sessions lined up for kids ages 5–12. Check out the schedule below and pick the ones that work for your family!

Camp Schedule & Details:

• When: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Important Note: Campers must be picked up for lunch from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM daily.

Choose Your Sessions:

• Session One: July 7, July 9, July 14, July 16 | Cost: $120 (Register by June 26)
• Session Two: July 21, July 23 | Cost: $60 (Register by July 10)
• Session Three: August 4, August 6, August 11, August 13 | Cost: $120 (Register by July 24)

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 8TH FOR ALL SESSIONS! Spots are strictly limited, so make sure to register early before they fill up! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON UNIVERUS Tip: Please ensure you register yourself as the client first, then add your children as family members on your account to make the checkout process smooth and easy!

If you have any questions on the camp, feel free to contact Tesa S. at (403)-594-1681 or email shaunavon.summer2016@gmail.com. For questions on UNIVERUS, contact recreation@shaunavon.com

Huge thanks to the Community Initiatives Fund for helping support this wonderful program.

SURGE Teen Time is BACK this summer!

All youth in Grades 6–9 are welcome to come out and join the fun!

DATES: Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm:

• July 8th – Outdoor Games. Meet up: At the LSBLWC
• July 15th – Mantracker. Meet up: At Memorial Park (aka Blue Park)
• July 22nd – Spa Night. Meet up: At the LSBLWC
• July 29th – Bigger or Better. Meet up: At the LSBLWC
• August 5th – Mantracker (Round 2!). Meet up: At Memorial Park (aka Blue Park)

Take a peek at the full schedule on the poster below. If parents have any questions about the upcoming events, please contact Tesa S. at (403)-594-1681 or send an email over to shaunavon.summer2016@gmail.com.

Let’s MOVE this June!!! This month’s events are in coordination with ParticipACTION: a national physical activity and sport participation initiative encouraging everyone in Canada to make room to move and get active throughout June. Check out some of our events to get people out and moving:

• Ball Hockey Tournament – Sunday June 7th Click HERE to register your team!
• Glow Disc Golf Tournament – Monday June 15th: A Me Time Event - Ages 18+ Click HERE to register as an individual or as a team!

Disc rentals for the Shaunavon disc golf course will be available to sign out at the Town Office for a deposit of $40 per set, which will be returned once all discs are returned in good-condition. Discs are available for rent over 3 days. If discs are not returned within three days, the deposit will not be refunded. (Disc sets may also be purchased for $40 each!)

OBJECT OF DISC GOLF

• To play each hole in the fewest throws possible.
• The player with the fewest total throws for the course wins!

Click HERE for the Basic Rules of Disc Golf, Etiquette and see the Map of the Course

Download the UDisc Disc Golf App on your phone or download a printable score card here.

The Town of Shaunavon has the following Lawn Games available for rent:

• Ladder Ball
• Spike Ball
• Yardzee
• Giant Jenga
• Bocce Ball
• Kan Jam
• Lawn Darts

All lawn games are available for rent at the VWC by contacting the Wellness & Leisure Office at (306) 297-3029. Rentals require a $50 deposit per game. Games can be kept for a max of three days and deposits will be refunded when the games are returned in good condition.

Rent some Disc Golf sets and play a round on our 9-hole Disc Golf Course that follows the Benchview TransCanada Trail and Avondale Park. Disc golf set rentals and purchases are available at the Town Office - $40 deposit for a rental, and $40 to purchase. Sets can be kept for a max of three days and deposits will be refunded when the sets are returned in good condition.

The Shaunavon Splash Park (located in Jubilee Recreation Complex) is FREE to use for the public during the summer months June through August.

Follow the Town of Shaunavon Facebook Page for updates on Splash Park maintenance. Please note that dogs are not allowed in the splash park

KidSport provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Shaunavon provides grants of up to $750 per eligible child, per year (January 1st - December 31st) towards sport registration fees.

• KidSport grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees.
• Equipment, dance, camps (including sport camps), specialized training, high performance sports, travel, clothing, tournaments, fundraising fees, volunteer fees and competitions are not eligible for funding. Grants cannot be used for programs/seasons of sport that have already concluded or started in the previous year.
• KidSport recommends applying a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of the sport season. Applications submitted after the start of the sport season may not be eligible for funding.

APPLY ONLINE: https://kidsportcanada.ca/saskatchewan/shaunavon/apply-for-a-grant/

*KidSport no longer accepts paper applications

Eligibility Requirements KidSport Shaunavon uses the following eligibility requirements to determine eligibility for grants:

• Families that are low-income and facing financial barriers.
• Grants are for children and youth 5 to 18 years of age.
• Amateur sport programs.
• The sport activity has not started.
• Costs related to camps, travel, tournaments, clothing, championships, high performance, fundraising fees do not qualify.
• Dance is not covered.
• Generally accepted sport activities are those recognized and/or sanctioned by the member organizations of Sask Sport Inc.

Supporting documentation is required, visit KidSportCanada site for more information.

If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, please reach out to janastoll@gmail.com.

DATES & TIMES:

Wednesday’s & Friday’s: 6:30 to 8:30pm Sunday’s: 2:00 to 4:00

LOCATION:

Shaunavon Public School

FEES:

• Drop In’s: $10
• Season passes: $150 *Please note: Drop-In Fees CANNOT be accrued towards a season pass. Season fees due immediately payable by cheque to Town of Shaunavon or etransfer to shaunavon@sasktel.net. Ensure you are stating in the memo who and what the fee is for.

Season runs from beginning of September to end of May. Ages 16+

SaskLotteries Community Grant Program APPLICATION OPEN: Click here for the 2026 Application - DUE APRIL 17, 2026.

• Submit your application to Shaunavon Wellness and Leisure at recreation@shaunavon.com with a financial statement from your organization from your most current yearend.
• Applicants must fully and legibly complete the application form. Complete the project description and other required information on the application form.
• Local organizations are notified regarding the status of their application.
• Applicants proceeding with programs: Saskatchewan Lotteries must be acknowledged in advertising & programming (Contact the W&L Office for Sask Lotteries promotional materials).
• Applicants must consult with the W&L Office if a change of project is necessary. Only expenses approved in the initial application are eligible.
• Applicants must complete project follow-up reports, attach receipts to verify their expenditures and attach a sample of how SK Lotteries was acknowledged. Grant cheques will be issued to the organization by the the Town of Shaunavon, once the follow-up report and supporting documents have been submitted.

REMINDER: 2025 follow ups are DUE APRIL 30, 2026 - Click here to download the Sask Lotteries Community Grant Program Follow-Up Report

Walking Program: When: every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday until the end of April

• Holidays will affect these times
  Where: VWC Lobby & Bleachers
  Times: 9:45 to 12pm
  FREE

Senior Fitness Classes

• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am at VWC lobby. $5 per class - 40 mins. Bring water, shoes and 2 small weights

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A full listing of all the recreational facilities in Shaunavon can be found on the Community Amenities page.

Members of The Wellness and Leisure Committee include:

• Councillor Alain Tetrault - Chairman
• Councillor Pam Bahnuick
• Dale Ross
• Andrea Olesen
• Jana Orr
• Jordan Poisson
• Garnet Stevenson
• Jordi Thomas
• Tara Fritz
• Barclay Meinart

The Wellness and Leisure Committee, in collaboration with its community partners provides and supports the development of a healthy vibrant community dedicated to promote activities and programs within its recreational and leisure services. The committee is committed to include all community members in its programming goals.

As an active community, the Wellness and Leisure Committee believes that all members have the right to a safe, healthy and active environment. The committee is working hard to ensure that this belief is present for each and every community member.