Laugh & Splash
Enjoy a leisure swim in a relaxed and accessible pool environment, established for persons experiencing disabilities and family members. This program is taking place at the Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre and the Northwest Leisure Centre.
The Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre is now home to a roof tracking system and powered lift in the accessible/family change room, and a lift system in the pool area for easier transferring of individuals to and from the pool. The North West Leisure Centre is home to a zero depth entry pool with a ramp and wheelchair that can be wheeled directly into the pool. There is one multi-use family change room. City of Regina lifeguards will be on site to supervise the program but are not able to transfer, lift, or reposition individuals. We kindly ask that individuals requiring one-on-one support/assistance please bring an attendant/support person.
To register for a swim time please visit Regina Recreation Online or contact the City of Regina Playline at 306-777-7529 (PLAY).
Short Breaks
Short Breaks is an intergenerational, afternoon program aimed to facilitate community building among older adults experiencing an intellectual disability.
This one-of-a-kind collaborative initiative is striving to respond to the needs of individuals and their families to provide a short break option throughout the week. Short Breaks is designed to be social, with an educational, recreational and creative focus. The program is a partnership between Creative Options Regina, Hopes Home, Inclusion Regina, The City of Regina, coupled with financial support from Sask Lotteries. For more information regarding the registration process please contact socialinclusionprograms@regina.ca or contact Kathy Cockburn at kathy@inclusionregina.ca.
What’s Your Style
Everyone should have the opportunity to let loose and dance in whatever way the music moves them, regardless of musical taste, dance style or ability. The City of Regina is pleased to offer three inclusive movement and dance classes in partnership with Listen to Dis’, Saskatchewan’s only disability-led disability arts organization.
What's Your Style Kids (ages 4 to 10)
Join this class for smiles, fun and something new! This class is open to all kids and is adapted to meet the needs of kids experiencing disability. Instruction is based on a variety of dance culture and movement skills, emphasizing enthusiasm, fun and friendship!
What’s Your Style Youth (ages 11 to 17)
Join this uber-creative inclusive movement class. The class is open to all youth and is adapted to meet the needs of kids experiencing disability. Instruction will be led by professional disability artists and will work to cultivate enthusiasm, fun, and friendship for and through the arts!
What’s Your Style Dance Nights (ages 17 and up)
Join us for great music and dance in a friendly environment. This inclusive dance class runs bi-monthly and is in partnership with Listen to Dis’ and Astonished! This class is open to everyone but adapted to meet the needs of individuals experiencing disability. Instruction is based on a variety of dance culture, which emphasizes enthusiasm, camaraderie and smiles!
Warriors of the Water
Improve your swimming, leadership and teamwork skills. Participants will learn the basics of swimming and water safety education as well as first aid skills. Instructors will work with the participants to help them learn and grow in their swimming ability and become fully certified as a lifeguard and swim instructor. This program for Indigenous youth (ages 8+) is in partnership with Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services (RTSIS).
