Numbers show new Leisure Centre bringing in well over estimated totals

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When it comes to swimming lessons, the Frank Dunn Pool averaged about 700 swimming lesson spots per year, and the new Leisure Centre already has over 1400 spots filled this year alone. Acting Aquatics Manager Riley Janes said that it’s taken a lot of work to make that happen. 

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“The growth in swimming lesson capacity is supported by increased staffing, an updated programming structure, and strong demand for lessons at the new facility. We’re seeing strong participation across all age groups, and it’s rewarding to provide more opportunities for kids to develop these important life skills.” 

The new Leisure Centre isn’t just a popular spot among residents of Prince Albert either. With other events like hockey and early season softball tournaments in the city this year, Boulet said that out of towners are taking advantage of the new facility. 

“The facility is also seeing positive spillover from on-site tournaments and events, as visiting families use the aquatic amenities while attending sporting and community events in Prince Albert. This is very encouraging and shows how the Centre enhances the visitor experience while supporting recreation opportunities for residents.” 

The two hockey rinks in the Leisure Centre have also added to Prince Albert’s economy. Boulet said that some Indigenous hockey tournaments the city has never hosted before made their way to the city this year, and while the numbers are still being calculated, it points to a major increase in revenue. 

“The consistent offering of the ice in the first quarter and into what we are now in the second quarter, we’re going to be able to report some positive benefits, not just in terms of ice rental, but in terms of concession revenue at the facility and also working towards a report to council that will be able to illustrate the economic benefits of not just the centre itself, but all of the services we provide and what it generates for the community in terms of the economy. So a lot of positivity, it’s good to see some of those targets being met and exceeded.” 

With this being the first full year of operation for the Leisure Centre, a lot of the budget for this year came from estimates and projections, and Boulet said that this year is on pace to beat a lot of those projections by the end of the year. 

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