When the Yara Centre field house and athletic facility opened alongside the Moose Jaw Events Centre in August of 2011, it didn’t take long for the massive building to become a hub of activity during both the winter and summer months.
That stands as true today as it did back then, and the number of programs and activities offered by the facility has grown to the point that the fieldhouse is one of the busiest places in the city, especially during the winter months.
First and foremost is the massive, fully modern turf field, covering 120,000 square feet and capable of being divided into quarter-fields for use by multiple groups at the same time – it isn’t uncommon to walk into the building on a cold winter’s night and find lacrosse taking place in one corner, ultimate Frisbee in another and baseball and soccer taking up the remaining space. The building also holds tenancy agreements with both the Moose Jaw Soccer Association and the Saskatchewan Selects all-star football program.
The turf can be rented out on a first-come, first-serve basis, and also has special drop-in programs throughout the week, with variable rates and times available depending on the type of usage.
The field is only one amenity the building has to offer – a full-size four-lane walking and running track surrounds the turf, and a state-of-the-art gym and two multi-purpose rooms are located above the ground floor office space.
That brings a host of other programs and fitness classes into play, including spin, yoga and cycle-x classes along with no shortage of activities to get seniors out and about and active. Youngsters will also be able to take advantage of summer day camps in July and August.
The Moose Jaw Recreation Pass offers access to the Yara Centre fitness facility and their myriad fitness classes.
The facility has even come to the rescue of high school sports recently -- when a major snowstorm hit Moose Jaw in advance of the high school boys' provincial soccer championship this past fall, Yara Centre stepped up on less than a day’s notice to host the tournament, which was won by Moose Jaw’s own Central Cyclones.
For a look at the different programs and classes, as well as rental costs and any other information, be sure to check out the recreation facilities section at www.moosejaw.ca or give the facility a shout at (306) 694-4560 for more information.
