Recreation

Arena

The Bassano & District Centennial Arena was completed in 1968 and has been a beehive of activity ever since. In the summer the facility has been used for street hockey, 4H achievement, Homecoming activities and wrestling but the winter is the facilities busy time. Activities such as hockey, figure skating, ringette, and skatathons provide hours of winter activity and fun for area residents of all ages.

The facility is Town owned-leased to Arena Management/Ag Society to operate. Many volunteer hours are spent in and around the Arena managing operations, coaching/instructing children, working concession to mention a few of the jobs.

Arena Executive

Ball / Soccer Fields

Bassano has two maintained ball diamonds with red shale infield and grass outfields. The diamonds are maintained by community volunteers, the grass is mowed by Town Recreation/Tourism department. Fastball, softball and slow-pitch are games played over the years.

The Soccer fields are maintained by Town Recreation/Tourism department and are popular spots during May and June. Bassano is a member of the Grasslands Soccer Association so competitors are Duchess, Brooks and Tilley.

Bassano Arts Council

Bassano Arts Council were formed and are a committed group of volunteers offering performing arts to our community. The Council has been very successful for a number of years now with this season looking just as brilliant!

Bowling Complex

Bassano Bowling alley is a three lane five pin facility that offers league, group and individual usage. Glow bowling is also available. The alley is managed by a volunteer group who strive to maintain a busy recreational opportunity for Bassano and area residents.

League Action:
Seniors-- Tuesdays at 1pm -- for more info call Della Thompson 641-2298.
Ladies -- Mondays at 1pm -- for more call Carolyn Leavitt 641-2822.
Mixed -- Mondays at 7pm -- for more call Doug Leavitt 641-2822.
Youth -- Wednesdays at 4pm -- for more call Carolyn Leavitt at 641-2822.
Public Bowling -- Thursdays from 7-9pm
Facility Rental -- $30./hour includes shoes.

For more information or to book the facility call Carolyn Leavitt at 641-2822.

Crawling Valley Campground

While visiting in the Bassano area ( a short drive west from Brooks or East of Calgary on the Trans Canada), be sure to enjoy great camping and fishing at the Crawling Valley Campground.

A relatively new campground which was established in the mid 80's, Crawling Valley Campground is located on the Crawling Valley Reservoir, NE of Bassano.

Our campground offers easy access sites; fabulous peace and quiet; and some of the finest fishing in Southern Alberta. Once you discover all we have to offer, you will be sure to stay for more than a night.

Services Include:

Curling Club

The Bassano Curling Rink has three sheets of artificial ice, a large viewing area at ice level, and a licensed/viewing area upstairs. The Curling Club operates from November 1st through March 31st, with Men's Ladies, Mixed, and Junior League on week nights and bonspiels in all three adult categories on weekends beginning in February.

Membership is affordable and new members are welcome. Telephone any member of the executive for more information.

Gun Club

Homecoming Park

The Homecoming Camp Ground located on main street is complete with power, washroom and shower facilities. Camping is enhanced by the large shade trees and the nearby Kinsmen Park. A great spot to stop in while visiting Bassano. Camping cost per night is $10 or $15 with power. The Campground operates on a first come first served basis.

Kinsmen Park

This Town owned park was first built in the ‘60’s by volunteers of the Kinsmen Club of Bassano, ideally located on main street, has been a popular spot for many families and children.

In 2001 the Kinsmen Club of Bassano, with the help of many volunteers, grants and initiatives, have upgraded the playground equipment and surface material. The equipment has passed CSA safety inspections and continues to draw folks of all ages to the intriguing, physically challenging, and handicap accessible playground equipment complete with picnic area. The Park is located beside the Community Hall and across the street from the Homecoming Campground. We are very fortunate to have this wonderful facility in our community.

You are invited to stop in anytime!! The playground is always open.

Rodeo Grounds

This Town owned facility is managed by the Rodeo Committee. Home of the Annual Amateur Rodeo the last full weekend of June features a fully operational set of corrals, office, announcer booth and outdoor arena. The event moved to this location about 1990.

The Rodeo Grounds is also home of the Canada Day events in Bassano held every July 1st. The Kinsmen Club of Bassano hosts a program and fireworks for young and old alike.

Interested in becoming a volunteer with the Rodeo Committee? Call Shawna Singular for more information at 641-2947.

Bassano Sage & Thistle Golf Course

Open April 1st - September 30th.

The Bassano Sage & Thistle Golf Club is a quaint, well-maintained par 36 golf course which is designed to play as an 18 hole course. Flanked by numerous trees and ponds, its lush fairways lead to small but impressive grass greens.

The Sage & Thistle serves both walk-on golfers and private members. Green fees are inexpensive compared to other courses and golfers have a fleet of rentals carts at their disposal. The licensed clubroom consists of a kitchen, bar and seating area downstairs and a spacious lounge area upstairs especially suited for tournaments. Men's, ladies and junior leagues run during the week with numerous tournaments hosted on weekends.

Swimming Pool

Construction of the new outdoor swimming pool is complete! A test run of the new facility from August 5 to September 10, 2009 proved very successful. Children, Youth and Families came to the pool and returned several times over this time. Amenities such as the beach entry, spray toys, diving board and 100’ water slide are just a few of the reasons patrons enjoyed their time at the Bassano Swimming Pool.

Watch for grand opening details May, 2010.