Frequently Asked Questions

What does my membership include?

Your membership includes free access to the following facilities:

Fitness Centre and all drop-in group fitness classes (ove 65 choices per week)
Aquatics facility including the steam room and hot tub
Arena's for open skate and shinny times
Gymnasium for open gym times
Discounts on other programs and services (20-50%)

Where can I find group fitness schedules?

Our website provides a wealth of information on anything Trico. On the home page under “Schedules” you will find our facility schedule, group fitness schedule and all other facility schedules. Stay in touch with any schedule changes through twitter and facebook.

How do I become familiar with the fitness centre and equipment use?

Complimentary 30 minute fitness Centre orientations for new members ensure that you are comfortable in our facility, know the rules, protocols and how to use our equipment safely and effectively.

If you are between 12-14 years of age and new to a fitness facility, we have a special orientation for you as well, to ensure that you know how to use all of our fitness centre equipment properly and in a safe manner.

What does your fitness orientation teach me?

Become familiar with Fitness Centre protocols
Learn to use our equipment safely and effectively
Learn proper lifting technique to avoid injury
Learn about the "talk test" for use in cardiovascular exercise
Receive a "Strength Training Tips Handout" to guide you
Receive a complimentary "Basic Strength Training Workout and Stretch Routine" to get you started
Call or visit Guest Services (403.278.7542) to register for your orientation or simply ask our fitness monitor when you are in the fitness Centre and they can provide you with a fitness orientation "on the spot".

What is the role of the fitness monitor?

The fitness monitor's job is to keep our facility clean and operational as well as to answer your questions regarding our facility or equipment use.

What else should I know about as a new member?

Our “registered group fitness programs” allow our members to register for a set class, offering more consistency, and structure for better progression. All members can register for these classes at a 50% discount.
Trico Centre also offers personal training, nutrition services and athlete training for individuals or teams, with member discounts.
Have young children? Trico Centre has a great on-site Kids Korner childcare service.
One Week Trial for a Friend: When you join, we'll give you a free One Week Trial to pass along to a friend or family member.
Referral Program: If one of your friends join, we'll give you a Trico Gym Bag as our ways of saying thanks (min $250 purchase) plus we'll give you another one week trial to pass along to another friend.
Upgrade Option: If you try us out with a 4 month pass you can add 8 months to your pass (before it expires) for the same price as your 4 month pass cost.
Priority Registration: Members can register for all of our programs before the general public.
Program Discount: Members receive 50% off registered fitness programs and 20% off all other programs.