Facility Policies

We operate a full concession open to the public and our in-house caterers provide food and beverage service for all types of events. As such, outside food and beverage is not allowed within the facility, except for bagged lunches and snacks.

Gift cards are redeemable at the Gallagher Centre and Gloria Hayden Community Centre. Gift cards are activated at the time of purchase, and any unused value after use remains on the card. Gift cards have no expiry date and may not be refunded for cash.

The safety of our patrons and staff is always our first priority. To ensure a safe environment, program and facility space interruptions may occur.

Every worker is entitled to a workplace free of harassment and violence. The Gallagher Centre is a harassment and violence free environment. The City's vision states “Working with our community, our committed and skilled Staff make Yorkton the friendliest, safest and most desirable city in which to live and grow”. Therefore, the City of Yorkton's recreation facilities exist to provide residents with opportunities to participate in sport and other recreational activities in a safe and positive environment. People using the Centre shall conduct their self in a responsible, courteous, and safe manner at all times. Every worker is entitled to a workplace free of harassment and violence. The Gallagher Centre is a harassment and violence free environment.

This facility is governed by the City of Yorkton Prevention of Physical & Verbal Abuse in Recreation Facilities and Properties Policy #10.330 and the Workplace Anti-Harassment & Anti-Violence Policy #30.50 which our employees adhere to. As such, we expect all of our patrons, guests, and users to comply with these policies as well.

The City of Yorkton reserves the right to use photographs and videos of all our programs, participants, special events and facilities for promotional use. As in any use of web or social media, any further control of the image once posted is no longer within the control of the City of Yorkton.

Facility rental cancellations must be made no later than seven business days prior to the start date and is subject to administrative processing fees.

The participant (or parent of guardian if the participant is under the age of 18) voluntarily assumes any risk of injury or damage in connection with the use of services or facilities, and releases, discharges, and agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of Yorkton and its employees, agents, and volunteers from any liability, claim, demand, or cost whatsoever incurred arising out of the participation of the Participant in the facility.

Parking areas at this facility provide safe, accessible, and orderly access for all patrons, emergency responders, and service vehicles. This policy outlines proper parking requirements, including the need to keep designated fire lanes and emergency routes clear, avoid blocking emergency exits or service access points, and ensure accessible parking stalls are used only by vehicles displaying valid authorization. Compliance with posted signage and parking regulations is required at all times.

To ensure access lanes remain free and clear, improperly parked vehicles will be subject to ticketing and immediate towing at the owner’s expense.

Vehicles will be towed to the impound lot at Baillie Boys Towing.  In order to claim a towed vehicle, you will need to pay the towing cost and any additional fines at City Hall, and will have to pay impound and storage costs at Baillie Boys Towing. For further information contact Baillie Boys Towing at 306-783-2100 or the City of Yorkton at 306-786-1725.

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