Leisure Guide Spring.Summer 2016

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Leisure Access Pass
Residents living within the City of Chilliwack, who have limited financial resources, are
encouraged to apply for a Leisure Access Pass. This pass will allow the holder a price-
reduced entry into the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre or any
City run public program offered at Prospera Centre or Twin Rinks.
Applications are available at the Recreation and Culture Department at City Hall, The
Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre, or online at
For eligibility in the Leisure Access Program contact or visit
and register at
Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable
program that helps kids aged 4-18 participate in organized
sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and
swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self-
esteem and confidence. Hundreds of children are helped
locally through the Jumpstart program. For more information
contact the Chilliwack Family YMCA or download and
application at .
Grade 5 Get Active Facility Pass
With the primary purpose of increasing participation and fitness levels of Grade five
students, the Chilliwack Active Communities Committee is pleased to provide the Grade
5 Get Active Facility Pass program. In Partnership with the City of Chilliwack Recreation
& Culture, Recreation Excellence, the Chilliwack Family YMCA and the Chilliwack School
District this pass is made available to all grade five public, home or private schooled
students in Chilliwack. The facility pass provides free admission to public swims, skates
and selected drop-in sports from September 1st of the current year and expires August
31st of the following year. Get you pass, GET ACTIVE! For more information on receiving
your free photo ID contact the Chilliwack Recreation & Culture Department at 604-793-2904.
KidSport™
Kidsport™ provides support to children to remove financial obstacles that prevent
them from playing organized sport. The mission statement of Kidsport™ Canada states
“We believe that no kids should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the
opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports” . Applications for
Kidsport™ can be obtained at the Chilliwack Recreation and Culture Department or
online at
Active for fL i e
Chilliwack
Affordable Recreation
The strength of a community can often be
measured by the health and wellness of the
members with in it.
The City of Chilliwack believes that, within reason, its citizens’
financial circumstances should not present a barrier for them to
access leisure activities