12 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. Leisure Access Pass DETAILS: Residents living with 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 the Coliseum or Sardis Sports Complex. Applications are available at the Recreation and Culture Department at City Hall, the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre, or online at www.chilliwack.com. For eligibility in the Leisure Access Program contact [email protected]. Grade 5 Get Active Facility Pass PHONE: 604-793-2904 DETAILS: 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 Department, Recreation Excellence, the Chilliwack Family YMCA and the Chilliwack School District #33, this pass is made available to all grade five public, home or privately 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. Letters can be obtained by contacting the local School Board Administrative office or the City of Chilliwack Recreation and Culture Department at 604-793-2904. Affordable Recreation Please note that eligibility verification must be presented upon receipt and submission of the Get Active Letter. Jumpstart PHONE: 604-792-3371 DETAILS: Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a communitybased 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. This program provides support to children to remove financial obstacles that prevent them from playing in organized sports by covering the costs of registration, equipment and/or transportation. Hundreds of children are heled locally though the Jumpstart program. For more information contact the Chilliwack YMCA or download an application at www.chilliwack.com. KidSportTM DETAILS: KidsportTM provides support to children to remove financial obstacles that prevent them from playing organized sport. The mission statement of KidsportTM Canada states, “We believe that no kids should be left to the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports”. Applications for KidsportTM can be obtained online at www. chilliwack.com or at www.kidsport .ca/bc.
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