15 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: Applications are available at the Recreation and Culture Department at City Hall, Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre or online through the City of Chilliwack’s Leisure Access Programs webpage. Completed applications can be submitted at Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre or Cheam Leisure Centre. https://www.chilliwack.com/main/page. cfm?id=1729. 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, Chilliwack Leisure Centres, 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. Please note that eligibility verification must be presented upon receipt and submission of the Get Active Letter. Affordable Recreation 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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