Leisure Access Scholarship (LAS)

This program assists low-income Sunshine Coast residents to participate in recreation programs & services offered by the Sunshine Coast Regional District. If you are living on a low income and would like to use the Leisure Access Scholarship:

For INDIVIDUALS and FAMILIES, please complete the LAS Application Form and include proof of income (View the form for details on eligible Proofs of Income)
Drop off at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre or Gibsons & Area Community Centre.

Please plan ahead as it may take a few weeks for your application to be processed.

If you do not have proof of income documentation or if you want to discuss your situation in more detail, you have 2 options:

If you are already connected with one of the agencies listed on the Agency Referral Form you may be able to obtain a referral.
If you are not already connected with a referral agency, please contact Michelle Morton at 604 885-6823 to arrange an interview.

Area A, Pender Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre

LAS Form, LAS Referral Form, LAS Special Consideration Form, LAS Referral for Special Consideration

Disability Access - Attendant Fee Policy

Free admission is provided to the attendant of a person with a disability who requires SUPPORT to participate in recreation programs & services offered by the Sunshine Coast Regional District.

SUPPORT is defined as assistance of a physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual or sensory nature, which is necessary to ensure that the person with a disability is able to fully participate. If an attendant is required, then the attendant must remain with the person with a disability at all times while at the recreation site.

The person with a disability will pay the relevant admission/registration fee and his/her attendant will attend for free of charge. If you think that the Attendant Fee Policy applies to you, please talk to our front desk staff.
If the person with a disability is living on a low income, they can apply for the Leisure Access Scholarship (LAS).

Third Party Billing Form

Children's Fitness Tax Credit

The Government of Canada is allowing a non-refundable tax credit on eligible amounts of up to $500 paid by parents to register a child (under the age of 16) in an eligible program of physical activity.

The complete definition of an eligible program can be found here. You may be able to claim up to $500 per child for the fees that relate to the cost of registering you or your spouse's or common-law partner's child in a prescribed program of physical activity. See here for up-to-date information from the Canada Revenue Agency.