Financial Assistance

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) operates a program to provide some help for those living on a low income to access recreation.

The program is called the ‘LIFE Program’. It stands for ‘Leisure Inclusion for Everyone.’ Being active is important to physical and mental health. Living on a low income can make this difficult. If you are living on a low income, we have some ways that may help you access recreation services.

The LIFE Program offers:

  • A MYPASS access card with limited visits that are valid January 1 – December 31 at all SCRD Recreation Facilities.
  • Free skate and helmet rentals at the arenas and free locker tokens at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre and the Gibsons & District Aquatic Facility.
  • Program credit for registration in any SCRD registered opportunity.
  • Choice of options – please view the LIFE Application Form for details.

Important dates:

November 1: First day you can apply for the 2027 LIFE Program. Please make sure you use the 2027 LIFE Application Form – see HOW TO APPLY below. Please allow two weeks for processing.

December 2, 7:00 am: Registration starts for Winter (January to March) 2027 programs.
Plan Ahead! If you would like to use 2027 LIFE program credits for winter programs, we recommend you apply by November 18 so that it will be ready for you to use by December 2. Applications received after November 18 may not be available for you to use on the first day of registration.

November 30: Last day to apply for the 2026 LIFE Program. The 2026 LIFE Program can be used towards programs and activities taking place in 2026.

How to Apply

Complete the LIFE Application Form:

2026 LIFE Program – apply by November 30
Applies to programs taking place in 2026.
2026 LIFE Application Form

2027 LIFE Program – apply now
Applies to programs taking place in 2027.
2027 LIFE Application Form

Submit your completed form:

By mail:
Attention Martha Humphries
1975 Field Road
Sechelt BC
V7Z 0A8

In person:
– Gibsons and Area Community Centre, 700 Park Road, Gibsons
– Sechelt Aquatic Centre, 5500 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt
– Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre 13639 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Madeira Park

Please allow up to two weeks for processing. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Email applications are not accepted.

Make sure you fill out the LIFE Application Form completely to avoid delays.

Read through our LIFE application instructions to check you don’t miss a step.

The following organizations are already registered with the SCRD and may assist clients who are unable to declare their income on the application form:

  • Ministry of Children and Family Development
  • Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
  • shíshálh Nation Government District
  • Sunshine Coast Community Services Society (various departments)
  • Vancouver Coastal Heath (various departments)
  • Sunshine Coast Association for Community Living
  • Raincity Housing
  • School District #46 – including Community School Associations
  • Coast Neighbourhood House Resource Centre

To register as a qualified referring agency, please contact us.

Contact Us

Recreation Services

Phone: 604-885-6801 

Email: recreation@scrd.ca