• Abusive behaviour or language towards staff or patrons
• Sheltering or loitering
• Theft, vandalism, or property damage
• Indecent exposure
• Engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct
• Alcohol and drug use or intoxication
• Smoking and/or vaping
• Breaking a program or facility rule
• Committing a criminal offence

SCRD Recreation reserves the right to refuse service to anyone where it is deemed reasonable and justifiable.

• When coming for a drop-in activity, check in at the front desk and pay drop-in admission or use your pass before attending the drop-in activity.
• The use of cameras or recording equipment in change rooms is strictly prohibited.
• Unfortunately theft happens. Use the lockers provided to keep personal items safe. Lockers are for day use only. Lockers will be emptied each night
• Alcohol is not permitted in SCRD facilities unless a Special Occasions license has been applied for through the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB).
• No smoking: the use of tobacco, vapour devices, and marijuana is not permitted in and around facilities.
• Facilities are scent-free spaces. Avoid using perfumes and scented products.

The SCRD operates three pools on the Sunshine Coast: Gibsons Pool, Sechelt Aquatic Centre and Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

• The use of cameras or recording equipment in change rooms is strictly prohibited.
• Only water is permitted on the pool deck, no food or glass containers.
• Those who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper, which may be purchased at reception.
• In consideration of those waiting, use change areas efficiently.
• Children under 7 years must be within arms’ reach of a responsible person 16 years or older in all pool areas including change rooms.
• Those 7 years and older must use the change room of their identified gender or the universal change room.
• Remove outside shoes before entering pool deck.
• Please shower before entering the pool and wet areas.

This is a shared space. Please keep clothing/swimsuit on in common areas.

A steam room and sauna are available at Sechelt Aquatic Centre. A sauna is available at the Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

• Users must be 12 years and older.
• Shower before entering steam room or sauna.
• Recommended maximum length of stay is 10 minutes.
• Pregnant women and persons with medical conditions should consult a doctor before use.
• Shower, drink water, and allow 5-10 minutes to cool down between uses.
• If feeling unwell after use (dizziness, fatigue, nausea), report to staff immediately.
• After using the hot areas, shower before entering the pool.

A hot tub is available at Gibsons Pool, Sechelt Aquatic Centre and Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

• Children under 7 years must be supervised by a responsible person 16 years or older.
• Maximum 3 children under 7 years/per adult or 16 years old
• Recommended maximum length of stay is 10 minutes.
• Pregnant women and persons with medical conditions should consult a doctor before use.
• Remove bathing caps prior to use and keep head out of the water to prevent overheating.
• Shower, drink water, and allow 5-10 minutes to cool down between uses.
• If feeling unwell after use (dizziness, fatigue, nausea), report to staff immediately.
• After using the hot areas, shower before entering the pool.

A big waterslide is available at the Sechelt Aquatic Centre.

• Children under 7 years must be supervised by a responsible person 16 years or older at the slide exit.
• Sliders must be at least 42” to ride.
• Walk slowly on stairs.
• One person on the slide at a time.
• Wait for the lifeguard’s signal before sliding.
• Exit the slide chute quickly after your ride.
  * Slide rules are set by the manufacturer.
• The waterslide is not always open, and we want to help you catch it at the right time! Here is what to know:
  • We do not open the waterslide while programs, like Swim Lessons and Aquatic Fitness Classes are taking place.
  • For everyone’s safety, we must have enough lifeguard staff on deck in order to open the waterslide. If we are a bit short-staffed, we may not be able to open the slide. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding about this.

Weight rooms are available at Gibsons Community Centre, Sechelt Aquatic Centre and Pender Harbour Aquatic & Fitness Centre. Help make the weight room a pleasant environment for all.

• Weight room users must be 16 years and older.
• 13- to 15 –year-olds may use the weight room under close supervision of a responsible adult. (19 years and older)
  • 13- to 15 –year-olds can also complete our weight room orientation which teaches how to use the weight room safely. Once this is successfully completed, 13- to 15 –year-olds can use the weight room on their own.
• Respect the privacy of others in the weight room if using cameras or recording equipment.  Use of cameras and recording equipment in change rooms is strictly prohibited.
• Clean shoes help reduce wear and tear on the equipment. We have a shoe brush you can use to remove debris from the bottom of your shoes if you need one. Closed toe and heel shoes are required.
• Wear clean, appropriate exercise attire that covers chest and buttocks
• Kindly wipe down equipment after using it.
• Bring a towel for personal use.
• Use headphones if you are listening to your own music. Background music in the weight room is set to a level that will not interfere with this
• Be respectful and courteous of others and the facility:
  • Permit others to “work in” by allowing them to use equipment between sets.
  • Use the cardio sign-up board and limit your use to 30 minutes while others are waiting
  • No dropping dumbbells and weight plates on the floor.
  • Return all equipment to their proper stored location after use.
• We offer weight-room orientations which teach you about weight room etiquette and how to use the weight room. Register at the front desk.

Arenas are available at the Gibsons Community Centre and Sunshine Coast Arena.

• Helmets must be worn by children 12 years and younger. We have helmets available free of charge.
• Children 7 years and under must be supervised by an adult.
• Do not play hockey or lacrosse outside the playing surface. – respect the facilities.

Squash and racquetball courts are available at the Gibsons Community Centre.

• Patrons must be 8 years or older to use the courts.

• Wear footwear with non-marking soles when using the courts.

• When using the convertible court, patrons must move the wall to leave it as a racquetball court.