Students who live in Delta and are attending Grade 5 for the 2011-2012 school year are eligible for a one-year pass, which entitles them to attend drop-in skating and swim programs at all Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture facilities for free.
The Grade 5 Pass is available beginning Sept. 1, and is good until Aug. 31, 2012. Delta leads the way in its commitment to helping children get active and stay healthy. Throughout B.C. and Canada, other municipalities have seen the value of Delta's program and are now offering their own grade five active pass programs.
Grade 5 Passes are available to Delta residents only. In addition to providing free access to any public skate or swim session, students can bring along one person over the age of 13 for free each time they use their pass to encourage family fitness. To receive the pass, students must bring their birth certificate and proof of address to the customer service office in any of Delta's recreation facilities and have their photo taken. They will receive their pass card immediately and be able to swim or skate right away. Students whose birth year is not 2001 need a note from their teacher or principal confirming their current enrolment in Grade 5.
Grade 6 students who live in Delta are entitled to a 10 admission pass, extending the free admission period to Delta Parks, Recreation & Culture facilities. Students can pick up the free cards at any recreation facility after Aug. 31 with proof of Delta residency and birth date. The 10 free admission passes can be used any time after issue.
Delta's Grade 5 and 6 recreation pass program has been in place for six years and has been used as a template for similar recreation programs in B.C. and across Canada, including Coquitlam, Vancouver, the Tri-Cities area, Richmond and Kitchener, Ontario. The pass program provides opportunities for children to try out new fitness and sport options at a time when they may be decreasing their involvement in organized sports.
