December 11, 2012

CHILLIWACK

LEISURE GUIDE WINTER/SPRING 2013

Visit and complete the City of Chilliwack Community Survey located inside for your chance to WIN an IPOD Shuffle or a Tiger Shark Super Stroke Ultra Slim Putter.

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SKATING ACADEMY WINTER/SPRING 2013

SATURDAYS Session #3

January 5 - February 9, 2013

Session #4

February 23 - April 6, 2013

Session #5

April 13 - May 25, 2013

3 on 3 YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUE April 1 - June 28, 2013 SKILLS SESSIONS Improve hockey skills SATURDAYS April 20(no- class June 22, 2013 May 18)

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REGISTER AT THE PROSPERA CENTRE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE: 604.702.0062

Affordable Recreation

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

Residents living within the City of Chilliwack who have limited financial resources, are encouraged to apply for a Leisure Access Pass. This pass will allow the holder a pricereduced entry into the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre, Cheam Leisure Centre or any City run public program offered at Prospera Centre or Twin Rinks.

Applications are available at the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department at Chilliwack City Hall, the Cheam Leisure Centre, the Chilliwack Landing Leisure Centre or online at www.chilliwack.com

Grade 5 Get Active Facility Pass

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 Parks, Recreation & Culture, Leisure Recreation Group, the Chilliwack Family YMCA and the Chilliwack School District this pass is made available to all grade five public, home or private schooled students in Chilliwack. The facility pas provides free admission to public swims, skates and selected drop-in sports from September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012. Get you pass, GET ACTIVE! For more information on receiving your free photo ID contact the Chilliwack Parks, Recreation & Culture department at 604-793-2904.

Jumpstart

Canadian Tire Jumpstart® is a community-based charitable program that helps kids aged 4-18participate in organized sports and recreation such as hockey, dance, soccer and swimming, so they can develop important life skills, self-esteem and confidence. Hundreds of children are helped locally through the Jumpstart program. For more information contact the Chilliwack Family YMCA or download and application at www.chilliwack.com.

KidSport™

Kidsport™ provides support to children to remove financial obstacles that prevent them from playing organized sport. The mission statement of Kidsport™ Canada states “We believe that no kids should be left on the sidelines and all should be given the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of organized sports” . Applications for Kidsport™ can be obtained at the Chilliwack Parks, Recreation and Culture Department or online at www.chilliwack.com

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2013

Chilliwack Community Sport Hero Awards Seeking Nominations Now!!!

The Chilliwack Sport Hero Awards honours longstanding volunteers that have contributed countless hours to the development and delivery of sport to our community. If you know of anyone who makes a voluntary contribution either through coaching, ofďƒžciating, administration, special events or programming etc and have done so for a minimum of seven years, now is your chance to have them recognized for their dedication.

This year’s 2012 Chilliwack Community Sport Heroes are (left to right) Ron Funk, Doug Wilson Sr., Darshan Chand, Natalie Sache, Manfred Preuss, Ron Wedel, Moe Caza and Alan Nicol.

Deadline for 2013 nominations is February 1, 2013 For nomination forms contact 604-793-2904 or visit www.chilliwackactiveforlife.ca sponsors:

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