The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is launching a new program to provide free and low-cost activities.
The initiative is called Community Harmony for Equitable Engagement in Recreation (CHEER) and will provide accessible and inclusive opportunities for residents to access the recreation services at RDCK facilities in Castlegar, Creston, Nelson, and Salmo.
“We are excited to begin to provide no or low-cost recreation programming across the RDCK, starting with CHEER,” said Trisha Davison, regional manager of recreation and client services. “CHEER is a one-hour period where all patrons, regardless of age, pay $2 to receive general admission access. The $2 admission will provide facility users with access to the pool, fitness centre, and public skate events.”
CHEER events fall under the RDCK’s Financial Access and Inclusion Policy, as approved by the RDCK Board of Directors in September. This new policy is intended to help families and individuals who are facing financial barriers by providing access to recreational services.
The first CHEER events will be offered on the following dates and times:
• Nelson: Oct. 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. (pool and fitness centre)
• Salmo: Oct. 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. (fitness centre and open gym)
• Castlegar: Oct. 23 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (pool and fitness centre)
• Creston: Oct. 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. (arena, pool, and fitness centre)
For future CHEER dates or more information on No or Low Cost Recreation Programming Initiatives, visit rdck.ca/LowCost.