Introducing Burnaby’s Grade 5 Gets Active Program

– A Pilot Project

Burnaby was fortunate enough to be chosen as one of six communities across Canada to be part of a pilot project focusing on increasing physical activity in Grade 5 students. The pilot project involves a free drop in pass for all Burnaby Grade 5 students. In addition, some students will be asked to complete a survey at the beginning of the project and throughout the school year. This will help to provide valuable research information on the effects of offering the free passes. Students will be receiving the pass on October 23. For more information, click here.

What Services are involved?

 •  Public / Family / Loonie Swim – indoor / outdoor pools
 •  Public / Family / Loonie Skate – equipment provided
 •  Sports Drop-in – gymnasium-based sports activities
 •  Driving Range – club use and 1 bucket of balls per visit

All Burnaby Grade 5 students will receive a Pass to Pass form from their classroom teacher. Students will then take the completed Pass to Pass form to their local recreation facility where they will be issued a b card. Every time they come to a Burnaby recreation facility, students must bring their b card and swipe it at the front counter to be admitted. For a complete schedule of activities, >> click here.

Burnaby residents who are in Grade 5 but not attending school district 41 >> click here for a application form. Completed application forms along with a Birth Certificate and proof of residency can be taken to a local recreation facility where a b card will be issued.

The program will run from October 23, 2009–August 31, 2010.