Kingston Gets Active KGA is a community-‐wide initiative that raises awareness of the benefits of physical activity and helps to create and enhance opportunities that will enable our residents to be physically active on a regular basis. Our mission is to promote, encourage, and support citizens to be active on a regular basis, and enjoy the many health benefits that come from being physically active. For More Information For a copy of the Pass Schedule, please visit: www.KingstonGetsActive.ca or www.kflaPublicHealth.ca For more information, please contact Kingston Gets Active: 613-‐533-‐6000, ext.79178 [email protected] Grade 5 and 9 ActivPass About Physical Activity The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and youth should engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity every day. Activities that strengthen muscle and bone should be done at least 3 days per week. More daily physical activity provides greater health benefits. Examples of activities include walking, biking, skipping, swimming, dancing, skateboarding, and martial arts. What is the Activity Pass? Valid from November 1 until August 31, all grade 5 and 9 students in Kingston have free access to participating recreation facilities at designated times. The schedule is available on our website at www.KingstonGetsActive.ca Grade 5 students need their activity pass card, which they receive at school. Grade 9 students need their student card. Where can you use the Activity Pass? • Artillery Park Aquatic Ctr • Centre 70 Arena • Constantine Arena • INVISTA Centre • YMCA of Kingston • Memorial Centre & Aquapark • The Boys & Girls Club • Playtrium (grade 5s) • North Frontenac Community Ctr • Stone Mills Recreation Ctr • Strathcona Paper Ctr • W.J. Henderson Recreation Ctr