Policies

Pre-register
Confirmed registration and payment are required 72 hours in advance of a program. Exceptions include drop-in programs, and some workshops. Classes with insufficient registration will be canceled 72 hours prior to start date. See our website for program registration and payment via credit card, through Paypal. See e-transfer details above. Program payments at the office can be made by cash and cheque; please arrange your office visit in advance.

GabRec Access
For local residents on a limited income. Qualified participants can receive up to $100/per program session to subsidize GRS program fees. Apply via our GabRec Access form here, or talk to our co-ordinator directly. Funding is limited; available on a first come, first served basis. Please apply for GabRec Access (GRA) well in advance of a program start, and notify the office of your intent to register and apply GRA to your chosen program, before your registration is confirmed.

Safety Equipment
All participants must wear closed toe shoes.

Cancellations
If GRS has to cancel a program in advance, you will receive a full refund. If the cancellation occurs after the program has started, you will be refunded for the remaining portion of the program. Also see below “SD68 may close Gabriola Elementary School (GES) unexpectedly.”

GRS Instructors
All instructors are required to provide a Police Information Check report before they are allowed to work with vulnerable sectors (such as children and seniors).

Program Changes
Programs and/or program details are subject to change.

Refunds
If you cancel your registration 5 days or more in advance you will receive a refund. Please contact the office to arrange your refund. With less than 5 days notice of a cancellation we will not be able to issue you a refund.

School Closures
SD68 may close Gabriola Elementary School (GES) unexpectedly. When this happens Gabriola Recreation must cancel all programs within the school for the remainder of the day, regardless of power restoration or road conditions. To stay informed about potential closures please sign up for Sounder Alerts by emailing derek@soundernews.com with the subject line ‘subscribe’. We will do our best to reschedule canceled classes.

Events offered are always being updated and you should check back regularly to see what new programs are being offered. You can sign-up for our mailing list here.