The Fitness Centre (FC) is a two-level facility that houses a variety of professional fitness equipment, free weights, and workout space. For a modest annual fee, members enjoy 24/7 keycode access. Members may also participate in organized activities in the gymnasium, such as table tennis, and pickleball, and may also use the gymnasium when it is not booked for other activities. Rentals and special events will supersede regularly scheduled sessions. On these occasions, the Booking Agent will contact the activity’s primary contact person concerning the cancellation of their sessions for that day.
There are three options for residents to make use of the FC:
- Membership: $150/year (pre-defined) and $75/year for people under 19 years old when a parent is also a member.
- Drop-in use: $3 per person per session and must be accompanied by an FC member in good standing.
- Private booking: Fees apply, and private bookings will supersede use of the facility by members. Private bookings and special events could include Celebrations of Life, Elections, Social Events and Vaccination Clinics. Scheduling must be coordinated through the DSMS’ Booking Agent, Olena Starchuk at denmanactivitycentrebookings@gmail.com or 250-210-8912.
To apply for membership to the Fitness Centre, click here to fill out the on-line Google form, or use the QR Code below.
If you prefer a paper application form, you can download it here:
Fitness Centre Membership Form
Membership is paid annually and pro-rated after the first four months of the membership year. Family memberships are available for youth under 19 years of age when a parent is also a member. Parental/guardian consent is required for all users under 19 years of age.
(Click here to download an FC Parental/guardian Consent Form.)
After the fitness coordinator receives your completed application, waiver form, and payment, a Fitness Centre access code will be provided. Please note that there is a five-day submission period prior to receiving your code. This key-punch code must not be shared.
Those in need of financial assistance for recreation can apply to the Comox Valley Leisure for Everyone Accessibility Program (LEAP). comoxvalleyrd.ca/parks-recreation/admission-fees-memberships/financial-assistance. Upon receipt of the LEAP card, complete the Denman fitness centre membership application and present it along with the LEAP card to the fitness coordinator. The fee waiver is good for up to one year (from the time it’s issued, ending in December).
Members acknowledge and agree to the following rules:
- There are no attendants on site. Members and guests use the facilities at their own risk.
- Members are responsible for ensuring that they and their guests use the equipment and facilities in a safe manner. Directions for the proper use of equipment are posted and should be followed.
- Members and their guests must sign in each time they use the facility.
- The cleanliness, maintenance, and security of the facilities are the responsibility of all members. Proper CLEAN indoor footwear and clothing are always required.
- The key punch code issued must not be shared. Members found to be sharing codes with non-members may be asked to forfeit their membership. Key codes may change on occasion for security purposes.
- Youth aged 12-15 years must be accompanied by an adult when using the FC.
- Children under 12 and non-Service animal pets are not allowed in the FC.
- Drop-ins (casual users) are allowed only when accompanying an FC member. Members are responsible for ensuring that their guests pay the required fee and sign the guest list/waiver. Youth are not allowed as drop-ins unless a parental consent form has been submitted (click here to download a parental consent form).
- Members agree to adhere to other posted guidelines for facility use.
- Members may use the gymnasium for drop-in use when it has not been booked. Gym bookings are posted on the website calendar. Rentals and other special event bookings have precedence over drop-in use.
- The Fitness Centre reserves the right to cancel memberships because of inappropriate behaviour by the member or their guest.
