AFFORDABLE ACCESS PROGRAM
Effective January 1, 2026, Zatzman Sportsplex will transition from the Pay What You Can program to HRM’s Affordable Access Program.
What’s Changing?
Applications for fee assistance will now be submitted directly to HRM. Eligible applicants may receive 25%, 50%, or 100% fee reductions for:
- Recreation programs
- Facility memberships
What’s Not Included?
Discounts do not apply to:
- Personal training
- Private lessons
- Birthday parties
- Rentals
- Services offered by third-party providers (e.g., Sportball, Dartmouth Dance Academy)
Application Timeline
To allow sufficient processing time, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit new applications or renewals at least one month in advance for both memberships and programs.
- Planning to register for a program? Your Affordable Access application should be submitted before registration opens.
Learn More & Apply
For more information and full details on how to apply, visit: www.halifax.ca/affordableaccess
(Select Recreation Access Program)







