PRINCIPLE:
The West Shore Parks & Recreation Society (WSPRS) will deal with account refunds in a
fair, timely, responsible, and fiscally accountable manner and in accordance with good
accounting and customer service practices.
POLICY:
CANCELLATION AND WITHDRAWALS
General Programs (arena, fitness & wellness, arts & culture, sport, camps, and
adult and youth; see below for aquatics, birthday parties, childcare, and personal
training & rehabilitation)
For pro-d Day, winter break, spring break and summer camps, full credits or refunds will be
processed by contacting reception a minimum of 7 DAYS prior to the start time of the
camp.
For all other courses/programs, full credits or refunds will be processed by contacting
reception a minimum of 3 DAYS prior to the start time of the course/program (less supply
costs).
Full credits or refunds are issued when West Shore Parks & Recreation cancels a
program or when the program is not convenient due to course changes.
Every effort is made to cancel in a timely manner (3 to 5 DAYS prior to course start
date). Some exceptions may apply.
Refund or credit requests for classes that have passed need to be approved by the
program supervisor.
Birthday Parties
Full credits or refunds are issued for cancellations made at least 14 DAYS prior to
program start date.
Aquatics
Swimming Lessons:
Prorated refunds or credits are issued for cancellations made before the SECOND
CLASS. After the second class, a withdrawal and credit may be permitted for the
remainder of the lesson set if at least 6 classes remain, and only if reception can fill the
space from the waitlist.
Withdrawal requests less than 72 HOURS prior to the upcoming lesson will be charged
one lesson. Classes cannot be rescheduled. Makeup lessons are not provided.
Advanced Aquatic Courses:
Full credits or refunds are issued for cancellations made at least 7 DAYS prior to course
start date. Cancellation requests with less than 7 days’ notice will only be permitted if
class enrollment is not below its minimum of 6 participants. Cancellation requests and
refunds of materials are not permitted once course has started.
Personal Training & Rehabilitation
At least 24 HOURS notice is required to reschedule personal training and rehabilitation
appointments. Cancellation requests less than 24 HOURS prior to the upcoming
appointment will be charged one session. Personal training and rehabilitation packages
expire 6 months from date of purchase. Refunds may be issued for medical reasons at
the discretion of the program supervisor.
Drop-in classes
Cancellations for all drop-in classes will be refunded if submitted at least 12 hours prior to
the scheduled start time. No refund for any class cancellations within 12 hours of the class
start time.
Indoor Pickleball
Cancellations online are available 12 hours in advance of the class time. Cancellations less
than 12 hours before class time must be made by calling reception. Refunds are provided for
cancellations, provided the session doesn’t drop below 4 participants.
Outdoor Pickleball Court Reservations
Reservations are non-refundable. Credits will be issued for booking errors and medical
reasons on a case-by-case basis.
Childcare
Afterschool Care and Licensed Childcare – 10-Month Preschool and Nature
Preschool
Withdrawals require a minimum of 1 MONTH’s written notice and will take effect on the
first of the applicable month (for example, notice given by November 1st will take effect on
December 1st.) All withdrawals for April, May and June must be received in writing by
February 28th.
If 1 month’s notice is not given, a 1-month fee charge will apply. Notice of withdrawal
must be given by the last day of the month (for example, notice given by October 30th will
take effect on December 1st.) Withdrawals or refunds are not given for a partial month.
Notice of withdrawal must be given directly to the program supervisor.
No refunds or credits are given for days absent due to illness, appointments,
extracurricular activities, visiting friends, vacation, etc. In the case of extended illness, a
medical note must be provided, and refunds or credits will be considered on an individual basis.
In the event that your account is in arrears over 30 DAYS, you will be notified by our
accounts department. Arrangements for payment must be made or the result may be the
withdrawal of your child from the program.
Licensed Childcare – Daycare
Withdrawals require a minimum of 2 MONTHS’ written notice and will take effect on the
first of the applicable month (for example, notice given by November 1st will take effect
on January 1st.) If 2 months’ notice is not given, a 1-month fee charge will apply. Notice
of withdrawal must be given by the last day of the month. Withdrawals or refunds are not
given for a partial month. Notice of withdrawal must be emailed to the licensed daycare &
preschool programmer.
No refunds or credits are given for days absent due to illness, appointments,
extracurricular activities, visiting friends, vacation, etc. In the case of extended illness, a
medical note must be provided, and refunds or credits will be considered on an individual
basis.
Passes and Memberships
Membership upgrades: General visit passes, specialty visit passes, 1 month, and 3-month
memberships, and Greater Victoria Regional passes may be upgraded to either an annual
or continuous membership at any time. The annual or continuous membership will be
credited with any unused portion of the pass or membership, and a new term will begin.
Membership extensions: All adult and family annual and continuous memberships are
eligible for one extension within 12 months for leaves of one month up to a maximum of
two months. Visit passes, specialty visit passes, 1 month, or 3-month memberships are
not eligible for any extensions.
Cancellations: All visit passes and memberships are non-transferable, non-refundable
and are not eligible for extensions. Requests may be granted for cancellations of 3-
month, and adult and family annual memberships only for medical reasons, relocating
out of the Greater Victoria area, or compassionate reasons, i.e. lost job or other
financial situation changes. All cancellations are effective at the end of the month, and
the unused portion of the membership will be refunded.
If you cancel your continuous membership after the first billing cycle, the cancellation is
effective immediately and you will receive a prorated refund based on the unused portion of
the current month. If you decide to purchase a continuous membership after cancelling, the
first month continuous will be applied to your membership. The monthly fee is subject to
change in accordance with adjustments to the annual membership price.
Lost/stolen cards: A $5 (+tax) replacement fee applies if a pass is lost or stolen.
Greater Victoria Regional Recreation Pass
Greater Victoria Regional Recreation passes are non-transferable, non-refundable and
are not eligible for extensions. They are, however, eligible to be changed to a WSPR
annual or continuous membership at any time during the existing term.
Requests may be granted for cancellation of Greater Victoria Regional Recreation Passes
for medical reasons, relocating out of the Greater Victoria area, or compassionate
reasons, i.e. lost job or other financial situation change. The pass holder must hand in
their regional pass or provide photographic evidence of both the card and sticker being
destroyed. The pass is not cancelled until it has been returned or the photograph is
received.
In the event a patron is suspended or banned from the facility and has a Greater Victoria Regional pass, the pass/card must be confiscated and destroyed. Notification is sent to the regional admin group to inform them of the of termination.
A $5 replacement fee applies if a pass is lost or stolen.
Facility Rentals
Cancellation requests must be made at least 30 DAYS prior to the date of occupancy.
Within 30 DAYS of occupancy, the user may reschedule the rental with no refund, or may
forfeit the use of the time but will be charged for the rental.
If WSPR must cancel usage, they attempt to provide a minimum of 14 DAYS advance
notice.
For rental credit/refund information, please refer to the rental contract permit or contact
the facility bookings offices.
REFUNDS AND ACCOUNTING
Overdue Accounts
Two percent interest may be charged to invoices and accounts more than 30 DAYS
overdue. Memberships will be cancelled after 3 months of consecutive failed payments.
Delinquent accounts are assessed on a case-by-case basis and may result in withdrawal
from programs and may be sent to a collection agency.
Refunds/Credits
Credits are valid for one year from the date of issue. For refunds, payments made by
Visa, Mastercard, American Express or debit will be credited to your credit/debit card
(some restrictions apply). All other refunds are refunded by cheque and processed within
15 working days.
Pro-rated refunds may be granted at the discretion of the program coordinator for medical reasons, relocation outside of Greater Victoria, or course withdrawals requested after the
first lesson.
A $25 fee will apply to NSF cheques and credit card or electronic fund transfer rejections
on a scheduled payment plan. Interest charges may apply.
NSF Fees
All dishonored payments (bank or credit card) are subject to a $25 service charge (NSF
Fee) and may cause the account to be frozen until paid. (This fee is in addition to any
fees charged by the patron’s financial institution). Interest charges may apply.
Payment Plan Option
The pre-authorized debit (PAD) plan provides an opportunity to make equal monthly
payments for the WSPR annual pass, regional annual pass, and designated registered
programs. Payments are made by authorizing the automatic transfer of payments from a
chequing account at any Canadian banking institution or to a valid credit card.
Client Accounts
Any individual conducting fraudulent activity on their client account may have their facility
access suspended.
Revised: June 2026