Resident Verification Program and Non-Resident Recreation Fees

What Is the Resident Verification Program?

The Resident Verification Program confirms whether a recreation account holder lives within Regina’s municipal boundaries. 

The program is now in effect. Residents must verify their address in person to:

• Access resident pricing for City of Regina registered recreation programs.

• Access the first available registration date for recreation programs.

If your residency is not verified, your account will be treated as non-resident and a 50 per cent non-resident surcharge will apply to registered recreation programs.

This program ensures Regina residents receive priority access and resident pricing, while still allowing participation from non-residents. 

 

What You Need to Know

• Verification is required to receive resident pricing and registration access.

• If you register for a recreation program without verifying, the non-resident surcharge will automatically apply at checkout.

• Non-resident and non-verified resident registration opens one week after resident registration.

 

Who Is Considered a Resident?

You are considered a resident if your primary home address is within Regina’s municipal boundaries. 
People living in surrounding towns, rural municipalities (RMs) or other communities are considered non-residents, regardless of where they work.

 

How Residency Verification Works

• Verification must be completed in person.

• It only needs to be done once, unless your address changes.

• Any adult listed on the account can verify residency for the entire family account.

• Verification cannot be completed online due to privacy requirements.

 

Where to Verify

• Sandra Schmirler Leisure Centre

• North West Leisure Centre
• Sportplex (Lawson Aquatic Centre and Fieldhouse)

 

Acceptable Proof of Residency

You must show one of the following:

Option 1

• One valid government-issued photo ID with a Regina address 

Expired photo IDs will not be accepted

Option 2

• One photo ID (e.g., passport, student ID, employer ID) and

• One document showing your name and Regina address, dated within the last six months (an electronic version on your phone is acceptable, but it must be presented in person). Some examples include:
  • Utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Tax notice
  • Lease or tenancy agreement
  • Home purchase document 

P.O. boxes are not accepted as proof of residency. 

Non-Resident Registration and Fees

Non-residents are welcome to participate in City of Regina recreation programs. 

A 50 per cent non-resident surcharge applies to all registered programs and is now in effect.

 

Surcharge Applies to

Registered recreation programs such as:

• Swimming lessons 

• Fitness programs

• Sports programs

• Fine arts programs

• Adapted programs

• Other registered programs listed in the Leisure Guide

 

Surcharge Does Not Apply to

• Single admissions

• Bulk admissions

• Leisure Passes

• Drop-in programs

 

Important Notes

• If you register as a non-resident and verify your residency at a later date, the surcharge will not be refunded.

• If you move and update your address, you must re-verify your residency in person. This includes moves within Regina.
• If residency is not verified, the account will be treated as a non-resident.
• If you have a disability that prevents you from completing in‑person verification, please contact the Inclusion Support Office at 639-590-8895 or inclusionsupport@regina.ca for assistance with the resident verification process.

To confirm your status, call 306-777-PLAY (7529) or visit a recreation facility.