Group Categories

Permit allocation is prioritized based on the following group classifications. Where organizations offer programs with a combination of age groups, priority category will be determined based on the category in which the majority of participants fall. Please note that ice is allocated according to the Ice Allocation Policy which provides facility specific group classifications.

1. 1. Resident Community Children and Youth (Age 0 To 18 Years): Organizations or teams providing recreational children and youth activities that are not-for-profit organizations* and that meet a 90 percent residency** requirement. When demand exceeds supply, priority will be given to applications from under-represented groups. If demand still exceeds supply, girls and female youth will be the priority.
2. 2. Resident Community Seniors (Age 60 Years +) and Adults (Age 19 to 59 Years): Organizations or teams providing recreational senior and adult activities that are not-for-profit organizations* and that meet a 90 percent residency** requirement. When demand exceeds supply, priority will be given to applications from under-represented groups. If demand still exceeds supply, senior and adult females will be the priority.
3. 3. Community Group: Organizations or teams that provide City of Toronto residents’ recreational activities that are not-for-profit organizations* and do not meet the 90 percent residency** requirement. Groups with higher residency will be given priority. When demand exceeds supply, priority will be given to applications from under-represented groups. If demand still exceeds supply, females will be the priority.
4. 4. Private and Commercial Groups and Individuals: Organizations, teams, religious organizations or individuals who do not meet the criteria to be defined as a "Community Group" or who operate on a for-profit basis. When demand exceeds supply, priority will be given to applications from under-represented groups. If demand still exceeds supply, females will be the priority.

Definitions

1. * Not-for-profit organization
2. A not-for-profit organization provides services, programs and opportunities for residents which support the principle of community building. Volunteer trustees or a board of directors governs the organization and there is no personal financial gain for members, trustees or directors. Any excess of revenues over expenditures are turned back into the organization and funds can only be used for promoting its organizational purpose.
3. Proof of not-for-profit status must be provided:
4. 1. Where the organization’s annual budget exceeds $5,000.00 the group must have: i. A volunteer executive elected at an Annual General Meeting; ii. A constitution, by-laws and/or letters patent; and iii. Financial statements (Note: The City reserves the right to request and audited financial statement)
5. 2. Where the organization’s annual budget is less than $5,000.00, the group must submit an application form, endorsed by a staff member, verifying not-for-profit status.
6. Recreational Activities
7. Programs and activities that are recreational, cultural or leisure focused such as, but not limited to, aquatics, arts, camps, crafts, festivals, heritage, hobbies, fitness and wellness, sports and life skills.
8. ** Residency
9. Residents are people who live in, own property in or own or operate a business in the City of Toronto. Residency can be verified through, for example, a current utility bill, assessment notice or telephone bill with a current address.

Facility Rating Criteria

Facilities are given a rating of Premium, A, B, or C based on the criteria contained in the chart below:

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