Admission fees at Genesis Place are going up May 1, with increases across nearly every pass and drop-in category. The steepest jump hits child punch cards, which rise by $15.75—from $60.75 to $76.50 for 10 visits.
Here’s a full breakdown of the new rates and how much more users will pay.
For children aged 6 to 12, drop-in admission jumps $1.75, from $6.75 to $8.50. Monthly passes rise 25 cents, from $30.50 to $30.75.
For youth aged 13 to 17, drop-in fees increase by 50 cents, from $10 to $10.50. Punch cards go up $4.50, from $90 to $94.50. Monthly passes rise $1.75, from $39.50 to $41.25.
Students aged 18 to 25, with valid school ID, will pay $1 more for drop-ins, from $14 to $15. Punch cards increase $9, from $126 to $135. Monthly passes go up $1.25, from $66.50 to $67.75.
Adult drop-ins increase by 75 cents, from $17 to $17.75. Punch cards rise $6.75, from $153 to $159.75. Monthly passes go up $1.50, from $76 to $77.50.
Seniors aged 65 and older will pay 50 cents more for drop-ins, now $10.50. Punch cards go from $90 to $94.50, and monthly passes from $50.50 to $51.25.
Seniors aged 80 and over, who live in Airdrie or Rocky View County, continue to receive free access across all pass types.
Veterans with a CFOne card see the same increases as seniors: 50 cents more for drop-ins, $4.50 more for punch cards, and 75 cents more monthly.
The one-adult family pass rises by $6.75, from $102.50 to $109.25 per month. The two-adult family pass goes up $3, from $142.25 to $145.25. Family passes include all immediate children under 18, with post-secondary students eligible up to age 25 with valid ID.
Admission for infants and preschoolers aged five and under remains free.
A $20 one-time facility fee continues to apply when activating or reactivating any monthly or 30-day pass. According to the City, proceeds from the fee support equipment upgrades and facility improvements. The same $20 fee applies to all 30-day passes.
What’s included in a Genesis Place monthly pass
Monthly pass holders receive full access to all Genesis Place amenities, drop-in fitness classes, aquatics, and scheduled programming. The pass also includes:
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Preferred child care rates: $15 per month for one child, or $30 for two or more; valid daily for up to two hours
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A free guest pass on the first Thursday of each month, matching the pass holder’s access level
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A complimentary wellness consultation with a Genesis Place Wellness Specialist
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Access to a $115 personal training add-on
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A 10 per cent discount on registered programs and personal training
All of these perks are included in the cost of a continuous monthly pass. They are not sold separately.
Subsidy options through Airdrie Fair Access
Low-income residents may qualify for up to a 75 per cent discount on passes and registered programs through the Airdrie Fair Access (AFA) program.
Eligibility is based on household size and income. For example, a family of four earning under $56,724 qualifies for the highest subsidy level. Two other tiers offer 50 per cent or 25 per cent discounts, depending on income.
Applicants must reside in Airdrie and meet income thresholds based on Statistics Canada’s Low-Income Cut-Off Before Taxes (LICO-BT). Full application details are available at airdrie.ca.
Other access options
Genesis Place passes are also available through the Airdrie Public Library’s lending program, which allows members to borrow a facility pass for up to two weeks.
Corporate discounts are available for employers enrolling four or more staff in the continuous monthly pass program. Eligible companies can receive up to 10 per cent off per pass, provided the minimum is maintained.
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