Indoor Sports - Elementary Gyms
Community Use of VSB Elementary Gyms
Our school gymnasiums across Vancouver's neighborhoods provide practical, as-is spaces for community sports and recreational activities. Many of our newer, seismically upgraded or recently built schools feature modern gyms with quality flooring and lighting for an improved play experience.
Renting our facilities gives you convenient access to neighborhood spaces while supporting local education, as a portion of every rental directly benefits school programs. Whether you're planning a casual game or organizing a league, we have options to suit different needs and budgets, all conveniently located throughout the city.
Click here to access List of Elementary Gymnasiums in alpha order.
Planning your booking? We're here to help. This page is for gym sports scheduled in the 6-8 pm and 8-10 timeslots only. For anything outside those timeframes or for different types of gym activities, please check out Private Programs (After-school Programs) or Community Events for more suitable options.
Review Policy and Procedures
Administrative Policies Overview
- VSB supports community use as long as it does not interfere with K–12 programming.
- Rentals are governed by VSB’s Administrative Procedures Manual.
- All renters must comply with VSB’s Rules and Regulations, including insurance, access times, and facility conditions of use.
Client Types
Rental fees are based on your account category. Non-profit groups may qualify for discounted rates if your organization is recognized as a non-profit under the Societies Act.
| Account Category | Description |
| Standard | Individuals, businesses, or organizations without non-profit status |
| Not-for-Profit | Registered not-for-profit groups (must provide certificate of registration or a Society registration number) 📌 Not-for-profit rates are available upon proof of status |
Booking Priority
The VSB makes available public access to VSB facilities provided it does not interfere with school programs or VSB initiatives.
In order of priority, use is as follows:
- School Use (curricular and extra-curricular activities)
- VSB Programs, services, initiatives
- City of Vancouver and Parks Board agreements
- Community Use
Weeknight Availability
We offer two evening time slots to suit your schedule:
Time Slot 1 | Time Slot 2 |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
School Calendar
School facilities are closed on
- Weekends
- Statutory holidays
- School breaks
For specific closure dates, please refer to the 2025-2026 School Calendar and the 2026-2027 School Calendar.
Facility Rental Fees
The rental rates for all school facilities and grounds are established by the District and reviewed annually. The calculation of these rates will include full cost recovery of long- and short-term capital and all operating costs.
Rental rates for elementary school gymnasiums are determined by Account Category, Gym Category and Timeslots. A Standard gym category refers to our older facilities, while a Premium gym is a newer or newly renovated that comes slightly higher cost.
Rates are valid from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
Account Category | Gym Category | Fees (based on 2 hour rental) | GST | TOTAL |
Standard | Standard | CAD $134.00 | CAD $6.70 | CAD $140.70 |
| Premium | CAD $146.00 | CAD $7.30 | CAD $153.30 | |
| Not-for-Profit | Standard | CAD $102.00 | CAD $5.10 | CAD $107.10 |
| Premium | CAD $114.00 | CAD $5.70 | CAD $119.70 | |
| Add On Services: Heat is $51 per day | ||||
Booking Fees
- A non-refundable $25 booking fee for all "firmed" rentals
- An additional non-refundable $25 booking fee also applies for any changes made to bookings after the rental contract has been "firmed."
- Above fees are subject to GST
Application Timeline
| Schedule | Overview | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Renewal applications will be accepted from historical groups - defined as clients with 10 or more bookings during the 2025-2026 season - for priority renewal into the 2026-2027 season | June 30, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Accepting New Requests from historical clients for 2026-2027 school year | July 31, 2026 |
| August 2026 | Accepting New Requests for 2026-2027 school year | June 15, 2027 |
Parking
Street parking is available at most of our school locations.
Please note that some school parking lots are managed by Impark, and metered parking is enforced from 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM on weekdays and throughout weekends. For details on rates and regulations, visit the Impark website.
Parking on school grounds is subject to Administrative Procedure (AP) 543
Insurance Requirements
All groups using district facilities or fields must provide proof of comprehensive general liability insurance with a limit of not less than $5 million, inclusive per occurrence, for bodily injury and property damage, including loss of use thereof, upon approval of your request.
The insurance certificate must name The Board of Education of School District No. 39 (Vancouver), 1580 W. Broadway Vancouver BC V6J 5K8 as the additional insured.
To help make the process easier, we’ve created a simple Insurance Requirements Checklist outlining what you’ll need to provide. We recommend reviewing it before submitting your Certificate of Insurance to ensure everything is complete and avoid any delays with your booking.
If you do not currently have coverage, you may be able to purchase insurance through your local insurance provider or at eventpolicy.ca
General Information and Terms of Use
The Vancouver School Board makes its facilities available for community use, subject to availability and approval. All rentals are governed by the applicable General Terms and Conditions, which outline the requirements, obligations, and responsibilities of all Licensee/Permit holders. By submitting a booking request or using VSB facilities, applicants acknowledge that they have reviewed, understood, and agree to comply with all applicable terms, including but not limited to policies respecting booking procedures, fees, cancellations, insurance, and proper use of facilities.
Start Your Booking
- Create an Account: If you have not booked with us before you must create an account through the Client Online Portal before submitting a booking application.
- Complete the Booking Form: Indoor Sports Elementary Gymnasium Booking Application
- Application Review: Facility Rentals Services will review your request and contact you by email within 10 business days regarding the status of your application.
- Pay Your invoice Online: Once your booking is approved, complete payment through the Client Online Portal.
- Provide Insurance: Email to rentals@vsb.bc.ca, a valid Certificate of Liability Insurance showing a minimum of $5 million Commercial General Liability coverage.
- Sign the Facility Agreement: Finalize your bookings by electronically signing the Facility Use Agreement.