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The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Community Use of Schools permit application process for the 2025-2026 school year will take place in the month of April 2025.
For the 2025-2026 permit year, permit applications will be accepted on a staggered approach based on the classification of the organization as outlined below:
- Tuesday April 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am – Classification A, B, and D
- Tuesday April 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am – Classification D-1, D-2, and D-3
- Tuesday April 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am – Classification E and F
Category D breakdown
- D – Youth Groups – Guides, Scouts , Cadets
- D1 – Youth Sports (18) Activities – non-profit
- D2 – Cultural classes
- D3 – Adult Sports (19+) Activities – non-profit
Pricing for 2025 – 2026 permit season
Important Notes
Permits will begin Sept 15, 2025 and end by June 12, 2026.
Each permit application must be for one day of the week and one time slot only. The application can be for a single use or weekly use but must be for the same day of the week (ie: Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Weekday permit applications must be for one time slot (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm or 8:15 pm to 10:15 pm).
Please note that if one application has more than one day selected, the permit application will be denied.
Permit applications will be approved on a first-come, first-serve basis. In an effort to provide fair access and share the school space some organizations may be limited to the number of gyms. Every effort will be made to accommodate all groups.
Permits are not transferable and under no circumstances shall the permit holder sublet the use of a facility.
School Break Permits
School break permit applications can only be submitted by selecting one of the applicable permit types:
- School break – non profit OR
- School break – profit.
- School break permits can operate from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Custodial overtime may be applicable after 3:00 pm.
Note: Permit applications for summer programs must be submitted prior to mid-May. Permits will be granted during July to mid-August based on availability and subject to approval.