New figures for the leisure grant

According to recent figures, According to recent figures presented at the last meeting of the Sports and Leisure Committee, it is revealed that the majority of young people aged 6-18 in Hafnarfjörður take part in organised sports or leisure activities and use a leisure grant from the municipality, or around 69%. An increased participation can be seen in almost all age groups compared to previous years.

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In recent terms, the council's leisure grant has been increased, and the total support from the City of Hafnarfjörður for the leisure activities of children and young people has never been higher than it is now.  The rules for using the leisure grant have been relaxed and the age limits raised, so for example, an 18-year-old resident can use the grant for a gym membership. In 2015, the leisure grant was linked to each activity. From November 2016, 17-year-olds could also receive the grant, and from January 2018, the age limit was raised to 18. In September 2019, the grant was increased from kr 4,000 to kr 4,500 per month.

See the minutes of the Sports and Leisure Committee from 05.02.2020 – item 3