Taoyuan City offers half-price sports access for citizens over 23

Taoyuan City is rolling out the "Taoyuan Sports Card Plan" to promote a healthier lifestyle among its residents. The initiative aims to encourage citizens to engage in regular physical activity by offering significant discounts at local sports facilities.

Starting immediately and running until October 31, residents aged 23 and older can utilize their standard Taoyuan Citizen Card to access 15 designated partner venues at a 50% discount. This program covers a wide range of activities, including swimming, fitness training, badminton, and table tennis. Each resident is limited to one discounted visit per day, with an annual cap of 24 uses.

According to Sports Bureau Director Xu Yan-hui, the plan involves an approximate budget of NT$5 million (over $150,000 USD). The allocated funds for each venue range from NT$200,000 to NT$500,000, depending on their size and scope. Specific venues, such as the Yangmei Sports Park, will offer swimming pool access for NT$50 (half price) with a limit of 6,000 person-times, and fitness center access for NT$25 per hour, limited to 4,000 person-times. Usage limits will be clearly posted at each venue.

In addition to facility discounts, the program provides subsidies of up to NT$500 per person for specialized courses, such as yoga. This means participants might pay only half the cost for certain classes. The initiative also offers full fee waivers for individuals with disabilities, seniors aged 55 and above (for indigenous people) or 65 and above (general population) using the "Respectful Love Card," and pregnant or postpartum women using the "Good Luck Card."

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The '115th year Sports Card Plan' has a budget of approximately NT$5 million. On average, each venue will receive between NT$200,000 and NT$500,000 depending on its size.