The Free-Use Scheme aims to maximise usage of recreational facilities by allowing eligible organisations to use the main arena and activity rooms of all sports centres, squash courts, hockey pitches, outdoor bowling greens and obstacle golf courses free of charge during non-peak hours. The scheme has been fully implemented throughout the territory since September 1, 2000.

	Eligible organisations can use recreational facilities, such as outdoor bowling greens, for free during non-peak hours.

All schools, National Sports Associations, District Sports Associations and subvented non-governmental organisations can apply for free use of the facilities from 7 am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday throughout the year (except public holidays and the months of July and August). With effect from 2002, schools have been able to make block bookings for the next school year in advance.

To further publicise the scheme, the department has issued pamphlets to eligible organisations. District Leisure Services Offices also assisted in liaising with organisations to publicise the scheme.