Can You Use a Sick Note to Cancel a Gym Membership in BC?
Many BC gym contracts allow medical cancellation with a doctor's note. Here's how it works.
## Can You Use a Sick Note to Cancel a Gym Membership in BC?
**Yes, in most cases.** Most gym contracts in BC include a medical exemption clause that allows you to cancel or freeze your membership with a doctor's note.
### BC Consumer Protection Rules
Under BC's **Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act**:
- Continuing services contracts (including gyms) must allow cancellation for medical reasons
- The gym cannot charge an unreasonable cancellation fee for medical cancellations
- You may be entitled to a refund of prepaid amounts
### What Your Note Should Say
For gym cancellation, your note should state:
- You have a medical condition
- The condition prevents you from using gym facilities
- The expected duration (temporary freeze vs. permanent cancellation)
You do **NOT** need to disclose your specific diagnosis to the gym.
### Common Qualifying Conditions
- Surgery recovery
- Chronic pain or injury
- Pregnancy complications
- Mental health conditions
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Any condition preventing exercise
### How to Cancel
1. Get a doctor's note
2. Submit it to the gym in writing (email is fine)
3. Request written confirmation of cancellation
4. Monitor your bank account for unauthorized charges
5. File a complaint with Consumer Protection BC if they refuse
### How MedLetter Helps
MedLetter can provide a physician's note confirming a medical condition that prevents gym use. Same-day delivery means you can cancel quickly.
**Get a note — [Start here](/get-started/sick_note)**