From July 17, individuals can apply via SmartPLAY to enjoy free use of a number of the Leisure & Cultural Services Department's fee-charging facilities on Sport For All Day due to be held on August 3.

The free sessions will be allocated via SmartPLAY through a balloting process. Each user can submit a total of three choices of sessions in one application. Choices must be submitted by July 23.

The computer balloting results will be announced on July 26. Successful applicants will be notified by the SmartPLAY system.

Individuals who have not been allocated any free session via ballot or did not apply through the ballot, can book the remaining free sessions via SmartPLAY on a first-come, first-served basis from July 28.

The department appeals to successful applicants to arrive on time to make the best use of the booked facilities.

No prior application will be required for using public swimming pool facilities. People may line up at the entrances of swimming pools before the start of a session. Free admission is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

The department will also organise a series of free recreation and sports programmes from 2pm to 6pm on August 3 at designated sports centres across the 18 districts.

To tie in with Sport For All Day, a number of organisations will open up their facilities for free use or roll out free recreation and sports programmes on the day for the public.