West Grey recreation facilities will require proof of vaccination status (or proof of exemption) starting today, September 22, with the rollout of the Ontario government’s COVID-19 vaccine certificate.
Ontarians need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with government-issued ID to access municipal recreation centres. That proof is needed as follows:
- youth under 18 years of age using a gym or other area with exercise equipment or weights
- youth under 18 years of age spectating, including at sporting events
- adult (18+) patrons accessing the facility for any purpose, including parents or guardians of youth participating in an organized sport
- adults (18+) as the parent/guardian required to participate in their child’s lesson i.e. swimming lesson
- adults (18+) participating in Town recreation programs such as fitness classes, shinny, recreational skating, lane swims, public swims, walking track
- youth under 18 years of age will not be required to show proof of vaccination if actively participating in an organized sport, including training, practices, games and competitions (examples: sports leagues, organized pick-up sports, swimming lessons)
Individuals who do not show proof of vaccination will not be permitted to enter the facility or participate in indoor programming, unless they fall under an exemption in the provincial public health orders.
Once proof of vaccination is provided and you enter the facilities, safety protocols will continue to be in place, including physical distancing, pre-screening of program participants, wearing of masks, reduced rental and program capacity, and enhanced cleaning and sanitization protocols.
Source: West Grey media release
