In just a few days, the City of London will be re-opening recreation facilities, community centres, and pools as the Ontario govenment loosens public health restrictions across the province.
In a news release issued Wednesday, the city said it will “gradually resume in-person recreation and sport programs and reopen community centres, pools and arenas” on Monday, January 31. That’s the same day the Ontario government will start allowing for 50 per cent capacity at these types of facilities.
“All local health guidelines and Provincial regulations, including capacity limits, mask wearing and proof of vaccination will be in place to ensure the safety of participants and staff,” the city said. “The City of London requires all recreation and sport users aged 12 and older to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access certain City recreation programs and facilities including community centres, arenas and indoor aquatics facilities. Proof of vaccination must be provided every time an individual enters or re-enters a facility.”
According to the city, only the enhanced vaccine certificate with a QR code will be accepted.
Registration for public swimming and skating drop-in programs will begin January 26, while registration for community and seniors’ centre drop-in programs will open on January 27.
Registration is available through Play Your Way online or by calling 519-661-5575.
