The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has announced that it will require indoor sports, recreation and fitness facilities to ask youth (ages 12-17 years) for proof of COVID-19 vaccination beginning Dec. 8.
What this means for operations at the BWG Leisure Centre and Bob Fallis Sports Centre:
- As of December 8, 2021, youth ages 12-17 years entering the BWG Leisure Centre or Bob Fallis Sports Centre for any activity must show proof of at least a first dose of vaccination along with ID.
- As of February 16, 2022, youth ages 12-17 years entering the BWG Leisure Centre or Bob Fallis Sports Centre for any activity must show proof of being fully vaccinated along with ID .
Please note: There are no changes to the current vaccine requirements for adults ages 18+
If you have a membership or have registered in a program and this new change affects your ability to participate, please email [email protected] to request a refund.
Individuals who turn 12 from January 1, 2022 onwards have a grace period of 12 weeks from their birthday to become fully vaccinated. ID must be shown on its own starting on the 12th birthday to confirm the 12-week period. After the 12-week period, proof of full vaccination and ID must be shown.
Acceptable ID documents are a birth certificate, citizenship card, driver’s licence, government-issued identification card, health card, Status Card or Indigenous membership card, passport or permanent resident card.