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North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre lays out proof of vaccination policy

The new policy goes into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 22
MidlandToday Staff
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NEWS RELEASE
NORTH SIMCOE SPORTS & RECREATION CENTRE
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Under the Provincial Government’s Proof of vaccination policy, beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, visitors to the North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre (NSSRC) in Midland will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Who is required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination?

When entering the NSSRC, visitors will be greeted by staff and must provide proof of vaccination and valid identification if they’re in the following groups:

All entrants aged 18 and older*

All entrants between the ages of 12 and 17 – except when participating in an organized sport*

*Exemptions

Exemptions apply to both groups above, including medical exemptions. Proof of medical exemptions is required in the form of a written document along with valid identification.

What documents are needed to enter the NSSRC?

Visitors to the NSSRC will need to provide the following:

  1. COVID-19 Vaccination receipts proving the visitor has received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
  2. Valid identification that provides these two key identifiers 
  • Examples of acceptable identification documents:
    • Birth Certificate 
    • Citizenship card 
    • Driver’s Licence 
    • Government issued ID card (Ontario or other) 
    • Health Card 
    • Indian Status Card/Indigenous Membership Card 
    • Passport 

Photo identification is not required.

Please note that a negative COVID-19 test, or recent COVID-19 infection is not considered being fully vaccinated.

For full details on exemptions, valid vaccination receipts and valid identification please see the NSSRC Proof of Vaccination Policy and Procedures document available at Midland.ca/NSSRC.

Additional Notes for Entering the NSSRC:

  • All other public health measures (e.g., masking, physical distancing) and capacity limits continue to apply.
  • Staff will continue to actively screen all entrants for COVID-19 symptoms.
  • All facility participants must enter through the main entrance.
  • A master participant lists from all user groups and minor sport organizations will be required for contact tracing purposes.
  • Participants will be permitted two (2) spectators each. Midland Flyers capacity is currently capped at 150 spectators.
  • Hockey participants are allowed to enter 30 minutes prior to their rental; Gym users are allowed to enter 10 minutes prior to their rental.

The Town of Midland will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and provide updates on our website at Midland.ca/COVID-19, and we encourage residents to follow our social media channels for updates as well, @MidlandON on Twitter, and @townofmidland on Facebook.

For more information on the state of COVID-19 in our area, please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 or visit their website at simcoemuskokahealth.org.