City of Toronto recreation programs return to pre-pandemic offerings

Yorkregion.com
Sept. 22, 2021

The city of Toronto is returning to a full slate of autumn and winter break recreation programs after reduced offerings since the start of the pandemic.

The number of participants, however, will continue to be lower that in past years to accommodate COVID-19 precautions, the city announced Tuesday.

Registration for programs starts at 7 a.m. Saturday Sept. 25 for residents of Etobicoke, York and Scarborough.

For people who live in the old city of Toronto, North York and East York, registration for the recreation programs starts next Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7 a.m.

Details on how to register are here: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/recreation/how-to-register-for-recreation-programs/.

The activities starting Oct. 16 include weekly group classes and workshops for all ages including arts, fitness and wellness, general interest, skating, sports, swimming, virtual programming as December holiday programs.

Provincial proof of vaccination and valid identification will be required for many participants and spectators including: those aged 12 and over using indoor areas of fitness centres, weight rooms, and fitness classes; people aged 18 and older in organized sports, dance, martial arts and swimming; and spectators aged 12 and over, and their caregivers aged 18 and over, visiting indoor areas used for sports and recreation fitness activities.

Exceptions to the vaccine mandate include: all children under age 12; patrons under 12 “actively participating” in organized sport; people with written medical exemptions from a doctor or registered nurse; and patrons visiting solely to use a washroom, make a payment or register for a program.

Other public health measures such as health screening, contract tracing, masking, physical distancing, and capacity restrictions continue.