Al Palladini Community Centre fitness centre is reopening

Nov. 3, 2021 1:00 p.m.
​Members can pre-register at vaughan.perfectmind.com

Starting Friday, Nov. 5, the City of Vaughan is reopening Al Palladini Community Centre’s fitness centre and one squash court following recent flooding in the facility. Restoration work continues as rubber and wood floors still require replacement. This comes after the partial reopening of the community centre’s indoor skating rink and swimming pool on Saturday, Oct. 2.

Residents who placed a hold on their memberships during the temporary facility closure can email RecCSD@vaughan.ca for assistance in reactivating them. For information about Vaughan Fitness centres and  fitness classes, visit vaughan.ca/fitness.

Capacity increases

On Oct. 25, Ontario lifted capacity limits in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, such as restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments; indoor areas of sports and recreational facilities such as gyms and where personal physical fitness trainers provide instruction; casinos, bingo halls and other gaming establishments; and indoor meeting and event spaces. Limits were also lifted in certain outdoor settings.

What does this mean for Vaughan’s community centre users?

This direction from the Provincial government means the City is able to allow more patrons to enter its recreational facilities and can remove social distancing and time restriction requirements. While these changes are being operationalized – including hiring additional staff to support this increased usage – please remember that pre-registration is still required at this time for all community centre activities, including recreational and length swims, aquafitness classes, recreational sports, skating and shinny hockey and fitness classes. While contact tracing remains a requirement, pre-registration for a workout time block is encouraged, however, there is no time limitation on how long members can workout. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/recreation.

Masks continue to be mandatory when entering, exiting and travelling throughout City facilities and while watching and/or waiting for participants in programs. Masks must be worn while participating in programs, except during physical activity.

Proof of vaccination

As of Sept. 22, 2021, Ontarians are required to be fully vaccinated (PDF) with proof of vaccination along with ID to access certain public settings and facilities – including community and fitness centres. The enhanced vaccine certificate with an official QR code is available for download, making it easier, more secure and convenient for individuals to provide proof of vaccination where required to do so.

The following proof of identification is acceptable for those aged 18 years and older (note: photo ID is not required) –

  • Birth certificateCitizenship card
  • Driver’s licence
  • Government (Ontario or other) issued identification card, including health card
  • Indian Status Card/Indigenous Membership Card
  • Passport
  • Permanent Resident card

In accordance with York Region Public Health and a Letter of Instruction, effective Friday, Oct. 1, all individuals aged 12 years and older who are entering an indoor municipal recreation facility, where organized sports are played and/or practiced, must provide identification and proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or a valid medical exemption. The education period has ended, and enforcement of this direction has begun.

The following proof of identification is acceptable for those aged 12 to 17 years:

  • Documentation issued by an institution or public body provided it includes their name and date of birth
  • Examples include:
    • Health card
    • Library card
    • Student ID

Individuals with a medical exemption are required to present identification and appropriate written documentation from a medical doctor or registered nurse stating the individual is exempt for a medical reason and the time period for the medical reason.

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