Fitness centres and pools to reopen on March 8
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Safety measures will be in place to protect users and staff from COVID-19
As part of the City of Vaughan’s disciplined, measured and responsible approach to COVID-19, Vaughan Fitness and pool plan members will be welcomed back starting Monday, March 8 on a limited basis. Strict measures will be in place to protect all users and staff from the virus.
This news comes following the Province of Ontario’s recent announcement that York Region – including Vaughan – would be placed in the Red-Control zone effective Feb. 22. Other amenities in community centres will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Fitness centres
Select fitness centres will open and have controlled access, limited capacity of 10 members and scheduled time blocks for patrons to sign up for in advance. Workout blocks will be 75-minutes each, with a 30-minute shutdown in between appointments for cleaning and sanitization. Times and fitness centre locations will be made available for registration on Friday, March 5 for time blocks starting the week of March 8. Members can register online at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For more information on how to register, visit vaughan.ca/recreation or contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
A mask must be worn when entering, exiting and travelling through the facility. Prior to arriving, all members will be asked to complete a provincial public health self-assessment. Upon arrival, members will present their fitness membership card, sanitize their hands, undergo a temperature check and complete the Daily Declaration of Health Screening before entering the facility. Information about safety protocols are also outlined in this video.
Fitness amenities that will remain closed include changerooms, saunas, lockers, showers, lost and found and the fitness track. Some equipment has been removed, including yoga gear, ab mats and neck pads.
Fitness classes will continue to run virtually. A new set of virtual fitness classes will be available via Zoom and are free for Vaughan Fitness members. Free full-length fitness classes (40- to 60-minutes long) are also streamed Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. on the Recvaughan YouTube channel.
Given the limited capacity available at select fitness centres, the City will continue the fitness equipment loaner program to allow members to work out at home.
Pools
Starting Monday, March 8, select community centre pools will reopen to the public for recreational and length swimming, as well as aquafitness. Availability will be limited and reassessed in the coming weeks. There will be a capacity of 10 swimmers in the pool at a time. Recreational and length swimming will be available to pool plan holders and Vaughan Fitness members. Pre-paid single visits by the public will be available at a special promotional rate of $3.25 (plus HST) for a limited time. Aquafitness classes are available to plan holders and fitness members only until further notice. These facilities and activities will be available on a limited basis and at a reduced capacity. Times and pool locations will be made available for registration on Friday, March 5 for time blocks starting the week of March 8. Pre-registration is required to use the pool and can be done at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For assistance, call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
Prior to arriving at the community centre pool, a provincial public health self-assessment is required. Masks must be worn upon entry, exit, while travelling through the facility, on the pool deck and in the changeroom. A mask or face covering is not required in the pool. There will be enhanced daily cleaning and disinfection of high traffic surfaces and areas, including in changerooms. Access to changerooms will be limited and users are encouraged to come as prepared as possible to swim. Lockers and showers will not be available until further notice.
Those who feel unwell, and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19, should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on the virus, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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