How to use the City’s new recreation registration system
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Sign-up online for virtual programs, outdoor skating and snowshoe loans
The City of Vaughan offers drop-in recreation programs such as skating at our outdoor rinks and snowshoe loans to help keep residents active and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, how do you sign up for a skate time or to loan a pair of snowshoes? It’s simple with our new registration program!
The City of Vaughan offers drop-in recreation programs such as skating at our outdoor rinks and snowshoe loans to help keep residents active and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, how do you sign up for a skate time or to loan a pair of snowshoes? It’s simple with our new registration program!
- Go to vaughan.perfectmind.com.
- Register with your email.
- Click the “Drop-in Schedule” tab on the top menu bar.
- Select the program you want to view details, location, date and times, and applicable fees.
- Click “Register Now” to add it to your cart. Your spot will be held for 10 minutes.
- When finished, review your cart and place your order.
- If you require assistance, please contact rec@vaughan.ca or watch this informational video.
Note: your previous family account barcodes and PIN are no longer valid.
If you recently received an email from PerfectMind, that means you can simply activate your new account by logging into vaughan.perfectmind.com with your email and the temporary password emailed to you. To change your password, select the “Manage Login” tab.
Once you are registered, you are ready to enjoy the outdoors in Vaughan. Before heading out the door, be sure to keep these guidelines in mind.
Outdoor rinks
The City urges the public to do their part and follow the recently enhanced measures to ensure the maximum number of individuals can safely enjoy the outdoor amenities and reduce the potential spread of COVID-19.
- All five of the City's outdoor rinks will be open every day from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. until March (weather permitting).
- Pre-registration for outdoor recreational skating is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com.
- Skate sessions are 45 minutes in duration with a 30-minute break between sessions.
- The number of skaters on the ice at one time is limited to 25.
- Skate sessions are available for registration one week in advance.
- Waitlists and walk-ons are not permitted.
- All skaters are required to provide proof of registration and arrive no more than 10 minutes before your reserved skate time.
- Skaters are required to complete the Provincial Public Health Self-assessment prior to arriving at an outdoor rink.
- Only registered skaters will be permitted within the skate enclosure.
- Skaters must be residents of Vaughan.
- There will be no make-up times or scheduling adjustments for service disruptions resulting from inclement weather or maintenance delays/closures/cancellations.
- To cancel a skate session, email RecCSD@vaughan.ca.
- A mandatory mask zone is in effect for all participants and observers.
- Additional mats and benches have been spaced to ensure adequate physical distancing for each participant/family to wait and put on skates.
- On-site staff support the check-in, line management and skate patrol functions at each rink.
- Additional on-site security guards provide 24-hour coverage.
- There are increased presence and patrols by enforcement officers.
These measures are in place for the outdoor skating rinks at Chancellor Community Centre, Dufferin Clark Community Centre, Father E. Bulfon Community Centre, Garnet A. Williams Community Centre and Vellore Village Community Centre.
For more information about the City’s outdoor skating rinks, including safety guidelines, visit vaughan.ca/skate.
Snowshoe loaner program
The snowshoe loaner program is free for residents and bookings can be made online. Snowshoes are loaned on a weekly basis for four days from Thursday to Sunday and include one set of snowshoes per person, while quantities last. Following an online booking, you will be contacted by Recreation Services’ staff within 24 hours to co-ordinate a curbside pickup time and the completion of a mandatory waiver. A $50 security deposit is required upon booking, which will be refunded when the snowshoes are returned.
Registration dates for the four-day loan will become available every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. on a week-to-week basis. If you require assistance registering, call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or email RecCSD@vaughan.ca.
There are five different sizes of snowshoe lengths to choose from:
- 19 inches – holds up to 80 pounds (small)
- 23 inches – holds from 70 pounds to 120 pounds (medium)
- 25 inches – holds up to 200 pounds (large)
- 30 inches – holds up to 250 pounds (extra large)
- 34 inches – holds up to 300 pounds (double extra large)
All equipment comes prepackaged and has been individually inspected, cleaned and disinfected. Snowshoes will be made available through contactless curbside pickup at Al Palladini Community Centre, Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, Maple Community Centre, North Thornhill Community Centre and Vellore Village Community Centre every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Snowshoes are to be returned to the same community centre from which they were loaned on the Monday after your rental between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The City continues to monitor evolving COVID-19 developments and implement precautionary measures to further protect the community. For more information on response efforts, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19 or contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or accessvaughan@vaughan.ca.
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 COVID-19, including physical distancing tips and advice from Public Health officials, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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