Arena

The following rules and restrictions apply to any person involved in the participation of an activity at the Elmvale Community Arena during the COVID-19 Pandemic:

1. All individuals must provide their contact information and be actively screened prior to entering the facility. COVID-19 Health Pre-Screenings Online Screening Form 

2. Renters and User Groups are responsible for providing the facility with a Master List of participant contact information prior to their rental. Organizations, Trainers and Renters are also required to submit a Safety Plan.

3. All participants must sign in at the designated entrance. Upon entry, they will be directed where to go by the staff member present.

4. Changerooms are open but participants must adhere to physical distancing. Limited capacities are posted for each room. Showers remain closed.

5. Participants may enter 20 minutes prior to their rental time.

6. Two spectators per participant are permitted within the facility; all spectators 12 years of age and older are required to provide proof of full vaccination status and ID.

7. The arena lobby and entrance foyer are classified as Hallways in Motion. No stopping, spectating or congregating in these zones. 

8. Physical distancing of two metres must be maintained at all times, with the exception of when participants are actively engaged in their sport.

9. Masks or face coverings must be worn by everyone entering the facility and may only be removed by participants playing their sport and for seated individuals to eat or drink.

10. Upon entering the facility, everyone must sanitize their hands and don a mask.

11. Everyone entering the facility must follow all markings and signs posted within. 

Proof of Vaccination 

As of September 22, 2021, the Ontario government will require patrons 12 years of age and older to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination status along valid ID to access certain businesses and organizations with limited exemptions. The Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations under the Reopening Ontario Act provides information for businesses and organizations implementing this requirement. The Province of Ontario’s FAQ provides more information on using your vaccination receipt.

Starting September 22, the Township of Springwater will require proof of vaccination for:

• patrons of its recreational facilities and programs
• individuals entering our facilities for the purpose of attending, participating or viewing sports and programs 
• patrons of our meeting rooms

An individual is considered fully vaccinated if they have received:

• The full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines
• One or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada
• Three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada
• They received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated

Exemptions apply.

Exemptions 

The following individuals are exempt from providing proof of vaccination:

• Youth under 12 years of age;
• Youth under 18 years of age actively participating in an organized sport, including training, practices, games and competitions; 
• Individuals between the ages of 12 and 18 attending our organized sports programming, such as volleyball and dance classes.
• Individuals attending the meeting room or community halls, where the rental is for a purpose listed in O.Reg 364/20, Sch. 1, s. 4(2), including but not limited to bookings for the purpose of the provision of social services, court services or government services.  
• Individuals over 12 years of age for any reason if Medically Exempt. Proof of Medical Exemption must be provided by either a Physician (MD), a Registered Nurse (RN (EC)), or Nurse Practitioner (NP), on letterhead providing the name and contact information for the Physician, Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner. The Proof of Medical Exemption must provide a statement that there is a medical reason for the exemption and an effective time period that includes the date of access.