Sport and Recreation Settings

Proof of Vaccination Requirements for Patrons - Guidance for Businesses and Organizations

Effective September 22, 2021, patrons will be required to provide proof of vaccination status to access certain businesses and settings. Provincial regulations and guidance documents to support implementation of these requirements are provided here:

Provincial Rules under the Reopening Ontario Act

Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen is a three-step plan to safely and gradually lift public health measures.

For an overview of provincial rules currently in effect:

For detailed rules, review the regulations below. Note that all regulations include general rules applicable to all businesses and organizations, followed by additional sector-specific rules.

WDGPH Section 22 Class Order – Face Coverings

Workplace Safety Plan

Most businesses are required to have a safety plan and make it available upon request. Visit the COVID-19 response framework to determine if your business is required to have a workplace safety plan.

Screening Tools for Workplaces

All businesses and organizations are required to actively screen employees prior to entry to the workplace.

Some settings, including facilities for sports and recreational fitness activity, are also required to actively screen all persons all persons entering the facilities, including participants. For further details, visit Screening Patrons - A Tool for Businesses and Organization.

Collecting Patron Information

According to instructions issued by the Province, facilities for sports and recreational fitness activity are required to record the name and contact information of every person that enters their establishment. 

WDGPH Guidance Documents

Resources for Sport & Rec Businesses

For further guidance, refer to the provincial or federal professional association affiliated with your business sector, if applicable