Proof of Vaccination Requirements at the Host Cities
Region of Waterloo Public Health Mandate
As of October 31, 2021, and until further notice, the Region of Waterloo Public Health Chief Commissioner & Medical Officer has instructed all sport and recreational facilities to:
- Confirm proof of vaccination (or proof of being entitled to a medical exemption) and identification for all patrons, 12 years of age and older, upon entry to the facility when the patron attends the facility as a spectator.
- Confirm proof of vaccination (or proof of being entitled to a medical exemption) and identification for any coach, instructor, trainer, sports official (e.g., referee), organizer, or any other individual (e.g., volunteer) 18 years of age and older, participating or associated with the indoor organized sport upon entry to the facility.
At the time of publishing, athletes under 18 years of age are not required to show proof of vaccination to enter RIM Park in Waterloo for Ontario Championships.
Peel Public Health Mandate
As of November 1, 2021, and until further notice, the Peel Public Health Medical Officer of Health has instructed Owners/Operators of a facility of a business or organization located in Peel Region with indoor areas used for Organized Sports or recreational fitness activities to:
- Prepare, implement, and ensure compliance with a policy requiring each person, age 12 years and older, who attends an indoor area of the facility for the purpose of:
- actively participating in Organized Sports or recreational fitness activities; or
- coaching, instructing, caregiving, volunteering, or officiating Organized Sports or recreational fitness activities
- Provide, at the point of entry, identification, and proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or a valid medical exemption each time they enter.
This means that anyone attending Ontario Championships in April 2022 at Paramount Fine Foods that is 12 years of age and older, in any capacity (athlete, coach, referee, volunteer, spectator, staff), must show proof of vaccination and identification to enter the facility.