Reopening Plan
Township of Woolwich facilities and programs will begin to reopen to the public beginning Monday July 19, 2021. Please check the appropriate webpage, email Customer Service or call 519-514-7000.
As we all continue to meet the challenges of the pandemic, we recognize how important City and Township recreational facilities are to participants and families. The Cities and Townships of Waterloo Region have worked together to standardize on the protocols for recreation facilities and community centres as much as possible to help everyone understand the rules.
As part of a Regional Approach to safe Facility Usage, we encourage you to Check before you Rec, by reviewing our facility usage guidelines below or visiting the municipal website for the facility you are travelling to.
Woolwich Township - Recreation & Facilities Guidelines
Prior to entering any of our Recreation Facilities, please remember to complete the Health Prescreening.
Arena Guidelines
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| St. Jacobs Arena |
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The St. Jacobs Arena will be reopening for permitted use beginning August 16, 2021. Please check back for specific guidelines.
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| Woolwich Memorial Centre- Snyder Arena |
| The WMC Snyder Arena will be reopening for permitted use beginning September 17, 2021. Please check back for specific guidelines. |
| Woolwich Memorial Centre - McLeod Arena |
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The WMC McLeod Arena will be reopening for permitted use beginning September 17, 2021. Please check back for specific guidelines.
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Registered Drop-in Skating Programs
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- All patrons MUST wear a face covering as per the Regional Face Covering By-Law while in the facility. Children under the age of 2, children under the age of 5 who either chronologically or developmentally refuse to wear a face covering, and those who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition, disability, etc. are exempt.
- Patrons will be met by a WMC staff person at the front doors 10 minutes prior to the start of the skate program. Only those registered to skate will be permitted into the building.
- Patrons will be required to complete the Health Screening and show results on their phone to the WMC staff person prior to entering the facility. If a patron is unable to complete the Health Screening electronically, paper copies will be available at the facility.
- Those who have not paid for the skate program will be directed to the Customer Service desk to complete payment.
- Those who paid online for the skate program will be directed through the dressing room hallway entering the ice pad through the home or visitor team bench doors.
- All dressing rooms will remain closed at this time. Patrons are required to come dressed to skate. Skates and helmets are permitted to be put on when in the facility on the home or visitor team bench (maximum of 5 people per bench).
- Patrons are encouraged not to bring any valuables when attending a skate program.
- Water bottles are permitted into the facility, please do not bring any outside food or beverages. Water filling station will be available to refill water bottles.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance and exit of the facility.
- Skating aids will not be available for skate programs. Patrons can bring their own skating aids that will be approved by the WMC staff upon check-in.
- Signage will be placed in highly visible locations noting the ways patrons can help prevent the spread, by washing hands, covering your face and staying at home when needed.
For further information visit the Skating Page.
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Fitness Class Guidelines
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Breslau Community Centre - Registered Full Session Program
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- Limit of 15 participants per class
- Participants must register online using ActiveNet. For Assistance call: BCC Customer Service at 519-514-8000
- Upon registration, participants will be required to sign off on a COVID-19 waiver, as well as fill out a PAR-Q form (once annually)
- All fitness classes will be held in the Gymnasium
- Participants will enter the the facility through the front gymnasium door (there will be a sign out front)
- Participants will be met by the BCC fitness instructor at the Gymnasium doors to be checked in
- Patrons will be required to complete the Health Screening and show results on their phone to the WMC staff person prior to entering the facility. If a patron is unable to complete the Health Screening electronically, paper copies will be available at the facility.
- Everyone will be provided with a sanitization bottle and paper towel to clean equipment before/ after use
- Masks must be worn on entry/ exit and when gathering fitness equipment
- Masks are optional when in personal zone and when class is in session
- Participants will be exiting the facility through the front gymnasium door
For further information visit the Breslau Community Centre Page.
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Woolwich Memorial Centre- Registered Drop-in Fitness Programs
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- Limit of 10 participants per class (limit of 8 participants for spin)
- WMC Members still have the option to pre-register online using their membership for a visit to the Fitness Centre or a fitness class. When registering online WMC Members will be required to select the Membership payment option. WMC Members are to bring their membership card as you will be required to scan it when you arrive.
- Non-members can register online using ActiveNet. $8 per use + processing fee (non-refundable).
- We will not be accepting WALK INS at this time.
- Upon registration, participants will be required to sign off on a COVID-19 waiver, as well as fill out a PAR-Q form (once annually).
- All fitness classes will be held in the Community Centre Room.
- Participants will be met by the WMC fitness instructor at the door leading off of the Community Centre Room.
- Participants will be required to complete the Health Screening and show results on their phone to the WMC staff person prior to entering the facility. If a patron is unable to complete the Health Screening electronically, paper copies will be available at the facility.
- Everyone will be provided with a sanitization bottle and towel to clean equipment before/ after use.
- Changerooms will be closed, please come dressed prior to attending the registered fitness class.
- Showers and water fountains will be closed.
- Masks must be worn on entry/ exit and when gathering fitness equipment.
- Masks are optional when in personal zone and when class is in session.
For further information visit the Fitness Centre Page.
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Fitness Centre Guidelines
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- All participants must maintain a 2m physical distance at all times and remain masked except when in an exercise zone.
- Fitness Centre use can be accessed on a drop-in basis during building open hours as posted. WMC Members are to bring their membership card as you will be required to scan it when you arrive.
- Non-members can access the Fitness centre at $8 per use fee.
- Participants will be required to complete the Health Screening and show results on their phone to the WMC staff person prior to entering the facility. If a patron is unable to complete the Health Screening electronically, paper copies will be available at the facility.
- Changerooms will be closed, please come dressed prior to attending your fitness centre time block.
- Showers or water fountains will be closed. Water filling station will be available to refill water bottles.
- Masks must be worn on entry/ exit and in between personal zones.
- Single person per zone.
- Everyone will be provided with a sanitization bottle and towel to clean equipment before/ after use.
- Cleaning will be done throughout the day by WMC staff and it is mandatory that all participants clean the equipment they use.
For further information visit the Fitness Centre Page.
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Walking Track
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- The track will be open Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4pm daily for drop-in use.
- Face coverings must be worn when at the Woolwich Memorial Centre. Children under the age of 2, children under the age of 5 who either chronologically or developmentally refuse to wear a face covering, and those who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition, disability, etc. are exempt.
- Participants will be required to complete the Health Screening and show results on their phone to the WMC staff person prior to entering the facility. If a patron is unable to complete the Health Screening electronically, paper copies will be available at the facility.
- Water filling station will be available to refill water bottles.
- Snyder washrooms on upper level will be available for track users.
For further information visit the Walking Track Page.
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Pool Guidelines
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Registered Drop-in Aquatic Programs
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- All programs will have a reduced maximum capacity based on physical distancing requirements.
- Swimmers must pre-registerin advance. If you have never registered for a program online before or need assistance contact us at 519-514-7000
- WMC Members still have the option to pre-register online using their membership. When registering online WMC Members will be required to select the Membership payment option. WMC Members are to bring their membership card as you will be required to scan it when you arrive.
- Non-members can register online using ActiveNet.
- We will also be accepting WALK INS on first come, first served basis for any remaining spots. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the swim program so that we can get you registered and paid. Feel free to call ahead to see if there is space (519-514-7000).
- Face coverings must be worn when at the Woolwich Memorial Centre and must be removed to participate in your swim program. Children under the age of 2, children under the age of 5 who either chronologically or developmentally refuse to wear a face covering, and those who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition, disability, etc. are exempt.
- Patrons will be required to complete the Health Screening and show results on their phone to the WMC staff person prior to entering the facility. If a patron is unable to complete the Health Screening electronically, paper copies will be available at the facility.
- Patrons are required to come dressed in their swim attire as change rooms will only be available for walk-through access and rinsing off prior to entering the pool deck.
- Lockers will not be available. Patrons are to bring their personal belongings onto the pool deck and place them in the designated area.
- Limited equipment will be available which includes: PFDs, Flutter Boards, Pool Buoys and Water Belts. Patrons are able to bring their own equipment to their swim program. Lifeguard approval of equipment will be required.
- At the end of the swim patrons will be exiting through the Female or Male Changeroom. Showers, lockers, individual cubicle will not be available.
- Patrons are able to quickly dry off and change in the designated changerooms prior to leaving the facility.
- Patrons will be exiting the facility through the side door off of the main pool hallway. If patrons are unable to use the stairs, they will be able to exit through the side front vestibule doors.
For further information visit the Swimming page.
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Swim Lessons
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- Participants are required to come dressed in their swim attire as change rooms will only be available for walk-through access and rinsing off prior to entering the pool deck.
- Face coverings must be worn when at the Woolwich Memorial Centre and must be removed to participate in your swim lesson. Children under the age of 2, children under the age of 5 who either chronologically or developmentally refuse to wear a face covering, and those who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition, disability, etc. are exempt.
- Participants will be met by a WMC staff person at the side front vestibule 10 minutes prior to their swim lesson.
- Participants will be required to complete the Health Screening and show results on their phone to the WMC staff person prior to entering the facility. If a patron is unable to complete the Health Screening electronically, paper copies will be available at the facility.
- Only those adults needing to attend lessons in the water will be permitted inside the building. For those levels not needing a parent/guardian in the water only one parent/ guardian per household can watch Private Lessons. Registered swimmers ages 12 and up are required to be dropped off and picked up at the front door.
- All participants will be going through the Family Changeroom
- Lockers will not be available. Participants are to bring their personal belongings onto the pool deck and place them in the designated area.
- At the end of the swim participants will be exiting through the Female or Male Changeroom. Showers, lockers, individual cubicle will not be available.
- Participants can quickly dry off and change in the designated changerooms prior to leaving the facility.
- Participants will be exiting the facility through the side door off the main pool hallway. If participants are unable to use the stairs, they will be able to exit through the side front vestibule doors.
Important Notes:
- If a customer is registered in the following levels: Swimmer 3 or below then a competent deep end swimmer must attend the full lesson. This parent/guardian must be over the age of 16 years of age, from the same family bubble.
- Only one parent/ guardian per child registered in the Parent & Tot lesson will be able to participate.
- Only one parent/guardian per household can watch Private Lessons.
- Parents/ guardians are not permitted to watch Aquatic Leadership Courses. They will drop off and pick up their child at the main entrance of the facility.
For further information visit the Swimming Lessons and Programs Page.
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Please Note: The Township of Woolwich's recreation services, facilities and program operations are conditional on amendments to the provincial orders that permit indoor recreational facilities to operate; the release of provincial operating guidelines and on the advice of Region of Waterloo Public Health and may be modified at any time.
Waterloo Region - Recreation & Facilities Guidelines
