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
Arena Guidelines
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Prescreening and Contact Tracing
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Prescreening and Contact Tracing are no longer required.
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Drop-in Skating Programs
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- Payment is to be completed at the Customer Service desk.
- 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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- Participants must register online using ActiveNet. For Assistance call: BCC Customer Service at 519-514-8000
- Upon registration, participants will be required to fill out a PAR-Q form (once annually)
- Everyone will be provided with a sanitization bottle and paper towel to clean equipment before/ after use
For further information visit the Breslau Community Centre Page.
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Woolwich Memorial Centre- Drop-in Fitness Programs
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- Payment is to be completed at the Customer Service desk. WMC Member are required to scan their membership card prior to entering the designated class location.
- All fitness classes will be held in the Community Centre Room.
- Sanitization bottles and towels to clean equipment before/ after use will be provided.
For further information visit the Fitness Centre Page.
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Fitness Centre Guidelines
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- 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.
- Water filling station will be available to refill water bottles.
- 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, 6:30am - 9pm daily for drop-in use.
- 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 are encouraged to pre-register in 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).
- Lockers are available. Patrons are able to bring their personal belongings onto the pool deck and place them in the designated area, if preferred.
- 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 Family, Female or Male Changeroom. Showers, lockers, individual cubicle are available.
- Patrons are able to quickly dry off and change in the designated changerooms prior to leaving the facility.
For further information visit the Swimming 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
