The City of Windsor has updated the vaccination requirements announced on Monday, September 20, 2021, and will now require anyone 12 or older entering a City run recreational or event facility as a participant, to have at least one covid-19 vaccination as of Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  This will allow young people the opportunity to continue to participate in activities while also giving time to become fully vaccinated.

The requirement for one vaccination is a change from the city’s original plan released yesterday requiring full vaccination for participants.  Non-participants aged 12 and up will still require full vaccination as that is mandated provincially.  A new deadline for participants age 12 and up to be fully vaccinated is now Monday, November 15, 2021.

The new one vaccination requirement applies only to City-owned indoor recreational venues or facilities that have event spaces, such as banquet halls and conference/convention centres (e.g. Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex, Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre Presented by WFCU Credit Union, Willistead Manor, Capitol Theatre, Mackenzie Hall, WFCU Centre, etc.).  Proof of vaccination is not required for outdoor venues or facilities.

Additional information on proof of vaccination, including exemptions, is available at www.health.gov.on.ca.

You can visit the Ontario Health website to download your proof of vaccination.  Facility staff will also accept vaccine documents provided at the time of vaccination or an emailed printout as long as they show at least one vaccination received.  Proof of valid ID is also required and can be confirmed by presenting a birth certificate, citizenship card, driver’s licence, Government (Ontario or other) issued identification including health card, Indian Status Card/Indigenous Membership Card, passport, or Permanent Resident card.

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