55th Edition • October 22, 2021
Ontario Is Lifting Capacity Limits!
How Does This Impact Your Facility?
Dear golf industry stakeholders,
 
The Ontario Government announced today that on Monday October 25th at 12:01 a.m., the Province will lift capacity limits in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination are required, such as restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments; indoor areas of sports and recreational facilities such as gyms and where personal physical fitness trainers provide instruction; and indoor meeting and event spaces. Limits will also be lifted in certain outdoor settings.

At this time, the Government will also allow other settings to lift capacity limits and physical distancing requirements if they choose to require proof of vaccination, including indoor clubhouses at outdoor recreational amenities. Locations where a wedding, funeral or religious service, rite or ceremony takes place may also implement proof of vaccination requirements for services, rites, or ceremonies at the location.

REMINDER: All patrons must provide proof of identification and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to access certain businesses and settings, including dining in your clubhouse. 
How This Impact Your Operations
Indoor Dining Rooms
On Monday October 25th, your indoor dining room will now return to full capacity in your clubhouse.

NOTE: All patrons must be able to provide double vaccination proof to enter (either with the new QR enhanced vaccine certificate or with paper copy). All patrons need to continue to wear face masks when entering and leaving facility, or when travelling to the washrooms or counter for payment.
Indoor Meeting Room and Event Space
On Monday October 25th, all indoor meeting room and event space will now be able to return to full capacity in your clubhouse.

NOTE: All patrons must be able to provide double vaccination proof to enter (either with the new QR enhanced vaccine certificate or with paper copy). All patrons need to continue to wear face masks when entering and leaving facility, or when travelling to the washrooms or counter for payment.
Indoor Fitness Classes / Activities
On Monday October 25th, indoor fitness classes and activities in your clubhouse will now be able to return to full capacity.

NOTE: All patrons must be able to provide double vaccination proof to enter (either with the new QR enhanced vaccine certificate or with paper copy). All patrons need to continue to wear face masks when entering, walking around and leaving facility.
Indoor Wedding Receptions
On November 15, 2021, the Government intends to lift capacity limits in the remaining higher-risk settings where proof of vaccination is required, including food or drink establishments with dance facilities (e.g., night clubs, wedding receptions in meeting/event spaces where there is dancing, etc.).
 
NOTE: All patrons must be able to provide double vaccination proof to enter (either with the new QR enhanced vaccine certificate or with paper copy). All patrons need to continue to wear face masks when entering and leaving facility, or when travelling to the washrooms or counter for payment.
Click here for the complete details outlined in today’s news release from the Ontario Government, including a link to their recently released “A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term” report.
 
For more information on the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code or the Verify Ontario APP for businesses to use to verify vaccine certificates are approved, please click here to review Bulletin #54 that was sent out last week.
 
Your Association continues to monitor Government announcements, seek clarification, and provide updates. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.  
 
Sincerely,
Southwestern Ontario
866-626-4262 ext. 44
Central Ontario
866-626-4262 ext. 49
Eastern Ontario/Outaouais
866-626-4262 ext. 45
515 Legget Drive, Suite 810 | Ottawa, ON | K2K 3G4