Effective February 17, in alignment with the Province's Next Phase of Reopening, Athletics & Recreation will be making the following updates to the Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) facilities' protocols:

• The ARC will return to 100 percent capacity in fitness spaces.
• Facility users will no longer be required to reserve their facility access session in advance. Walk-up access will be permitted.
• Once inside the ARC, facility users may move freely about the activity space, following traffic flow, to use the equipment they require. Facility users are asked to continue to respect the personal space of their fellow users while moving through or using equipment in the facility.
• Gaels varsity sporting events will be open to spectators at 50 percent capacity.

 
Please be advised that several protocols remain in place moving forward:

• Facility users and spectators continue to be required to show the following to gain access:
  • Government issued confirmation of vaccination with QR Code (must include name and date of vaccinations received and the type of vaccine)
  • Proof of ID (must include name and birthdate)
  • Completed SeQure App or Q Game Day Check-In for spectators
  • Complete enhanced symptom screening at check-in
• Facility users are required to wear a mask at all times.
• A&R strongly encourages those using the ARC or attending sporting events to wear an ASTM F2100 Level 2 medical-grade masks (or better) within the facility.
• Effective February 28, the University requires all facility users and spectators to use ASTM Level 2 medical-grade masks (or better) at all times within the ARC, when engaged in A&R programs or when attending sporting events.
• After February 28, individuals wearing cloth masks will not be permitted entry or participation.
• Facility users taking part in Group Fitness or Facilitated Recreation will need to continue to register for their program via getactive.gogaelsgo.com. Registration confirmation will take place by the instructor or leader at the specific program space (i.e., the designated fitness studio) after completing the check-in process to enter the facility.