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Dear Member and Program User: 

The region of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph has moved to the strengthened measures of Orange – Restrict. As of Saturday, March 27th we will operate in this framework. To learn more, please visit:    https://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-response-framework-keeping-ontario-safe-and-open#restrict

We are updating you today as a valued member and patron of our facility and programs. Thank you for the excellent attention to our safety protocols and procedures to help slow the spread of Covid-19. It is extremely important and mandatory that everyone follow all mandatory health & safety protocols. 

 Continue to do the following:

•  Complete the University of Guelph Covid19 screening form before coming to campus*.
• Pre-book for your activity at gryphons.ca/reservations
• Swipe in at Client Services or the Fitness Centre.
• Follow the instructions of all staff.
• Use the hand sanitizing stations throughout the building and follow good face and hand hygiene.
• Stay 2 meters apart while travelling throughout the building and 3 meters apart in the Fitness Centre and Fitness Classes.
• No back to back bookings for recreation timeslots or fitness centre timeslots.
• Always wear a face covering, except while exercising. This means that face coverings must always be on while travelling in the building or between work out stations or equipment. Face coverings must:
  • must be 2 layer or 3 layer
  • completely cover the nose, mouth and chin without gaping
  • allow for easy breathing
  • not contain an exhalation valve
  • fit securely to the head
  • fit comfortably to avoid frequent adjustments
  • maintain their shape after washing and drying

What is New:

•  *We are required to “actively screen” every person before they enter our facilities. When you complete the University of Guelph Covid19 screening form, you will receive an email confirmation of your results.  Save this email or keep the screening form open on your wireless device, and for efficient access to our facilities, be ready to show the greeter your positive results page at entry.

Program Restrictions:

•  Fitness Centre will open for 25 patrons per hour as of Saturday March 27. If our region remains in Orange-Restrict, on Monday April 5, spots will be available for 50 at a time and workout blocks will be 75 mins in length
• NRG classes and swim bookings will remain capped at their current capacity
• Badminton doubles will be allowed at 2 of the 4 courts per booking
• Rec basketball will be capped at 2 per net and all protocols remain in place including no 1 on 1 games and everyone must remain 2m apart while sharing a net
• Recreation skate capacity is 15
• Fieldhouse Recreation Track capacity is 20 

 Please continue to follow our protocols and procedures that have been put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19.