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City clarifies COVID protocols for youth at recreation and culture facilities

Sep 22, 2021 | 9:21 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The City of Lethbridge has provided an update for youth relating to the province’s Restrictions Exemption Program.

The proof of vaccination program was launched on Monday, September 20.

READ MORE: Province declares State of Public Health Emergency, announces new vaccine requirements

On Wednesday morning, the city released the following updates for all city-operated recreation and culture facilities, now in effect:

  • Youth participants between ages 12-17 that are solely participating in sport, fitness and performance activities or events will not require proof of vaccination, medical exemption or a negative COVID-19 test.
    • Individual sport and recreation organization may choose stricter vaccination requirements for their participants. Please consult with the activity organizer to confirm.
  • Coaches or volunteers for youth participating in sport, fitness or performance activities can enter the facility to conduct their activity or event-related responsibilities without proof of vaccination, exemption, or negative COVID-19 test.
  • All other vaccine-eligible visitors/spectators, including those aged 12-17, must produce proof of vaccination, medical exemption, or negative COVID-19 test result prior to entering a City of Lethbridge operated recreation and culture facility.

Following provincial guidelines, all visitors must continue to follow indoor masking requirements and physical distancing protocols.

The ENMAX Centre has established its own specific COVID-19 protocols.

READ MORE: ENMAX Centre to adopt province’s ‘Restrictions Exemption Program’

The facility will follow the new direction for youth participants. The city added that the Helen Schuler Nature Centre will shift to the Restrictions Exemption Program on Tuesday, September 28.

More details on city-operated facilities are available here.