our approach to health and safety
We are temporarily closed due to the December 26 province-wide lockdown.
- All drop-in and court rental are cancelled.
- Memberships and lessons will pause and be extended after lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Reminder for court usage
To continue to ensure the safety of athletes, please note the following (strict) information:
General safety:
Lessons:
- 10 max per room at anytime. Max 5 per court.
- Call reception when you arrive - they will let you in.
- Masks on when not playing.
- 2 meter social distancing at all times.
- You must exit the building 5 minutes before your session ends so that the new group may enter safely.
- Badminton shoes only.
- Call us if you need to use the washroom - we will escort you.
- Call us if you need to buy drinks - we will bring it to you.
- Please always enter/exit at the appropriate door.
To continue to ensure the safety of athletes, please note the following (strict) information:
General safety:
- 10 Max per room
- Training by appointment only.
- Masks/face coverings are mandatory as per York Region government by-laws. Masks/face coverings must be worn at all times, except for while playing badminton on-court.
- Facility users subject to a mandatory health check each time they enter.
- Facility users, including all existing athletes, must sign a health and physical distancing agreement as they enter. The agreement states that the user understands and will follow the key rules described on this page, including rules on physical distancing.
- Those who are feeling unwell or display flu/cold symptoms are not permitted to enter the facility.
- All athletes are required to wash their hands as they enter the facility and the facility will be cleaned more frequently.
- Athletes are not permitted to touch the belonging of others, this means that sharing rackets is prohibited.
- Please put bags at least 1 meter apart from each other.
- As usual, athletes must change their shoes at the entrance.
- Belongings (e.g., racket bags) will be required to be placed at least 1 meter apart from the belongings of others inside the gymnasium.
- Physical contact not permitted between athletes or coaches.
- Follow Provincial physical distancing rules by keeping a minimum of 2 meters away from others at all times, including during games and lessons.
- No spectators are permitted in the facility until further notice. Each minor (under 18) may be accompanied by one parent/guardian during their training lesson. The parent/guardian must wear a mask or will be denied entry. Adult athletes may not be accompanied by anyone.
- Suspended until further notice.
Lessons:
- All lessons have resumed back to normal. Lesson plans have been adjusted to ensure physical distancing.