Return to Play Update October 2021 - Brams United Soccer Club

Brams United continues to make the health and safety of our participants and members our first priority. We are excited to be heading towards our Indoor. Ahead of our Indoor season, we kindly ask that you review the updates below from City of Brampton and Ontario Soccer:

Ontario Soccer: UPDATED RETURN TO PLAY GUIDE AND CLARIFICATION ON PROOF OF VACCINE REQUIREMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS

On Sept. 14, 2021, the Government of Ontario further clarified the details of its Proof of Vaccine Requirements and laid out the exemptions for indoor facilities. They also released the official regulations.

Ontario Soccer communicated these updates on Sept. 14, 2021, in bulletin I2021-075.

Ontario Soccer has now reviewed the new regulations with the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries to confirm interpretation for sport and updated its Return to Play Guide in accordance with the provincial regulations.

In addition to the updates to the Return to Play Guide, today the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries has clarified the following:

Proof of identification and proof of being fully vaccinated is not required for workers or volunteers, including coaches and officials.

As a reminder, the Government of Ontario Proof of Vaccination requirements as they pertain to organized sports are for Indoor facilities only.

City of Brampton COVID-19 Safety Pre-Caution

Proof of Vaccination Requirements:

In accordance with Ontario regulations, the following proof of vaccination requirements apply for patrons visiting City of Brampton Recreation facilities beginning September 22, 2021.

Activity	Proof of Vaccination
Adults 18 years and older accessing the facility for any purpose, including adults participating in a rental and parents and guardians of youth participating in an organized sport or activity.	REQUIRED*
Participants between 12 and 17 years of age using the fitness area/gym floor or other area with exercise equipment or weights, or participating in drop-in and registered non-sports programs (including Arts, General Interest, Music, STEM).	REQUIRED*
Participants 12 years and older spectating, including at sporting events, and participating in a rental.	REQUIRED*
Youth under 18 years of age actively participating in an organized sport, including training, practices, games and competitions. This includes: sports leagues, drop-in and registered sports programs (including dance, shinny, gymnastics, rock wall and ninja parkour, tennis, soccer, basketball, martial arts, swimming and skating).	NOT REQUIRED

*Unless participant qualifies for an exemption.

Please note that staff continue to review operational requirements and while we will do our best to ensure the screening process moves as quickly as possible, we ask that you plan to arrive early for your activity to ensure there is adequate time to complete the necessary checks. We appreciate your patience during this transition.