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Safety is our top priority. As the global COVID-19 pandemic evolves and the Omicron variant spreads quickly across Ontario and Canada, the City of Vaughan continues to work with all levels of government to keep the community safe.

UPDATED JANUARY 21: Preparing to reopen! Following the Province’s announcement that Ontario will be cautiously and gradually easing public health measures, all City of Vaughan community centres, fitness centres and swimming pools will re-open at 50% capacity on Monday, January 31.

Vaughan Fitness Centres will operate at 50% reduced capacity; pre-registration for workouts is not required. For details visit vaughan.ca/fitness. The re-opening of Al Palladini Fitness Centre will be delayed until February 1 due to flooring installation.
In-person drop-in activities, including recreational swimming and aquafitness; skating and shinny hockey; sports and game rooms; and fitness classes will be available at 50% reduced capacity and is based on staffing availability. Pre-registration and pre-payment is available for your convenience at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Limited spots will be available for walk-ins prior to the start of a recreational activity. Community centres are cashless; payment can be made at customer service via credit or debit.
In-person winter recreation programs and swim lessons will start on Saturday, February 5 at 50% reduced capacity for a shortened session. Participants will be contacted regarding program details and fees will be pro-rated and participants automatically refunded.

Fitness and pool members are advised to reactive their membership in advance, as an active membership is required to access the fitness centre or pool, otherwise the single-visit fee will be applied. To reactivate your membership email RecCSD@vaughan.ca or call Access Vaughan at 905.832.2281.

For more information, visit the City’s COVID-19 webpage at vaughan.ca/COVID19. Click here for other COVID-19 updates, protocols and vaccination requirements.

The City of Vaughan continues to implement precautionary measures to protect staff and citizens against COVID-19. Therefore, swim instructors will remain on deck and be equipped with a face covering or mask while instructing all learn-to-swim lessons during the winter session. Parent/guardian participation in water is required for Preschool 1-5 and Swimmer 1-3 swim levels.

Parent & Tot 1-3
Parent/guardian participation in water is required. Swim instructors will remain on deck while instructing swimmers in the water.

Preschool 1-5 and Swimmer 1-3 swim levels
This update impacts the instructional method of early development swim levels requiring direct contact, including Preschool 1-5 and Swimmer 1-3, for both group and private/semi-private lessons, as well as special needs swim lessons. Children registered in these swim levels will now require a parent/guardian to actively participate in the pool with them. Parents/guardians must be comfortable in shallow water and actively assist their child with what the instructor is demonstrating on deck; the ability to swim is not a requirement. One parent/guardian 14 years or older can attend with a maximum of two children 7-9 registered in the same class. One parent/guardian 16 years or older can attend with a maximum of two children 6 years and younger registered in the same class.

Swimmer 4-9, Adult & Teen, Special Interest swim levels
No parent/guardian participation in water is required. Swim instructors will remain on deck while instructing swimmers in the water.

We understand this change may not work for everyone. Parents/guardians who are uncomfortable going into the water with their child can withdraw online from their registered swim lesson, without penalty.

To withdraw visit your online registration account at vaughan.perfectmind.com. For more information, refer to to the Cancellation & Withdrawal section on our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

If you require assistance with a withdrawal or are not satisfied after attending the first class, email RecCSD@vaughan.ca for a full refund or credit.

The City continues to monitor public health guidelines and will adjust programming guidelines accordingly.