PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Throughout the pandemic Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre has prioritized health and safety to provide a safe facility for all members, program participants, guests, and staff. LITC’s demographics, ranging from young children, who are not yet eligible for vaccination, to seniors and those who may be immunocompromised, is an important consideration in developing our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

As of October 1st, 2021, Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre will require proof of vaccination for Covid-19 to access the facility. This means that anyone age 12 and older will be required to provide proof of vaccination to the Front Desk. This includes all members, program participants, guests, coaches, and employees of Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre. This policy will remain in place until further notice.

A fully vaccinated individual is defined as a person who is 14 days (2 weeks) past receiving their second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single dose of a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine series. The vaccine series must be approved by Health Canada (Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson).

In addition to our Vaccination Policy, members, guests, and staff will be required to continue following all existing Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health & Safety policies such as the mandatory mask policy, physical distancing, and any other public health measures instituted by the province, and/or the city.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

• Full vaccination (two doses) required on October 1.
• Partially vaccinated individuals must provide proof of a negative test.
• Youth under the age of 18 participating in sport are exempt from proof of vaccination.
  

Any non-vaccinated members, program participants or guests will be given access to Lakewood Indoor Tennis Centre provided they can show proof of a negative test result.

• Tests must be privately paid COVID-19 PCR or rapid test completed within 72 hours.
• Tests must not be from Saskatchewan Health Services.  
• A self-administered take-home rapid antigen test will not be accepted as valid proof of negative COVID-19 test results.
• Private labs offering testing services can be found here.

REFUNDS & CREDITS FOR NON-VACCINATION OR NON-COMPLIANCE

Any program participant or member who is not vaccinated and/or refuses to participate in LITC programming or membership due to their vaccination status will be eligible for the following:

• Membership: Any members who are not vaccinated and do not wish to participate at LITC may request by email their membership be terminated. Refunds will be provided in Club Credit.

• Program Participants:  Any program participant who is not able to participate due to their vaccination status will be removed from the program.  Refunds will be provided in Club Credit.

MASK POLICY

Masks will remain mandatory in all areas of LITC

• Those fully vaccinated will have the option to remove masks while playing tennis.
• Non-vaccinated players are not permitted to remove their masks while playing tennis.
• Youth under the age of 18 must wear a mask always, including while playing tennis.

NEXT STEPS AND ACTION PLAN – As of October 1, 2021

All active LITC members, program participants, guests, coaches and employees must provide documentation of vaccination to the Front Desk before and/or starting on October 1, 2021. For members and program participants, this information will only need to be provided once. Guests/spectators will be required to show proof of vaccination each time they enter the club. Front Desk staff will verify each vaccination record and update the member and program participant record in our database records. This information will remain private and confidential. Only LITC staff will be able to see this information for facility access purposes and we will not share this information.
 
PROCESS FOR PROOF OF VACCINATION

Starting on October 1, 2021, all patrons 12 years of age and older who wish to gain access to LITC are required to show one of the following documents at the Front Desk upon entry into our facility.

1. Acceptable paper records of COVID-19 vaccination
2. Acceptable digital copy of the COVID-19 vaccination
3. Proof of a privately paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service (tests from Saskatchewan Health Authority not allowed)

Along with a proof of vaccination, LITC will require ID from anyone 18 and older. Youth aged 12-17 will also need to show ID unless accompanied by an adult with proof of vaccination and ID.  Youth aged 12 to 17, visiting a business without an adult, who do not have photo identification will be allowed to present other forms of government issued identification such as birth certificate or health services card.

Patrons under 12 years old are not required to show the above documents to enter the facility, however, they must wear a mask at all times, including when playing tennis. Parents/guardians are required to show one of the above documents to gain access to the facility (including drop-off and pick-up).

FINAL THOUGHTS

The policy will be reviewed regularly and will be updated as the situation evolves. In the event, Public Health authorities recommend a further vaccination obligation, all members, program participants, guests and staff will be advised, and this vaccination policy will be updated to include the further obligations.
  
We ask our members, program participants, guests, and staff to understand the pressures we are all facing during the pandemic. Please be kind and respectful of our staff. Any belligerent or aggressive behaviour or the refusal to obey public health orders will not be tolerated in our Centre.

If you have any questions, please contact us at club@lakewoodtennis.com or 306-955-2226