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TPASC TO HOST FINA SWIMMING WORLD CUP EVENT IN OCTOBER
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Canada will host its first FINA Swimming World Cup event in more than 20 years as international swimming returns to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in October. [read more]
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SUMMER MEMBERSHIPS
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Summer memberships are available for May 1 to August 31, 2022. [View Details]
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GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY HOURS
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Building hours and activities schedule.
April 15, 2022
Building Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Pre-registration requirements and program capacities noted below.
AQUATICS ACTIVITIES
Lane Swim (All-Access)*
8:30 am - 9:20 am
9:30 am - 10:20 am
10:30 am - 11:20 am
11:30 am - 12:20 pm
12:30 pm - 1:20 pm
1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
FIELD HOUSE ACTIVITIES
Badminton (All-Access 17+)*
11:15 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
* pre-registration recommended
Basketball (All-Access 17+)*
* pre-registration recommended
Pickleball (All-Access 17+)*
11:15 am - 1:00 pm
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
* pre-registration recommended
Volleyball (All-Access 17+)*
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
1:15 pm - 3:15 pm
* pre-registration recommended
Walking Track (Members & Students)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
FITNESS ACTIVITIES
Fitness Centre
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (mask optional)
Mindful Yoga*
8:10 am - 9:00 am (Studio 1)
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BELL CANADIAN SWIMMING TRIALS RETURN IN 2023
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Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre selected as the host site for two Swimming Canada national events for 2023 and 2024.
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MASKS POLICY CHANGES STARTING MARCH 21
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Effective March 21, 2022, our mask mandate will change from “mandatory” to “optional." [read more]
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ACCESS/RESERVATION CHANGES STARTING MARCH 1
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Starting on March 1st 2022, you will no longer required to provide proof of vaccination to access the facility. Based on user feedback, we are changing our reservation system for some sessions.
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CITY OF TORONTO PARKS FORESTRY & RECREATION DROP-IN UPDATE
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Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation drop-in programs at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will no longer require a reservation and will be first come first serve.
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation drop-in programs at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will no longer require a reservation and will be first come first serve.
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EVENT SPECTATORS AT FACILITY
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Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will be allowed to have spectators at events up to 50% of capacity. There will no longer be a limit on the number of spectators allowed per participant.
Photo taken pre-COVID. We can’t wait to get back to events that look like this!
With key public health and health system indicators continuing to improve, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously and gradually easing public health measures sooner, with the next phase of measures being eased on February 17, 2022 at 12:01 a.m.
In this phase, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will be allowed to have spectators at events up to 50% of capacity. There will no longer be a limit on the number of spectators allowed per participant. Food and beverage was be allowed while seating in the venue. Masks are still required when not eating or drinking.
Additional updates about visiting Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre during COVID.
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WE ARE REOPENING JANUARY 31!
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On January 31, 2022, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity as part of the Provincial Reopening Plan. [read more]
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TORONTO PAN AM SPORTS CENTRE LAUNCHES UPDATED COMMUNITY STRATEGY
The creation of a community strategy was identified as a priority in the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. 2016-2018 Strategic Plan.
The original Community Strategy was prepared in 2016 with consultation from the following groups:
- City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation
- City of Toronto Social Development
- University of Toronto Scarborough Athletics & Recreation
- University of Toronto Scarborough Partnerships
- East Scarborough Storefront
- Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough
- Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
- Catholic Cross-Cultural Services
- Mornelle Court
- Malvern Family Resource Centre
The resulting community outreach initiatives and interactions with these same groups, schools and users over the past five years have enabled a better understanding of our surrounding community and their needs.
The updated 2021 Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Community Strategy also incorporates insights from the 2020 Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy. The resulting shift away from a focus on City Wards to “Priority Neighbourhoods” is based on updated Statistics Canada data from the 2016 census included in the Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy. The updated strategy also adds much-needed/requested programs to support groups and schools in Priority Neighbourhoods, which are classified as neighbourhood improvement areas and emerging neighbourhoods, as defined in the Toronto Strong Neighbourhood Strategy.
Community Strategy Goal
The goal of the community strategy is to provide programs that meet the physical activity priorities of the neighbourhoods served by the Centre, thereby fulfilling the mission to be recognized for providing world-class experiences in sport and recreation, for all, for life.
Community Strategy Objectives
- To identify the sports and recreation priorities of the consumers living in neighbourhoods served by the Centre and use this information to create new programming.
- To participate in community events to build relationships with key stakeholders, connect with and engage potential users, drive consideration and trial for the Centre, and heighten the profile of TPASC as an integral part of the community.
- To create a story that highlights the programs and best practices we have executed with residents, schools and groups from the neighbourhoods served by the Centre.
View Full Community Strategy Document
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Community Fund
As part of the updated Community Strategy, a new community funding program is being launched in 2022 to allow groups & schools in Priority Neighbourhoods to access the Centre. Groups & schools that require financial assistance for existing Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre programs, or for programs they would like to facilitate at the Centre, will be able to apply for financial support from the Community Fund provided they satisfy the eligibility requirements and address the application criteria. Final funding decisions are based on the score the model calculates and assigns to the application, and available space and funding with input from the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Community Sports Council.
The Community Fund will be financed through support for Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc., new and existing corporate support, and individual financial contributions.
Any business/individuals interested in becoming a financial contributor to the Community Fund are welcome to contact:
Steve McCormack
Manager, Partnerships & Community Outreach
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
smccormack@tpasc.ca