Reopening

Updated January 4, 2022

FACILITY TEMPORARILY CLOSED AS OF WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5, 2022

Based on the orders from the Provincial Government, effective Wednesday, January 5th, 2022, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre will be closed to the public with all in-person activities and all aquatic/club sports programs suspended until further notice.

As of January 5th, 2022, all Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Fitness memberships will be frozen and will not be billed until the Fitness Centre reopens. If you have recently made a payment, that payment will be carried forward for when we reopen. There is no need to contact us and freeze your membership as this will be done automatically.

Updated December 20, 2021

MASK USAGE UPDATE MASKS ARE NOW MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES while in the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

Beginning Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

Everyone entering the Centre, must show an enhance vaccine certificate with a QR code to enter. Vaccine certificates without a QR code will no longer be accepted, as per Provincial Regulations.

The QR code can be used digitally or by printing a paper copy. Individuals can download their enhanced certificate with QR code by visiting covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine. QR codes from other provinces will be accepted and all exemptions must be inputted into the provincial system.

If you received one or more doses of the COVID-19 covid 19 vaccine out of Canada, contact your local public health unit to record your information and receive proper documentation. They will verify and register your vaccination records in CovaxON. If you need assistance please contact the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre (PVCC) at 1-833-943-3900 before coming to the Centre.

If you do not have a valid enhance vaccine certificate with a QR code, you will not be admitted into the facility.

COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy
October 15, 2021

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc (“TPASC”) made a commitment to take all reasonable precautions to keep everyone in the building safe. As a result, TPASC has implemented a COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy.

All staff members will be required to be vaccinated and provide proof that they are vaccinated no later than October 15, 2021. “Vaccinated” means fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with public health guidelines, with all required doses of the applicable vaccination series approved by Health Canada. 

Exceptions to the requirement that all staff be vaccinated will only be made based on a legitimate, documented human rights-based requirement.

For all unvaccinated staff who have received an exemption will be required to.

• Submit to a Regular Antigen Point of Care Testing for COVID-19 (“RAT”) and demonstrate a negative result no sooner than 72 hours and not later than 48 hours before every shift.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

The Ontario Government has announced that starting on September 22, 2021, they will require patrons of some non-essential businesses and settings to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to gain access. These businesses and settings include gyms, restaurants, sports venues and more(see chart below for requirements).

New Entrance & Proof of Vaccination Guidelines

People are considered fully vaccinated after receiving the full series of a COVID 19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by World Health Organization (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series) and 14 days have elapsed since their final dose.
 

* Requirements are subject to change

How does this impact Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre users?

To accommodate these changes, we will be changing our main access point from the East to our South Entrance for most users.

All users of the facility will be asked to show proof of age even if they do not need to show proof of vaccination.

We ask that you are patient with our staff as we implement these new mandates.

Steps to Confirm Vaccination Status Upon Arrival

1. Staff will confirm your reason to be at the Centre
2. COVID-19 Health Screening
3. Provide proof of age/ID
4. Provide proof of vaccination or medical exemption (if applicable)
5. Scan in with your Membership Card, Student Card, Key Tag or TPASC Fitness App

It is the discretion of the individual to determine whether they would like to disclose their vaccination status. Should they make the decision not to divulge this information, they will not be permitted to access the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

Proof of Vaccination

Currently, vaccine receipts are available in PDF form to be downloaded or printed to your computer, phone or tablet.Ontarians who received their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine out of province should contact their local public health unit to record their information and receive proper documentation. Both proof of identity along with proof of vaccination will be required.

Individuals can provide proof of immunization by downloading or printing their vaccine receipt from the provincial booking portal, or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900.

ACCESS

To access the Fitness Centre, Field House Drop-Ins or Swimming, you will continue to reserve a time through the self-service portal at tpasc.ezfacility.com or by calling customer service at (416) 283-5222.

Entrance

All program participants will continue to enter through the East Entrance and exit out the South Entrance

The North Entrance continues to be exclusively for staff, and teams and should not be used by the general public.

Parking

Parking for the general public will be in the South Parking Lot. Regular parking rates will resume on July 16, 2021. 

Membership Holds 

We are continuing to offer membership holds free of charge until December 31, 2021. If you would like to continue your membership hold once we re-open the facility this summer, please complete this form.

AQUATICS
 

• Lane Swim - 25m - Short Course Schedule
• Lane Swim Mid Depth Water Schedule
   

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FIELD HOUSE

Field House Drop-In Sessions 

There will be Badminton, Pickleball, Shootaround Basketball 17+, and Table Tennis drop-in times available.  

Schedule subject to change. Please visit www.tpasc.ca/schedule for updated schedule information. 
 

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FITNESS CENTRE

Sessions are available to members, students, or anyone who purchases a day pass.

Access to the Fitness Centre will continue to be based on a reservation system. You will be able to reserve a time slot for the first floor and second floor.  To register and start to book your time slot you can visit www.tpasc.ca/signup
 

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Health & Safety Principles

It is currently understood that SARS-COV-2 is spread through the air by droplets from coughs and sneezes but also aerosolized even by talking.  It may also spread by contact with surfaces that COVID-19 carriers have previously touched as the virus may live on surfaces for days.  In order to ensure safety both for staff and users the factors of health checks upon arrival, physical distancing, the use of barrier devices, and enhanced cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces and equipment will be of paramount importance to keep staff and customers safe.

Health Checks Upon Arrival

• Upon arrival both staff and users will be required to check in for verification that they are authorized to be on site.  Access is limited to only those with authorization to enter for each phase.
• A brief health questionnaire will be conducted (questions such as any COVID symptoms, have you been with anyone with COVID symptoms, have you recently travelled) to ensure very low risk.
• Entry to the building will be denied for anyone who answers as a risk either from the health questions or from the thermometer test and provided with instructions. 

Physical Distancing

• Physical distancing will be in place (2 metres/6 feet) for all users not living in the same household.
• Gathering restrictions will be in effect and enforced.
• Modified room occupancies have been determined to ensure physical distancing requirements to limit the possibility of exposure.
• Designated entries and exits for all staff and building users have been determined.
• Traffic flow is planned and signage used to maintain social distancing in corridors and stairwells.  Floor decals guide traffic paths.
• Building users will arrive at the building already changed for their activities and changerooms will be closed to avoid physical distancing issues.
• The Universal Changerooms will open for designated aquatic users only as this changeroom has private change spaces that provide physical separation between users.  Spaced-out access to the showers is for prior to swimming (heath regulation requirement) and not afterwards to keep traffic flowing out and to limit time in the building.

Masks and Other Barrier Devices

• Masks will be mandatory for all staff and users to be in the building during the COVID pandemic and masks. Users are expected to provide their own masks.
• Other PPE such as gloves, gowns, and face shields will be made available for staff and users as appropriate (e.g. for the provision of first aid).
• Plexiglass shields installed for Customer Service desks to protect workers.
• Masks will not be required in the swimming pools, instead physical distancing will be rigidly enforced.
• Masks will also not be required while eating but physical distancing will be assured through the provision of additional space provided for staff.  Outdoor patio areas are expanded to provide the space for physical distancing.

Cleaning and Disinfection

• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection will take place for all high touch surfaces (e.g. door handles, Customer Service counters, automatic door operators, elevator buttons, toilet flush handles, etc.).
• Disinfectants used will be only those listed as approved against COVID on the Government of Canada website for use on hard surfaces.
• Extra cleaning staff will be scheduled for operational hours, dedicated to continuously disinfecting surfaces.
• Hand sanitizer will be available at all entrances to the building, including at the loading dock, as well as located in the building at entrances to fields of play, etc.
• All TPASC equipment (e.g. basketballs) will be disinfected by TPASC staff or by users.  Sharing of equipment will not be permitted unless members of the same household.  Some equipment will not be provided because it cannot be adequately disinfected (e.g. boxing gloves).
• Towel service will not be available.
• Disinfecting wipes will be available for Fitness Centre users to disinfect equipment prior to and after use.
• Soap and water are available in numerous locations throughout the building and cleaning staff are checking stock levels frequently.
• Overnight cleaning will be thorough with all surfaces cleaned and disinfected.

Air Handling

• Air handling units are state-of-the-art and, as always, continuously add fresh outdoor air, filter the air, and temper the air.
• Air handling unit (AHU) filters receive regular and timely filter changes.
• Preventative maintenance on AHUs is moved to overnight so that there is no downtime during operational hours.
• Additional fresh air will be added to the system, as possible, in consideration also of outdoor air temperatures.