This afternoon, the Government of Ontario announced that effective Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., additional public health measures are being implemented in Ottawa, Peel, and Toronto as a result of their higher than average rates of transmission.
Measures under a modified Stage 2 include:
- Reducing limits for all social gatherings and organized public events to a maximum of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors where physical distancing can be maintained. The two limits may not be combined for an indoor-outdoor event;
Read the full announcement from the Government of Ontario here: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/58767/ontario-implementing-additional-public-health-measures-in-toronto-ottawa-and-peel-region
This change is only applicable to organized public gatherings. We have confirmed with our Provincial Sport Advisor that AO training sessions and competitions do not fall under organized public events, instead they are recognized as organized sporting events. Therefore, all Athletics Ontario activities will NOT be impacted.
Group gathering limits for all Athletics Ontario activities including training sessions and competitions will remain at a maximum capacity of 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors unless otherwise restricted by the local municipality or facility.
The announcement also indicates the closing of indoor gyms and fitness centres (i.e., exercise classes and weight and exercise rooms). We will share information about Ontario facility closures pertinent to the sport of track and field, as they are communicated to us.
October 9th, 2020 TTFC Operation Update:
As a follow-up to today’s announcement The Toronto Track and Field Centre continues to work with an opening plan that compliments the City of Toronto -Toronto Public Health protocols and utilizes the guidelines and recommendations put forth by Athletics Ontario and Athletics Canada for the “Return to Train” phase.
At this time; based on the current climate and recommendations the TTFC will be reverting back to its original opening plan introduced during Stage 2.
Effective 12:01am Saturday, October 10th, 2020 that weight rooms are now closed until further notice.
Effective Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 only registered Athletics Ontario or Athletics Canada Members will be able to sign up for access to the TTFC. Please read the full communication from the Toronto Track and Field Centre Below:
October 9th – TTFC Return to Train Communication
