Welcome Back: Clarington reopens its facilities offering safe, reliable programs

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is thrilled to reopen its community centres and welcome residents back indoors to our safe, reliable and affordable programs.

Following all Public Health safety protocols outlined in the Province’s Step Three of Reopening Ontario, Clarington has carefully planned a tiered opening to manage capacity. Starting on Friday, July 16, residents will be able to pre-book ice time and fitness centre workout slots. Bookings for indoor swimming will start on Wednesday, July 21, at 9 a.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Ice pads
  Pad B at South Courtice Arena will reopen on Friday, July 16, with Pad A opening on July 19. We are currently accepting ice bookings, and the first ice rentals will begin on Friday, July 16.
• Fitness centre
  The fitness centre will open for pre-booked workout times on Tuesday, July 20. You must pre-book your workout slot, with pre-registrations starting on Friday, July 16 at 9 a.m. Fitness memberships will be reactivated as of July 20. Our fitness memberships will be extended for the length of the closure. You can cancel your membership hassle-free by emailing communityservices@clarington.net.
  
• Indoor pools

Bookings for the indoor pools at Courtice Community Complex and Diane Hamre Recreation Complex will start on July 21 at 9 a.m. Both facilities will open for public and lane swims on Friday, July 23. Swimming lessons will start later in August; please check www.clarington.net for all the details.

Clarington will follow all Public Health guidelines and closely monitor capacity in the pools and fitness centres to ensure physical distance between users. All facility users will be required to wear masks inside our facilities, except when working out or swimming. To pre-register for ice time, swimming or the fitness centre, visit www.clarington.net/BeActive or call 905-987-5667 ext. 2552.

“We are so happy to turn this corner and reopen our community centres. These facilities are the heart of our community and provide essential programs and services that our residents rely on. We have strict COVID-19 safety protocols in place and are managing this gradual reopening to ensure that we can pivot and make any necessary changes to keep our community safe. I hope that you will consider registering and visiting us soon,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

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Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Basia Radomski
Communications Manager
905-623-3379 ext. 2214 or bradomski@clarington.net