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Happy New Year everyone,
We just wanted to update you all on what is happening at the various venues as we come out of the break and into our first games of 2022.
We are obviously seeing unprecedented numbers of COVID cases, and we were waiting for the latest update from the Province to confirm if there would be a shutdown. The Province has not closed the schools or any businesses or added any new restrictions on recreational sports.
Since April 2020 through the various peaks and troughs of the pandemic and the four previous shutdowns, we have had exactly the same position when it comes to playing or not playing. We rely on the guidelines from the Province of Ontario and from OPH and follow them to the letter. If they close down recreational sports the leagues are paused until we are allowed to play again. If there are restrictions, we follow them and enforce them. If we are allowed to play, we play. We will continue to do that for 2022. As of right now, neither the Province nor OPH has issued directives to close recreational sports. The leagues, as of now, have not been canceled.
Indoor venues are remaining open, adhering to whichever provincial guidelines apply and holding us to our contracts: therefore games will continue.
Of course, all of this could change if there is another update from the Province or OPH, and we will keep everyone in each league informed within a few hours of any announcement that has a significant impact.
Whatever we decide, we know that some of you won't agree with our decision. We respect that and appreciate your understanding that there isn't any single solution that gives everyone what they want. We've heard every viewpoint over the past few weeks from "Schools, stores and sports should all have been completely shut-down weeks ago" to "I shouldn't be told if and when I can play or not and shouldn't have to provide vaccination information". And all opinions in between.
QR Code Now Required for Proof of Vaccination
Don't forget that the standards for proof of vaccination will change on Tuesday, January 4th. "Beginning January 4, 2022, Ontarians will be required to use their enhanced vaccine certificate with the official QR code. Vaccine receipts without a QR code will no longer be accepted as valid proof of vaccination." This applies to people who are vaccinated and to those with an exemption certificate. DOMES WILL NOT ALLOW ENTRY TO ANYONE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE QR CODE.
You can find details of how to download your certificate with QR code here
Take care and have a Happy New Year,
The Footy Sevens Team