Recreation COVID-19 Updates

NOTICE: Loyalist Township Recreation Centres are temporarily closed and in-person recreation programs and facility rentals are paused in response to the Government of Ontario's provincewide shutdown

Virtual programming

Looking for something to do at home? We've got you covered! Loyalist Township has lots of virtual program options for the winter to keep you busy while you're staying safe at home. We have many options available including preschool (ages 4 and under), children and youth classes (ages 5-18), and adult.

View our Program Guide for more information

Registration

Fitness classes: Monday, December 21, 2020

All other virtual programs: Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 8:30am for residents and Friday, January 8, 2021 at 8:30am for non-residents.

Click here to Register

Swimming lessons at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre

CANCELLED: Private and Semi-Private Swimming Lessons at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre Pool that were planned to start the week of Tuesday, January 26th have been cancelled due to the ongoing provincial COVID-19 lockdown measures. Registrants will be contacted via email regarding the cancellation and refunds.

Creating or logging into your online account

Click here to login to your account!

Creating your account:

Visit loyalisttownship.perfectmind.com and click "Create Account".
Follow the steps in the video below!

Adding a family member to your account:

Login to your account at loyalisttownship.perfectmind.com.
Follow the steps in the video below!

Updating information on your account:

Login to your account at loyalisttownship.perfectmind.com.
Follow the steps in the video below!

Reopening procedure videos

Fitness classes at the Leisure & Activity Centre

Arena rentals at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre

Aquatics at the W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre

COVID-19 recreation facility procedures

COVID-19 Facility Procedure - Arena rentals COVID-19 Facility Procedure - Arena entry and exit map COVID-19 Facility Procedure - Private/semi-private lessons and pool layout COVID-19 Facility Procedure - Lane swims/senior lane swims and pool layout COVID-19 Facility Procedure - Aquafit and pool layout COVID-19 Facility Procedure - Adult fitness classes

Safety measures for COVID-19

Safety measures have been implemented and include, but are not limited to:

COVID-19 screening before entering the facility. Patrons asked to stay home if they are sick
Hand sanitization upon entry into the facility
Face coverings/masks required in the facility when individuals are not participating in physical activity
Physical distancing and cohort restrictions on the number of participants in the facilities
Contact tracing protocols
Floor markings to support physical distancing
Enhanced cleaning/disinfecting of the facility following public health requirements
Controlled entry and exits into and out of the facility
COVID-19 recreation facility procedures
Participants are asked to arrive changed and ready to participate in their activity
Reduced capacities for programs and classes
Virtual program options

Lionhearts Inc. at Amherstview Community Hall

The Amherstview Community Hall is being utilized by the Lionhearts Inc. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. for Meals-To-Go distribution.

Playgrounds and parks remain open

Loyalist Township playgrounds and parks remain open. The Municipality will not be sanitizing equipment or park structures. Residents should bring their own hand sanitizer. It is the parent's or guardian's responsibility to ensure children practise good hand hygiene and use hand sanitizer before and after touching playground equipment. Parents and guardians are also responsible for supervising their small children and ensuring physical distancing.

Outdoor rinks closed

Township operated Outdoor Ice Rinks are not open for public use at this time. We will continue to monitor the local situation and provide an update should the rinks become available for public use at a later date.