COVID-19 update: drop-ins no longer available
May 11, 2021: Effective April 20, facility drop-ins will no longer be available. Advance online registration will be required for all fitness sessions. Register for your fitness session
As of April 19, 2021, all adult indoor low intensity group classes such as fitness, yoga, and martial arts will be paused until May 25, 2021, in order to reduce transmission of COVID-19 as directed by BC’s Provincial Health Officer.
The following programs will continue to operate:
- Fitness centres with individual and one-on-one training, pools and arenas
- All children/youth programs
- Individual sport programs
- Adult outdoor activities up to groups of 10
Most fitness centres are open. We’re working with community centre associations to reopen the remaining fitness centres.
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Masks are mandatory
April 7, 2021: Masks are mandatory in our facilities at all times with the exception of those under the age of 12. You are required to wear a mask at Fitness Centres at all the times. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided at the front desk.
No-show guidelines
May 7, 2021: Due to the limited number of available recreation sessions and to allow more community members to enjoy our facilities, no-show guidelines apply to all registered fitness, pool, and rink sessions.
Effective May 8, 2021, customers will be able to withdraw online at vanrec.ca from all Park Board fitness, pool, and rink sessions with a scheduled start date of May 11 and onward.
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