All Sport Games Paused on City of Burlington Sports Fields & Facilities
All sport games paused on City of Burlington sports fields and in facilities
Oct. 21, 2020— Following the recommendation of Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health and emerging evidence indicating cases from physical activity settings and contact sports are on the rise, the City of Burlington is taking further action to help reduce COVID-19 transmission.
The City will continue to follow the advice of Halton Region Public Health in an effort to protect the health and safety of residents and staff. As of Oct. 22, 2020:
- All sport games in City of Burlington facilities and on outdoor sport fields will be paused. Community Sport Organization renters are limited to training only where proper physical distancing can be maintained. There will be no games or scrimmages until further notice.
Dance is now permitted to continue with restrictions.
Indoor Fitness Pause
The outdoor sports game pause is in addition to the City of Burlington facility indoor fitness pause announced on Oct. 16.
- Pausing all City-run indoor fitness classes for Adult 19+ and 55+, including indoor pickleball and aquatic fitness
- Pausing any City of Burlington facility renter offering indoor fitness programs, including Pilates and yoga. To confirm if your program is still running, check with your organization
The intent of this pause is to slow the spread of COVID-19 and avoid going back into a modified Stage 2 status with further precautions.
The pause will be evaluated frequently and will be lifted once Halton Region Public Health deems it safe to resume these indoor and outdoor activities in City facilities and parks. The City of Burlington will continue to share updates with the public.
For more information on Burlington’s COVID-19 response, visit burlington.ca/coronavirus.
For information on recreation services, visit burlington.ca/fall. To reach customer service, call 905-335-7738 or email liveandplay@burlington.ca.
