COVID-19

As of March 1, the Town of Newmarket plans to lift public health measures such as proof vaccination and capacity limits at all indoor public settings in response to the Province of Ontario’s announcement on February 14, 2022. Face coverings in indoor public settings and physical distancing requirements remain in place, with exceptions for those who are participating in specific recreation programs.

“With key health indicators continuing to improve and many Newmarket residents and businesses doing their part to stop the spread, I am pleased to announce that we will no longer require proof of vaccination to participate in our recreation programming or entering our facilities,” says Mayor John Taylor. “We know that physical activity and social interaction are crucial to our mental health and the well-being of our children. We continue to do everything we can at the Town of Newmarket to keep our children happy, healthy and active.”

Residents that visit any Newmarket facility are encouraged to conduct a self-health assessment for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering the building. Those who are experiencing symptoms are asked not to visit the facility until their symptoms have subsided.

August, 2021 Update from Newmarket Skating Club

We ask that all families and skaters strictly adhere to all the guidelines and protocols that are set out by the Newmarket SC, Town, Facilities, and our governing bodies. For the safety of all members, there will be a zero-tolerance policy in effect for the remainder of the season.  These policies and guidelines can be found HERE.

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July 16th, 2021 Update from Skate Ontario

Skate Ontario has issued updated Protocols to enable a safe return to the sport. These Protocols are based on current Ontario statutes and regulations, current public health requirements and directives, and Skate Ontario’s desire to make our sport safe for all. These Protocols may be updated at any time; please be sure that you are referring to the most recent Version which will be posted from time to time on Skate Ontario’s website at www.skateontario.org. These Protocols are subject to all federal, provincial and municipal laws, regulations, by-laws and orders as they may exist from time to time.

We have included the updated Return to Play Protocols HERE.

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Things are moving really quickly in the COVID-19 planning at Newmarket Skating Club.

We are governed by Skate Canada and Skate Ontario and we take guidance from these organizations and local and regional health authorities.

As these organizations update their policies and procedures, so too will NSC.

Please see our Return to Play Protocol and the Town of Newmarket Facility Opening Protocol for more details as to how we are ensuring your skaters (and our communities) safety.

You can find the latest information at:

York Region COVID-19 Resources
Skate Ontario COVID-19 Updates
Skate Canada COVID-19 Resources

Be safe, and we will all get through this together.