24-04-2021Pre-Registration Required for All Open Recreation Programs / Updated Capacity Limits
(Open Gym, Adult Basketball, Pickleball, Badminton)
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the Eastern Health Zone, The YMCA is introducing several changes to how we operate our open recreation programs.
Effective Sunday April 24th, all participants in open recreation programs will be required to pre-register and reserve a space at:
https://ymcaofcapebreton.punchpass.com.
Bookings can also be made by calling Membership Services at 902-562-9622 x 1.
Bookings are accepted 24 hours in advance.
In addition, the following capacity limits are being introduced:
• Pickleball - maximum 15 participants per session
• Badminton - maximum 15 participants per session
• Open Gym / Youth Open Gym – A maximum of 5 participants from the same “close social group” per half court per session. One individual per group should reserve the session online. Up to 4 additional participants may attend the session and will be required to sign-in upon arrival.
• Adult Basketball - A maximum of 5 participants from the same “close social group” per half court per session. One individual per group should reserve the session online. Up to 4 additional participants may attend the session and will be required to sign-in upon arrival.
To learn more about “close social groups” visit
https://novascotia.ca/coron.../restrictions-and-guidance/....
All participants are required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines while not engaged in active play.
All other programs at the Frank Rudderham branch will continue to operate with standard masking and physical distancing protocols in place.
The YMCA will continue to monitor this situation and will follow the direction of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.