COVID-19 Phase 4 Response

At Southport, we’re doing our part to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. All provincially mandated procedures are in effect and are in line with ‘Phase Four’ updates which came into action on July 25. Please stay home if you are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, have traveled outside of western Canadian jurisdictions, or north-western Ontario within the past 14 days or have come into contact with someone who may have COVID-19. We ask that all members read, understand, and follow the policies and procedures below before and during their visit to the Central Plains RecPlex and outdoor recreation facilities. CENTRAL PLAINS RECPLEX: • Workouts must be booked before arrival, this can be done on our website, by email or phone. • Only members that have a pre-booked workout time will be allowed entrance. • Use the self-screening tool before arrival. https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/ • Come ready to workout. Access is not permitted to locker rooms, including the washroom and shower area. • Arrive no more than 5 minutes before your workout. • Lobby washrooms are available for use. • Hand sanitizer is available at the building entrance and fitness area entrance. All members must use the hand sanitization station upon entry. • Workout blocks will be in 2-hour intervals with 30 minutes of cleaning in between. • Cashless or no-contact payment should be used to the greatest extent possible. • Bottle filling stations are available for use, while water fountains remain closed. • Congregating in the parking lot or lobby is not permitted. • Follow the arrows once inside to safely check-in. • There will be no food or drinks served. Vending machines are available for your own use. CHANGES TO YOUR WORKOUT EXPERIENCE: • Maintain proper physical distancing of 6ft between members and staff at all times. • Equipment that is difficult to sanitize has been removed, including foam rollers, yoga blocks, hand wraps, and gloves. • Handshakes, high fives, and any other touching gestures are not permitted before, during and after your workout. • Only touch your own personal items – this includes water bottles, foam rollers, gloves, hand wraps, and gym bags. • Wipe down equipment before and after each use using the disinfectant wipes from the cleaning stations located throughout the facility. • Spacing between machines has been increased to maintain a safe physical distance. • Staff will perform thorough cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment between each workout block. PLAYGROUND, TENNIS COURTS, SOCCER FIELDS, BALL DIAMONDS: • Open to the public. • Patrons must maintain a distance of at least 2 meters, except for brief exchanges. SOUTHPORT BOWL: • Lanes can be booked in 1-hour or 2-hour slots, with a maximum of 6 people per party. • Bowling must be booked before arrival, by email or phone. • 1-hour cleaning blocks will take place after each lane use. All surfaces, bowling balls, and shoes will be sanitized. • Lobby washrooms are available for use. • Cashless or no-contact payment should be used to the greatest extent possible. • Food and drink services are currently unavailable. Outside water is permitted. • Bottle filling stations are available for use while water fountains remain closed. For more information regarding COVID-19 and to see all recent updates from the provincial government, visit the Province of Manitoba website: www.manitoba.ca/covid19/. For inquiries regarding the Central Plains RecPlex, please contact us at 204.428.6050. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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