The City of Weyburn has clarified what the situation currently is for proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests in order to access leisure facilities. Based on the information provided by the provincial government, those will not be required at this time. 

“Right now, the way that they have stated for those, is that it isn’t mandatory unless it is a ticketed event,” explained Mathew Warren, City Manager. “Also, there are some procedures around adult activities – anyone over the age of 18.” 

Those procedures for adult activities refer to the masking rules laid out by the provincial government. Currently, those who are under the age of 18 are not required to wear a mask while participating in a sport, for the duration of the sport only. Those who are 18 and older, including athletes and officials, do not have to wear a mask for the duration of the sport or activity when they are subject to proof of vaccination policies. 

For users of the facilities that hold ticketed events, the City will be working directly with them on implementing the applicable requirements for the proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests during those events.  

“As a city, we will continue to monitor and see what happens throughout the province, but right now the goal is to follow the mandate from the province, but if things continue to change, that’ll be something that is reviewed by the province as we move forward,” Warren added.