The Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) would like to provide updated information regarding how the Provincially mandated Proof of Vaccination and Identification rules will impact member clubs and membership, as the regulations come into effect as of September 22, 2021.
The OVA does not have a mandatory vaccine policy to participate in OVA programs and events; however, the OVA and its members are responsible for following the Ontario government regulations, Public Health mandates and facilities rules and regulations.
As per Ontario Government regulations, “The person responsible for a business or an organization that is open...shall require each patron who enters an area of the premises of the business or organization...at the point of entry, proof of identification and of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.”
This “applies with respect to the following areas of the premises of the following businesses and organizations:
Per Government of Ontario regulations:
*Please ensure to discuss vaccine requirements with each facility that is booked for Club activities*
Per Government of Ontario regulations:
The regulations do not prevent businesses or organizations from establishing their own additional policies or requirements pertaining to their patrons, including having a mandatory vaccine requirement to enter.
Per Government of Ontario regulations:
The regulations do not preclude businesses or organizations from establishing their own additional policies or requirements pertaining to their patrons.
Should an individual choose not to share the required information then, unless the ROA otherwise exempts them from this requirement, they will not be permitted to enter those businesses or organizations that require proof. There is no grace period in the Ontario regulations for sport.
The most recent OVA virtual Town Hall discussing the Government’s Proof of Vaccination has been uploaded to the OVA YouTube channel. To view the recording, please click here. The presentation slides are also available for download on the OVA’s Town Hall webpage.
The OVA and its clubs and members are legally required to follow the Government of Ontario’s regulations.
Any OVA-specific questions can be directed to: info@ontariovolleyball.org
Any complaints and/or questions about the regulations should be directed to the Ministry of Health.
Thank you for your ongoing patience and support as we continue to navigate this ongoing pandemic.
Take care, stay healthy and we hope to see you back on the courts soon.