It seems like whatSA国际影视传媒檚 old is new again when it comes to sports and recreation.

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has laid out a new public health order which will allow indoor gatherings to be capped at 25 and outdoor gatherings at a maximum of 50 people. If that sounds familiar, itSA国际影视传媒檚 what the initial reopening numbers were when Covid-19 restrictions were first lifted in summer 2020.

The difference now is that thereSA国际影视传媒檚 an option for groups and/or businesses to ask for proof of vaccination before allowing people to take part. What that means is the possibility for larger gatherings of up to 100 people indoors and 200 outdoors, if a group/business applies for, and receives, an exemption from the OCPHO.

The order itself is contingent on a risk evaluation being conducted by the OCPHO, which should be done on or before this Friday, according to a news release from the OCPHO on Oct. 14.

The Racquet Club is one of those businesses that will be looking to increase its numbers at the first available opportunity. It will be asking its membership for proof of vaccination before doing so. As it stands, the club has a firm limit of 10 people inside, which includes staff and anyone using the clubSA国际影视传媒檚 services.

Meghan Newberry, the facilitySA国际影视传媒檚 manager of member services, said the club is planning on applying for an exemption to allow up to 100 people inside the premises. If that doesnSA国际影视传媒檛 work, it will abide by the order as it stands.

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The Yellowknife Gymnastics Club is in wait-and-see mode for the time being, but the news that things could open up again was exciting to hear, said Jessica Smith, the clubSA国际影视传媒檚 manager.

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That isnSA国际影视传媒檛 stopping the club from preparing for a reopening, she added.

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As for the Yk Volleyball Association, itSA国际影视传媒檚 in a holding pattern for the time being.

Terrel Hobbs, the associationSA国际影视传媒檚 president, said gymnasium time hasnSA国际影视传媒檛 been released as of yet so thereSA国际影视传媒檚 no way of drafting a schedule, but the hope among the executive is for a Nov. 1 start date.

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The association held its annual general meeting on Oct. 6 and Hobbs said there was some discussion about whether full vaccination would be required in order to play this season.

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