Friday, September 17, 2021
Media Release
Province of Ontario’s Proof of Vaccination Requirement comes into effect
September 22, 2021 and includes access to the City of Belleville’s Quinte Sports
& Wellness Centre
BELLEVILLE, ON – Effective September 22, 2021, the Province of Ontario will require patrons to provide proof of identification (showing name and date of birth) and of being fully vaccinated to access certain businesses and settings. Starting Wednesday, September 22, 2021, to enter the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre you will need to provide proof of full vaccination, along with your identification, unless you have an exemption. The Recreation, Culture & Community Services Department extends our sincere gratitude for your ongoing patience as we implement this new provincial policy at our facility. The line -ups are expected to be a bit longer as we confirm proof of vaccination upon entering the QSWC in addition to screening and contact tracing. The health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priority. To ensure a safe and positive experience, please treat everyone with respect. People not following the rules will be asked to leave the facility.
Vaccination Proof Required
18+ unless exempted
18+ participating in City programs
Parents or guardians of youth participating in organized sports
Youth spectators (12–17), including at sporting events
Youth (12–17) not actively engaged in an organized sport (non–organized sport programs such as recreational swims/skating, track, fitness classes and special interest courses)
Youth (12–17) using the Workout Studio or areas with fitness equipment
Vaccination Proof Not Required
EXEMPTIONS
Medical exemption (with documented proof from physician or by a registered nurse)
Children under the age of 12
Youth under 18 who are actively participating in an organized sport (sports leagues, organized pick up sports, dance classes and swimming classes), and coaches and officials
Making payment or registering/booking for a City service/program
Physiotherapy and massage therapy clients attending appointments
Questions
If you have questions about how to obtain a copy of your vaccination receipt, visit the COVID-19
vaccination provincial portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. You can
also refer to the Using Your Vaccination Receipt: Frequently Asked Questions. If you have specific questions about access to the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, please contact us at 613-966-4632 or email at rccsgeneral@belleville.ca You can also stay up to date with us by
visiting qswc.ca Please check with your governing body for specific vaccination policies for your group or league.
Proof of Identification and Full Vaccinat ion Definition
Full Vaccination (source: Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations Under the
Reopening Ontario Act) An individual is considered fully vaccinated if they have received :
• the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines,
• one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or
• three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada; and
• they received their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before providing the proof of being fully vaccinated. Health Canada approved vaccines:
• 2 doses: Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD
• 1 dose: Janssen/Johnson & Johnson
• mRNA vaccine: Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna
Identification Proof (source: Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations Under
the Reopening Ontario Act) Validation of vaccination will be based on two key identifiers:
1. Name of the identification holder; and 2. Date of birth A photo identification is not required.
Proof of identity can be established using documentation issued by an institution or public body,
provided it includes the name of the holder and date of birth.
Examples of identification documents that may be used to confirm the identity of the holder of the
vaccine receipt include:
• Birth certificate
• Citizenship card
• Driver’s licence
• Government (Ontario or other) issued identification card, including health card
• Indian Status Card /Indigenous Membership Card
• Passport
• Permanent Resident card Validation of identification is considered to have been completed/successful when the name and
date of birth of the presenter of the vaccination receipt and the name and date of birth on the
identification document match. If the name and date of birth on both documents do not match, the
individual will not be allowed to enter the business or organization.
