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Town provides update on current operations at the Pyramid Recreation Centre

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COVID-19 has changed the way that many facilities operate – and the Pyramid Recreation Centre (PRC) is no exception. With St. Marys remaining in the Orange – Restrict Level of the Province’s Framework for Keeping Ontario Safe Open, the Town is providing an update to explain how current public health measures are being managed at the PRC.

Facility-wide measures

While in Orange – Restrict, there are specific limits on how many people can be in each part of the PRC at one time. To help manage capacity, the building is closed to drop-in visitors. Only those registered in a program/league are allowed into the facility; one parent/caregiver is permitted per child for arena-based activities. Aquafit and other fitness-based programs are limited to 10 participants.

All visitors to the PRC must complete a COVID-19 screening form. Masks must be worn by everyone using the common areas of the PRC, but do not have to be worn on the ice or in the pool. Masks are required at the Friendship Centre unless participating in a fitness program. Patrons should practice physical distancing in common areas and wash their hands/use hand sanitizer frequently.

The Town is not accepting any external ice, pool, community centre or other PRC room rentals at this time. Program and activity registrations are also being limited to residents of Huron-Perth and regular facility users. All other individuals and teams from outside the Huron Perth region are not currently permitted to use the PRC.

Arena

Both ice pads are currently operational. Most prime time ice has been allocated to minor sports leagues, but there may be some ice available for other users. Those interested in booking any remaining ice time are encouraged to contact the PRC at 519-284-2160. There is no shoulder or ticket ice available at this time.

In addition to the facility-wide measures noted above, those visiting the arena should note the following protocols:

  • Patrons should use Entrance B to access the Rock Rink and Entrance D to access the Blue Rink. View the ice rink schedule on the Town website to determine which pad you/your child will be using: www.townofstmarys.com/arena
  • Players are encouraged to come fully dressed; there is space in the change rooms and a staging area for tying skates.
  • Showers are currently unavailable.

Aquatics Centre

The Aquatics Centre is currently open for pre-registered programs only. Huron-Perth residents and regular users can register online (www.townofstmarys.com/registeronline) or by calling 519-284-2160. Registrations are accepted one week in advance of the program’s start date and are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition to the facility-wide measures mentioned above, those visiting the Aquatics Centre should note the following protocols:

  • Patrons should use Entrance A (Aquatics Centre doors - located by the splash pad) when arriving for pool programs,
  • Change rooms, lockers and showers are available, but we recommend that pool users arrive in their bathing suits. Patrons will have 10 minutes to change after their program has ended.
  • Pool users are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but there are noodles, kick boards, pull buoys and life jackets available to use. Goggles are not being supplied at this time.
  • The sauna and water fountain currently unavailable.

Friendship Centre

The Friendship Centre is currently open for pre-registered programs only. Huron-Perth residents and regular users can register online (www.townofstmarys.com/registeronline) or by calling 519-284-3272. A full list of program is available in the Friendship Centre newsletter, which can be found at www.townofstmarys.com/friendship. Those coming to the PRC for Friendship Centre programs should use the Friendship Centre entrance.

Youth Centre

The Youth Centre is currently closed.

Additional information

Further updates about the operations of the PRC will be posted to the Town of St. Marys website (www.townofstmarys.com/covid19) and its social media accounts. Questions about the PRC can be directed to Stephanie Ische, Director of Community Services at 519-284-2340, ext. 624 or sische@town.stmarys.on.ca. 

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For media inquiries:

Brett O’Reilly | Corporate Communications & Events Manager
519-284-2340, ext. 432 | boreilly@town.stmarys.on.ca