The Government of Alberta has updated the guidelines for the Restriction Exemption Program (REP) regarding youth sport, fitness and performance activities.
The updated provincial guidelines include:
- Adult (18 and older) coaches, officials, other volunteers and parents involved with or supporting an exempt children/youth program under the restriction exemption program (17 and under) do require proof of vaccination or testing and ID.
- In regards to youth aged 12-17 within an entity going forward with the Restriction Exemption Program - the youth aged 12-17 do not need to provide proof of vaccination if they are in the facility solely to participate in recreation or sports activities.
- If youth participants are going to be doing other things (visiting in a common area, sitting in public areas (e.g. spectator)), then proof of vaccination or negative testing will be required.
These changes will take effect Thursday, September 30 at 5 a.m at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre, Beaumont Community Centre, and Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre.