The Nicola Valley Aquatic Centre will be reopening on July 20.
Phase one of the process will officially begin on opening day, with plenty of restrictions in place.
“These restrictions have been identified as necessary by Interior Health, WorkSafe BC, and the BC CDC,” said Recreation and Facilities Manager Sky McKeown. “We would ask that our patrons respect these new adjustments and know that as we are permitted, we will relax the restrictions. Welcome to the new normal!”
New restrictions in place include:
• Lexan guards have been installed at the front desk to help protect the front-line staff.
• Parts of the facility will be closed to the public and it is asked that patrons respect all signs.
• There will be an on-site attendant during operational hours to ensure that protocols are followed and to provide periodic cleaning of high-touch surfaces.
• Anyone experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms must not enter the facility.
• Anyone that has travelled outside of Canada must refrain from attending for at least 14 days after their return.
• All patrons must respect the minimum six feet of physical distancing while at the facility and the new one-way direction flow.
• Existing memberships that have been suspended since March 18, will resume on July 20. The missed months will be extended into the 2021 year or be credited.
The pools will be operating by reservation only, fluctuating from 50-minute to 2.5-hour bookings.
Lockers will still be off limits, with staff asking patrons to bring along minimal belongings.
The NVAC gym will see a maximum of four patrons at a time, also with reservations needed.
“We realize that this is not ideal for any of us,” said McKeown. “Please know that as this situation continues to evolve, we will continue to adjust whenever we can and however we are required to. We welcome positive comments and constructive suggestions and ask that you phone us at 250-378-6662.”
