COVID-19: Vaccine Information for Sports, Recreation, Arts & Culture Organizations

Last updated: October 11, 2022 at 8:55 a.m.

Sports, recreation, arts and culture organizations were greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Promoting COVID-19 vaccines is the best way to continue to protect participants, staff and spectators, and help keep the activities we enjoy as safe as possible. The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective at reducing virus spread and protecting against serious illness. See more information about COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccines for children and youth.

Host an Onsite Vaccination Clinic

Sports, recreation, arts and culture organizations are encouraged to partner with Toronto Public Health to host onsite vaccination clinics.

Organizations seeking to host onsite COVID-19 immunization clinics are invited to complete a short survey.

Request a Mobile Immunization Clinic

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Sports, Recreation, Arts & Culture Organizations

Benefits of Vaccination

Staying up-to-date on vaccination, including any booster dose(s) when eligible:

Reduces the risk of getting, spreading and becoming seriously sick from COVID-19
Protects people who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated, such as infants and young children.
Reduces the risk of COVID-19 outbreaks, prevents further service disruptions and allows for a safer return to in-person activities.

Strategies to Promote Vaccination

Organizations can encourage participants and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine with a few simple steps:

Create a workplace vaccination policy.
Encourage staff, coaches and instructors to lead by example by getting all their recommended vaccine doses, including any booster dose(s), when eligible, and sharing their reasons for being vaccinated.
Partner with local teams (including mascots), recreational and arts groups to promote vaccination.
Offer prizes or incentives.
Host an onsite vaccine clinic with support from Toronto Public Health.
Share information about nearby vaccination clinics with your community.

Preventing COVID-19 Spread

Visit COVID-19 Guidance for Employers, Businesses & Organizations for information about reducing the risk of COVID-19 at your organization.

Sample Message to Participants, Parents & Guardians

Sports, recreation, arts and culture organizations should communicate measures they are implementing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Expectations of participants, parents and guardians should be made clear before the program begins. Toronto Public Health has created a draft message template that organizations can use to briefly highlight the steps their organization is taking to protect participants, families, staff and the broader community.

Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 in Recreational Activities

For information on COVID-19 prevention measures, see COVID-19 Guidance for Employers, Businesses & Organizations.

Please note: the information provided on this webpage does not contain legal advice and should not be relied on or treated as legal advice; those for whom these recommendations are intended may seek their own legal advice for their specific circumstance.