Young athletes need COVID-19 shot to play indoor sports starting Oct. 31

Journal Staff Anyone over the age of 12 in Sarnia-Lambton will need to provide proof of vaccination to enter sports and recreational fitness facilities. Proof of partial vaccination was required as of Oct.

Journal Staff

Anyone over the age of 12 in Sarnia-Lambton will need to provide proof of vaccination to enter sports and recreational fitness facilities.

Proof of partial vaccination was required as of Oct. 31, and full vaccination or a valid medical exemption is needed by Nov. 30.

The move impacts sports leagues, organized pick-up sports, dance classes, gymnastics, and martial arts and swimming classes.

Lambton Public Health said the decision was necessary because organized sports and high-intensity fitness places participants at greater risk of COVID-19 transmission.

In addition to players, the move applies to coaches, officials, volunteers and spectators 12 and older.

Local school boards are abiding by the order, which impacts student athletes playing indoor sports.