Opening of sports fields and venues getting close

The City of Kelowna is getting ready for a return of sports this summer.

Several local sport clubs and adult leagues will restart in July, with registration for city sport leagues now open for select summer sports, in addition to sports field and arena bookings now being considered for dates as early as July 1.

“Local sport organizations are required to develop ‘Return to Sport’ plans for a safe, socially-distanced summer season,” said Doug Nicholas, Sport and Event Manager. “Player and staff safety are a top priority and sport plans will need to align with provincial and facility guidelines.”

The return of some outdoor sport activities is in accordance with B.C.’s Restart Plan. At the request of the province, viaSport has led the creation of Return to Sport Guidelines on how to resume sport while operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those interested in learning more about a return to sport in B.C. can join in on a virtual town hall hosted by PacificSport Okanagan on Tuesday, June 23 at 10 a.m.