Some Vernon aquatic centre programs allowed

The office of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) issued a clarification Thursday (April 1), indicating that ‘Aquafit and Aqua Therapy group classes’ can continue to operate as usual, as public swimming pools have an exemption within the Gathering and Events Order.

Recreation Services had cancelled the classes following the PHO announcement this week that indoor group fitness classes of any kind were being paused.

“Following some advocacy by the BC Recreation & Parks Association, the PHO was able to provide clarification that these adult group aquatic classes can continue,” Doug Ross, Director, Recreation Services said. “We’re happy to be able to start these classes up again as they are very important to the well-being of the participants”.

Recreation Services is working on logistics for classes to start again sometime following the holiday long weekend. Once details are finalized, registered participants will be contacted with the date for the restart of their class.