Facility Safety Measures

We continue to follow stringent sanitation protocols for proper disinfection, operation and maintenance, as well as adding additional procedures to achieve a new level of cleanliness.

Enhanced Procedures & Protocols

• Enhanced cleaning protocols. Throughout the day, cleaning staff will be focused on high touchpoints such as hand rails, and door knobs, and washroom facilities.  In the evening, each facility will be sanitized with a new disinfectant cleaning solution.
• Cleaning staff dedicated to washrooms maintenance.
• Removal of some hard-to-clean equipment.
• Staggered sessions to permit time for cleaning between sessions. 
• Spacing equipment a minimum of 2 metres or 6 feet apart.
• Staff in each room to ensure equipment is being cleaned prior to & after use.
• Cash free payments – with online reservation.
• Pre-registered/reserved visit times.
• Health Screening when booking sessions and once again upon entry to the facility.
• A dedicated area with exclusive entrance and washroom facilities for adults 55+. 
• Markings on the floors to remind guests of the physical distance required while waiting to enter/exit the facility and in fitness classes.
• Increased hand-sanitizer stations.
• Change facilities will be available for pool users. Other guests are asked to arrive ready to workout.
• Class sizes and number of people in the health club areas are reduced to respect physical distancing guidelines and maintain group size limits as per provincial standards.
• Reservations Required for facility use.
• Common areas usually available for socialization will not be available at this time.

• Signage for proper hand-wash techniques in public washrooms.

Safety Procedures for Guests

Health screening questionnaire & waiver is required before a reservation can be booked for gym/cardio/fitness sessions.

Guests experiencing any of the following symptoms are asked to refrain from using the facilities:

• Have a fever over 38 Celsius or 100 Fahrenheit

• Have a new cough or difficulty breathing
• Sore throat, hoarse voice and/or difficulty swallowing
• Runny nose, sneezing or nasal congestion (in the absence of underlying reasons for symptoms such as season allergies and post nasal drip)
• Chills
• Headache
• New smell or taste disorder
• Unexplained fatigue/malaise
• Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
• Have been diagnosed with COVID-19
• Have travelled outside of Canada in the past 14 days
• Have come into contact with probable or confirmed case of COVID-19

While in the facility, remember to:

• Maintain a distance of 2 metres or 6 feet between yourself and others.
• Wash your hands often with soap & water for at least 20 seconds.
• Liberally use the sanitizers found at various stations within the facility.
• Guests must arrive/exit wearing a mask and be prepared to wear it anytime physical distancing may be a challenge. CHDRC will follow the standards recommended by the Durham Region Board of Health.
• Guests who have a medical exemption from wearing a mask must advise City staff in advance of attending the facility so we can make the necessary arrangements to serve them.

Health Club - Reservations Required

Health Club is open, including Cardio Rooms, Weight Room, and new 55+ Workout Area. Book your workout time in advance. Walk-ins not accepted.

Book online at pickering.ca/active keyword search Pickering Fit

• CHDRC Members can book each calendar week up to 7 days in advance.
• Pay as you go visitors can book 24 hours in advance.
• No walk-in customers will be admitted.

Equipment Layout and  Image Gallery

Fitness Classes - Reservations Required

You must book your fitness classes in advance. Refer to our group fitness page for schedules

Visit pickering.ca/active keyword search Pickering Fit for class options.

• CHDRC Members can book each calendar week up to 7 days in advance.
• Pay as you go visitors can book 24 hours in advance.
• No walk-in customers will be admitted.

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  Group Fitness Studios A, B, C Entrance: North Entrance Doors

  In order to maintain physical distancing in our studios the number of participants will be limited to the following: Studio A - 8 people (12 ft. apart) Studio B - 8 people (12 ft. apart) Studio C - 8 people (12 ft. apart) (designated space has been allotted using floor markers to further help patrons maintain physical distancing during class) All group fitness classes must be registered for ahead of time as per the instructions above. Walk-ins will not be permitted at this time. Patrons are required to bring their own equipment for yoga/pilates classes including mats, blankets, bolsters, blocks and straps as the City will not be able to provide this equipment at this time. Some pieces of equipment that cannot be easily disinfected have been removed from the studios such as bands, ankle weights, gloves, etc.  Class start and end times have been staggered to promote physical distancing in between classes. Participants will be required to disinfect their equipment before and after usage. There will also be time allotted between each class to allow for thorough disinfection of all equipment by staff. Masks are not required to be worn during class but must be worn while entering/exiting the building. Fans are not permitted to be on during class for the time being. Patrons can sign up for multiple classes in a day however you will be required to exit the building and re-enter for the subsequent class in order to allow for cleaning as well as to be checked in by staff at the entrance. In an effort to accommodate group fitness members who may not feel ready to return to in-studio classes we will be continuing to offer virtual fitness classes for active group fitness members via our Pickering Fit Group Fitness Members Facebook page. If you are an active fitness member and would like to join the group please go to facebook.com/groups/pickeringfit

  55+ Fitness Studio (East Salon) Entrance: North Entrance Doors

  All 55+ group fitness classes will take place in our designated 55+ Area located in the East Salon. Participants will enter through the North entrance doors of the facility. In order to maintain physical distancing in our 55+ classes the number of participants will be limited to the following: 8 people (12 ft. apart) (designated space has been allotted using floor markers to further help patrons maintain physical distancing during class) All group fitness classes must be registered for ahead of time as per the instructions above. Walk-ins will not be permitted at this time. Patrons are required to bring their own equipment for yoga/pilates classes including mats, blankets, bolsters, blocks and straps as the City will not be able to provide this equipment at this time. Some pieces of equipment that cannot be easily disinfected have been removed from the studios such as bands, ankle weights, gloves, etc.  Class start and end times have been staggered to promote physical distancing in between classes. Participants will be required to disinfect their equipment before and after usage. There will also be time allotted between each class to allow for thorough disinfection of all equipment by staff. Masks are not required to be worn during class but must be worn while entering/exiting the building. Fans are not permitted to be on during class for the time being. Patrons can sign up for multiple classes in a day however you will be required to exit the building and re-enter for the subsequent class in order to allow for cleaning as well as to be checked in by staff at the entrance. In an effort to accommodate group fitness members who may not feel ready to return to in-studio classes we will be continuing to offer virtual fitness classes for active. group fitness members via our Pickering Fit Group Fitness Members Facebook page. If you are an active fitness member and would like to join the group please go to facebook.com/groups/pickeringfit

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Swimming Pool - Reservations Required

Book online at

pickering.ca/active keyword search swimming

Lane swim

Monday - Friday between 6:15 am – 5:00 pm

• Single lane, 45 minute time slot, pre-booking required.

Open Swim

Monday - Friday from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday from 12:30 pm - 3:45pm

• Double lane, 45 minute time slot, pre-booking required

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  Swimming Pool  Entrance: North Doors

  Masks are required for entering and within the building, but must be removed for showering and swimming Please be respectful of the aquatic staff and other swimmers by following physical distancing guidelines The diving board and small pool remain closed. Please bring your own equipment. Flutterboards, fins, goggles, etc. cannot be borrowed at this time. All existing admission policies remain in place. Recreational Swim Information

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  Need Help Booking?

  See below or See the walk-thru demo Visit pickering.ca/active Login to your account (all current members already have an account. Pay as you go customers will need to create one) In the Search for Activities by Keyword(s) field, enter: Swimming Select the area you would like to attend (ie. Lanes or Diving Well) for which type of swim you would like (i.e. Lane Swim or Open Swim) Select Add to cart Select Enroll Now Ensure the correct family member has been selected in the drop-down list and select Continue If you plan to attend the facility every day at the same time, use the Block Booking section to select the time slot you would like, and select all days of the week, then press Show on Calendar button If you plan to attend the facility only on specific days, scroll down to the calendar section, and then choose your time slot for the corresponding day(s) you would like to attend. Please Note:  Only one time slot per area can be selected each day.  If you register for more than one slot, your additional slots will be withdrawn by staff at our discretion. Click Add to my Cart button Complete all questions in the Health Screener Press Continue 10. Enter your initials on the waiver, click Finish. You’re all set! CHDRC Members can book each calendar week up to 7 days in advance. Pay as you go visitors can book each calendar week up to 24 hours in advance.   No walk-in customers will be admitted.

Squash and Racquetball Courts - Not Available - Closed (as of Nov 23)

• Members can book online at prc.gametime.net up to one week in advance.
• Non-members can book up to 24 hours in advance by calling 905.831.1730.
• Payment must be debit or credit card, no cash. 

Tennis Courts - Reservations Required - Singles Play only (no doubles) (as of Nov 23)

Members will be able to start reserving courts starting Monday, September 28 at 6:00 am

• Members can book online at prc.gametime.net up to one week in advance.
• Non-members can book up to 24 hours in advance by calling 905.831.1730.
• Payment must be debit or credit card, no cash