As it has been since the start of the pandemic, the health and safety of all participants within our game has been our primary focus during these challenging times.

- Paul Hunter, Rugby Canada Senior Director of Commu

A note from Rugby Ontario on vaccination.

"Rugby Ontario would like to remind our members that the Rugby Ontario Mandatory Vaccination Policy will come into effect on Monday, November 15th, 2021. Approved by the Rugby Ontario Board of Directors, this Policy is mandatory for all participants, which includes players, coaches, officials, team staff, and volunteers who are involved in Rugby Ontario Sanctioned Activities.

The Policy requires that all Participants subject to this policy be fully vaccinated with the required doses of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine or obtain an approved exemption. It complies with the general measures and recommendations to help combat the spread of COVID-19 as established by Public Health Canada and by provincial health authorities.
The Rugby Ontario COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy can be viewed here."

Member Clubs will be required to comply with this Policy and ensure the proof of vaccination verification is completed for all participants prior to all sanctioned activity (“Participants” and “Sanctioned Activity” is defined in the Policy). In accordance with provincial legislation, businesses and organizations are not permitted to retain any information provided by individuals pursuant to the proof of vaccination requirements; therefore, participants are required to provide proof of vaccination and government issued ID at the venue for every rugby activity.

“The Board of Directors of Rugby Ontario unanimously supports a mandatory vaccination policy for our sport.” said Kathleen McGinn, Chair of the Rugby Ontario Board of Directors. “We would like to thank our national, regional and local leaders for their contribution, support and guidance in the lead-up to this implementation. Making vaccination mandatory is an important step forward for rugby in Ontario and reflects the priority we are placing on the  safety and well-being of all rugby participants.”

If you have questions about privacy, please contact minis@torontodragonsrugby.ca.

See also:

Rugby Ontario Mandatory Vaccination Policy:
https://www.rugbyontario.com/news-detail/10074646/
Government of Ontario Regulations:
O. Reg. 654/21: Rules for Areas at Step 3 and at the Roadmap Exit Step
Government of Ontario COVID-19 Information
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/
Get Proof of Your Vaccination
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof/