Dec. 8 Sports report: CSG vaccine mandate and Ultimate Niagara Fan Pack
CSG MANDATES VACCINE POLICY
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Canada Games Council will implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all accredited individuals at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Niagara.
The move, endorsed by 2022 Canada Games Host Society, means that all accredited athletes, coaches, managers, technical officials, participant assistants, venue pass holders, mission staff, guests and media must receive and provide proof of a complete and up-to-date series of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their arrival at the 2022 Games.
“The health and safety of all Canada Games participants and the people who live, work and play in the communities hosting the Games is of the utmost importance,” a release stated. “The CGC and the Host Societies firmly believe that vaccination is an appropriate mechanism to protect all members of the Canada Games family and the general public as we collectively strive to deliver safe and successful Games in 2022 and 2023.”
Accommodations will be made for individuals who are either ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, or have received an exemption on medical or religious grounds.
Spectators at the 2022 Canada Games will be subject to the current public health requirements of the respective host communities and the policies of the host venues.
ULTIMATE NIAGARA FAN PACK
The Niagara River Lions, Niagara IceDogs and the Welland Jackfish have launched the Ultimate Niagara Fan Pack.
The $90 ticket package includes two mid-level tickets for each of Niagara’s three sports teams with a portion of all ticket sales being donated to Community Care.
Michelle Biskup, the River Lions’ vice president of operations, had an enthusiastic response when she approached the IceDogs and Jackfish with the idea .
“We are thrilled to bring this unique ticket offering to sports fans across the region,” Biskup said. “Now more than ever, the importance of community and working together is critical to the success of our organizations as we all bounce back from the pandemic.”
The IceDogs liked joining forces with the other teams while also supporting Community Care.
“The IceDogs look forward to helping showcase the great athletes involved with the River Lions and Jackfish organizations, while also welcoming their fan bases to become part of ours,” said Owen Stone, the IceDog’s manager of ticket sales.
Betty-Lou Souter, the CEO of Community Care, describes the ticket package as a great way to enjoy some of Niagara’s finest sports events while making a difference to others at the same time.
“Join the River Lions, IceDogs, and Jackfish who are making holiday magic for those in need,” she said.
Fans can purchase this one-of-a-kind ticket package unit Jan. 7 by visiting www.riverlions.ca/fanpack
