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Outdoor activity guidelines updated by Sask. public health

With the weather warming up, many people are looking forward to getting outdoors to enjoy spring in Saskatchewan.
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With the weather warming up, many people are looking forward to getting outdoors to enjoy spring in Saskatchewan. As a result, several outdoor activity guidelines are being updated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority to ensure activities can operate safely, including golf, camping and day camps.

• Child and Youth Day Camps

Online and virtual activities are still recommended; however, the guidelines for Child and Youth Day Camps have been updated. Where space is available, multiple groups of eight can participate in activities for sport, music, art, dance, drama and educational program day camps.

• Parks and Campgrounds

With the online reservation system set to be launched for camping next week, the Parks and Camping Guidelines have been updated to assist in planning for the upcoming season.

This year, camping will open to 100 per cent capacity for overnight stays and limited-term campsites. Park, playground and aquatic access will be permitted, while all events must comply with the current public health order. Laundry services will also be permitted by following guidelines that include face coverings and maintaining physical distance.

• Golf

With golf courses and driving ranges opening for the season, some changes have been made to Golf Guidelines. Tee times will only be required to be a minimum of eight minutes apart - a change from 10 minutes at the end of last season. Tournaments are being permitted this season, but all awards and receptions must be done virtually at this time.

Additional guidelines will be announced over the next couple of weeks, including youth and individual sports activities.

As public health measures are frequently updated and modified, additional information will continue to be added based on direction from public health officials and input from businesses and service providers.

Residents are encouraged to understand the guidelines to ensure everyone's safety and reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Find the most up-to-date version of the guidelines contained in the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan at saskatchewan.ca/re-open.