Beginning Monday, September 13, proof of vaccination is required to access certain events, services and businesses.

• Licensed restaurants and restaurants that offer table service (indoor and patio dining)

• Pubs, Bars, and Lounges (indoor and patio dining)

• Gyms, exercise facilities/studios, pools and recreation facilities (indoor)

• Indoor organized events with 50 or more people. For example: Wedding receptions, organized parties, conferences, and workshops

We have been contacted by several members over the past few days inquiring how proof of vaccination applies to individuals that are golfing only. Today, we have learned from a source that is in direct communication with Dr. Henry's office that golfers that are golfing only or heading to the range (outdoor) will not need to scan their cards unless they are attending an indoor banquet or dine at the restaurant (indoor and outdoor). We are awaiting the release of the official Public Health Order to verify and will update you if changes are needed.

Customers requesting access are permitted to display either their vaccine card QR code or the physical card they received at the time of vaccination (applies to 12+ individuals). Customers are also required to show a Government Issued photo ID (applies to 19 and older individuals).

Businesses can use the BC Card Verifier App (available for download on September 13) to scan the customer QR Code or do a visual verification. Businesses must ensure the photo ID name matches whether using App or visual verification.

Out-of-province visitors must show Government issued photo ID as well as their own provincial vaccination card.

International visitors must show their Passport and the proof of vaccination used to enter Canada (ex. ArriveCAN app).

Partially vaccinated individuals are permitted access with proof of vaccination only until October 23. After October 23 only fully vaccinated individuals are permitted to enter.

Businesses that do not comply with this Provincial Public Health Order are subject to a $2300 violation ticket.

 

Individuals that are non-compliant are subject to a $275 to $575 fine.

Please click here to review the guide to businesses on this implementation.

Please click here to view the list of businesses that are exempt from the proof of vaccination requirement.

Additional info, including how to use the QR app, what to look for, guidance documents and posters is available by clicking here.

As you all try to navigate these new procedures and the implementation at your course, please reach out to share best practices and protocols. The NGCOA Canada continues to maintain a best practices section on our ngcoa.ca COVID-19 Resource Centre and we would be happy to post resources related to these newest measures that golf courses need to follow.