Township of South Glengarry - Char-Lan Recreation Centre Reopens

TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH GLENGARRY
CHAR-LAN RECREATION CENTRE REOPENS

Williamstown, Ontario, September 22, 2020 – The Township of South Glengarry is pleased to announce that the ice surface at the Char-Lan Recreation Centre in Williamstown reopened Monday, September 21, 2020.

“To ensure everyone's safety, we’ve implemented important safety measures in direct consultation with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit under Stage 3,” stated Director of Recreation and Facilities, Rick Ladouceur. “We’re all in this together and want to ensure everyone has a safe return to the ice this season. The upgrades and guidelines we’ve implemented will help accomplish this.”

Users of the Char-Lan Recreation facility will be welcomed back and greeted with a sign-in process upon entry to maintain contact tracing security, freshly painted spectator seating, distanced and marked appropriately, to maintain a 2m distance, high-standard sanitation practices with electro-sanitation packs being utilized between each reservation to ensure sanitation safety, as well as a new Zamboni to offer the best ice surface available.

“Township staff have worked diligently these past few months in preparation of welcoming back the community,” says Recreation Coordinator, Cathy MacDonell. “We are excited to finally have our doors re-open and are currently accepting reservations for ice time bookings in September and October.”

To reserve ice time, please contact the Township of South Glengarry Recreation Department at 613-347-2411. For important information on what to expect before returning to the ice, please visit the Recreation Programs page on the Township website at www.southglengarry.com

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Issued by:
Meggin Roberts
Communications Coordinator
Township of South Glengarry
EMAIL | (613) 347-1166 ext. 222