Limits for indoor team sports increase for ages 18 and under

Based on new recommendations from the Yukon’s acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Government of Yukon is easing public health measures.

Effective February 5, 2022, limits on indoor recreational team sports for youth 18 years of age and under will increase to 25 people or 50 per cent of venue capacity, whichever is less.

Activities that can operate under the new limits include, but are not limited to:

  • team sports, including hockey, soccer, volleyball, and basketball;
  • swimming lessons and practices;
  • rock climbing;
  • karate and martial arts;
  • gymnastics; and
  • fitness or exercise classes.

Proof of vaccination for youth 12 years and four months of age and older is still required.

A number of temporary public health measures remain in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 and prevent further strain on public health systems.

Mandatory masking continues to be in effect in all indoor public settings and in outdoor public settings where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Yukoners are strongly encouraged to continue practising the Safe 6 plus 1 at all times.

In addition to following public health measures, vaccination increases protection against COVID-19. All eligible Yukoners are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated and receive a booster shot as soon as possible. Appointments can be booked online at Yukon.ca/this-is-our-shot. Booking an appointment is strongly recommended. Walk-ins will be accommodated as much as possible.

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health will continue to actively assess the risk levels in the territory associated with COVID-19 transmission and adjust recommendations as necessary.

This is the first step as we work to slowly and carefully loosen public health measures. Our ability to lift health measures in the coming weeks will depend on the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on our territory’s healthcare system. We all have a responsibility to do our best to ensure resources remain available for those that need surgeries and appointments to diagnose and treat what can be serious illness. I strongly encourage all Yukoners to continue to practice the safe six, mask up, get vaccinated and follow public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Premier Sandy Silver

Media contact 

Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca

Samantha Henney
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-336-1508
samantha.henney@yukon.ca

News release #: 
22-038