#BuzzerBeater: A clear plan to safely restart sports and community recreation - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

As we look to the brighter days around the corner, clear information and consultation with local sports clubs and leagues will be crucial to supporting local organizers and all who are looking forward to participating in recreation again. The Province's reopening framework from 2020 offers guidance on how outdoor sports and recreational activities can operate safely. However, since its initial publication, there have now been many lessons learned from last summer. Toronto's sport leaders have also shared helpful feedback and input on how to manage the 2021 summer season. The City of Toronto would like our local sports leaders to have the opportunity to provide input on how we can plan to get back outside, when it's safe, to enjoy outdoor physical activities like baseball, slo-pitch, softball, lacrosse, basketball, cycling, volleyball and soccer. The clarity from a reopening plan is urgently needed from the Province given the length of time required in planning and organizing these types of activities. Many Torontonians live for the summer months, this year more than ever. After all of the important sacrifices we've been making to keep each other safe, a sensible, measured plan to resume sports and recreation is critical for the mental and physical health of our communities.