return to facility use guidelines for permit holders
July 26, 2021
As we reopen it is critical to share the below information:
Arrival at the Facility
While in the Facility
While Exiting the Facility
- Newcastle Memorial Arena is currently accepting inquiries for pad rental (ice is not in at this time).
- Game play is permitted at this time.
- Screening of all individuals entering the facility is the responsibility of the permit holder (including parents/guardians). If anyone in your group is feeling ill, they should not come to the site or enter the facility. We strongly encourage all participants to use the Ontario Self-Assessment online screening tool at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/selfassessment/
- The permit holder is responsible for collecting contact information for all participants, parents/guardians and staff/coaches in each group. This information should be kept according to the direction of the local Health Department for a minimum of 30 days.
- A maximum of 25 people are allowed on the pad, plus coaches/staff.
- Spectators are limited to one spectator per participant, with a maximum of 100 people inside the building at one time.
- The permit holder will be responsible for putting in place a plan that aligns with the provincial requirements for social distancing and appropriate on pad activities that meets the requirements of the Municipality.
- Approved liability insurance is required and must be received a minimum of 2 days in advance of the first rental.
Arrival at the Facility
- Do not arrive to the facility more than 10 minutes before your start time to line up outside.
- Once your complete group has arrived, a Municipal Staff will open the door to let you in. Do not attempt to enter the facility until all members of your group are present.
While in the Facility
- Parent/guardians will be allowed in the facility and must sit in the designated area and must wear a mask at all times. Staff will monitor and notify the permit holder (or coach) if there are any concerns or capacity numbers are exceeded. Failure to follow these guidelines will put future permits at risk of cancellation.
- Changerooms will be open, with limited capacity.
- Access to a washroom will be provided and accessible from the arena, no one should enter the lobby for any reason.
- Water fountains are not available at this time, so please bring your own, filled water bottle to the arena with you.
While Exiting the Facility
- There will be a designated exit directly from the arena, that door should be the only door used to exit the facility.