ARENA CLOSURE NOTICE
​ january 3, 2022

In light of the Ontario Government's announcement on January 3, 2022, as an indoor sport and recreational facility, the Newcastle Memorial Arena will be closed effective January 5, 2022 for at least 21 days (until January 26, 2022).

UPDATE TO RESTRICTIONS
DECEMBER 17, 2021

Per the new restrictions announced by the Province of Ontario on Friday, December 17, the following changes are being made to all events/bookings at the Newcastle Memorial Arena:
  • No food or drink permitted
  • Reduced to 50% capacity
  • No loitering in lobbies - attendees must enter and exit immediately
All scheduled public skates will go ahead, adhering to the above changes.

PROOF OF VACCINATION
SEPTEMBEr 22, 2021​

As of September 22, 2021, we will now be enforcing the Provincial Passport Verification protocols. You will need:
  • Photo ID
  • Proof of vaccination with both doses and 14 day waiting period to be considered fully vaccinated.

For additional information, click here for Clarington's Vaccine Verification guidelines.

return to facility use guidelines for permit holders
september 15, 2021

As we reopen it is critical to share the below information:
  • Physical distancing is required at all times.
  • Game play or shinny is permitted at this time, along with skills and training.
  • 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.
  • A maximum of 25 people are allowed on the ice. This does not include coaches/trainers.
  • 1 parent per skater is permitted to enter the building and sit in a designated area.
  • The permit holder will be responsible for putting in place a plan that aligns with the provincial requirements for social distancing and appropriate on ice activities.

Arrival at the Facility
  • Do not arrive to the facility more than 30 minutes before your start time to line up outside.
  • Groups will be let in 30 minutes prior to the start time for their permit.
  • Dressing rooms will be open but shower and washroom area are off limits.
  • Once your complete group has arrived, arena staff will open the door to let you in. Do not attempt to enter the facility until all members of your group are present.
  • 1 parent/guardian per skater will be allowed in the facility and must sit in the designated area; must wear a mask at all times.

​While in the Facility
  • Face masks can be removed to participate on the ice but must be put back on to exit the facility.
  • Participants will have 30 minutes to enter the facility, put on their equipment and enter the ice.
  • All personal belongings (i.e. shoes, water bottle, hat) should be kept on or under the participants designated chair.
  • Participants are permitted to bring an equipment bag into the facility. The bag must be kept in the dressing room area.
  • Participants should remain on the ice. if they need a break they should return to the dressing room provided for them.
  • Access to a washroom will be provided and accessible from the arena.
  • 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.
  • All participants will need to exit the building prior to the next group entering the facility.
  • Once participants have cleared the arena, municipal staff will use the remaining 10 minutes between rentals to clean and disinfect high touch points and the areas that have been accessed.