COVID-19 RESPONSE
RETURN TO ICE FOR PERMIT HOLDERS
as of november 23, 2020 [red zone]

As we reopen it is critical to share the below information:

• Physical distancing is required at all times.
• No game play or shinny is permitted at this time, skills and training only.
• Screening of all individuals entering the facility is the responsibility of the permit holder. 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/self-assessment/.
• 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 10 skaters allowed on the ice; this includes coaches/trainers.
• A maximum of 25 people are allowed in the building at one time.
• Only 1 Parent or Guardian will be allowed in the building per child. At this time we can not allow any extra spectators in the facility. Siblings are not permitted in the facility - NO EXCEPTIONS.
• As we have limited space, if your child can dress themselves please wait outside and we will let Parents/Guardians in when the practice commences.
• 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 20 minutes before your start time to line up outside.
• Groups will be let in 10 minutes prior to the start time for their permit.
• Come dressed in equipment with a face mask on, line up on the designated spots.
• 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.
• A place dedicated to each skater (chair) will be made available to put skates on.
• 1 parent/guardian per skater will be allowed in the facility, must sit in the designated area, and 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 10 minutes to enter the facility, put on skates and enter the ice.
• All personal belongings (i.e. shoes, water bottle, hat) should be kept on or under the participant's designated chair.
• Participants are permitted to bring an equipment bag into the facility. The bag must be kept at the designated spot beside or under the participant's chair.
• Participants should remain on the ice; if they need a break they should return to and sit on their designated chair. Players benches and penalty boxes will be off limits.
• Changerooms will remain closed at this time.
• 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.
• 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.