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Woodstock Arena Rules - Covid -19 Guidlines
September 22, 2021
This document is subject to change at any time without notice. We will attempt to give as much
notice as possible.
Return to Play Covid 19
Arena User Guidlines
Requirements
• Mask/Face Coverings –required at point of entry and must be worn in all public spaces. Players may remove mask while on ice/bench. All coaches/helpers must wear a mask at all times except when on ice. Wearing a mask on the ice is highly recommended.
• Physical Distancing- maintain 2 metres (6f) in all public spaces except on the ice surface/players bench. Public spaces include lobby, hallways, washrooms, dressing rooms, Designated Skate On/Off areas and bleachers
• Gathering Limits Red Pad / Green Pad Parents/Guardians Minor Sport
• 40 maximum total on ice includes skaters and coaches
• Prolonged or deliberate contact while playing sports is not permitted
• The bench is consider part of the area of play for players. 2 spectators per player (designated standing/seating areas) Spectators MUST remain in the designated viewing spot at all times. If you are bringing in young children they must stay with you at all times. Anyone who cannot respect this rule will be asked to leave. Do not congregate in lobby, hallways, or stairs. At the end of the ice time please wait outside for players. Entry to Facility • All participants are encouraged to arrive at the facility dressed.
• 12 and under it will be mandatory to come dressed. With back to back games or large groups we may require older teams to arrive dressed as well. We will give notice if teams aged 13 and up are required to come dressed.
• Entrance will be permitted 20 minutes prior to rental to begin check in at the reception area. We strongly encourage you to arrive on time. Participants/spectators arriving early must wait outside regardless of weather. Participants/spectators arriving late will not be permitted to enter. THE DOORS LOCK PROMPTLY AT ICE TIME. There will be no re-entry if you choose to leave.
• Change rooms will have a maximum of 15 to allow physical distancing. One shower per dressing room will be available at this time. You must still exit the building within the required time. If this cannot be done we will be forced to turn off the showers again.
• Rentals will be either assigned the required number of Dressing Rooms or to the Designated Skate On/Off Area. • Each organization/permit holder/convener who is utilizing the facility must conduct passive screening of all participants and spectators prior to being allowed entry passed the reception area. If an organization or renter does not have a screening tool they can utilize the self-assessment app which can be found at https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ or the screening tool at the end of this document.
• As of September 22, 2021 proof of vaccination for entry into the facility as per City of Woodstock Parks and Recreation Vaccination Policy must be followed.
• Each organization must maintain a contact list (name and phone number) for contact tracing purposes. The list must include all players, staff and spectators. The Municipality will not ask for this information unless required by Southwestern Public Health in case of a positive test and contact tracing is required.
• The City of Woodstock has a QR Code posted at the front which can be used to sign in for Contract Tracing. Return to Play Covid 19 Arena User Guidlines 2
• City staff will be present at Entrance reception to help educate patrons during check in facility guidelines and to make sure maximum numbers are not exceeded.
• Sanitize hands upon arriving at the arena, before and after leaving the ice surface,
• Participants will be asked to follow the directional signage to the change rooms/designated skate on/off area and ice area.
• There is NO Warmups in the facility
• Absolutely NO SPITTING anywhere in the facility. This will result in a temporary ban from the Facility.
• Water bottle fill stations are available. The drinking spouts are closed. Sharing of water bottles is prohibited.
• At this time there will be no keys provided for locking change rooms. If a group would like a room locked they will need to notify facility staff. Exiting the Facility
• Participants who just exited the ice surface have 15 minutes to change and exit the facility following the exit signage.
• Participants will be asked to follow the directional signage from the change rooms/designated skate on/off area to the exit.
• When leaving the Facility sanitize your hands Washrooms
• The Red Pad washrooms will be open with occupancy limits in place to promote physical distancing. Please follow posted signage.
• Green Pad link washrooms will be open when Goff Hall is not in use. Cleaning
• Facility staff will be cleaning and sanitizing dressing rooms and areas after every use. Washroom cleaning and sanitization frequency will be increased. There also will be a cleaning of high frequency touchpoints several times per day. The City of Woodstock is working hard with Southwestern Public Health and the Ontario Government. Any revisions to this plan will be communicated as changes are developed. Should you have questions regarding this information please contact Darren Hall [email protected] or Janice Baird-Bloomfield [email protected]