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Upper Nashwaak Agrena &
Stanley Minor Hockey Association
COVID-19 Operation Plan
Last Updated: August 31, 2020
Revision date: October 6, 2020
Revision date: October 31, 2020
Revision date: November 11, 2020
Revision date: November 30, 2020
Revision date: March 7, 2021
Tel: (506) 476-3999 / Email: stanleyminorhockey@gmail.com / Website: smha.online
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Message to our Hockey Families This has been a difficult time for all of our hockey families, with our 2019-2020 season coming to such an abrupt end. Our minor hockey teams were working hard to finish the year with a banner, then suddenly, there were no games against the parents, no year-end scrimmages and our year-end celebration parties were put on hold. Industrial hockey was brought to and end and we couldn’t even watch NHL games on tv. All we could do is look forward to and hope that there would be a 2020-2021 season. As we continue through this pandemic, the number one concern of the Stanley Minor Hockey Association and the Upper Nashwaak Agrena is the safety of our players, coaching staff, referees, rink staff, our hockey families and the general public. The government has advised that they do not expect that a vaccine will be available for 12 to 18 months or more, meaning life will not return to normal for some time. Physical distancing, health screenings, physical barriers, hand washing, surface cleaning, masks and face coverings will be the new normal. It is very important that our hockey families as well as our adult hockey, etc. are aware of what is expected from them during this time. Although we are all eager for the full return of hockey, we must all stay vigilant and proceed cautiously as additional restrictions are lifted. All families and individuals using the agrena must follow the rules set by the board of directors of the Upper Nashwaak Agrena. All minor hockey players must also follow the rules set by the board of directors of the Upper Nashwaak Agrena, by the Province of New Brunswick and Hockey New Brunswick or be willing to accept the consequences. Disclaimer Please note that the following document is not a fully comprehensive guide to all possible responsibilities, obligations or actions that your association and the agrena may have to take to comply with provincial re-opening rules therefore, it will be a live document that will allow us to add information as it becomes available. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to review this documentation on a regular basis. Information will be shared through the SMHA website, social media and email as it is available. ___________________________________________________________________________ 2
Contents Section 1 - Upper Nashwaak Agrena ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Risk Assessment – Upper Nashwaak Agrena ............................................................................................... 5 1.2 Physical Distancing ....................................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Traffic Flow ................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.4 Signage ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.5 Hand Washing Stations/Hand Sanitizing Stations........................................................................................ 6 1.6 Sanitization................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.7 Food Service ................................................................................................................................................. 7 1.8 Contact Tracing ............................................................................................................................................ 7 1.9 Enforcement of Rules ................................................................................................................................... 7 1.10 Agrena Staff – Self Assessment .................................................................................................................. 7 1.11 Response Plan in the case of a positive test with an Agrena employee .................................................... 8 1.12 Response Plan for Testing and Contract Tracing ....................................................................................... 8 Section 2 - Stanley Minor Hockey .......................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Risk Assessment - Stanley Minor Hockey Association ................................................................................. 9 2.2 Communication Officer ................................................................................................................................ 9 2.3 Protect Yourself and Others – Stay Healthy................................................................................................. 9 2.4 Self-Assessment - Pre-screening ................................................................................................................ 10 2.5 Registration ................................................................................................................................................ 10 2.6 Fundraising Activities ................................................................................................................................. 10 2.7 Refund Policy.............................................................................................................................................. 10 2.8 Competitive Try-outs ................................................................................................................................. 10 2.9 Masks & Hand Sanitizer ............................................................................................................................. 10 2.10 Physical Distancing ................................................................................................................................... 11 2.11 Dressing Rooms & Shared Equipment ..................................................................................................... 12 2.12 Game & Practice Times ............................................................................................................................. 12 2.13 Food & Beverage & Water Bottles ........................................................................................................... 13 2.14 COVID-19 E-Learning – Safe Return to Hockey ........................................................................................ 13 2.15 Limited Admission .................................................................................................................................... 13 2.16 Spectators ................................................................................................................................................ 14 2.17 Hockey New Brunswick Return to Hockey Structure ............................................................................... 14 ___________________________________________________________________________ 3
2.18 Reduced Players ....................................................................................................................................... 14 2.19 Skill Development .................................................................................................................................... 15 2.20 Games ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 2.21 Travel & Travel Restrictions ..................................................................................................................... 15 2.22 Tournaments ............................................................................................................................................ 15 2.23 Response Plan in the case of a positive test within our association........................................................ 16 2.24 Response Plan for Testing and Contract Tracing within our Association ................................................ 17 2.25 Enforcement of the Rules ........................................................................................................................ 17 Addition:............................................................................................................................................................ 17 Section 3 - Additional Resources......................................................................................................................... 18 3.1 Frequently Asked Questions (taken from Hockey Canada Website) ......................................................... 19 REVISIONS TO PLAN .............................................................................................................................................. 21 ___________________________________________________________________________ 4
The board of directors of the Stanley Minor Hockey Association and the board of directors and staff of the Upper Nashwaak Agrena are working together to create a cohesive operation plan to ensure the safest environment for all of our participants as we return to hockey. This plan is inclusive for all who enter and/or use the facility. Section 1 - Upper Nashwaak Agrena 1.1 Risk Assessment – Upper Nashwaak Agrena The Upper Nashwaak Agrena is governed by their board of directors. They have four paid staff at the facility. The agrena rink facility includes a full canteen with some available seating, a set of public washrooms, and a manager’s office in the main entrance of the building. There is one ice surface with seating available on both sides of the ice surface. There is a zamboni room, an equipment room and storage under and around the ice surface. At the end of the ice surface there is an exit and a large garage style door. Adjacent to the ice surface there are two sets of dressing rooms. On one side there is one player dressing room (called the dog house) which includes a shower and washroom facilities and a referee dressing room. On the other side there are four dressing rooms which include showers and washroom facilities in each. On the second floor of the facility, there are two large warming/viewing rooms. There is also a large community room with a stage, viewing windows, a set of public washrooms and a full kitchen. The board of directors is also responsible for the fair grounds surrounding the agrena rink and they work with the Stanley Agricultural Society to maintain the dinner hall, dance hall and other buildings on the property. 1.2 Physical Distancing The potential risk of COVID-19 spread is high when individuals are indoors, near others for more than 15 minutes in a small space with limited ventilation, sharing equipment or food and taking deep breaths (ex: shouting or exercising). Therefore, recreational activities and sports occurring indoors and/or in close proximity to others are considered high risk. Ensuring physical distancing during recreation activities and sport can be often more challenging when activities involve young children, who may not understand the risk. During New Brunswick’s Yellow Phase, rink facilities were permitted to re-open as long as Operation Plans were created and approved by Hockey New Brunswick. The Province announced that starting Aug. 17, Public venues with seating can reduce physical distancing requirements to one metre with "continuous" mask use this will allow activities to return to occupancy levels that will better allow them to operate, but distancing of two metres would still be required if people are eating or drinking. 1.3 Traffic Flow The main door at the front of the agrena will be used primarily for entrance to the building for ice use and for canteen orders/pickup. The general public will be asked to exit the rink using the side doors ___________________________________________________________________________ 5
to avoid congestion in the main hallway. Players may leave the rink through the doors at the end of the dressing room hall. There will be two traffic flows in the main hallway. A – Incoming traffic on right side (washroom side) of the hallway. B – Outgoing traffic from canteen pick ups on the canteen side. NO LOITERING in the main entrance hallway. Please note: Warm rooms and large room upstairs are NOT open at this time. 1.4 Signage The Upper Nashwaak Agrena board and staff will ensure that proper physical distancing signage is available throughout the rink with an emphasis on all public areas. This will include wall signage, enter/exit signage, room/area capacity signage, floor markers and appropriate signage to remind participants and visitors of the need to physically distance. Agrena staff and user groups must monitor/manage areas to ensure physical distancing protocols are being followed. 1.5 Hand Washing Stations/Hand Sanitizing Stations The Upper Nashwaak Agrena board and staff will provide access to hand washing/sanitizing stations at entrances/exits, in bench areas, dressing rooms, and washroom facilities. 1.6 Sanitization Employees have access to cleaning and disinfecting products and personal protective equipment. Cleaning logs should be maintained and should be available. All frequently touched surfaces available to the public should be cleaned and disinfected at least twice per day including door handles, bleachers, top of boards, stair rails, etc. Public washrooms will be available and cleaned regularly however, the number of stalls, sinks, etc. will be reduced to ensure physical distancing. Trash containers will be made available for discarding trash, tissues and personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, etc.). Dressing rooms, benches, light switches, door handles, room heaters, will be cleaned after each use. Please note: Showers will be closed off. Washroom facilities within each dressing room will be open. Benches, gate handles, penalty boxes, time keeper box etc. will be cleaned after each ice time. The Ice Time Scheduler will ensure 20 minutes prior to their ice time for each team to get ready, 15 minutes following their ice time for the team to take off their equipment and 15 minutes for proper cleaning of the dressing rooms and shared benches, penalty boxes, time keeper box etc. ___________________________________________________________________________ 6
1.7 Food Service The canteen will be open and take-out will be encouraged. No outside food items allowed inside the rink and no loitering in the rink or entrance hall. Call in takeout orders will be handled at the double windows by the back door of the canteen. People are not required to sign in for takeout orders. Those people that are coming into the rink and attending practices and games must sign in and can come into the canteen ordering area via the canteen door. The number of people will be limited to 5 (subject to change based on social distancing spacing requirements). People will follow arrows and instructions on the floor. Those who have signed in will be directed to pickup their order at the double windows or at the countertop (ie. Coffee, snacks, and quick orders) staff will direct these people based on crowd size and the time it takes to prepare the order. Only people who have signed in may eat their food inside the rink. 1.8 Contact Tracing Each minor hockey team will have a team liaison who will be responsible for keeping a log of everyone who enters the rink during their allotted ice time. The agrena staff may ask for a copy of this after each ice time to keep on file in case there is a need for contract tracing. The agrena will be responsible for logging all non-minor hockey visitors to the rink each day in case there is a need for contract tracing. This includes adult hockey, anyone renting the ice, public skates, anyone using the community room, canteen or facility deliveries, etc. 1.9 Enforcement of Rules Any person not following the rules set out in this operation plan will be asked to leave the agrena. 1.10 Agrena Staff – Self Assessment All staff of the Upper Nashwaak Agrena will be responsible to self-assess their health each day prior to reporting for work. They are asked to visit the email below regularly to ensure they are aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. As information changes, this website will be updated. Visit this website regularly for the most up-to-date information - https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/h-s/pdf/ScreeningEF.pdf By entering the Upper Nashwaak Agrena, you agree that your answer to each question is NO as of the date and time you entered the rink. ___________________________________________________________________________ 7
1.11 Response Plan in the case of a positive test with an Agrena employee The answer to this question depends on if someone has simply been exposed or has had close contact. Public Health is advising anyone who has been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 to self-monitor themselves for 14 days. If someone has had close contact, then they must self-isolate. In either case, if the person subsequently develops symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19, they should isolate and use the Government of New Brunswick’s assessment tool to assess their status and next steps. The Government of New Brunswick Assessment Tool can be found here - https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/ocmoh/cdc/content/respiratory_diseases/coron avirus/coronavirusexposure.html#/app/symptom-checker/guides/399/what-to-do 1.12 Response Plan for Testing and Contract Tracing The person must immediately isolate themselves and follow guidance from the appropriate regional public health officials. Public Health will determine if there is a need to inform the management and board of directors of the test results. Public Health will advise anyone who has been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 and identify any control measures that are required to be put in place. For the management of cases and contacts, Regional Public Health will provide the direction for follow up and advise if there is a need for action. Regional public health will lead the process of tracing the identity of other persons that may have been exposed. Public Health may require the team’s assistance in the process. ___________________________________________________________________________ 8
Section 2 - Stanley Minor Hockey Hockey New Brunswick has worked in conjunction with Hockey Canada and the Government of New Brunswick to ensure that in every phase of our return to hockey, the safety of our Players, Coaches, Officials, Administrators and volunteers are at the center or our plan and decision making. Any information on COVDI-19 should be obtained from the Government of New Brunswick’s Public Health Office. 2.1 Risk Assessment - Stanley Minor Hockey Association The Stanley Minor Hockey Association generally consists of approximately 120 hockey players, 38 coaching and bench staff, 14 referees, volunteers and board of directors. Our rec league’s home rink is the Upper Nashwaak Agrena and our comp league’s alternate between the Upper Nashwaak Agena and the Keswick Rink as their home rinks. The Stanley Minor Hockey Association is governed by Hockey New Brunswick and Hockey Canada. Our association will work with the staff of the Keswick rink to ensure they have an operation plan that is in line with our plan to ensure the safety of our association. Our players, coaching and bench staff, referees and volunteers will be entering/playing at many different rinks and will be expected to follow the rules and regulations at each rink. 2.2 Communication Officer The communication officer for Stanley Minor Hockey is Jennifer Hurley, President of Stanley Minor Hockey. The communication officer will work with team liaisons to ensure information and updates are being provided to parents, guardians and all participants. She will also have on-going communication with the management of the facility and Hockey New Brunswick. Information will be shared through the SMHA website, social media and email as it is available. 2.3 Protect Yourself and Others – Stay Healthy Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable. When coughing and sneezing, turn your head away from others and use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth, drop your tissue into a waste bin, clean your hands after discarding tissue using soap and water or alcohol for at least 20 seconds. Stay home if you are sick. ___________________________________________________________________________ 9
2.4 Self-Assessment - Pre-screening All hockey players, hockey parents, coaching and bench staff, referees, and volunteers are asked to visit the email below regularly to ensure they are aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. As information changes, this website will be updated. Parents are responsible to ensure the health of their child fits within these parameters. If a player doesn’t feel well it is very important that they advise the coach and stay home if they are sick. Visit this website regularly for the most up-to-date information - https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/h-s/pdf/ScreeningEF.pdf By entering the Upper Nashwaak Agrena, you agree that your answer to each question is NO as of the date and time you entered the rink. 2.5 Registration Registration for the 2020-2021 year will begin in September. Participants will be encouraged to register online if possible. If registration must be done in person, both the people running the registration and the people registering will be required to wear a mask, if social distancing isn’t possible. Electronic payment will be encouraged however if cash is accepted, hand sanitizer will be available for both parties. 2.6 Fundraising Activities All fundraising activities will be planned following all COVID-19 rules and protocols. 2.7 Refund Policy Due to the uncontrollable circumstances regarding COVID-19, Stanley Minor Hockey has implemented a refund policy in the case that the hockey season is cancelled due to another outbreak. Information on this policy will be available on the SMHA website. 2.8 Competitive Try-outs Competitive try-outs will be held at the Keswick Arena. All players, parents/guardians and spectators will need to follow the rules set out in the Keswick Arena’s Operation plan. 2.9 Masks & Hand Sanitizer The Stanley Minor Hockey Association requires all persons attending practices, games, and any minor hockey activity taking place at the rink to wear a face mask, ( exemptions – age 2 and under). The Province announced that starting August 17th, public venues with seating can reduce physical distancing requirements to one meter with “continuous” mask use, this will allow activities to return to occupancy levels that will better allow them to operate, but distancing of 2 meters would still be required if people are eating or drinking. Due to health publications that shields do not replace makes for protection. Masks will not be provided and each individual is responsible for their mask ___________________________________________________________________________ 10
at all times. For players, face masks will be worn at all times in the dressing room until just prior to putting on their helmet. Once the helmet goes on, the masks will come off to allow players to keep their masks in their hockey bags. Upon return to the dressing room, once the helmet comes off, the masks go back on and remain on until the player has left the agrena. Coaches & Bench Staff – All coaches and bench staff should wear masks when physical distancing of one meter is not possible, for example in the dressing room or on the team bench. Time Keepers – Anyone in the time keeper box will be required to wear a mask when physical distancing of one meter is not possible. Players, coaches and bench staff, referees should carry their own hand sanitizer with them for use. When attending to an injured player, masks will be required. Players are recommended to wash their hands before and after ice sessions. Hand sanitizer can be used it there is no access to soap and water. 2.10 Physical Distancing The potential risk of COVID-19 spread is high when individuals are indoors, near others for more than 15 minutes in a small space with limited ventilation, sharing equipment or food and taking deep breaths (ex: shouting or exercising). Therefore, recreational activities and sports occurring indoors and/or in close proximity to others are considered high risk. Ensuring physical distancing during recreation activities and sport can be often more challenging when activities involve young children, who may not understand the risk. During New Brunswick’s Yellow Phase, rink facilities were permitted to re-open as long as Operation Plans were created and approved by Hockey New Brunswick. The Province announced that starting Aug. 17th, Public venues with seating can reduce physical distancing requirements to one metre with "continuous" mask use, this will allow activities to return to occupancy levels that will better allow them to operate, but distancing of two metres would still be required if people are eating or drinking. The Agrena will have physical distancing signage throughout the rink. Room capacitates will be posted. Low contact sports have some form of contact and risk cannot be eliminated entirely; however physical distancing remains important and every effort should be taken to reduce physical contact as much as possible. Pre-Game and Post-Game Handshakes are not permitted at this time due to physical distancing. ___________________________________________________________________________ 11
Coaches and team staff must maintain physical distancing with players whenever possible.
Team warm-ups and practices will need to occur outside.
For age groups where parents need to assist players with equipment, limit the number of parents in
the dressing room at one time to one per player and they will be required to wear a mask. Parents
entry should be controlled to meet physical distancing requirements where possible.
Referees should verbally greet coaches as they generally do, but should not shake hands.
When reporting penalties, referees should not speak through the hole in the glass but try to work
from a distance.
2.11 Dressing Rooms & Shared Equipment
All teams are required to leave the room clean. Any garbage is to be put in the can and any
disposable masks are to be put in the garbage. Be respectful of the hand washing stations and all
rules physical distancing rules.
Shared Equipment – In the case of shared equipment between teams, each team is responsible for
wiping down the equipment following the ice time. Bumpers – anyone using the bumpers is
responsible for using hand sanitizer prior to placing the bumpers. Cones and other training
equipment – they will be left in the zamboni area where they will be sprayed down prior to use.
Revision: Female Dressing Room#2
Due to overlap in the female dressing room, team reps will need to assist in the following:
- Home team and away team female reps will monitor that room;
- Team female rep will knock and notify the team when they can leave the room to go to the ice
and/or their team dressing room;
- Once your team has left, the team rep will spray down (with disinfectant spray), the area
where those females were in that dressing room;
- Exit is at the end of the hall, left out of the dressing room #2.
2.12 Game & Practice Times
Due to strict sanitizing rules and the time required to properly sanitize the dressing rooms and ice
surface areas the following must be adhered to by all teams at all times, no exceptions:
Arrive at the rink no more than 20 minutes prior to your ice time.
All teams will only be allowed 20 minutes in the dressing room to prior to their ice-time.
All teams will only be allowed 15 minutes in the dressing room following their ice-time and all
players must exit the facility upon leaving the dressing room.
___________________________________________________________________________ 12These rules cannot be broken or the dressing rooms will not be available for use. Example: Team A is scheduled for a 7:00 pm practice. Team B & Team C have a game at 8:15 pm. 6:40 pm – Team A – Dressing Room #3 - Players arrive at the rink and go directly to their assigned dressing room. They have 15 minutes to get ready. The dressing room door is closed while the room is in use. 7:00 pm – Team A -The coach opens the door and the players, coaches and bench staff go to the ice. 8:00 pm – Team A - The players, coaches and bench staff go directly to the dressing room and close the door. 8:15 pm – Team A - The players, coaches and bench staff leave as one group and leave the building using the door at the end of the hall by the dressing room. 7:55 pm – Team B & Team C - Dressing Rooms # 1 and #5 - Players arrive at the rink and go directly to their assigned dressing room. (Where possible, for games, one team would use dressing room #5 dressing room because it has a separate hall to avoid congestion in the main dressing room hall.) They have 15 minutes to get ready. The dressing room doors is closed while the room is in use. Agrena staff sanitize Dressing Room #3 8:15 pm – Team B & Team C - coaches opens the door and the players, coaches and bench staff go to the ice. 9:15 pm – Team B & Team C - The players, coaches and bench staff go directly to the dressing room and close the door. 9:30 – Team B & C - The players, coaches and bench staff leave as one group and leave the building using the door at the end of the hall by the dressing room. Agrena staff sanitize Dressing Rooms # 1 & #5 2.13 Food & Beverage & Water Bottles At this time there will be no shared food or beverages. All players should be responsible for their own water bottle and all water bottles must be clearly marked. It is recommended that all water bottles are washed thoroughly after each session. 2.14 COVID-19 E-Learning – Safe Return to Hockey Hockey Canada has developed an online course to ensure hockey administrators have as much information as possible to prepare. For the 2020-21 hockey season, One member of each team is required to complete the Hockey University: Planning a Safe Return to Hockey course; but we encourage all volunteers to complete the training. There is no charge for Hockey Canada registered hockey volunteers to access the Hockey University course. 2.15 Limited Admission Maximum Capacity – Each team is permitted to have a maximum of 100 people (excluding players & team staff) during game play ___________________________________________________________________________ 13
Each player - Limit of two persons for practices
The bleachers will be open around the rink but the warm rooms will remain closed.
2.16 Spectators
Spectators are required to answer the pre-screening questions upon entering the rink. It is each
person’s responsibility to self-assess and they are required to stay home if they are unwell or
symptomatic.
As per the Government of New Brunswick Guidelines, Public venues with seating can reduce physical
distancing requirements to one metre with "continuous" mask use, this will allow activities to return
to occupancy levels that will better allow them to operate, but distancing of two metres would still
be required if people are eating or drinking.
Directly following ice-time, player must leave the building using the dressing room doors.
Parents/Guardians should wait for their players outside the agrena, when possible and exit using the
side doors.
2.17 Hockey New Brunswick Return to Hockey Structure
Phase Phase 1 Phase 2 RETURN Phase 3 RETURN Phase 4 RETURN Phase 5
RETURN TO ICE TO PRACTICE Date - TO PLAY Date - TBD TO REGULAR TOURNAMENTS
(minimum 2 TBD COMPETITION Date Date - TBD
weeks) - TBD
OUTLINE On-ice Physical Skill Development / Regular practice Regular practice Tournaments
Distancing / Skill Competition drills structure / Regular structure / Regular permitted
Development only (1 v 1, 2 v 2, etc) / game play – with game play
Small area games travel restrictions
PLAYER CONTACT None Limited contact in Regular contact Regular contact Regular contact
drills
MAXIMUM # OF 25 players 6 36 skaters 8 No limitation No limitation No limitation
PARTICIPANTS – coaches coaches
ON-ICE
GAMES None Modified games in Yes Yes Yes
practice (3 v 3, 4 v
4)
TRAVEL No travel outside No Travel outside MHA’s with only 1 Travel to be Travel to be
MHA MHA team can bubble determined by determined by
with another Provincial Provincial
association Government Government
Guidelines Guidelines
2.18 Reduced Players
During Phase 1 only on-ice skill development.
___________________________________________________________________________ 142.19 Skill Development Coaches will be working on skills development during phase 1. 2.20 Games During phase 1 there are no games allowed. 2.21 Travel & Travel Restrictions During phase 1 there is no travel allowed within Minor Hockey Associations. 2.22 Tournaments During phase 1 tournaments are not permitted. As we move through these phases, we will add further information. Competitive teams: PHASE 1 – All players wanting to tryout for a competitive team are asked to sign up for the Boot Camp taking place Oct. 5-15. If you are attending a AAA or High School tryout and it conflicts with the boot camp, you may miss part of the boot camp as you would be completing PHASE 1 with the other tryout. PHASE 2 – after Oct. 15 – 25th – Tryout schedule will be posted soon for all players who have completed phase 1 and wish to tryout for a competitive team. PHASE 3 - As announced by HNB today will start on Nov. 6th PHASE 4 – As announced by HNB today will start on Nov. 20th The approval to move to Phases 3 and 4 is subject to change, should the Government of New Brunswick not remain in the ‘Yellow Alert Phase’, of the Recovery Plan. PHASE 5 – TBD All Recreational teams: PHASE 1 – All rec. teams will start-up the week of Oct. 13. Teams will be in PHASE 1 for two weeks. We will be in contact with coaches regarding Phase 1 guidelines PHASE 2 – All rec. teams will start PHASE 2 Oct. 27th-Nov.5th PHASE 3 – As announced by HNB today will start on Nov. 6th PHASE 4 – As announced by HNB today will start on Nov. 20th The approval to move to Phases 3 and 4 is subject to change, should the Government of New Brunswick not remain in the ‘Yellow Alert Phase’, of the Recovery Plan. PHASE 5 – TBD ___________________________________________________________________________ 15
2.23 Response Plan in the case of a positive test within our association The answer to this question depends on if someone has simply been exposed or has had close contact. Public Health is advising anyone who has been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 to self-monitor themselves for 14 days. If someone has had close contact, then they must self-isolate. In either case, if the person subsequently develops symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19, they should isolate and use the Government of New Brunswick’s assessment tool to assess their status and next steps. The Government of New Brunswick Assessment Tool can be found here - https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/ocmoh/cdc/content/respiratory_diseases/coron avirus/coronavirusexposure.html#/app/symptom-checker/guides/399/what-to-do ___________________________________________________________________________ 16
2.24 Response Plan for Testing and Contract Tracing within our Association
The person must immediately isolate themselves and follow guidance from the appropriate regional
public health officials. Public Health will determine if there is a need to inform the association/coach
of the test results.
Public Health will advise anyone who has been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19 and
identify any control measures that are required to be put in place.
For the management of cases and contacts, Regional Public Health will provide the direction for
follow up and advise if there is a need for action.
Regional public health will lead the process of tracing the identity of other persons that may have
been exposed. Public Health may require the team’s assistance in the process.
2.25 Enforcement of the Rules
Failure to comply with the Hockey New Brunswick Return to Hockey plan or the Upper Nashwaak
Agrena & Stanley Minor Hockey Association Operation Plan, may result in sanctioning at the
discretion of the Hockey New Brunswick Board of Directors.
Addition:
Version 3 of 3 for HNB’s Return to Hockey Document.
https://www.hnb.ca/images/Return_to_Hockey_Guidelines_-_Version_3.pdf
Female Dressing Room#2
Due to overlap in the female dressing room, team reps will need to assist in the following:
- Home team and away team female reps will monitor that room;
- Team female rep will knock and notify their team when they can leave the room to go to ic4e
and/or their team dressing room;
- Once your team has left, the team rep will spray down the areas where those females were in
that dressing room;
- Exit is at the end of the hall, left out of dressing room #2.
___________________________________________________________________________ 17Section 3 - Additional Resources Government of New Brunswick: State of Emergency Declaration Government of New Brunswick Coronavirus: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/ covid-19.html Office of Chief Medical Officer of Health: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/ocmoh. Html For updated information on COVID-19 and guidance on each phase on our provincial recovery documents, visit the Government of New Brunswick website at www.gnb.ca/coronavirus Office of Chief Medical Officer of Health: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/ocmoh/ cdc/content/respiratory_diseas es/coronavirus/resources.html Public Health Agency Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public- health/services/diseases/coronavirusdisease-covid-19.html ___________________________________________________________________________ 18
3.1 Frequently Asked Questions (taken from Hockey Canada Website) https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/exclusive/return-to-hockey/plans/safety What do I do if my child tests positive for COVID-19? Keep your child home and out of the hockey environment. It is also important to communicate with your physician and public health authority, ensuring you follow the steps identified. What if a parent/family member tests positive for COVID-19? What protocols do we follow? If a parent or family member tests positive for COVID–19, the player and their family will need to stay out of the hockey environment. They should contact their physician and public health authority for instructions. The player will need a note from their physician or public health authority to return to play. If someone on my child’s team tests positive for COVID-19, will the team be allowed to continue to play hockey? If someone on your child’s team tests positive, public health authority guidelines will determine contact tracing and isolation requirements. It is possible, therefore, that one diagnosis on a team could lead to that team being required to pause hockey activities until the public health authority determines it is safe to return. What if my child is sick but does not have COVID-19? The player should follow up with their physician and the public health line. They will require a note from their physician to return to play. What should I do if my child is exhibiting signs of COVID-19 but has not been tested? The player should remain out of the hockey environment and contact their physician or public health authority for required steps to be taken. The player will require a note from their physician or public health authority to return to play. Should players/parents/coaches wear masks entering the facility and dressing room? It is recommended anyone entering the facility should wear a cloth mask when physical distancing cannot be followed (it may also be required by the facility). Continue to monitor public health authority guidelines specific to wearing masks. Wearing a mask alone will not prevent the spread of COVID-19. You must consistently and strictly adhere to good hygiene and public health measures, including frequent hand washing and physical distancing. Is it a requirement for all individuals, regardless of their age, to wear a mask in the facility? It is important to check public health authority information on masks. Currently the Public Health Agency of Canada recommends cloth masks not being placed on children under two years of age, on anyone unable to remove them without assistance or anyone who has trouble breathing. Now that Hockey Canada has lifted its suspension of hockey activities nationally, does that mean hockey can start immediately at the facility in my area? No. The return to hockey within any geographic region will only occur when it is safe to do so, as determined by the regional governing member of Hockey Canada, in consultation with the appropriate government and public health authorities. The ability of a facility to open for hockey will be determined by the facility owner in consultation with public health authorities. When will games be permitted? The type of hockey activities that may occur when hockey returns will be determined by the regional governing member of Hockey Canada, in consultation with the appropriate government and public health authorities. In some cases, this may be limited initially to include skill based activities that respect social distancing protocols, while in others, modified or traditional game play may be possible. It is difficult at this stage to predict when games will return with any degree of certainty. Can players and teams store equipment at an arena? Will there be designated dressing rooms for each team? Decisions will be made by the facility, based on public health authority guidelines. Is it a requirement that all Members adopt the Hockey Canada Safety Guidelines document? It is important to recognize this is a national document, and many of the health and safety protocols in any particular geographic region will be managed at the provincial/territorial level. The document has been tailored for local use, as it allows for provincial/territorial/municipal guidelines to be implemented. Will any changes be made to organized hockey (4-on-4 / 3-on-3, non-checking, travel restrictions, etc.)? Each province/territory may have different restrictions and requirements for a return to safe play in that region. Any changes to the game will be determined by those restrictions and requirements. Will there be restrictions on the number of participants on the ice at once? This will be determined by public health authority guidelines as well as facility guidelines and Member requirements. It will be important for hockey associations to work under these established guidelines. Will in-person clinics be permitted for coaches or officials? ___________________________________________________________________________ 19
This will be determined by your Member, following public health authority guidelines.
How do we make sure our team has the most up-to-date information to return safely to the rink, knowing that public health authorities, our Member and our
facility are always adding new information to follow as the pandemic evolves?
It is recommended that hockey associations and leagues assign one person, a communications officer, who will be responsible to ensure all updated and relevant
information is passed on to the officials, participants, volunteers and parents within their jurisdiction. Always verify current information on applicable websites and work with
your designated communications officer.
As a parent, should I expect someone to provide me with information regarding the guidelines I need to meet to return to hockey?
In the process of returning to play, it is highly recommended that a meeting be organized by each hockey association to discuss important areas, including:
Overview of what to expect.
Safety steps put in place.
The role of parents and the hockey association in creating a safe and healthy environment.
Are we going to be covered by insurance if a claim is made against our hockey association pertaining to a COVID-19-related illness?
There will be no exclusion in the General Liability policy for damages caused by COVID-19-related illnesses. Liability claims against Hockey Canada always need to be
proven by the party making the claim, so continuing to update and enforce your risk-management guidelines as new risks emerge, such as COVID-19, are imperative.
Please understand that Hockey Canada and its Members are actively working on updating risk-management protocols related to return-to-play guidelines post-COVID-19.
Will coaches be permitted to be within two metres to help and support the player?
It is recommended that public health authority guidelines are adhered to and that instruction be given practicing physical distancing. Review your public health authority
recommendations and requirements on the wearing of masks. It is important to note that the safety person or coach may need to be within two metres of a player if the
player suffers an injury, but the safety person or coach should wear a mask and, as recommended in the Hockey Canada Safety Program, non-latex gloves if treating a
player for an injury.
Will teams be permitted to attend tournaments outside our province or territory?
The ability for any team to travel outside its geographic region to play hockey will depend on several factors, including public health authority guidelines, instructions and
travel restrictions in your province/territory and the province/territory you will be visiting, and will require the approval of the governing hockey bodies in your region and the
region you wish to travel to. Note that provincial/territorial guidelines and travel restrictions may also limit the ability to host local tournaments and your ability to accept
tournament entries from teams outside your region.
Will parents be allowed in the stands to watch games?
This will be determined by public health authority and facility guidelines. Families should be prepared to minimize the number of parents/guardians/spectators that attend in
order to limit the number of people in the facility.
Should I disinfect my child’s hockey gear after each practice/game?
Some equipment should be washed (e.g. jerseys, pant shells, socks) after each practice/game, following manufacturer guidelines. It is important that players ensure all
equipment is kept clean at all times.
Should I sanitize water bottles after each practice/game?
Bottles should be labeled and washed after each practice or game.
Will players be permitted to shower at the arena after a practice/game?
This will be determined by public health authority and facility guidelines. It is recommended that players shower at home. If showers are used in the facility, physical
distancing must be followed.
27: If a participant is currently isolating, can they come to the facility for hockey?
If a participant or person they are residing with is in isolation neither the participant nor those they are residing with can be in the hockey environment until all public health
authority requirements are met.
___________________________________________________________________________ 20REVISIONS TO PLAN Revisions – October 6th Revision – There will be two traffic flows in the main hallway. A – Incoming traffic on right side (washroom side) of the hallway. B – Outgoing traffic from canteen pick ups on the canteen side. Revision – Call in takeout orders will be handled at the double windows by the back door of the canteen. People are not required to sign in for takeout orders. Those people that are coming into the rink and attending practices and games must sign in and can come into the canteen ordering area via the canteen door. The number of people will be limited to 5 (subject to change based on social distancing spacing requirements). People will follow arrows and instructions on the floor. Those who have signed in will be directed to pickup their order at the double windows or at the countertop (ie. Coffee, snacks, and quick orders) staff will direct these people based on crowd size and the time it takes to prepare the order. Only people who have signed in may eat their food inside the rink. Revision - Children under 5 with an adult is counted as 1 meaning you could bring another older child or adult with you for the second person. Any child that is not on, or going on the ice during this ice time needs to stay with the adult they came with. Revision – the bleachers will be open around the rink but the warm rooms will remain closed. Revision - Competitive teams: PHASE 1 – All players wanting to tryout for a competitive team are asked to sign up for the Boot Camp taking place Oct. 5-15. If you are attending a AAA or High School tryout and it conflicts with the boot camp, you may miss part of the boot camp as you would be completing PHASE 1 with the other tryout. PHASE 2 – after Oct. 15 – 25th – Tryout schedule will be posted soon for all players who have completed phase 1 and wish to tryout for a competitive team. PHASE 3 - As announced by HNB today will start on Nov. 6th PHASE 4 – As announced by HNB today will start on Nov. 20th The approval to move to Phases 3 and 4 is subject to change, should the Government of New Brunswick not remain in the ‘Yellow Alert Phase’, of the Recovery Plan. PHASE 5 – TBD All Recreational teams: PHASE 1 – All rec. teams will start-up the week of Oct. 13. Teams will be in PHASE 1 for two weeks. We will be in contact with coaches regarding Phase 1 guidelines ___________________________________________________________________________ 21
PHASE 2 – All rec. teams will start PHASE 2 Oct. 27th-Nov.5th PHASE 3 – As announced by HNB today will start on Nov. 6th PHASE 4 – As announced by HNB today will start on Nov. 20th The approval to move to Phases 3 and 4 is subject to change, should the Government of New Brunswick not remain in the ‘Yellow Alert Phase’, of the Recovery Plan. PHASE 5 – TBD Revision – Number of People Allowed - Only two spectators will be allowed to accompany each hockey player; coaching staff are exempt. Children under 5 with an adult is counted as 1 meaning you ___________________________________________________________________________ 22
could bring another older child or adult with you for the second person. Any child that is not on, or
going on the ice during this ice time needs to stay with the adult they came with.
Revision/Addition:
Version 3 of 3 for HNB’s Return to Hockey Document.
https://www.hnb.ca/images/Return_to_Hockey_Guidelines_-_Version_3.pdf
Revisions November 11, 2020
Anyone age 2 or above must wear a mask in the Agrena.
Maximum Capacity – Each team is permitted to have a maximum of 100 people (excludes players and
team staff)
Female Dressing Room#2
Due to overlap in the female dressing room, team reps will need to assist in the following:
- Home team and away team female reps will monitor that room;
- Team female rep will knock and notify their team when they can leave the room to go to ic4e
and/or their team dressing room;
- Once your team has left, the team rep will spray down the areas where those females were in
that dressing room;
- Exit is at the end of the hall, left out of dressing room #2.
Revision: Due to health publications that shields do not replace makes for protection.
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