Sep 12, 2020 | executive | 602 views
Update #2 as we take to the ice
Hello all as we approach our first skates in Midland for the 2020/2021 Coldwater Minor Hockey Association, we wanted to touch base.
We are excited to have each and every player join us for a fun season of hockey!!! Will it be different yes but fun nonetheless!!There are some important items so please look things over and let us know if there are any questions at this time.
If you are in U11, U13, U15 and U18 you should now have received your group so that you are aware of which practices to attend.The reason for the splits is the limit to on ice numbers and the teams will be made of the 2 groups in each division.
Fees
We will be running a 3 on 3 and 4 on 4 league with smaller team sizes. There will be a 3week development and evaluation period, followed by team creation.Registration fees will stay the same to supplement for the rising cost of ice time and to pay for referees and timekeepers as there will be no gate fees. Players will get the same amount of ice time as in previous years. If the season is cancelled due to COVID-19 refunds will be pro-rated. You have paid your deposit we are now looking for a September payment towards clearing accounts by mid-November
Arena
Midland Dressing rooms/showers are closed; players are to dress at home/outside, there are chairs placed in the lobby spread 6 feet apart for putting on and tying up skates. Only one ice surface is in. Benches can be used and will be cleaned by facility staff after each use. Players enter the ice surface from the left and exit from the right. Players are to have their own water bottles and must be filled at home Parents are allowed in the building to help tie skates but must leave promptly - no spectators allowed at this time. Masks must be worn while in the building, player’s masks can come off once their helmet is on. Waivers must be filled out online at https://www.Midland.ca/NSSRC before entering the facility. ***
Player Safety and Responsibilities
Players are to maintain physical distancing while on the bench and ice Body Checking is not permitted in ANY division
Players will only use their own water bottles Players are required to wear a mask until they head on to the ice.
If players are not feeling well they need to tell their coach and leave the ice surface immediately and a parent will be called to pick up.
A Doctor’s note must be submitted before returning to the ice.
Coaching Staff Safety and Responsibilities
Coaches for U10 and above must have Coach 2
Coaches for U9 and below must have Coach 1
Trainers require the trainer’s course
Coaches and trainers will arrive 20 minutes before ice time to ensure players have supervision while getting skates on, to complete a health screening and tracking sheet prior to entering into the facility, supervise players and to help tie skates; maintaining the 2-Deep Rule.
Coaches must wear masks in the building and on the bench but not required to wear one while on the ice during practices.
Coaches will ensure physical distancing is being followed
Coaches will do the Health Screening and Complete the Health Tracking sheet at each ice time
Coaches will not attend if they or anyone they have had contact with have any Covid-19 symptoms, a doctor’s note must be submitted before returning to the ice.
Parent Safety and Responsibilities
Parents are to remind their players to maintain physical distancing
Parents are not permitted to spectate but can help tie skates before leaving the building
Parents are to bring their player no earlier than 15 minutes before ice time
Parents are responsible for cleaning equipment, jerseys and water bottles
Parents are to wear masks if they need to enter the building to help tie skates Parents will follow the facility Covid-19 Rules and Regulations
Parents will answer the health screening questions with the coach
Parents will not send their child if they or anyone they have had contact with are having any Covid-19 symptoms, a doctor’s note must be submitted before returning to play.