Rules for Rink Return

What to expect at OBM

GUIDING PRINCIPLE ⚠️ 

Anyone (e.g., player, parent, sibling, coach, spectator)
with a risk factor or illness should not attend in-person trainings, 
ice sessions or any SYHC related events.

RULES FOR EVERYONE

• No outside food is allowed in the facility at any time for any reason
• You may enter the rink 15 minutes before your scheduled ice time
• Spectators up to 4 members of the same family and they must sit together socially distancing from other families
• No one is permitted to stand or observe from the glass
• You must enter through the front door and exit through the East Rink
• If you are age 10 or older you must always wear a face mask in the facility unless you are on the ice
• You must always maintain social distancing practices
• Do not move tables/chairs in the gallery/bar/café
• Do not linger in the facility when your event is over
• If you have any symptoms listed on the COVID Symptom checker, you are not permitted in the building
• Use the hand sanitizing stations mounted on the walls all over the facility

HOCKEY COACHES

• Must complete ODH COVID 19 Training and sign attestation sheet for your compliance file.
  (https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/responsible-restart-ohio/Sector-Specific-Operating-Requirements/Coaches-and-Student-Athletes)
• You must wear a face covering while in the building, masks are optional on the ice
• You must assess your team / student for COVID symptoms prior to taking the ice
• Any player/student that presents with symptoms are not able to take the ice
• Maintain player social distancing on bench as much as possible
• Maintain 1 stick length between players in drill queues
• If a player begins to feel ill during practice they should tell the nearest on-ice volunteer and immediately exit the building
• Coaches must notify the facility compliance officer of all COVID positive tests for players/students/coaches/assistant coaches

HOCKEY PLAYERS

• No changing in the lobby or common areas. All players must use assigned locker room
• No Food in the locker room
• Bring your own full water bottle and do not share it
• Your coach will evaluate for COVID Symptoms
• Do not take the ice you have any of the COVID SYMPTOMS
• Maintain player social distancing on bench as much as possible.
• Maintain 1 stick length between player in front of you in drill lines
• If a player begins to feel ill during practice they should tell the nearest on-ice volunteer and immediately exit the building
• Players or immediate household members confirmed with COVID-19 are to notify the SYHC Registrar and self-quarantine

SPECTATORS FOR ALL EVENTS

• No standing / observing skater along the glass
• Spectators must socially distance and remain in one of the following areas: Arena Stands/Café/Bar/Gallery
• You are not permitted to move tables and chairs
• You must remain seated while consuming alcoholic beverages

OBM ARENA STAFF

• All Staff will be evaluated for COVID symptoms at start of shift.
• Staff will be sent home if they have any of the COVID SYMPTOMS
• Common areas of the building will be sanitized hourly
• OBM Arena Staff will enforce all current COVID policies
• Traffic flow patterns are clearly marked
• Social distance floor markers are in place for lines at Café, Skate rental and front desk
• Social distance markers have been placed on bleachers
• The facility will maintain sanitization records
• The facility will maintain attestation of coach compliance for responsible restart video completion
• Locker rooms will be sanitized after each use
• All staff must wear a mask
• All staff are encouraged to use hand sanitizer stations frequently