CT RINK RE-OPENING GUIDANCE
The Governor has categorized Ice Hockey as a "Higher Risk" Sport. As a result, the Governor has ordered a two-step phase-in of specific activities as follows:
1. Beginning with 'Part 1' of Phase-2: (starting June 17, 2020), higher risk sports are allowed to perform only the following:
A. Camps
B. Individual or group training
C. Controlled practices
2. 'Part 2' of Phase-2: ("Post July 6", 2020. That equates to JULY 7, 2020) expands upon the items listed above to include the following activities:
A. Scrimmages, games, meets, matches, etc
B. Tournaments allowed after July 6, 2020
IMPORTANT:
The State shutdown the rinks/facilities (not CHC, not USA Hockey). The State has provided the process to re-open. Therefore:
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Rinks/Facilities have 100% control & responsibility for all activities on their properties.
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CHC Member Programs/Associations must contact their respective rink management for all questions and guidance regarding COVID policies, procedures, best practices, etc., and what activities the rink/facility will allow.
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Families/players must contact their CHC Member Program/Association leadership for all questions and guidance regarding rink COVID policies, procedures, best practices, etc., and what activities the rink/facility will allow.
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The CHC expects that all ice rinks/facilities, leagues and Member Programs/Associations will abide by all mandates and restriction from the State of Connecticut, including those communicated by the Governor through Executive Orders/Sector Rules. CHC cannot respond to each and every instance of an actual or perceived violation, but reaffirms that it does not sanction activities that are conducted contrary to these mandates. Parents should not hesitate to question their local association representatives should they become aware of any activities that may be in violation of any mandate and report any violations of State mandates to the appropriate State Government authorities. The CHC is committed to providing a safe environment for its participants/spectators consistent with all applicable mandates and best practices.
