The October practice schedule has been posted to the Stampede website http://sunburystampedehockey.com/schedule/ (Mobile friendly version direct link here) , please take notice to the Locker Room (and Lobby) assignment information. The first practices start October 5th. At this point, we are keeping the amount of participants on the ice to less than 25. We should be equally splitting between the assigned locker rooms. Please try to dress as much as possible before coming to the rink to limit locker room time. As State/CDC guidelines are updated practices may be adjusted or changed. Check the schedule often for changes.
All players/guardians will be required to sign and deliver the COVID release form. Please see here for the document, sign and return to svyhlpa@gmail.com or deliver at the first practice. You can provide this to the person taking temperatures. (see below for further information)
You you will find the complete COVID safety plan for the Susquehanna Youth Hockey Club here. (see the pasted information below for the guideline section of the plan) Our Medical Officer, Dr. Anthony Petrick, will be hosting a Zoom session October 1st at 6:30 PM to discuss this. Zoom information will be sent out prior, please mark your calendars.
Mite parents, please take notice there are 2 separate practices depending on age. The separate practices were needed to stay within the 25 person indoor limit; 6 and Under and a separate 7/8 Year Old.
JV/Varsity- there will be 1 practice a week, information will be forthcoming from the coaches to those who indicated their interest. We will be collecting $200 for these practices until the potential start of the CPIHL season in December. Please register (sorry for the 2nd time) and pay here: http://sunburystampedehockey.com/registration/
We need team volunteers! Please reply to this email if you are interested in assisting with tasks on your team – temperature taking, locker room disinfecting, etc. This year is especially challenging the more help the better.
There is a Swap Meet happening on October 3rd , 10 AM – 12 PM in the Parking Lot of the Sunbury Ice Rink. Please bring any equipment you are interested in offering or if you are in need of any gear.
Susquehanna Valley Youth Hockey Club (SVYHC)
COVID Return to Participation Safety Plan
The RETURN TO PARTICIPATION PLAN is subject to change as the need and regulatory requirements demand
Objectives:
1) Protect the safety of our players, coaches, staff and their families
2) Comply with the regulatory guidance of our governing organizations
· USA Hockey
3) Comply with the PA Department of Health (DOH) Regulatory mandates and respect the recommendations of the PA DOH
4) Facilitate a SVYHC community that respects both the uncertainty of our current situation and the different views of our members as to ensure the viability of the SVYHC in the short and long term.
SVYHC Policies for Return to Play
These guidelines apply to SVYHC players, coaches and visitors as well as those representing other organizations.
Facility Guidelines
· All individuals entering the Sunbury Ice Skating Rink will undergo a temperature check. Those with a temperature greater than 100.4F will not be permitted to enter the facility
· All individuals are asked to “self-screen” prior to attempting to enter Sunbury Ice Skating Rink. Those with the following symptoms should stay home
· Temperature > 100.4o F
· New onset cough or Shortness of breath
· “Flu-like” symptoms
· New onset loss of taste or smell
· Masks covering the mouth and nose are mandatory at all times for individuals more than 2 years old.
o Players may remove masks when leaving the locker room
o Coaches should make every attempt to wear masks when not social distancing of 6 feet but are exempt when significant physical exertion is required
o Exceptions for those individuals with medical conditions preventing the wearing of masks may be granted by the SVYHC Medical Officer
· All individuals in the Sunbury Ice Skating Rink. MUST maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet at all times
o Family members sharing a residence are excused from social distancing
· Hand sanitizer will be provided by the rink for frequent washing of hands
· Parents/Guardians/Siblings are NOT permitted inside the rink facility with the exception of Mite 8U/6U and Learn to Skate parents. In which case only ONE parent or guardian will be permitted to enter the facility to assist with dressing of their player and to be present for their young new player. Hockey oftentimes requires much interaction and comforting until confidence is gained on the ice. The parents that are waiting for the players must social distance and wear a mask at all times. We made special accommodations for this group to assure that we can conform to the recommendations with the State/CDC. Family and spectator attendance at games and practices will be determined based on league, state and local guidelines which are subject to change.
· Players are NOT permitted to shower in the Sunbury Ice Skating Rink.
· Players and families will NOT be permitted to socialize in the rink after games or practices. They should be exiting the rink within 20 minutes of the completion of games and practices.
Player and Coaches Guidelines
· Accommodations will be made to optimize social distancing of players and coaches in lockers rooms
· Players may remove masks when leaving the locker room for play
· Players MUST wear mask before entering and upon exiting the locker rooms after practice and games
· On-ice participants should bring their own re-hydration liquids to the rink facility in a resealable container that is clearly marked with the participant’s identity. Participants should NOT plan on refilling their containers at the rink facility.
· On ice participants are excused from social distancing
· NO intentional spitting by players or coaches
Locker room assignment and entrance information, please be aware of how player’s should enter and exit the building.
