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[NovaHands]

I got word that we are possibly starting up again on June 9th.  Gives me time to decide which new pieces of gear to wear since I went hog wild during the shutdown. 

[Dupes]

 I went hog wild during the shutdown. 

 

[denisjr]

Rinks are going to be allowed to reopen in New Brunswick Canada on Friday; however it doesn't seem like we will be back on the ice next week. Not alot of details yet as to what is allowed or not and we will need an operational plan to be approved by government for each user group for ways to reduce contact situations. My group is hopeful we will be able to play 3 on 3 hockey in June but we are just planning blindly right now and the rink needs to meet additional cleaning requirements before they can even think of opening.

[Wheelin89]

People buying and using other peoples (strangers) used gloves/gear but are too grossed out to take a shower at a rink. Walking contradictions, thats pretty funny.

[daveski7]

Too funny and so true!!

[shoeshine boy]

People buying and using other peoples (strangers) used gloves/gear but are too grossed out to take a shower at a rink. Walking contradictions, thats pretty funny.

 

I don't think I've ever bought a piece of gear with mold in it. the showers at my local rink (prior to this) were notorious for having moldy shower curtains and moldy floors. 

[wbj]

Anyone back on the ice yet?

 

Yeah, I played last night and will tomorrow afternoon too

[KidCoyote]

People buying and using other peoples (strangers) used gloves/gear but are too grossed out to take a shower at a rink. Walking contradictions, thats pretty funny.

RT

A lot of princesses in here lol

[airmaxone95]

I don't think I've ever bought a piece of gear with mold in it. the showers at my local rink (prior to this) were notorious for having moldy shower curtains and moldy floors. 

your showers have curtains?

 

classy

[sharks_throwaway]

Some examples of restrictions in place for a local rink that is apparently set to reopen:

“We are excited to allow our loyal customers back into the facility to test our new ice surface. Below are recommendations to be followed during play.

• Private Event. Admissions must be purchased online below.
• Max 20 capacity, 3 goalies
• 5 on 5 game, with 2 min interval buzzer
• Arrive max 15 min before the on-ice activity
• Leave max 15 after the event
• Parking is open and free. No Gates
• Follow arrows throughout the rink
• Enter/exit by dog park /mall security doors
• No showers will be available
• No fans or spectators
• No spitting or snot rockets
• Max 2 capacity in bathroom (no two people in urinal)
• Dress behind benches and in locker rooms (5 max cap. Per locker room)
• Use social distancing within the facility at all times
• Mask is recommended during all play
• No face offs start from behind the net.
• No physical contact, poke checks and stick lifts are ok.
• Spread out on new extended benches.
• No beers”

[Dishmaster]

Wearing a mask when playing is just stupid. You’re either all in on letting people skate again or you’re not ready yet. 

[Dupes]

Wearing a mask to play? That cant be easy.

[denisjr]

We finally got guidelines for our return to the ice and keep in mind our city hasn't had a case since April 6th. The rink is reopening on the 23rd of June and will only be using 1 of it's 4 rinks until July 20th when it will add another rink and it comes with many rules.

 

ICE HOCKEY / RINGETTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Ice slots will be used for shooting, passing, and skating drills. There will be no games or battle drills and physical distancing measures will be executed using cones and other forms of markings on the ice and glass. There should be no activities that allow for line ups where physical distancing is not possible; we understand this recommendation excludes most adult hockey play in Phase 1. Game play may be permitted in Phase 2 and onwards or if there is different direction from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of New Brunswick.

 

User groups will only be permitted in the building 15 minutes prior to their activity/ice time and must exit 10 minutes after their session

Participants must come to the facility dressed with the majority of their equipment and ready for their activity.

During Stage 1 dressing rooms will not be available to participants. There will be staging areas clearly marked where participants can finish preparing and remove items for departure. (i.e.skates, helmets)

 

Player’s benches will be sectioned. Participants must sit within the section and utilize only one

section during their session.

Participants will all use their own water bottles – absolutely no sharing! Please fill at home.

On ice physical distancing will be supported by use of cones and markers placed/drawn on the ice surface.

Shooting, passing, skating drills are permitted. No games or battle and compete drills.

[Fooj]

 

We finally got guidelines for our return to the ice and keep in mind our city hasn't had a case since April 6th. The rink is reopening on the 23rd of June and will only be using 1 of it's 4 rinks until July 20th when it will add another rink and it comes with many rules.

 

ICE HOCKEY / RINGETTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Ice slots will be used for shooting, passing, and skating drills. There will be no games or battle drills and physical distancing measures will be executed using cones and other forms of markings on the ice and glass. There should be no activities that allow for line ups where physical distancing is not possible; we understand this recommendation excludes most adult hockey play in Phase 1. Game play may be permitted in Phase 2 and onwards or if there is different direction from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of New Brunswick.

 

User groups will only be permitted in the building 15 minutes prior to their activity/ice time and must exit 10 minutes after their session

Participants must come to the facility dressed with the majority of their equipment and ready for their activity.

During Stage 1 dressing rooms will not be available to participants. There will be staging areas clearly marked where participants can finish preparing and remove items for departure. (i.e.skates, helmets)

 

Player’s benches will be sectioned. Participants must sit within the section and utilize only one

section during their session.

Participants will all use their own water bottles – absolutely no sharing! Please fill at home.

On ice physical distancing will be supported by use of cones and markers placed/drawn on the ice surface.

Shooting, passing, skating drills are permitted. No games or battle and compete drills.

 

Thats really comprehensive, what city?

[denisjr]

Thats really comprehensive, what city?

Moncton NB Canada.

[Mdwsta4]

I’ll need to practice in my living room, but I don’t get how people are getting dressed beforehand. I’m pretty sure I can’t put my skates on with shoulder/elbow pads. The rest I guess you’re simply doing in the parking lot? It can’t be safe to drive with gear on

[AARONSWORLD]

The day people have to start dressing at home is the day a lot of people will quit playing hockey. No chance. 

 

Like Dishmaster said, your league/rink is either all in on letting players play the way the game is intended, or you should just stay closed. No point playing with 100 new rules. 

[Dupes]

are these directives from the government or the rink itself for NB?

[denisjr]

are these directives from the government or the rink itself for NB?

The government said low-contact sports are allowed if physical distancing can be maintained but provided no guidance otherwise. So this is a municipal rink run by a private company and they are taking a phased approach to reopening. They said if all goes well they might let us play 3 on 3 sometime this summer.

[cthockey]

Think it will come down to whether its currently feasible for rinks to open. Certain states/towns might make it impossible to maintain a profit if they're only allowing X number of people into the rink at once. The overhead to keep the ice frozen and lights on a rink is astronomical. Takes a certain # of players per hour to make it worth it. Add in the additional costs of sanitizing and probably needing additional staff to properly sanitize, who knows if some rinks can even afford to currently open. 

Same thing goes for LHS's, just because we can open doesn't mean its feasible to do so. Bringing back staff and loading the shelves up with product carries a large risk at the moment. I think once programs start releasing start up dates and USA Hockey along with State Hockey governing bodies release full details then will slowly see things get back to "normal". Will be hard for me to charge parents for their seasons uniform/equipment packages when they don't even know if there's a official season yet.