If a player is feeling ill or sick, stay home and do not come to the arena

All players are required to abide by city by-laws and posted arena policies

City of Calgary Arena Protocols – General Highlights

·         Arrive to the arena no more than 15 minutes before your booking time

·         Players should come dressed in gear as much as possible

·         Spend as little time as possible in the facilities – don’t gather or loiter in dressing rooms, parking areas or public areas before, during or after your activity

·         Masks must be worn in arenas when not engaging in physical activity

·         Change rooms are open with physical distancing measures in place

·         Shower facilities are not available; players are expected to shower at home

·         Do not share water bottles and towels – Participants must bring their own water

·         Water fountains and vending machines are not available

·         Spectator attendance is strongly discouraged however spectators must wear a mask at all times and should stay away from dressing rooms and play surfaces unless required to support players; physical distancing guidelines should still be followed

Reference full details at the following link: City of Calgary Covid-19 Health and Safety Arenas

 

Alberta Health Services Protocols and Guidelines – CMHA Rules

Pre-Game Preparation

Rosters

·         Teams will be permitted a roster maximum of 16 players for each of the 4 regular season cycles

·         Rosters must be updated and submitted to the league prior a cycle commencing – Once a cycle begins, a roster cannot be changed

Waivers

·         All players on a roster must sign a league waiver prior to playing – A player may not play without completing a waiver

·         Waivers can only be completed and submitted electronically on the main CMHA website under the ‘2020-2021 Player Waiver’ tab

 

During Games

·         No out of play direct or close contact between players of opposing teams is permitted

·         No post game handshakes – Teams must stay on their side of center ice after finishing a game

·         Opening and closing of the penalty box gate is the responsibility of players – Scorekeepers will not open or close gates

Scorekeepers

·         Scorekeepers are not considered part of the cohort

·         Scorekeepers are required to wear masks at all times

·         There will be no contact between players and scorekeepers

Referees

·         Referees are not considered part of the cohort

·         Referees will remain a minimum of 6 feet from players during and between whistles

·         Referees will cover their mouths at all times when dropping the puck

·         Referees will not intervene in any altercation between players or scrums

·         Players wishing to speak to the referees must remain a minimum of 6 feet away

 

COVID-19 Diagnosis or Exposure Protocols

If any player is diagnosed (tests positive) with COVID-19, or has come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days, the following will apply:

·         All players must be aware of Alberta Health Services Isolation Requirements (see more details below), must follow the isolation requirements, and must inform team managers if they are required to isolate

·         Upon disclosure of any of the above, team Managers must immediately inform the league

·         Team Managers are responsible for disclosing all known COVID-19 diagnoses or exposures – willful non-disclosures will result in removal from the league

·         If a player tests positive, they must test negative before returning to play

 

Alberta Health Services Mandatory Isolation Requirements

Albertans with Symptoms

·         You are legally required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days if you have a cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, or sore throat that is not related to a pre-existing illness or health condition

·         The mandatory isolation period is 10 days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer

Tested Positive for COVID-19

·         You are legally required to isolate for a minimum of 10 days if you have tested positive for COVID-19

·         Isolation period is for 10 days from the start of symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever takes longer

Have symptoms but tested negative for COVID-19

·         If you tested negative and have known exposure to COVID-19, you are legally required to isolate for 14 days

·         If you tested negative and have no known exposure to the virus, you are not legally required to isolate. However, it is important to stay home until your symptoms resolve so that you do not infect others

Close contacts of confirmed cases

·         You are legally required to isolate for 14 days and monitor for symptoms if you are a close contact of a person who tested positive for COVID-19 (provides care, lives with or has close physical contact without appropriate use of personal protective equipment, or comes into direct contact with infectious body fluids)

·         If you become sick with cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat during this time, you must isolate for an additional 10 days from the beginning of symptoms or until you are feeling well, whichever takes longer

Travellers

·         You are legally required to isolate for 14 days if you return to or enter Alberta from outside Canada

·         If you become sick with cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose or sore throat during this time, you must isolate for an additional 10 days from the beginning of symptoms or until you are feeling well, whichever takes longer

Reference full details at the following link: Alberta Health Services Isolation Requirements