As part of the re-opening of facilities, the Town of Pelham has developed new rules and regulations that all members of the public and facility users must abide by. These rules and regulations have been developed in consultation with the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association’s Re-Entering and Re-Opening Guiding Principles and Best Practices, with the safety of facility staff and the public in mind.

All participants, instructors, and parents intending to use the facility must familiarize themselves with these rules and regulations prior to entering the facility.

Self-screening of all patrons is mandatory. If you have any of the following symptoms, remain home or DO NOT ENTER THE BUILDING and contact Public Health or your Doctor.

•  Fever/chills
• New cough or a cough that is getting worse
• Difficulty breathing
• Shortness of breath (even when sitting or walking regularly) Sore throat
• A runny or congested nose (not allergies)
• Unusual level of fatigue
• Unusual headache
• Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite
• Feeling unwell for an unknown reason

To help users prepare for entry into the MCC, they can expect the following information/requests made of them:

•  All participants will have their temperature taken upon arrival as part of our screening process.
•  A roster (first and last name) of all participants must be provided at least one day in advance of the rental in order to expedite entry.  Please submit this to Stephanie Yole, syole@pelham.ca.
•  Arrive at the facility no earlier than 15 minutes prior to scheduled rental time. Goalies should enter first to allow them more time to dress. Participants should vacate the facility 10 minutes after the rental ends.
•  Where a participant requires assistance donning skates, one parent may assist and then exit the building immediately.
•  Dressing room and shower facilities are closed until further notice. Skaters are required to arrive with as much equipment already on as possible. Chairs will be provided in designated spaces for users to doff and don skates. Participants are to remain seated until summoned to the ice.
•  Per the drawing, if you have been designated to the “A” side, please have players use the “A” side gate to enter and exit the ice surface.  Likewise, if you have been designated to the “B” side, please use the “B” gate to enter and exit the ice surface.

For those looking to rent ice this summer, you can do so by  calling 905-892-2607 x329. Ice time is available in one-hour blocks.

To learn more about Pelham’s framework to reopening, visit: www.pelham.ca/covid19