Covid-19 Update

Although the proof of vaccination has been lifted we will continue to make it a requirement for the balance of our season. Masks are still a requirement - Wed, 1 March 2022 12:37 PM Conditions of Use - QR Codes and Documentation - Mon, 31 January 2022 4:37 PM  Highlights to Changes Physical distancing is not required in venues where POV (proof of vaccination) is required, therefore not required in our arenas or dressing rooms. Active screening is still required, rental clients must either use, or align their screening tool with Ottawa Public Health screening questions.. Contact tracing is no longer required. Proof of Vaccination now requires using Provincial QR Code and Verify Ontario App Proof of Vaccination now requires using Provincial QR Code and Verify Ontario App All residents, age 12 years and older, will be required to use Ontario’s enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code to show proof of vaccination. The certificate can be shown either on their hand-held device or printout. Those with a medical exemption will also need to use the QR code certificate as of January 10.  The app to scan QR codes can be downloaded from the Verify Ontario webpage and now scans proof of vaccination from many different jurisdictions (not just Ontario). Data is not required to use this app and it does not store personal information. Note: As groups have established processes for verifying entry, you will only need to verify new players/spectators using the Verify Ontario App. More information and resources can be found on the Ottawa Public Health Sports and Recreation webpage. Information has been updated in accordance to the latest provincial update.

QR Codes and Documentation - Tue, 21 Dec 2021 at 20:32

In compliance to Ottawa Public Health all participants and spectators are to make available documentation and QR code upon request while at Howard Darwin Memorial Arena. 

Anyone not complying may be asked to leave.

Arena Vaccination Requirements - Thu, 23 Sep 2021 at 13:23

Proof of vaccination required

As of September 22, 2021, you must present proof you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter an indoor recreation facility for most activities, as mandated by provincial regulations (link is external).

Required proof

• Proof you are fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated means you have received two doses of a Health Canada approved vaccine at least 14 days prior. The following are accepted:
  • Ontario enhanced vaccine certificate (link is external) (QR code).
    • As of January 4, the certificate with QR code will be the only option accepted for proof of vaccination.
  • Electronic or hard copy of your vaccination receipt (link is external)
    • Until January 4.
  • Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) vaccination booklet
    • Until January 4.
  • Confirmation of vaccination issued by another jurisdiction 
    • Until January 4. People from outside Ontario must follow the Province of Ontario’s instructions on providing their proof of vaccination.)
• Valid identification that shows name and date of birth and has been issued by an institution or public body. Photo identification is not required and the identification does not need to be government-issued.
  

League Seeks Attestors - Sun, 29 Aug 2021 at 16:38

Each team requires one or more attestor(s). The role is to verify the players not already attested for has been double vaccinated for more than 14 days. Attestor(s) are not limited to their team and can attest for any player. We have spares that have expressed interest but have not yet participated so they and other new players will need to be attested for.

The current spare list is approximately 10 of which most have not yet participated.

After this coming weekend we will have only Paul K. the White captain willing to attest. 

Sadly this means that if for any reason Paul or Mark are not at the rink unattested players cannot participate or even worse the contract could be rescinded if they are found participating.

Anyone interested please speak to Mark or Paul.

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Ongoing Updates  with date and time stamps where available

source City of Ottawa - Sun, 29 Aug 2021 at 16:38

Ottawa Public Health - Daily COVID-19 Dashboard

Ottawa Public Health - Sports, Recreation and Being Active During COVID-19

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source Ontario Volleyball, November 26/2020, 5:00PM EST

Supporting Ontario's Recovery Act, 2020 receives Royal Assent

The Government of Ontario has announced that the Supporting Ontario's Recovery Act, 2020, has received Royal Assent.  

This means the Act now becomes law and provides liability protection for workers, volunteers and organizations that make an honest effort to follow public health guidelines and laws relating to COVID-19 protocols. At the same time, it will maintain the right of Ontarians to take legal action against those who willfully, or with gross negligence, endanger others. 

The Supporting Ontario's Recovery Act, 2020 provides targeted protection for those who are making an honest effort to follow public health guidelines and laws, including: 

• Healthcare workers and institutions; 
• Frontline workers who serve the public everywhere from grocery stores to restaurants and retail stores; 
• Businesses and their employees; 
• Charities, non-profit organizations and 
• Coaches, volunteers and minor sports associations
  

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source City of Ottawa - Tue, 13 Oct 2020 at 15:18

Subject: Urgent: New Provincial Restrictions (Oct. 10-Nov. 6) 

 

Good afternoon,

With Friday’s late afternoon announcement of new provincial restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19, team sports using City arenas will be limited to training and practices only with no scrimmages or competitive play– similar to the restrictions experienced in stage two. This means that adult pick-up hockey is not permitted. These restrictions take effect from October 10^th to November 6^th.

We are hoping that COVID-19 case numbers will trend lower after these restrictions take effect resulting in the resumption of the impacted recreation activities.

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source CFRA - October 09,2020 13:23

"As Ottawa moves into the modified Stage 2 for a minimum of 28 days, capacity limits are being reduced for: Limiting team sports to training sessions (no games or scrimmages)."

result: the City will advise what action they and we will be taking