The following rules and regulations have been put in place in an effort to help keep our patrons safe.

1. Masks:  As per Governor Tom Wolf’s statewide mandate, all patrons ages 2 and above must wear a mask at all times inside our facility.
2. Entering and Exiting the Facility:  All patrons must enter and exit the facility using the vestibule entrance by Rink #1.  The doors are clearly labeled for entrance and exit.  Hand Sanitizer stations are located in the vestibule.  Players, Coaches, Managers and Officials may enter the facility 60 minutes prior to their scheduled game time.  Access to the Goal Line Pub, Grille, Pro Shop and Front Office area is not restricted.  Anyone arriving early must wait outside the facility until the appropriate time.
3. SPECTATOR POLICY:  Spectators are welcome and may enter the facility 15 minutes prior to an event scheduled start time.  Limited Student Spectators will be allowed for High School Games.  Priority will be granted to Parents and immediate family members of players.  Ice Line reserves the right to cap student ticket sales.
4. Locker Rooms:  Locker rooms will be available for use by teams for practices and games subject to the following conditions: 
   • All players must wear masks at all times when in the locker room
   • All players will socially distance in the locker room.  We encourage teams to limit how many players are in the locker room at one time.
   • Coaches, Team Managers and locker room monitors will be responsible for implementing this policy
   • For those who prefer not to utilize the locker room space, we ask that you please arrive at the rink fully dressed with the exception of skates, gloves and helmet.  Space will be provided in the lobby for those to be put on.
5. Social Distancing:  All patrons are expected to maintain a 6-foot distance from each other at all times.  Under no circumstances are there to be any large gatherings or congregating in the facility.
6. Self-Screening Prior to Entry:  All patrons will undergo a thermal temperature check upon entering the facility.  We respectfully request that patrons not come to any scheduled ice time, or enter the rink if any of the below apply:  

• After taking a temperature reading one hour prior to a scheduled event you have a temperature of 100.4 or greater.

• Feeling sick or experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms (including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea).

• If you have been diagnosed with, or believe to have contracted, COVID-19, unless you have had no fever for 72 hours (without use of medicine) and 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.

• If you have been in contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days.

• If you have traveled internationally in the past 14 days.

7. Cleaning Procedures:  Our Staff has been working to ensure our facility is clean.  All areas of the building are cleaned numerous times throughout the day.

We thank you for following these guidelines and doing your part!

Ice Line Management

AAHA GUIDANCE ON PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSAL FACE COVERINGS ORDER

November 28, 2020

­On November 17, 2020 the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA) issued an order1, through its Department of Health (DOH) requiring “Universal Face Covering”, essentially requiring persons inside the State to wear face coverings at all times, with few exceptions, as stated in the order and related Frequently Asked Questions2 (FAQ) . On November 20, 2020, the DOH updated the order and FAQ to provide better guidance to youth sports.

The purpose of this statement is to provide proper guidance to USA Hockey participants, Clubs and teams who are participating in authorized USA Hockey activities in Pennsylvania.

1. We strongly encourage parents/guardians of registered USA Hockey players, along with all coaches, officials and administrators read the Universal Face Covering order and FAQ. The links are provided below.
2. The PA DOH order clearly requires all persons to wear a mask at all times, including, during competition. The AAHA deems that to mean parents, players, coaches, officials and persons associated with the conducting of an ice hockey game or practice are required to wear a mask.
3. The DOH of provides the following exception from the universal face covering requirement which is applicable to certain sports.

(Section 3 – B)  “If wearing a face covering would either cause a medical condition, or exacerbate an existing one, including respiratory issues that impede breathing, a mental health condition or a disability.”  A player can remove his or her face covering at the start competition if either of the following conditions apply:

a. the player while wearing a face covering together with a mouth guard and/or a helmet encounters difficulty breathing during competition. (the player can remove the mask on his/her own after experiencing the difficulty breathing.); OR

b. the player has a pre-existing medical condition, such as asthma, that his or her doctor says makes breathing difficult or another medical condition that requires the player be exempted from wearing a face covering during competition.   

4. DOH Guidance also indicates (from FAQ) “When a customer or visitor claims to be exempt due to a medical or mental health condition or disability, businesses may not require proof of the condition or disability or require customers or visitors to explain the nature of their condition.”
5. The DOH also indicates “All alternatives to wearing a face covering, including the use of a face shield, should be exhausted before an individual is excepted from this Order.” Pursuant to USA Hockey playing rules, the helmet and facemask worn by players shall be approved by the Hockey Equipment Certification Council (HECC) and modifications are not permitted. The AAHA recognizes that certain equipment manufactures may offer a newly designed face shield or modification for the polymer face shield, however, HECC certification should not be assumed.
6. The AAHA strongly recommends the wearing face coverings by all athletes during competition unless a medical condition or issue precludes the athlete from doing so.
7. Questions regarding this policy shall be directed to your Club President.

1 LINK TO PA DOH ORDER ON UNIVERSAL FACE COVERINGS

2 LINK TO PA DOH FAQ ON UNIVERSAL FACE COVERINGS