The FHA is pleased to announce its programming for the coming season. Hockey here and everywhere in Ontario will see changes to our sport and a departure from “Traditional Hockey” programming. Under the auspice and regulations of Hockey Canada, OHF, OMHA, Public Health Unit (PHU) and the City of Hamilton the details of our programming are highlighted below. The programming will be subject to change to respond to changes of Public Health and the City of Hamilton if the COVID-19 pandemic environment changes. The OHF Return to Play has a specific program that member associations are required to follow to protect the health and welfare of players and communities. Click: OHF Return to Play Framework (Full Stage 3)
The FHA board thanks you for your participation in our SURVEY as it was crucial to our seasonal planning.
FHA PROGRAMMING 2020-2021
PROGRAMMING AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH, MUNICIPAL AND OMHA/OHF REGULATIONS
- Skills and Drills Development October 1 – November 30, 2020 (FHA Certified Coaches and Hockey Canada Certified Instructors) Mixed or Tiered (Skill Based) HL/REP players based on age up to 10 players per team, (1-2) 50-minute sessions weekly*
- 3on3 Bubble League Play (providing moving to Stage 3(c),) December 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020, Mixed or Tiered (Skill Based) teams of up to 10 players to play in age/division bubble, (1-2) 50-minute games weekly**
- Division Times are TBA currently. Day/Times will be finalized when registration numbers are confirmed. Under-5 (U7(1)) and Under-6 (U7(2)) sessions will likely be on weekends.
- Play will be at Harry Howell Arena, Waterdown, more rinks may be added by the City of Hamilton, based on need.
General City of Hamilton/Public Health/Hockey Canada and OHF COVID-19 Precautions
- Arena Entrance/Exit-as demarcated by City of Hamilton separate/entrance/exits for Twin pad facilities observe signage
· Mask MUST be worn by ALL persons in the building when not on the ice surface.
- Non-Contact Temperature measurements will be performed and recorded at each ice-time upon entrance to facility.
- OHF/PHU COVID-19 Screening Questionnaire performed and recorded at each ice-time upon entrance of facility for contract tracing.
- Any PLAYER with positive temperature readings or positive answers to COVID-19 screening will not be permitted to participate. Symptomatic or positive COVID-19 PLAYERS will require a negative test and note from PCP/MD for return to play as per Public Health Unit Guidelines (PHU)
- 1 Guardian to enter with player currently (This is subject to City of Hamilton and Public Health)
- Arrive 15 mins prior to sessions, exit promptly 10 mins after session
- SPECTATORS currently permitted, but limited to 25, this will be at discretion of facility-City of Hamilton
- Only water bottles permitted for players, no other outside food or drink allowed inside the arena
- No use of Benches or Dressing Rooms, City of Hamilton directive-Come dressed, skates will be put on rink side
- No access to Upstairs viewing at Harry Howell Arena
- Late participants may not be able to join a session in progress as screening protocols will dictate
- All other OMHA hockey rules apply, mouth guards and certified equipment
- Given COVID-19 pandemic, friend requests cannot be accommodated during this time.
* Under-5 (U7(1)) and Under-6 (U7(2)) will have (1) 50-minute session weekly with FHA Certified Coaches and or Certified Hockey Canada Instructors.
**Teams of up to 10 players and divisions will be based on development level as of last season, potentially separate HL division and REP divisions (Majors and Minors together)-dependent on number of registrations, games will be officiated by a Referee.
ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN SEPTEMBER 1 - 15, 2020
(Wait list will apply after the 15th)
- ALL registered players register a second time through the Hockey Canada System to pay the 3rd payment Dec 1 as the amount is TBD. More information to be provided.
- Goalie registrations are limited and are first come first serve. Goalie spots will be dependent on registration numbers and the number of teams we are able to offer per division.
- Registration Eligibility: Registration is open for FHA members, or HOUSE LEAGUE, NRP from another centre if the player was registered in the FHA in the 2019-2020 season.
- DMHA REP players who played FDREP under the Shared Boundary Pilot are not eligible. Those players were rostered to Dundas-Flamborough-not FHA and MUST return to their original home centre as per OMHA/OHF rules.
- Registrations will be deleted if player is ineligible to play in Flamborough according to the above stipulations. If your home center does not ice a program in your age group, please email the FHA Registrar directly at [email protected].
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