2020/21 Season Update
Town of Ajax Ice Rental status
o Pads 3 & 4 at ACC and the Village Arena are the only ice pads opened (as of September 14th)
o Arena rentals are currently available to community youth ice groups only with Provincial Sports Organizations & National Sports Organizations (PSO/NSO) return to play protocols in place. (e.g. AMHA, Durham West, Figure Skating)
o This is part of a phased re-opening of ice that will focus on the safety and protection of our residents, sports teams and community groups while complying with the health and safety protocols advised by Durham Region Public Health.
o There is no set timeline for opening up to the next phase.
· Pickering and Oshawa have moved forward to open up their ice to expanded user groups, however – we are playing in Ajax.
· Given current Covid trends – if we can proceed with a season, it is unlikely to begin prior to January 2021.
· As soon as we receive notification from the Town on Ice Contracts and Facility Return to Play protocols, the Executive will meet to discuss viability of moving ahead with a shortened season. The website will be updated as soon as we have any further updates.
Here is an interesting article. It is unlikely that any social distancing or on ice protocols had taken place; but it is clear hockey arenas are very conducive for spreading of the virus. Should we return to play this season - you can expect some rigid protocols within the facility and on the ice.
Brent Minaker
AOHL President