OWHA - Roadmap to Reopening

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE – JUNE 9, 2021 – Amended 5pm PREAMBLE:

Ontario will move into Step 1 as of June 11, 2021, at 12:01am. All OWHA sanctioned activities must adhere to all federal, provincial, municipal, PHU requirements and OWHA Return to Hockey Protocols. The strictest requirements must be followed. In addition, all OWHA sanctioned activities may ONLY take place once prior written approval has been provided by the OWHA, and they must follow all OWHA requirements including but not limited to OWHA By-Laws, Regulations, Policies and Procedures. No individual may participate in unsanctioned activities.

OWHA APPROVED ACTIVITIES FOR AREAS OF ONTARIO IN STEP 1
1. NO indoor activities are permitted.
2. A facility for outdoor sports and recreational training activities can only be used for outdoor individual classes, and personal training. Access to indoor areas of the facility is only permitted in the following circumstances: to access a washroom, to access an outdoor area via an indoor route, or for health and safety purposes.
3. Physical distance of a minimum of 3 meters must be maintained at ALL times.
4. ALL participants must be supervised by 2 screened, OWHA registered staff members. At least 1 staff member must have a minimum of HTCP Level 1, Trainers level 1.
5. NO more than 10 players may participate as a group in personal training. ALL participants must be registered with the OWHA.
6. NO games and scrimmages are permitted during training sessions.
7. NO spectators are permitted to be at the facility. If a person under the age of 18 years is engaged in activities in the facility may be accompanied by one parent or guardian.
8. A detailed record of the participants names and contact information must be recorded and kept for at least one month.
9. ALL participants must be actively screened as per the health requirements and guidelines before they engage in any training or fitness activity.

PROCESS FOR APPROVAL
1. An application must be submitted by the team/association that is looking to host any type of training activity. The application must be completed in full and submitted to applications@owha.on.ca at least 1 week prior to the start of the activity. The application form is attached to this email for your convenience.
2. The application must include 2020/2021 season team roster form, highlighting the participants who will be involved in the training activity. Any participant not listed on the team roster form must be listed on the application form. Any participant coming from another association must be registered on Ramp for the 2021/2022 season, and their transfer request must be approved before they can participate.
3. You MUST have prior written approval from the OWHA before proceeding with your activity. We remain committed to our players and participants as we work through the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. We thank our members for their outstanding efforts in managing the programs in a safe and positive manner as we work together in the spirit of sport and life. We wish everyone good health and strength and want you to know that you  have the support of the OWHA. We thank you for your attention to this important information. Please direct any questions or comments to applications@owha.on.ca.