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3/25/2020 12:15 AM- Update
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EYHA Travel tryouts and EYHA Girls tryouts are postponed until further notice. Registrations are still open. We will provide more information as plans are put into place.
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3/16/2020 11:30 AM- Update
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The Chillers are closing today 3/16 at 3:00 PM to reevalute their plans moving forward. Pond practices will be cancelled until further notice along with other events.
Cleveland tournaments are CANCELLED for the weekend of 3/20
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3/15/2020 11:30 AM- Update
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We have worked with the Chiller to have all booked ice times cancelled through 4/5. There are tournaments still scheduled at this time we are hoping get rescheduled to later dates by the hosts. Otherwise, withdrawals are extremely likely in the next day or so. As an organization this has been our plan and we are taking it minute by minute.
THIS DOES NOT IMPACT POND HOCKEY! We do not administer that league nor do we have any control over it.
Regardless of the organization and the event, we encourage the following guidelines to be applied. Stick & Pucks, Pond Hockey, Adult Hockey will all continue at this time through the Chiller.
EYHA
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3/14/2020 3:00 PM - Update
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As you are well aware, we are in a period of time where safety and due diligence is at a premium. EYHA has been monitoring the situation closely and has been in contact with other organizations as well the Chiller to make sure we fully understand the landscape during this volatile time.
Currently, USA Hockey has not made a broader restriction other than the cancellation of the Youth National Championships. As we always do, we will follow their lead as well as the decisions made by MidAm District Hockey.
Our position at this time is to permit team practices and games to occur. We still have several teams lined up for tournaments over the next few weeks. We are also permitting these to continue however we fully expect many if not all of these will be cancelled or postponed. We are constantly monitoring the tournament hosts for further information. If necessary, EYHA will step in and remove teams from tournaments if it is felt the risk is too great. If there is a loss of tournament fees or ice fees due to cancellations EYHA will help by compensating the amount to the teams. Coaches, please make sure you are in constant contact with your managers and team members to make sure information is being disseminated accurately and in a timely manner.
EYHA is implementing the following restrictions to reduce the risk of transmission effective immediately.
- Only one parent or guardian will be permitted at practices and games. If possible we'd like the guardian to stay outside of the rinks. We do require the parents stay close by in case of injury however, a contact number must be provided to the team coach or manager if you have left the facility grounds. Obviously for younger players this is tougher however please ensure proper distances are being kept for the safety of everyone. Upon a coach's request, we can provide LiveBarn video for games that are missed in rinks that provide the service.
- Coaches will not be providing water bottles for practices or games. Each player must provide their own and it should be clearly marked with the player's name. The player will be responsible for carrying their own bottle to and from the ice rink.
- Coaches whenever possible will request an additional locker room to spread the players out while changing. This is certainly not guaranteed but if possible we'd like it to reduce the personal contact. Players should be in the locker room no more than 10 minutes to change before and after events.
- Younger players are encouraged to come dressed to the rink to avoid the need to enter the locker rooms.
- We encourage all players to wash their hands before and after their events. Each locker room as well as the restrooms provide hand soap and sinks.
- All players should have their jerseys, socks and jocks washed after every event. Hockey gear should be hung and dried out as well.
- Mouth guards should be washed frequently with warm soapy water.
Read USAH Player Safety Information on the coronavirus HERE
Read the Chiller's Safety Update on the coronavirus HERE
Finally, we will update the home page of
eyhaicedragons.com with any important updates. Please check the site prior to your events for any change in our position.
Thank you,
EYHA Executive Committee
Chris Yoho - President
Jeff Sharp - Vice President
Dean Lewis - Director of Hockey Operations
Justin Willison - House Treasurer
Scott Buzinski - Secretary
