Hespeler Minor Hockey Association

What to Expect This Season

• Teams of 10 players (9 skaters + 1 goaltender);
• Approximately two 50-minute ice times per week for each team from September 26, 2020 to March 26, 2021 with a week off at Christmas;
• Changes due to unforeseen circumstances might cause reduction in ice times or season cancellations that are out of HMHA’s control.
• All ice times will be at the Hespeler Memorial Arena (Pad 1 and Pad 2);
• While all teams will be registered as Local League there will be two groupings per age category of competitive and recreational players;
• There will be no tryouts held for player team assignments. Players will be assigned to teams by HMHA Executive and HMHA coaches based on the level played last season. Effort will be made so that players on the ice are of a similar skill level.;
• Players will be notified of their team assignment by their head coach via email before October 16, 2020;
• Ice time schedules will be posted on the HMHA website according to teams;
• 30 to 40 player bubbles (3 to 4 teams) playing 3 X 3 or 4 X 4 internal games exclusively within their own bubble;
• A development plan that follows OHF and OMHA development templates will be created and implemented by the HMHA Executive for the 2020-2021 season.

What to Expect at the Arena

• There will be mandatory Health Screening for all participants, team staff, parents and guardians entering the arena;  

• All arena doors will remain locked until 10 minutes before the scheduled ice time;

• Participants are required to use the designated markings outside of the entrance when waiting to get in; 

• Participants will be required to use specified entrances and exits and follow signage to and from designated chairs and ice surface;

• Masks are required for all individuals entering the building;

• Participants masks must be kept on until seated in designated chairs and your helmet is put on;

• Participants are required to take off their skates and helmets and leave the facility immediately;

• All participants must be gone within 10 minutes;

• There are no dressing rooms at the arena.  All dressing rooms will remain closed;

• Participants are expected to enter the arena dressed and ready to go, except for skates and helmets;

• A dedicated washroom will be available as needed;

• Only one (1) parent or guardian per skater will be permitted as a spectator;

• All spectators will be required to adhere to designated seating and wear a mask or face covering at all times when in the facility; and,

• If a child requires assistance with their helmet or tying skates a parent may do so and then immediately proceed to the designated seating area.

Your Role in Creating a Safe and Healthy Environment

Please help create a safe and healthy environment this season by observing the following guidelines:

• Observe physical-distancing and mask/face-covering guidelines at all time while at the arena facility;

• Practice proper hygiene.  This can help reduce the risk of infection or spreading infection to others;

• Stay home and self isolate if anyone in the home is feeling ill; and,

• Communicate with the team staff if there are any questions or concerns.

HMHA will follow the mask/face-covering policy as defined in our approved OMHA Return To Play Plan. Based on the risk to the players/guardians and community there will be no exception to the policy. All HMHA events shall adhere to this policy.

The complete plan can be downloaded here.