This screening form is REQUIRED to be completed by all Individuals, before entering the First Arena rink, on the date of your event.

If any question is answered "yes," or if you have a temperature above 100.0, entry WILL NOT be permitted to the First Arena rink, today, and it is advised you follow up with your health care provider.

All temperatures will also be checked at the door. 

Beginning Feb 6th , 2021, the following protocols by EJYH will be in place to allow for a Return to gameplay. These guidelines will be incorporated for all EJYH hosted events, including practices, games and tournaments. These protocols are in addition to the protocols that First Arena has implemented.

Entering and Exiting the Arena

• All persons will enter the Arena through the doors located on Gray St (Rec Rink Entrance)
• Masks must be worn AT ALL TIMES

• All persons must sign in and go through COVID Screening, including temperature checks. If a person has a temperature above 100.0 degrees F, admittance will not be allowed
• Hand Sanitizer and spare masks will be available
• All persons will exit the Arena through the marked Exit doors located on Gray St

Players/Coaches/Managers

• Players/Coaches/Managers must wear masks AT ALL TIMES
• Players should come dressed as much as possible.
• Players/Coaches/Managers will not be allowed to enter the building until 15 min prior to the start of the game
• Players/Coaches/Managers are required to fill out the COVID-19 screening form prior to entering the building. A form must be filled out for each person. The form can be found on the Elmira Hockey website at www.elmirahockey.com
• Players/Coaches/Managers must sign in and go through COVID Screening, including temperature checks. If a person has a temperature above 100.0 degrees F, admittance will not be allowed
• Locker rooms will be available for use during games. Coaches/managers should ensure social distancing is maintained as well as possible. Showers will NOT be available.
• Players shall bring their own water bottles from home, and clearly marked per individual. There is no water fountain available and no sharing of personal items.
• There shall not be more than 4 Coaches allowed on the bench
• Coaches and Managers shall ensure the locker room and bench area are cleaned after use. All trash shall be thrown into a receptacle, provided First Arena does not have enough help
• Players/Coaches/Managers must exit the building through the designated exit no more than 15 min after the completion of the game

Additionally, Managers are responsible for ensuring the following activities are being covered:

• Check in
• Clock, score sheet, penalty box
• Post-game cleaning, if required

Please enlist the help of spectators and visiting teams to help with these tasks

Spectators

• Spectators will be limited to 2 per player, including children.
• Spectators are required to fill out the COVID-19 screening form prior to entering the building. There must be a form filled out for each spectator. The form can be found on the Elmira Hockey website at www.elmirahockey.com 
• Spectators must sign in and go through COVID Screening, including temperature checks. If a person has a temperature above 100.0 degrees F, admittance will not be allowed
• Masks must be worn AT ALL TIMES
• Spectators will not be permitted to enter the building until at least 15 minutes prior to game start, and only after players and coaches have been admitted.
• Spectators are required to maintain social distancing. No congregating in marked or marked off areas. First Arena facilities, including bleachers and seats, will be marked to ensure social distancing.  Signage will be posted, as a reminder, for patrons.
• Spectators must exit immediately after the game through the designated exit door

Referees

• Referees must wear masks AT ALL TIMES
• Referees will not be allowed to enter the building until 15 min prior to the start of the game
• Referees are required to fill out the COVID-19 screening form prior to entering the building. A form must be filled out for each referee. The form can be found on the Elmira Hockey website at www.elmirahockey.com
• Referees must sign in and go through COVID Screening, including temperature checks. If a person has a temperature above 100.0 degrees F, admittance will not be allowed
• Locker room will be available for use during games. Referees should ensure social distancing is maintained as well as possible
• Showers will NOT be available.
• Referees must exit the building through the designated exit no more than 15 min after the completion of the game

Anyone that does not comply with the above protocols and social distancing will be asked to leave the facility by EJYH and/or First Arena staff. 

These guidelines are for EJYH members and visitors as pertains to EJYH hosted events, including games, practices and tournaments conducted at First Arena. These may not be the same protocols for other organizations that also use First Arena.  It is the expectation of all EJYH members to follow any posted guidelines and/or protocols from other organizations when playing in their facilities or counties.

Registration is now open for our Mini Mite program!!

https://elmirahockey.leagueapps.com/clubteams/2133874-mini-mites

The following positions are up for Election during the April 2021 Board Meeting:

• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Head of Coaches
• Director of Affiliates

Position descriptions can be found on the website under Bylaws.

Each position term is 3 years.

If you are interested in running for a position, please email a Letter of Intent outlining the interested position, the reason you are interested and any qualifications to elmirayouthhockey@gmail.com no later than March 1, 2021.

Debi Peris

EJYH President

elmirayouthhockey@gmail.com

607-731-1950

It's not too late to late to commemorate the 2020-21 hockey season with pictures of your hockey player! Simply upload a picture of your player, pick out a background or two, and Kyle will do the rest!