Good morning Metro West Force Families.

On Wednesday we received the positive news that we will be returning to play again!

As part of this, there are some new stipulations that we will need to keep in mind. Starting Feb 14th, the following restrictions will be in place:

• Groups of up to 60 are now permitted in the field of play.
• Teams can have practices and regular league games.
• Competition is limited to regular league games. This refers to the current league that your team is playing in. If a game is part of your team’s regular league or competitive schedule, it is allowed. Bringing together teams that typically do not play one another is not allowed.
• Tournaments are still not permitted.
• Physical distancing is not required in the field of play. Field of play refers to the ice surface, team benches, penalty box, timekeeper’s box, and dressing room; masks are recommended at all times when not on the ice surface.
• Spectators are allowed up to the formal gathering limit; the formal gathering limit for gatherings is 50% of capacity indoors. Capacities will vary by facility. Please liaise with your Team Safety Rep for this information. They will be updated before the start of the regulation implementation on Monday.

Special reminders:

• For games and shared practices, The spectator amount will be split between both teams. 50% of max capacity is the FULL TOTAL in the formal gathering limit.
• Expect Facilities to require the teams to verify vaccination status of Participants and Spectators of your Team. Please do not assume they will not or access may not be granted to the respective facility.

I will also mention the obvious question some have. At this point, no information has been received on where we will re-start the season and where future play will lead going towards season end. As soon as we receive further information on this, we will let the Membership/Teams know.

For specific COVID regulations, please refer to the Public Health Regulations of the day.

For questions related to these restrictions, please reach out to your Team's Safety Rep or email riskmanagement@metrowestforce.com

Thanks

Metro West Force Executive