Local hockey is getting pushed back as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The announcement on Monday (January 3rd, 2022) will force the closure of arenas in Ontario.
New restrictions will kick in January 5, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. and will be in place for at least 21 days (until January 27) subject to trends in public health.
This will impact team such as the Pembroke Lumber Kings, Renfrew Wolves, Arnprior Packers, Valley Timberwolves in Eganville and Whitewater Kings in Cobden.
Team coaches and management are telling players and the hockey community to stay safe.
Indoor areas of facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities, including gyms, sporting events and personal training must operate under the following conditions:
- indoor closed with limited exceptions and conditions (such as athletes training for Olympics and Paralympics, select professional and elite amateur sport leagues who will operate via an approved framework from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health and persons with disabilities for physical therapy)
- outdoor open with spectators limited to 50 per cent capacity and other restrictions
- proof of vaccination required for facilities with a usual capacity of 20,000 or more people
Recreational amenities must operate under the following conditions:
- indoor recreational amenities closed
- outdoor recreational amenities open
See the full list of newly announced restrictions in Ontario online here.
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