Important Information in regards to Exemptions to North Carolina State Face Covering Mandate, Executive Order No. 180
We have received several inquiries in regards to potential exemptions to North Carolina State Executive Order No. 180 mandating face coverings. Our home ice rinks (Greensboro Ice House and Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex) have adopted a NO MASK – NO PLAY – NO EXEMPTION POLICY. In accordance with the THA COVID-19 Operating Policies and Procedures all THA Members (players, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and spectators) shall abide by the rink policies and the North Carolina State mandate.
The Ice House and Annex are taking these precautions to remain open during the pandemic and the policy shall apply to all on-ice activities to include public ice skating, classes-lessons, hourly ice rental and private ice rental. These facilities must abide by this mandate or potentially face financial fines, civil penalties or shutdown of their venue.
The executive order is scheduled to expire at 5:00pm Friday December 11.
The THA fully supports the NO MASK – NO PLAY – NO EXEMPTION POLICY in order for our players to continue to participate in on-ice activities. At the same time we want to remind everyone to remain diligent and adhere to protocols in our efforts to prevent the exposure and transmission of COVID-19.
If you should have any questions please let Sally Anglin, Dean Christy or myself know.
Appreciate your support and understanding as we continue to navigate these unusual times.
Bucky Dame
THA Executive Director
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Important Information in regards to North Carolina State Face Covering Mandate, Executive Order No. 180
Governor Cooper issued an Executive Order No. 180 mandating face coverings during exercise and play both inside and outside. For participation in ice hockey this mandate requires face coverings at all times to include on-ice and off-ice team activities for players, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and spectators. The executive order takes affect at 5:00pm Wednesday November 25 thru 5:00pm Friday December 11. Ice rinks in Guildford County and Forsyth County must abide by this mandate or face financial fines, civil penalties or shutdown of the facility. Attached is a document on Frequently Asked Questions in regards to Executive Order No. 180.
In accordance with the THA COVID-19 Operating Policies and Procedures we shall abide by this North Carolina State mandate.
FACE COVERINGS: Please note that full face shields are not considered adequate face covering. Appropriate and approved face coverings for ice hockey are available at the following https://pandemicprintworks.bigcartel.com/product/ccm-skater-game-on-mask or other hockey equipment locations.
Note: You are invited to participate in a ZOOM meeting (Monday November 30 at 8:00pm). With recent changes with CAHA COVID-19 Policies and NC Executive Order No. 180 in regards to face coverings we wanted to provide an opportunity for THA Members to ask questions on these changes. Please attend if interested.
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases regionally and nationally we want to remind everyone to remain diligent and adhere to protocols in our efforts to prevent the exposure and transmission.
If you should have any questions please let Sally Anglin, Dean Christy or myself know
Appreciate your support and understanding as we continue to navigate these unusual times.
Bucky Dame THA Executive Director |
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Executive Order 180 - Frequently Asked Questions |
Invitation for THA Membership COVID-19 Question and Answer Session |
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Invitation for THA Membership COVID-19 Question and Answer Session
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Please note that full face shields are not considered adequate face covering. Appropriate and approved face coverings for ice hockey are available at the following https://pandemicprintworks.bigcartel.com/product/ccm-skater-game-on-mask or other hockey equipment locations.