It is with great pleasure that EHTSHA is able to announce that Summer hockey and Chipmunk hockey will be able to have their respective seasons. The recent state guidelines approved hockey as a mild risk sport, able to resume competitions as of July 6th.
We are looking to start the summer league during the 2nd week of July and Chipmunk hockey in August. There will be safety protocols put into place, as approved by EHT Recreation and following state guidelines.
 

EHTSHA Summer & Chipmunk Hockey

Program Preparation Plan

1. The Adult staff identified to run the Summer league are Dan Hawkins, Rob Mangano, Kevin Pedrick, and Pat Christopher. Tim Davis and Kevin Pedrick are the adult staff that will run the Chipmunk league. All are board members of EHTSHA. These board members will be reminding coaches & players of social distancing.
   1. Signs will be placed on and around the hockey courts to remind parents and players of social distancing.
   2. Tape will be placed on the ground around the bench doors exiting the court to extend the bench area and remind parents to stay away from the bench area.
2. The same staff will be used to coach and officiate the players.
   1. The same coach will be assigned to one team.
   2. Only one coach will be allowed on the bench during Summer league games.
   3. Players will not mix with other teams unless one team is missing several athletes due to absence.
3. Individuals will remain 6 feet apart from one another whenever possible.
   1. The official will remain 6 feet away from players during the course of play as best possible, except during face offs.
   2. Handshakes will not be allowed at the end of the game (a hockey tradition).
4. Coaches will wear a mask while on the bench and interacting with players.
   1. Officials will not be required to wear a mask during game play because it will hinder breathing for the required movement needed and whistling for penalties.
   2. Players will not be required to wear masks because of the vigorous activity, but will be required to keep their helmets and gloves on at all times, including the bench area.
   3. Players will also be asked to maintain distance from one another on the bench area, using the extended taped area if need be.
   4. Rosters will be kept small (10 players & one goalie) so that there are only enough players on the bench area for a shift change.
5. Games will be scheduled to have a 5-minute gap between play to allow the teams leaving the court to have limited contact with the teams entering the court.
   1. There are no practices to be held for Summer League hockey, just games.
   2. Chipmunk hockey will only have practices and organized scrimmages following the same safety requirements as Summer League games.
6. All coaches will be educated on the COVID-19 health and safety protocols prior to the season beginning.
7. Coaches, staff, visitors, and athletes will be required to abide by the gathering’s limitations outlined in Executive Order No. 152 (2020), or the Order in effect at the time of the competition.
   1. Screen athletes, coaches, staff, and others participating in practice sessions, via temperature check and health questionnaire, at the beginning of each session. Player, coaches, staff, and volunteers showing symptoms of COVID-19 shall not be permitted to participate. If any individual develops symptoms of COVID-19 during the activity, they should promptly inform organizers and must be removed from the activity and instructed to return home.
   2. All coaches and players will be advised to stay home if they are sick or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.
   3. Likewise, if a coach or player has been exposed to anyone who is sick or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 they will be asked to stay home.
8. All athletes will bring their own equipment and water bottles. No sharing of water bottles or equipment will be allowed.
   1. Only the officials will touch the ball with their bare hand. All athletes will be required to have their gloves on at all times.
   2. Game balls will be disinfected after each game use.
   3. This Program Preparation Plan will be sent in electronic form to all parents in the league and posted on the league’s website and Facebook page.
   4. Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be available in the scorebox during each game to wipe the scoreboard controller down and sanitize the game balls.

The snack stand will open for the All Star Games beginning Tuesday February 4th.  There are sections blocked off per team coach. Please signup and give some time.  Click the link above at the blue arrow.

Parents will also have the ability to add money to their team account through PayPal which can be accessed from the attached link below (Buy Now). Please make sure you post the coaches name to your team snack stand deposit. This allows the players to go to the snack stand after each game. You may also pay by cash at the stand, the stand coordinators (Heather and Melissa) will add your name to the book under your team page.