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Arena Rules During COVID-19
Rules for Practices, Scrimmages, and Games
The City is following State and MN Hockey rules and regulations for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Review all information prior to visiting the facility. We appreciate your cooperation and support during this time.
- If you are sick and/or knowingly have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please do not enter the Rosemount Ice Arena
- Everyone within the Rosemount Ice Arena MUST wear a face covering at all times.
- Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in cancelled scrimmages/games and/or up to cancelling of future games/tournaments
- All games/scrimmages are available via www.livebarn.com
- Please follow guidelines for entrance and exit doors. All details are listed in the tabs below. Check Facility Map for visuals.
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Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations BEFORE entering the facility.
- Spectators enter through Door #3 (Upper Arena Doors)
- Spectators exit from the building will be through the upper arena concourse emergency doors. Parents should then drive around the back of the Ice Arena for player pickup near Door #4. Player pickup is near Door #4 (Lower Arena Doors) on the northwest side of the building. Spectators MUST exit no less than 5 minutes after the game. (See facility map)
- Only two adult chaperones per player as spectators, no children/siblings
- Physical spacing of people not from the same household is highly recommended and spectators should only sit in designated spots. Do not congregate in the upper concourse of the Ice Arena, please keep this space as open as possible and follow social distancing guidelines.
- Chaperones are not allowed in the lower arena lobby unless helping tie skates for athletes 10 and under. Adult Chaperones are then expected to move to the bleacher area. Please keep this space only for players/coaches/referees.
Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations BEFORE entering the facility.
- Athletes should come dressed in equipment as much as possible.
- Athletes, Coaches & Referees enter through Door #3 (Upper Arena Doors)
- Door #3 (Upper Arena Doors) will be locked until 10 minutes before ice time and will be locked again 5 minutes after ice time begins. Example for a 5pm ice time: Door #3 will open at 4:50 p.m. and then lock at 5:05 p.m.
- The doors will be locked while the group is skating to ensure a safe & clean environment.
- Players exit from the building will be through the lower arena doors (Door #4). Door #4 is located on the northwest side of the Rosemount Ice Arena.
- Coaches & referees can exit via Door #4 or exit by following the rink glass from floor level and go up and through the emergency doors at the top of the bleachers. If coach has a player, that player MUST still exit via Door #4.
- Locker rooms will be assigned. Each locker room can only accommodate 10 skaters. Players should come dressed in equipment as much as possible. Extra space is available in various areas for social distancing.
- No showers will be available in locker rooms.
Have a question not listed here? Please contact us!
- When will the doors open for groups? Door #3 (Upper Arena Doors) will be opened 10 minutes before ice time and then be locked again 5 minutes into the ice time. Example for a 5pm ice time. Door #3 (Upper Arena Doors) will open at 4:50pm and then lock at 5:05pm. Door #3 (Upper Arena Doors) will open for the 6:15p group at 6:05pm and locked 6:20pm. Repeat The doors will be locked while the group is skating to ensure a safe & clean environment.
- Where are the Arena Entrance Locations? Athletes, Coaches, Referees & Spectators enter through Door #3 (Upper Arena Doors)
- Where are the Arena Exit Locations? Players exit from the building will be through Door #4 (Lower Arena Doors) Door #4 is located on the northwest side of the Rosemount Ice Arena. Coaches & referees can exit via Door #4 or exit by following the rink glass from floor level and go up and through the emergency doors at the top of the bleachers. If coach has a player, that player MUST still exit via Door #4. Spectators exit from the building will be through the upper arena concourse emergency doors. Parents should then drive around the back of the Ice Arena for player pickup near Door #4. Door #4 (Lower Arena Doors) are located on the northwest side of the building.
- Why are there strict guidelines for when the building opens? To ensure the staff and athletes have a safe & clean environment. The more we can lesson the # of people in the facility and amount of time, the safer & cleaner our ice arena will remain for the athletes and staff.
- How soon do groups have to leave after ice time? All groups must leave the building within 10 minutes after ice time to allow staff to disinfect areas.
- Can an athlete have a chaperone in the building during a practice? Athletes aged 10 and under can have ONE chaperone, no siblings. Chaperones MUST adhere to the social distancing guidelines. Athletes aged 11 and over should be dropped off for practice.
- How many players/coaches can be on the ice at one time? During this phase of the re-opening there can be two (2) pods of 25 skaters on the ice at one time. They should be limited as much as possible with no inter-mixing of skaters. A coach counts in the number of skaters.
- Are masks required of athletes, coaches and referees? Everyone entering the Rosemount Ice Arena MUST wear a mask at all times. The ONLY exception is when athletes & referees are on the ice. MN Hockey mandates that all coaches wear a mask while on the ice. Examples: Athletes MUST wear a mask when entering the facility, in the locker-room, when using the restroom, and exiting the facility. Coaches MUST wear a mask when entering the facility, off the ice getting skates on, using the restroom, when coaching from the bench and exiting the facility. MN Hockey mandates that all coaches wear a mask while on the ice. Referees MUST wear a mask when entering the facility, in the referee room, using the restroom and exiting the facility. Spectators MUST wear a mask at all times. Scorebox volunteers MUST wear a mask at all times. Concessions stand workers MUST wear a mask at all times.
- Can teams do dryland during this phase of re-opening? Teams are not allowed to do any dryland within the facility at this time.
- Can goalies come earlier than 10 minutes for ice time? At this time all players cannot arrive before 10 minutes.
- When are locker-rooms disinfected? Staff will disinfect locker-rooms after each use.
- When are the touchpoints disinfected? Staff will disinfect all touchpoints every hour.
- When are the public areas disinfected? Staff will disinfect the public areas every hour and at the end of the day.
- Is the Rosemount Ice Arena going to offer Open Skate, Open Freestyle, Open Hockey, etc? During this phase of the re-opening we are not going to offer these programs.
- Is the Rosemount Ice Arena going to offer Skate Sharpening? During this phase of the re-opening we are not offering skate sharpening services.
- Why do we disinfect so often and restrict access to the facility? To help ensure the safety of our staff and athletes utilizing our facility.