Updates from the City of Hamilton regarding access to facilities

The FGHA and other City of Hamilton ice users received the following information that we have been asked to share with our membership.

As per the Provincial announcement on September 1, 2021, vaccine verification will be required to access indoor sports and recreation facilities as of September 22, 2021. On September 14, 2021 further guidance was released and as such, as of September 22, 2021 you will see the following changes to accessing indoor recreation facilities:

• Access will only be available through the facility main access. City of Hamilton staff will be responsible for verifying vaccine requirements upon entry.
• Any players, coaches, or officials aged 18+ will be required to show proof of vaccination + ID or exemption
• Any spectators/parents/siblings aged 12+ will be required to show proof of vaccination + ID or exemption
• Permit holders will still be responsible for contact tracing and health screening
• Businesses and organizations are not permitted to retain vaccine records or status, and as such patrons will be required to show their proof of vaccination each time they enter the facility 

Vaccine verification and ID will be checked in accordance with the direction provided by the Provincial Ministry of Health. For more information:

• Vaccine requirements, visit www.hamilton.ca/ProofOfVaccination
• FAQs for recreation facility users, visit www.hamilton.ca/recreation

Based on current information, the following will be required:

• Proof of being full vaccinated (full series of vaccine at least 14 days before facility visit)
• ID which shows the same name and birthdate of the individual
• Both can be shown digitally (ie picture/PDF of documents or ID on phone)

We ask all members of the public to be patient if wait times are experienced and to adjust their arrival at the facility or number who are attending.

Reminder:

All participants under the age of 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times while in the arena. The FGHA and it's volunteers cannot be expected to perform this double duty.

We appreciate your cooperation and continued support.