Here Are Safety Guidelines For Neighbourhood Rinks In Peterborough During Covid
/Each year, volunteers organize to create outdoor rinks in their neighbourhoods. They maintain the rinks throughout the winter, contributing to their neighbourhoods.
To support this activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Peterborough and Peterborough Public Health worked together to develop guidelines for the safe use of outdoor neighbourhood rinks.
To ensure adequate space for physical distancing, a maximum capacity is posted for each outdoor neighbourhood rink based on the size of the rink, according to a City of Peterborough media release. Organized play on neighbourhood rinks is prohibited as part of the public health measures. No pick-up hockey games or shinny are allowed. Neighbourhood rinks are for casual recreational use only.
Other public health measures and general rules for neighbourhood park rinks include:
Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Stay home if you are sick.
Maintain physical distancing of at least 2 metres (6 feet) from those outside of your household.
Wearing a mask or face covering is recommended.
Each rink has a posted capacity limit. If the rink has reached this limit, return at another time.
Downloading the Government of Canada’s COVID Alert app to your phone is encouraged.
All children/dependents must be accompanied by a competent adult/guardian.
Play safe and be respectful of others and the host neighbourhood.
Clean up after yourself.
Do not block driveways or street access.
Use at your own risk.