The Rinks at Summit Centre Covid-19 Safety Protocols

By order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), proof of vaccination is required to access some events, services, and businesses.

The chart below outlines current PHO orders regarding Vaccine Policy for Indoor Sport or click here to open the full report

  • Please know that we are committed to providing you with a safe environment that aligns with WorkSafeBC protocols to ensure that the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 is always minimized. Our current COVID-19 plan is guided by local and public health authorities including the Provincial Health Officer. Protective measures we are being taken to ensure the health and safety of everyone at The Rinks at Summit Centre

Increased cleaning • Starting with our public spaces and high-traffic areas, we are going above and beyond our normal protocols. We are cleaning surfaces with increased frequency, dedicated staff, and all done by the recommended cleaning agents.

Hand sanitizer • We have hand sanitizer available at the main entrance of each rink. We encourage you to use it as you enter.

Mandatory Use of Face Masks • All employees, visitors, and users must wear a mask or face covering upon entering and remaining within Summit Centre. Masks may be removed by participants ONLY in the field of play.

Social Distancing •

  1. To mitigate the spread of COVID on the ice surface, FULL EQUIPMENT including helmets with cages/shields are recommended to be worn by all players.
  2. All players must adhere to appropriate hygiene and handwashing protocols prior to playing and going on the ice.
  3. Players should be social distancing from each other in all other shared spaces within the arena.

Exiting the Facility • Following the completion of your session players and guardians will have 20 minutes to exit the facility following the end of their session.

Washrooms/Showers

• Washrooms/Showers are available in dressing rooms and are permitted for use, however, you must still be able to vacate the room in a timely manner.

Dressing Rooms • Each group will be assigned 2 dressing rooms per booking.

Maximum Number of Participants/Spectators – We are welcoming spectators back into our facility. Under the current public health order in Phase 3 re-opening, businesses are permitted to operate at full capacity. This means the limit on persons in EACH RINK is 250. This includes all players, coaches, staff, and spectators. Siblings are welcome to attend and MUST REMAIN seated with parents. Wandering around the facility will not be permitted.

Persons who choose to not follow current orders will be suspended from the building.

PLEASE NOTE: For rules regarding Tournaments and Events, please contact the event organizer(s) as they have the right to impose stricter protocols.

If you are experiencing any COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, or if you have had any contact with someone who has COVID-19-like symptoms, PLEASE DO NOT PARTICIPATE OR ENTER THE FACILITY.