Wentworth Arenas

Wentworth Arenas Access Requirements:  Updated January 20th, 2022

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The Government of Ontario announced on January 20, 2022 that it is relaxing public health measures, in response to the recent status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of those changes, effective January 31, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. the Government of Ontario will reintroduce a 50 per cent capacity limit for indoor sports and recreational fitness venues.

visit;  https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001451/ontario-outlines-steps-to-cautiously-and-gradually-ease-public-health-measures

The Government of Ontario has indicated that it will, based on public health indicators at the time, further adjust capacity limits for indoor sports and recreational facilities on Feb. 21, 2022 and then again on Mar. 14, 2022.

The Government of Ontario has also indicated that proof of vaccination for indoor sports and recreational fitness venues remains in place.

As such, the following is specific to what has been put in place and is required to enter Wentworth Arenas. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate through this new regulation.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 31, 2022     

• Access will only be available through the facility main access. Wentworth Arenas staff will be responsible for verifying vaccine requirements upon entry.
• NO SPECTATORS PERMITTED FOR ADULT PROGRAMS, 1 GUARDIAN FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS UNDER 17 YEARS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
• RESTAURANT CAPACITY 50%, ONLY 10 PEOPLE PER TABLE PERMITTED. FOOD AND DRINK WILL STOP BEING SERVED AT 10PM AND RESTAURANT WILL CLOSE AT 11PM (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
• NO FOOD OR DRINK MAY BE CONSUMED IN ANY VIEWING AREAS (EX. UPSTAIRS LOBBY OR STANDS)
• MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES, EXCEPTION ARE WHILE ON PLAYING SURFACE OR SEATED AT RESTAURANT
• Puck N’ Pitch restaurant on site. All patrons 12+ will be required to show proof of vaccination along with identification or exemption.
• Any patrons aged 12+ will be required to show proof of vaccination along with identification. (effective DECEMBER 20TH, 2021, updated to include patrons 12+ participating in activities)
• Ontario enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code with verification using the Verify Ontario app (digitally or printed copy accepted). (effective JANUARY 4TH, 2022) Wentworth Arenas WILL NOT accept Ontario vaccine receipts or out of province vaccine passports/receipts.
• Wentworth Arenas will no longer accept medical exemptions issued outside of Ontario or physician notes. (effective JANUARY 10TH, 2022)
  
• Businesses and organizations are not permitted to retain vaccine records or status, as such patrons will be required to show proof of vaccination along with ID, each time they enter the facility.
• Mandatory Joint Declaration Covid Screening and Liability Waiver must be completed prior to entering facility. Form to be completed 1 time, QR code to be presented at entry (MUST BE COMPLETED AND SHOWN BY ALL PATRONS ENTERING FACILITY) (digitally or printed copy accepted), visit https://www.waiverfile.com/b/wentwortharenasinc

We appreciate your assistance in communicating these changes with your families and athletes.

More information on these requirements can be found at: https://news.ontario.ca/en/backgrounder/1001329/responding-to-omicron-and-protecting-our-progress?utm_source=newsroom&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%2Fen%2Frelease%2F1001327%2Fontario-taking-action-to-protect-against-omicron-variant&utm_term=public

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

• Vaccine requirements, visit http://www.hamilton.ca/ProofOfVaccination

Based on current information, the following will be required for entry:

• Proof of full vaccination (full series of vaccine at least 14 days prior to entering Wentworth Arenas)
• Identification which shows the same name and birth date of the individual
• Both may be shown digitally (ie: picture/PDF of documents or ID on phone)

We ask all patrons of Wentworth Arenas to be patient if wait times are experienced. Any person who exhibits any aggression towards staff or any other persons in our facility will be asked to leave. It is vital that we all remain calm and compassionate. Positive interaction will be greatly increased with recognition and understanding of the ongoing changes.

Thank you again for our continued support and we look forward to having everyone back!!

Wentworth Arenas