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Hobbs Ice Arena updates COVID-19 protocols
Leader-Telegram - 10/23/2021
Oct. 23—EAU CLAIRE — The city of Eau Claire recently announced new COVID-19 safety protocols for Hobbs Ice Arena.
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to recommend universal masking in all indoor settings as part of a COVID-19 mitigation strategy, officials from the city's Community Services Department understands that has the potential to make on-ice competition difficult and to create a burden for participants.
The city issued a news release stating new protocols intended to balance safety concerns and the desire to provide a place for the community to engage in on-ice sports and activities.
During competition/exhibition/practice, participation without a mask is allowed if a player/skater meets the following criteria:
Age 12 and up
—Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
—Provide a negative test result if unvaccinated (test taken within 72 hours of the game).
Under age 12
—Provide a negative COVID-19 test result (test taken within 72 hours of the game).
Skaters who are not vaccinated and cannot provide a negative test result will not be allowed to participate on the ice without a mask.
Skaters and visitors showing symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to stay home and follow guidance for getting tested.
Masks will continue to be required in all common areas off the ice for players and visitors.
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