Training dates
Training sessions 2020/2021
The Werewolves ice hockey season falls between September and the end of May.
Due to the current pandemic, the committee has been working hard to get Werewolves back on the ice. There have needed to be some changes whilst restrictions are in place and to remain Covid safe. Players have been split into two groups. One group for Saturdays and one group for Sundays. Players/Parent/Carers will have been notified of the group they are in.
Training Dates
The following dates are for session that are 1 hour in duration. Please pre-register here if you intend on attending. This will speed up entry and ensure you can get on the ice quicker. Due to a rapidly changing situation, what we are able to provide is subject to change. There may be little notice of changes given to us so please ensure you check your email before travelling.
Each player will have been given their day (Saturday or Sunday) to attend via email. Players should not attend both days.
Saturday 26th September 16:30-17:30 (Group 1)
Sunday 27th September 16:30-17:30 (Group 2)
Saturday 3rd October 2020 16:30-17:30 (Group 1)
Sunday 4th October 2020 16:30-17:30 (Group 2)
Saturday 10th October 2020 16:30-17:30 (Group 1)
Sunday 11th October 2020 16:30-17:30 (Group 2)
Saturday 17th October 2020 16:30-17:30 (Group 1)
Sunday 18th October 2020 16:30-17:30 (Group 2)
Additional dates:
We now have ice time offered up until 20th December. Please pay for all the sessions in advance if possible and also ensure you have completed the EIHA registration for your player online. Charge for this block of sessions is £45 for each player (U18 or Over 18).
IMPORTANT: DUE TO COVID-19, THE UK GOVERNMENT HAS ANNOUNCED A LOCKDOWN ACROSS ALL OF ENGLAND TO RUN FROM 5th NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2ND. DURING THIS TIME THE ICE RINK WILL BE CLOSED SO UNFORTUNATELY THIS MEANS FOUR TRAINING SESSIONS FOR EACH AGE GROUP IN NOVEMBER HAVE HAD TO BE CANCELLED. WE ANTICIPATE A RETURN TO THE ICE IN DECEMBER BUT WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE SITUATION.
Under 18s – Saturdays (all sessions 16:30-17:30)
October 24th 2020
October 31st 2020
November 7th 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
November 14th 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
November 21st 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
November 28th 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
December 5th 2020
December 12th 2020
December 19th 2020
Over 18s – Sundays (all sessions 16:30-17:30)
October 25th 2020
November 1st 2020
November 8th 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
November 15th 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
November 22nd 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
November 29th 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
December 6th 2020
December 13th 2020
December 20th 2020
Payment for sessions
Player Fees: Based on £5 per session for one hour sessions.
The cost per player for 4 weekly sessions starting 26/27 September is £20. However, you may deduct £10 compensation if you were affected by the cancellation on 21 March, in which case the net amount due will be £10 per player.
Any players who paid in advance for Sunday sessions last season may deduct a further £7.50 compensation for the session cancelled on 2 February, in which case you will only need to pay £2.50.
METHOD OF FEE PAYMENT
The preferred method of payment is by bank transfer:
Account Name Werewolves of London Special Ice Hockey Club
Account Number 03739751
Sort Code 30-92-45
Bank Address Lloyds Bank, George Street – Croydon Branch, 95 George Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2NS
BIC/SWIFT LOYDGB21049
IBAN GB40 LOYD 3092 4503 7397 51
IMPORTANT: Please provide the players name as a reference in your bank transfer so that we can easily identify your payment
Pre-registration
We are required to maintain contact details for everyone who attends our sessions and to limit numbers. These details may be passed to the NHS Test and Trace service if Werewolves are contacted by them. We require players and key contacts attending to pre-register for the sessions so that we may know how many people we are expecting and to ensure we can get everyone in and on the ice in the shortest period of time. Please use the button below to pre-register for a session prior to the session date.
Procedure on the day
Please take time to understand the procedure, what it expected of you and to prepare for the session. The information below is subject to change depending on changes to Government or Governing body rules or guidance and you should check back here regularly. Check your email before travelling.
Be aware there will be no refreshments available during our sessions at this time.
Prior to arrival
- Any player who exhibits or develops symptoms must not attend sessions
- Please bring your own hand sanitiser and surface wipes
- Players must bring and use their own water bottle, marked with their name and not share water bottles.
- Check your kit!
We are making some changes for kit upgrades and returns with the aim maintaining social distancing off-ice. If you need any kit, please make an appointment by emailing Simon and Janet at kit@werewolvesoflondon.org.uk no later than midday on the day, and wait for a confirmation from them before coming to the kit cupboard.
We cannot do any kit swaps or kit returns without an appointment.
Arriving
Please arrive at the rink no more than 5 minutes before the session starts at 4pm (i.e. 3:55pm). Do not congregate in groups whilst waiting and maintain social distancing at all times.
Where possible Players under 18, and players over 18 who need parent/carer support to dress are encouraged to arrive as fully dressed as possible so that they only need to put on skates and helmet etc in the skate return area of the rink. Whilst we understand this is not always practical, it will help with ensuring players spend more time on the ice.
Werewolves ice time will initially be from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. In order to allow public skaters time to clear the building before we go upstairs please wait in the cafe area (wearing a face covering/mask and observing social distancing from other players/families).
All players/coaches/parents/others must wear a face covering/mask at all times when inside the leisure centre and rink, and observe social distancing 2 metres apart except when on the ice. For us to remain Covid-19 compliant this needs to be strictly adhered to unless there is a valid reason not to do so.
Entry to the rink
A rink staff member or coach will advise when you may go upstairs to the dressing rooms at about 4pm. As you enter the rink, stop at the checkpoint where a Werewolves volunteer will check registration details and allocate a changing room to the player if it’s needed. If waiting or queuing then remain 2m apart.
Changing
Follow the marked one-way system rule at the rink to reach the dressing rooms. There will be a strict limit of 6 players in each of the main dressing rooms and there may only be 20 minutes to get changed. Priority use of the main dressing rooms will be given to players over 18 who do not need support from a parent/carer. The coach and umpire room changing rooms (3 in total) will be available for one player/parent carer to use at a time. There may be a need to take turns to use these rooms and surfaces need to be wiped down between use so please come prepared with hand sanitizer and surface wipes to help keep everyone safe.
Toilets
The showers/toilets inside the dressing rooms may not be used at this time. Please use the public toilets including the disabled toilet.
Getting on the ice
Players should wait to be led onto the ice by a Coach. Players in changing rooms will have a coach nominated to take them out when they are changed.
Parent/carers should take their place in the seating and remain socially distanced from others not in their party. It is important that parents/carers stay in the rink for the duration of the training session. You will not be able to go in and out of the rink.
Getting off the ice
Players will be led off the ice by a coach. Those using the changing rooms will be taken back to their changing room by the coach. Showers may not be used. Players should ensure masks or face coverings are worn before entering the rink concourse.
Leaving the rink
At the end of practice, players will have 15-20 minutes to get changed whilst maintaining social distancing. Players will then leave the rink, abiding by the rinks’ one-way system. You should follow the arrows on the floor which show the way to the exit door just past the first aid room. Walk downstairs to Natal Road.
