The mission of the Wonderland Wizards Youth Hockey Association is to provide an outstanding educational-athletic organization,
such that every child, through their participation in the program can enjoy a positive, character building sports experience.

Emphasis will always be placed on education, personal development and sportsmanship.
The individual role of players, coaches and parents will be defined and maintained to create a positive culture in which all can honor the game.

And above all else,

“it’s always about the kids”

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Wonderland Wizards Players Ages 12 and Up:

Click HERE to upload your Covid Vaccination card 

Wonderland Wizards Coaches:

Click HERE to upload your Covid Vaccination card

Instructions:

1) You will be asked to sign in to your Wizards account and click "Register" next to the player's name that you would like to upload the vaccination card for.

2) You will be brought to that player’s account information page.  Click "Submit" at the bottom of that page.

3) You will then be brought to a page where you can upload the vaccination card.

4) Once you have chosen a file from your mobile device or computer, click "Submit" again and you are done!

WWYHA COVID-19 Game & Practice Policies 2021-2022  updated September 6, 2021  

MASKS

• All players, coaches, on-ice officials, off-ice officials, attendants (scorekeepers, timekeepers, & penalty box helpers), and spectators. Must wear a mask or face covering at all times when inside a facility. This includes practices, scrimmages, games, tournaments. 
• For players on the ice, there are 4 different types of masks that can be worn: cloth masks, neck gaiters, CCM Game On face masks, and the Bauer face shield with splash guard. See full Mask policy under document for more details. 
• CHC organizations can be penalized if members are not adhering to the mask requirements, including and up to disqualification from all CHC state tournaments. 

CONTACT TRACING & QUARANTINE PERIOD PLAYERS & COACHES that are EXPOSED to COVID

A person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or 2 weeks after their single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. 

CDC's general guidance for identification of close contacts defines contact as within 6 ft of an infected individual for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. However, this definition is intended for individuals interacting at a relative resting state (e.g., engaged in conversation, seated near each other, etc.). In cases where significant respiratory droplet generation and spread could reasonably be expected (e.g., with a cough or sneeze, aerobic activity, forced exhalation upon exertion, etc.), then 15 minutes of exposure is not needed to be considered a contact. In the case of ice hockey, given the highly aerobic nature of the activity, caution would dictate that anyone who may have come within "spitting distance" of a case during a practice or game should be considered a contact. Masks do not factor into CDC's definition because it is impossible to verify the consistent and correct use of masks during activities.

• Individuals who are NOT fully vaccinated who are identified as a close contact of a known COVID-19 case quarantine away from sports for a full 14 days from the date of their last exposure to the case, or for 10 days with a negative test at day 8 or later. Even if players are allowed to return to school or other activities earlier than the timelines listed above, they should not return to sports until 14 days or 10 days with a test. The date of last exposure counts as day 0.
• Fully vaccinated individuals do not have to quarantine away from sports at all, as long as they do not have any symptoms. It is recommended that fully vaccinated individuals get tested between days 3-5 after their last exposure to a case and wear a mask when around others at all times until they receive a negative test result or for a full 14 days. 
• Test positive for Covid: When someone becomes infected, that person must go into “isolation” (as opposed to close contact with an infected individual, who quarantines away from sports). Isolation lasts for a full 10 days from the time symptoms started or the positive test was administered (if the individual did not experience symptoms prior to the positive result). The date of positive test or onset of symptoms counts as day 1.

To properly handle a team when and if there is a COVID exposure, we may ask for proof of vaccination for a Coach or Player. Please note that it is NOT a HIPAA violation to request proof of vaccination for any participants. If a person decides not to disclose that information when asked, they will be considered unvaccinated and treated as such for quarantine length.

RETURN TO PLAY

• After an infected player's isolation period ends, they must confirm that they are cleared to return to athletic activities with their medical provider. 
• A written note from the player's pediatrician must be presented to Return to Play. No exceptions
• The written note must be returned to The Wizards Director of Team Managers/Safety Rep before a Coach or player can return to any Wizards activity. 

OTHER HEALTH PRACTICES and REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY 

• As always, if a player or coach exhibits any sign of illness, they should not attend any practices or games. Stay home!
• If a player or coach has been exposed and in contact with someone outside of hockey, who has tested positive for Covid, you must follow the guidelines above.

• The player’s family or coach will need to communicate their situation (one of the above) to the Team Manager of their team ASAP. 

WONDERLAND WIZARD COVID-19 PROGRAM REFUND POLICY 2021/2022

The Wonderland Wizards anticipate having a full hockey season beginning Tuesday, September 7th, and ending with the state tournaments in February or March of 2022.  If the State of Connecticut prohibits the continuation of youth sports, such as ice hockey, in the middle of the season due to Covid-19 mandates or policies, we will first assess the possibility of pausing and extending the season.  We would like to remind our Wizards families that The Wonderland Wizards Youth Hockey Association is a non-profit organization.  We will address the need to issue credits and refunds to our members at the end of the hockey season.