Even more sports fans can now head back to local rinks this weekend in the Halifax area.
The Halifax Regional Municipality announced Thursday it is raising the spectator capacity limit from 100 to 200 for certain arenas as of Friday.
The news comes after coaches and parents spoke out about their frustrations with the low capacity limits, especially in places like the 5,000 seat Halifax Forum.
The following arenas will be increasing their spectator capacity effective Friday:
BMO Rink D to 200
Centennial Arena to 125
Eastern Shore Arena to 60
Halifax Forum Arena to 200
Saint Margaret’s Centre – Fountain to 200
Zatzman Sportsplex to 200
The RBC Centre Rink C will also increase its capacity to 200 effective November 15th.
Other rinks staying at current capacity
Six other rinks, including the LeBrun Arena in Bedford, the Sackville Sports Stadium and Spryfield Arena, will continue to limit the number of spectators to 50.
Other rinks sit either below or above that number, like Cole Harbour Place Scotia 2 with a limit of 35 people, or Cole Harbour Place Scotia 1 with 85.
Rental groups continue to be responsible for COVID-19 screening and tracking of all spectators. No food or drink is allowed, and masks have to be worn at all times.
For a full list of arena capacities and COVID-19 regulations visit the HRM website:
https://www.halifax.ca/recreation/facilities-fields/bookings-rentals/arenas
Stay safe and have fun in the arenas!
-Ian
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