BYHA is providing this information to advise members and their families as to the protocols and regulations for the 2021 - '22 season. Compliance with these protocols is a shared responsibility among all (players, coaches and parents) of us.  Thank you for taking the time to review this content and for making every reasonable effort to be in compliance.

Content of this page will be updated as new information becomes available.

• Tution:  Tuition is required for all BYHA participants.  See this area of the site for details on registration and tuition costs. 
• Waiver:  BYHA requires a waiver for each player that is enbedded within the registration process.  Please contact  with any questions.
• Covid Protocols: BYHA is following the protocols of the Belmont Board of Health, State of Massachusetts and as pertains to playing of hockey within this context, those of Mass Hockey.  In practical terms, what this means, at this time, is that BYHA players, coaches and supporters will follow the Covid protocols and requirements of the towns and rinks in which we are playing, coaching or spectating.
• ​General Any player, coach, parent or spectator who is showing signs of symptoms  MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY BYHA ACTIVITY, SHOULD CONTACT MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL(S) IMMEDIATELY AND GET TESTED.
  • Any teammates, coaches, parents or spectators who were in close contact (defined by the CDC as 15 minutes within six feet) must also be tested, and follow the guidance of their physician, since they could also contract the virus. The initial test is needed to determine if they were infected at the time of the contact, possibly from a common source.  
    • All close contacts who may have been exposed to the virus should be notified without identification of the infected person in compliance with HIPPA laws. This protects the individual’s identity, but allows for teammates and families to take necessary action such as testing and self-isolating.
  • An infected player, coach, parent or spectator should immediately isolate and secure treatment as advised by medial professionals. The COVID-19 case must be reported to the local public health authorities by the infected family and their recommendations should be followed.

PLEASE REFER TO THE POSTED POLICY OF THE RINK YOU'RE PLAYING AT.  Some of the rinks frequently used by BYHA include

• Bentley Arena in Waltham 
• Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley
• Fessenden School Rink in West Newton - their posted policy is here
• John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown - their posted policy is here
• Simoni Skating Rink in Cambridge - their posted policy is here
• Veterans Memorial Skating Rink in Somerville