Update, 3/16/20

In a statement Hollydell Ice Arena posted on its website today the facility announced it will “immediately postpone” all scheduled programming until at least March 23rd.

During the closure, Hollydell said it will have the entire facility professionally cleaned.

“Hollydell will emerge from these uncertain times stronger than ever, and we will look forward to serving all of our customers,” Hollydell stated.

Hollydell Ice Arena said it made the decision following Gov. Phil Murphy’s morning announcement for a state-wide 8 p.m. curfew and closures for certain businesses.

“While ice rinks or similar community facilities are not specifically mentioned (by the governor), Hollydell remains singularly focused on the health and safety of its community,” Hollydell said in the statement.

Any missed classes will be rescheduled, according to the statement.

“We will also review all of our scheduled programs to see if we can operate safely within the state’s mandate after the 23rd,” Hollydell stated.

Dunlop’s, a bar in grill located inside the arena, will also close; However the ice rink will assess it if can re-open for takeout service as of March 23rd, according to the statement.

Click here to view the entire statement from Hollydell Ice Arena.

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Washington Township – On March 6th to 8th the parent of an out-of-town hockey team attended hockey games here, and this person subsequently tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, according to a statement released by the Hollydell Ice Arena.

“I was informed that neither the parent nor the player were symptomatic during the event,” the statement said.

Hollydell did not have a team in the 12U division of the NJYHL Playoffs held on March 6th to 8th, according to the statement.

The identity of the parent or affiliated team was not released.

The Hollydell Ice Arena said in the statement it spoke with the Centers for Disease and Control, and it “recommend calling your healthcare provider if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as a cough or difficulty breathing. The best way to avoid exposure is to practice social distancing and good hygiene, including frequent hand washing.”

Hollydell Ice Arena went on to say it had redoubled its efforts to sanitize the facility daily, cleaning high use surfaces multiple times per day.

The ice rink said it would continue to keep the ice rink open for public skate, open hockey and other scheduled hockey leagues.

“While it is arguably the harder decision, we currently intend to keep Hollydell open. We are making this difficult decision because we continue to believe we are a valuable resource for the community during this trying time, and we believe we can follow social distancing guidelines within the rink environment,” Hollydell said in the statement.

Click here to read the full statement from Hollydell Ice Arena.

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