‘Please shower’: OHL team apologizes for emailing fans to practice better hygiene
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An Ontario Hockey League is apologizing after sending out an email to Oshawa Generals season ticket holders, reminding them to practice personal hygiene and shower before games.
Some Ontario Hockey League fans were told to freshen up before heading to the rink this week after a team executive for the Oshawa Generals sent a hygiene reminder to season ticket holders.
An email labelled “Gens Information” was sent out on Feb. 10 by Jason Hickman, the Oshawa Generals’ director of ticket sales and service, and quickly spread across multiple social media platforms.
While fans were thanked for their support, the majority of the email asked for spectators to be mindful of cleanliness while attending games at the Tribute Communities Centre.
“If you went to the gym or did something that produced body odor, please shower before attending the game,” the email read.
The email also encouraged fans who were feeling unwell to stay home and reminded attendees to use hand-sanitizing stations and cover coughs and sneezes.
“Please make use of the hand-sanitizing stations located throughout the arena, cover coughs and sneezes, and be mindful of personal cleanliness while sharing our space with fellow fans.”
“These small actions make a big difference in keeping our community healthy and our events running smoothly,” the email concluded.
After the message began circulating online, the team addressed the situation publicly Thursday afternoon, posting an apology on Facebook.
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