Gananoque Minor Hockey

GMHA Hockey Registration, COVID -19 and what you need to know….

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On June 2nd there was a Zoom meeting with OMHA president Bob Hill, Executive Director Ian Taylor and BD/Communications Matt Rhodes. The meeting was to provide associations with information and direction for next season in a question/answer format. Meeting confirmed we are ALL still awaiting direction from the Ontario Government on how/when/if we will be able to proceed. OMHA’s goal for returning to play hockey is after Labour Day. Read More

HOCKEY CANADA STATEMENT ON RETURN TO HOCKEY IN CANADA

June 4, 2020, CALGARY, Alta. – 

The following is a statement on behalf of Hockey Canada from Tom Renney, chief executive officer, and Scott Smith, president and chief operating officer, on the return-to-hockey process in Canada.

“On March 12, the decision was made to cancel all Hockey Canada-sanctioned activities across the country. This was a difficult decision, but one made to maintain the health and safety of all participants and the general public amid growing concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read More

On June 2nd OMHA held a Q&A session for its associations to discuss return to play and what it looks like. The nature of the webinar was for associations to get some questions answered. Below are some key points from the meeting.

Schedule and Return to Play:
- Goal for return to play planning right now is to start following Labour day
- Based on the Ontario Governments notice- OHF has created working group to look at what an ideal season would look like
- keeping players playing as long as possible in the best environment possible
- Maybe a phased in approach skating, skill development sessions before a full return takes place. Will need to work with associations on what is feasible. Read More

From the OMHA website,

First, and most importantly, to the front-line and essential workers who have gone above and beyond around the clock to keep Canadians safe – a simple thank you is not nearly enough for what you have done over the last three months.

Second, to our Members, partners, local hockey associations, volunteers and fans across Canada, thank you for keeping the spirit of hockey alive. Unprecedented times have called for unprecedented efforts at every level of the game.


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