The Province Of Manitoba and Manitoba Health are considering reducing certain Covid -19 restrictions on indoor recreation facilities so Hockey Manitoba has made the following release.

 

Should the resumption of organized sports be permitted in any Region in Manitoba, Minor Hockey Associations, Leagues, and Teams will require approval from Hockey Manitoba to Return to Play and will be required to spend at least 10 days in Phase 2 of the Hockey Manitoba Return to Play plan.

 

Phase 2 consists of on-ice skill development (non-contact), drills, and team tactics but no regular season competition (games) or exhibition games will be permitted, rather teams should plan safe practices to welcome players back to the ice.  No Regions, Minor Hockey Associations, Leagues, or Teams residing in Provincial Response Level: Critical (Red) will be permitted to participate in any hockey programming.

 

It is important that Hockey Manitoba stresses that Public Health orders must be adhered to once hockey programming is permitted to resume.  In order to ensure that the game is set up for a successful return, the compliance and support of all members is paramount, required, and not an option.

 

Physical distancing, mask wearing, proper hygiene, and screening are necessary steps that must be practiced in order to return to hockey safely and will assist in reducing the risk to the hockey community.

 

Thank you to all of our Regions, Minor Hockey Associations, Leagues, Hockey Canada Accredited Schools, facilities, players, coaches, officials, and volunteers across the province for their patience and for working together during these difficult times to ensure the health and safety of all members.