Howick Minor Hockey

As the 2020 - 2021 hockey season approaches there are still some unknowns at this time.  Hockey Canada and OMHA have released a set of return to hockey guidelines.  That being said the Municipalities are part of Stage 3 openings and that leaves some unknowns about the arena/ice situation. We are working with the facilities manager on a plan, and are hoping that our councellors agree to go ahead with putting ice in this year.

Registration
At this point we have decided to run registration for the 2020-21 season.  Please refer to our Registration tab for more information.

Season Start
This will be dependent on when the ice is available.  We are hopeful for an early October start time.  We will communicate more on this as information becomes available

Season
Stage 3b starts on September 1 and consists of individual and group training, return to practice and play (subject to ice availability).  We are working on the required Return to Play Programming Plan for review and approval by OMHA.  Team travel has been restricted and game play is to be within our local Public Health Unit.  The WOAA is looking at an October date, for them to have players/teams grouped to a maximum of 50 or less, to be able to play within that cohort/bubble.  At this time a more non traditional team structure will apply (3 on 3 or 4 on 4).  Tournaments are not allowed at this time.

Thank you for your patience.  We understand there are still some unknowns and that you as parents would like to know what is going on.  We want to get the players back on the ice as early as we can but also in the safest manner possible.  We will continue to share information as it becomes available.  Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.  
Thank you,

Howick Minor Hockey Executive