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Agree 150%

This is definitely encouraging. Given the info that the state provided to my HR staff, not sure I have a great deal of confidence with those we elected and their cronies to actually communicate with one another

I work for a company that has several contracts with the state for IT support. We have 16 full time employees dedicated to these contacts. Said staff was required to work from home as part of restrictions in place and contact wording thru 1/4/21. Our HR staff reached out to the state for guidance regarding said staff members returning to work and was told the following: ”while no changes to current restrictions as set to expire on January 4, 2021 have been announced, novel coronavirus transmission remains in the substantial range in the southwestern part of the state, coupled with an anticipated post holiday case surge, it is ANTICIPATED that some or all of the restrictions will be maintained. Staff involved with activities set forth in said contracts should continue to telecommute until your organization is advised otherwise” Feel really bad for my kid and his buddies who all are beginning to realize that their JV hockey season in done

Unfortunately I was told today by my employer to anticipate an extension of the current restrictions in anticipation of a post holiday surge

Had our monthly meeting/call last night for our school program. Our AD noted that he will be recommending that our district pause all sports until at least January 18th rather than the 4th at a school board meeting next week. I’m beginning to think that even 1/18 is optimistic

My source who is a coach shared his organizations rules for season. He has NO reason to exaggerate stipulations under which they have to operate The recent EO confirms what he told me

My source who is a coach shared his organizations rules for season. He has NO reason to exaggerate stipulations under which they have to operate Remember this is a state where the governor shut down non essential parts of Walmart’s

Need to do a bit of research. MAHA is requiring Covid info from any area that a team desires to play in out of state. (Tournament, scrimmage, league play). Appears that out of staters aren’t welcome In Michigan either No locker rooms, must arrive at rink dressed and depart once game completed. Concession sales also prohibited by EO

My oldest son spoke to a guy he played hockey with in college who lives in the Detroit area and who proves some coaching support at a MAHA program. Info released today, lots of ambiguity. He told my son that it appears that travel for tournaments, games, and scrimmages will be scrutinized, both for home and visiting teams

Wording seems directed to restaurants, breweries and event venues. I’m not sure it helps but it can’t hurt However, things still in USAH/MidAms hands. They have to reverse their directive

Just spoke to a business contact who has two boys that play school hockey exclusively. He told me his organization will be having an emergency meeting on Thursday evening to present various options to the families on how to proceed given the new guidelines He indicated that the organization has asked families to notify their board president on their intentions for the upcoming season, stay or walk. He indicated that the term “economically unsustainable” has been used to describe the current situation, and it is quite possible that the season for all teams will be tabled as they believe nothing will change on 1/1/21 and it is quite likely that JV and middle school hockey will likely get shut down if the anticipated fall surge of virus cases comes to fruition. Horrible situation, might likely mean the end of school hockey for many programs

Absolutely

Some great suggestions in PAHL notes. Fact is when (not if) the first potential mass exposure is traced back to a youth sporting event don’t think for a fast moment that The cast of characters in PA state government won’t hesitate to shut down all youth sports

Because they can’t validate student is meeting attendance requirements This district has paused club activities: hockey is NOT governed under PIAA, In some districts it is a CLUB others as a non school sanctioned function as a former PIHL registrar, I will share that there are very specific rules regarding rosters (to ensure players are actually eligible) And the principal or his/her designee is attesting to the player attending classes (whether virtually or physically) in their district and meets eligibility requirements as designated by their district to participate when they sign off on the roster

I’ve been told by a member of the board one of the Class AA PIHL Programs that their AD has advised that their principals will likely not sign not sign rosters until in person classes resume

I can’t speak for PPE but I have heard that the organization all three of my boys played with at some point in their youth hockey tenure has told families that they will not be sanctioning any out of town tourneys for the foreseeeable future. Not sure if it’s an organizational directive or PAHL leadership driven directive

Another bump in cases is expected in mid to late September (Labor Day holiday plus the opening of schools) As a parent I want my kids back at school, I also want each of them to have opportunity to participate in the sport they love, but I also recognize that it may not be possible for the the two to co-exist for the short term Agree that a pause In competition until October or November may be allow for successful mitigation efforts

Despite being accused of being someone else’s Alt, i will stand by my assertion that fall sports either gets shut down before it starts, or it all gets shut down once an outbreak occurs directly attributable to football Wolfie and Levine aint gonna let it happen

Heard from a coworker with a kid in a school program that is chartered as a “club sport” that their athletic director was asked to weigh in regarding what would happen if in person instruction is put on hold in August/September in regards to club sports. They were strongly advised not to register for any preseason tourney, and told that if return was delayed....all extracurriculars would be shut down. I’m seeing Danner being right on this one

So, given the situation with MLB, specifically the Marlins, what’s everyone’s thoughts on school hockey. Do we see it in the fall or is it going to be a casualty of a Dept of Health directive in that it gets lumped in with fall sports and doesn’t happen?

Neighbor who had a kid at tryout confirmed this

I have a business associate who lives in Michigan. He told me that there is going to be a greater emphasis on house league play for the younger age groups.

One of my customers has a kid on the JV team. Told me it’s what happens when coaches fail to develop the teams as a whole over several seasons

Weaver had a great recipe for success, Develop a core group of players and supplement them with talent developed elsewhere. Doesn't necessarily translate well at younger levels though.