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Has any Rink asked for a clarification? Who said Rinks are not Indoor Recreation Facilities? Sure would be a question for the people tonight at Delmont.

OK so I am confused aren't rinks considered Indoor Recreation Facilities? How did rinks get put in a different category?

If there are so many of us that feel this way why are we letting the politicians tell us how to live our lives? So many people in financial ruin because of government mandates. I think it's much worse than the disease. Many people will never recover from the economic destruction. History will show that the cure was worse than the disease.

Deaf ears. Did you see the smirk on his face when he talks about canceling sports till January 2021. He is worthless as far as I am concerned.

but we're only 5 1/2 months into this I can respect those that don't like the rules but complaining isn't going to change their mind. Maybe what will change their minds is voting them out of office. Quinlan2020 you are just too nice.

You shouldn't struggle! Thank our wonderful Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Levine. It's all them! Wolf has nothing to lose. He is a lame duck governor. Can't run again.

Just sent my letters in. Agreed everyone should do this.

I think you would have to check with your organization to see if it is in their bylaws. Would be a nightmare to administer and who would pay for the tests. Highly unlikely that any org has such rules.

You are 100% right. Let Parents be responsible for their kids. Not politicians with an agenda! Wait till January. I still want to know what will be different then?

Exactly, That's the only thing that will make Wolf and Levine happy. Even then they will say it could start all over again!

So tell me when things will get back to "normal"? This virus isn't going away. We can't hide from it forever. So what is an acceptable risk?

I respectfully disagree. Everything is subject to interpretation. That's why we have the Supreme Court. To ultimately decide.

It does absolutely nothing. And when did NP decide to enforce this 25 rule? I watched summer games for 12U with more than 25 kids and parents in the stands.

Speaking of PODS, Couldn't each team bench and then the ice be considered separate Pods the same as football? I know they say 25 for a gathering but define gathering. Each team has a separate gathering on their bench and a separate gathering on the ice. Each gathering is socially distanced from each other. I'm not sure why we can't play hockey under this scenario. Maybe this is the logic that Ice Castle, Alpha and others are using to play games.

Wow, that will be really crazy. What happens to the 2 and 10 penalties another person in the box! Sure glad my grandkids are playing independent schedules this year. We will be out of this state a lot. Lets hope something different happens come 1-1-21.

Agreed 100%. Then they will say you might infect someone else. Everyone that is that worried about it should stay home.

I just watched a bantam scrimmage this morning. Game was played as normal. Yes they had Refs. No mention of any of the above. You would think that something would be on the USA website by now. All teams in the PAHL have been selected with full rosters. People are paying season fees. Who is going to tell them they can't come to a game because 0nly 9 players are allowed. If this happens a lot of people are going to want their money back. I would also think a class action suit against USA Hockey would be considered to get registration fees back as this is not what we signed up for.

Why the unwillingness to name what school district you are talking about? Maybe if the parents know they might be willing to put pressure on the school board. Most parents I know want their kids to play sports this fall.

So what are they waiting for? Do they want publicity with their decision? Why put kids through practice, conditioning etc if they are just going to shut it down. This whole thing is so political and sad, Now I heard they are not confident in a Vaccine till next summer. Wiping out a full year of learning. (online is just not the same) Wiping out a full year of sports. I guarantee that some kids will lose out on athletic scholarships if all the shutdowns continue.

Yes if I owned a rink and they tried to shut me down I would sure file a civil suit. Almost sounds to easy that the govt gave in so easy. I'm guessing that anyone willing to litigate can get a settlement as they don't want to test it.

Does any district fully fund the hockey program? I'm not talking prep schools like Shady Side.

Wow I'm so confused. I can understand if a school or PIAA shut down all fall sports. It sounds like you folks are saying that they will shut down only hockey. Doesn't make sense as at best the hockey program gets a small amount of money from the school. Am I missing the ulterior motive?

I understand what you are saying but what is the answer? Shut down till when? Do you think this virus will ever be eliminated? At some point we are all going to have to live with the risk. If I did have any health problems and I knew my grandkids were involved in risky activities I would social distance and wear a mask around them. Wouldn't expect them not to play sports or go to school.

So it should just all be shut down until when? I ask again what will be different on January 1st 2021. The virus will still be around.

Not sure I understand that logic if the school is playing other sports! Sounds like a law suit to me. School is school whether it is online or in person. I'm not saying it's the same education but the days are counting the same.