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SEASON OPENING DELAYED UNTIL END OF MAY

THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE FRONT-LINE WORKERS, DOCTORS, NURSES, PARAMEDICS, SUPPORT STAFF, HEALTHCARE WORKERS, POLICE SERVICES, FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR YOUR DEDICATION, COMMITMENT AND EFFORTS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. 

COVID-19 - UPDATE

 APRIL 2, 2020

We hope all families and friends are staying safe and healthy.

The league has been monitoring the developments of the Coronavirus Covid-19.

The safety and health of all the participants, staff, families and friends are the highest priority at this time and the league has been following the guidance of Public Health authorities.

Further to the announcement of schools remaining closed until beginning of May to slow the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, the season opening has been postponed to the end of May.

Currently the City of Hamilton public facilities are closed until May 25th. In the interim, the league will continue to monitor and assess the situation, with the guidance of Public Health authorities and our Sport’s Governing authorities. We’ll keep you up to date of any further changes. Updates are also posted on the league website at www.hamiltonballhockey.com

The League will be monitoring on a regular basis to keep pace with the evolving situation. If public health authorities determine that it is safe to return to public facilities, the league will update the membership to complete preparations for the upcoming season. The league will provide updates and will follow the Local Public Health Organization’s recommendations.

The many closures of public gathering places and events has the potential to slow the spread of the virus and prevent the outbreak from reaching the level already seen in some other parts of the world. The league is fully supportive of all measures to keep our community safe and healthy.

The Hamilton Minor Ball Hockey League hopes that all participants, staff and their families and friends remain healthy and safe during this difficult time.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support.

HMBHL

Proud Member of the Ontario Ball Hockey Federation and Canadian Ball Hockey Association (Associate Member and Partner of Hockey Canada)

 COVID-19 - UPDATE

MARCH 17, 2020

As the opening of the 2020 season is not scheduled until April 19th , the league has been monitoring the developments of the escalating outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.

The safety and health of all the participants, staff, families and friends are the highest priority at this time.

The closure of schools and other public buildings is currently scheduled until April 5th . In the interim, we will be continuing to monitor and assess the situation, with the guidance of public health authorities and our sport’s governing bodies. We’ll keep you up to date of any further changes. The League will be monitoring on a regular basis to keep pace with the evolving situation. If public health authorities determine that it is safe to return to public facilities, the league will update the membership to complete preparations for the upcoming season. The league will provide updates and will follow the Local Public Health Organization’s recommendations and if necessary, the season may be postponed and begin later in April or early May.

The statement of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (Associate Member and Partner of Hockey Canada) is below and can also be viewed on www.cbha.com .

We will continue to prepare for the season so we can react in a timely way to any change in the situation. Team building will continue, the league will be in communication with coaches and if necessary, audio/video technology may be implemented for the coaches’ meeting and staff/referee training. More details will be provided in the future.

The many closures of public gathering places and events has the potential to slow the spread of the virus and prevent the outbreak from reaching the level already seen in some other parts of the world. The league is fully supportive of all measures to keep our community safe and healthy. 

The Hamilton Minor Ball Hockey League hopes that all participants, staff and their families and friends remain healthy and safe during this difficult time.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and support.

HMBHL

Proud Member of the Ontario Ball Hockey Federation and Canadian Ball Hockey Association (Associate Member and Partner of Hockey Canada)

The following is a statement on behalf of the Canadian Ball Hockey Association Board of Directors, on the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic...

The Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA) is committed to providing its participants and other support groups related to our programs, a safe and healthy environment in which to enjoy the sport of ball hockey.

With the recent events relating the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the CBHA Board of Directors have made the decision to suspend all CBHA sanctioned activities (including those of our member provinces and leagues), effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 until Friday, April 17, 2020.This date may change due to the nature of the situation. The CBHA Board of Directors and its member Provinces will provide a status update as we approach April 17th!
 
The Board is unanimous in their position that this is the proper and responsible action required to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved with CBHA sanctioned programs.
 
The CBHA has been advised that the ISBHF will be meeting very soon to discuss the upcoming World Championship events in Europe. The CBHA will await direction from the ISBHF and advise its members accordingly.
 
The CBHA will continue to monitor the situation and will keep our members posted on any new developments and actions that may be required.
 
The CBHA wishes to thank, in advance, all involved with CBHA programs and activities for their cooperation as we all navigate through this unique and difficult situation.
  
Board of Directors
Canadian Ball Hockey Association