Sent: March 13, 2020 8:48 PM

Subject: AOHL season cancelled - Covid-19

Hello all,

Earlier this evening, the town updated their position and have closed programs and facilities until April 5 (tentative). This was an expected announcement based on the overriding concern for social distancing and doing everything possible to reduce the spread of Covid-19. 

https://www.ajax.ca/en/novel-coronavirus-update.aspx#

Sadly, this effectively brings our season of hockey to an unexpected and untimely end. Time to hang up the blades, wash the equipment until next year.

Also as previously communicated by Brent, the Year End AOHL banquet has also been cancelled.

Team reps: 

• Please send out communication to your your players advising of the cancellation of the rest of the season as well as the banquet.
• Please collect the jerseys and socks from your players. Once received, please advise of items requiring replacement for the 2020/2021 season. Please try to collect this by the end of March. I would like to have order requirements by the AGM and place the order in April to avoid any last minute issues for next year.
• When jerseys are returned you may also want to collect the deposit for next year and return any money collected for the banquet.

At this time, the AGM is still scheduled for April 8th but that could change depending on how this outbreak unfolds, it's severity and who it impacts. Further communication will be sent out in advance as to the time and location so you can advise those on your team wishing to be in attendance. 

Hopefully we all stay safe and we'll see everyone at the AGM.

Regards

Brad Elliott - Secretary AOHL

◊ The on-line registration application for next season is available HERE

We had the opportunity to pickup the 3pm ice slot at the village arena.  The exec approved this at our recent meeting and we have secured the 3pm ice slot for the remainder of the season, starting Sunday November 24th  (with the exception of Jan 12  - which will remain at 10pm).  So all 10pm games have been moved to 3pm start.  All other game times remain unchanged.
 
We are planning to retain this ice slot moving into next season, however this will not be confirmed/finalized until the Town reviews ice allocations in the spring.

Thanks to the great generosity of all our players, we successfully raised $3,000 towards Bereaved Families of Ontario – Durham  (BFO).
This was 23% higher than our previous high last year.   We started this  great tradition a few years ago in honour of Bernie Jeddry and his battle against cancer. Unfortunately, Bernie passed on this year.   Salute to you Bernie – I know you are smiling down on us and very proud of all our players in continuing this great tradition of giving back to our community!
 
Well done gentlemen!

We have had a recent reminder of  the susceptability of staph. infections from the bacteria in hockey equipment. With our season fast approaching please take the time to check the condition of your equipment to insure it is, CSA approved, in good condition and free of molds which can expose you to dangerous staph. infections. We know of a player in a neighbouring league who has recently suffered a very serious staph infection. This is something that can be prevented. Please take the time to check and cleanse your equipment.