It’s September and time for hockey—almost!

We all miss hockey and want to get back on the ice as soon as possible. Waxers hockey will return later this month, but it won’t look like it normally does. Thank you for your patience as we work to get your children back on the ice. The health and safety of our players, coaching staff, and volunteers remains our highest priority. While current circumstances don’t allow us to offer normal hockey programming, we are offering a program that focuses on fun, fitness, and skill development. Read the details.

The OMHA has published its qualification requirements for team officials for the 2020-2021 season. One key element of the requirements is the mandatory Hockey University - Planning a Safe Return to Hockey course that is required for all team officials.  Read More

New for 2020-2021: All Team Officials (Coach, Trainer & Manager) are required to complete Hockey University – Planning a Safe Return to Hockey, available at no cost to the individual.

The OMHA, along with the OHF and Hockey Canada, have worked diligently on a Return to Hockey plan based on direction from governments and public health authorities. There a number of resources to support and inform administrators, players, parents, coaches, trainers, officials and volunteers on how to navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19 through frequently asked questions. Read More

Please be aware that if your child participates in a non-sanctioned league after September 30, 2020, you will lose all privileges with the Markham Waxers for the remainder of the season and will have to re-apply for reinstatement to the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) at the end of the season.  Read More

Markham Skating Club’s Fall registration is now open, with power skating sessions available to all ages.  Please visit www.markhamskatingclub.com for more info and to register online. Sessions start September 8th.

Show your Waxers spirit while staying safe!

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To help us to finalize our Return to Hockey plans, we are asking for your input. Please complete our survey no later than Sunday, August 16.

Over the summer, the Waxers board has been monitoring the Covid-19 situation as it pertains to hockey. The health and safety of our members remains our top priority. The Waxers will offer a hockey program this fall that complies with the regulations and guidelines of the Ontario Government, Hockey Canada (HC), the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), the York Public Health Unit (PHU), and the City of Markham. Read More