Markham Waxers

First, and most importantly, to the front-line and essential workers who have gone above and beyond around the clock to keep Canadians safe – a simple thank you is not nearly enough for what you have done over the last three months.

Second, to our Members, partners, local hockey associations, volunteers and fans across Canada, thank you for keeping the spirit of hockey alive. Unprecedented times have called for unprecedented efforts at every level of the game. Read More

The government of Ontario announced additional workplaces that can reopen on Tuesday, May 19 as a part of their Phase One of Ontario’s Reopening. This reopening included the following statement: Seasonal businesses and recreational activities for individual or single competitors, including training and sport competitions conducted by a recognized national or provincial sport organization. This includes indoor and outdoor non-team sport competitions that can be played while maintaining physical distancing and without spectators, such as tennis, track and field and horse racing. Read More

With the implementation of the U11 Player Pathway for the 2020/2021 season, the Ontario Hockey Federation has decided to discontinue the OHF U11 Championships as holding a championship at this age category contradicts the philosophy of the pathway. Aligning with the U11 Player Pathway, eliminating an OHF U11 Championship at this age category allows for equal development opportunity for all U11 players within the OHF. All U11 players will play an extended season and compete on a regional basis to keep more teams active, for longer.  Read More

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is great uncertainty regarding the resumption of activities related to hockey. As this an unprecedented and rapidly evolving public health and safety issue, we will take our direction from Public Health Authorities and Hockey Canada with respect to the resumption of activities. As such, it is necessary to make adjustments and accommodations to many elements of our operations, and notification will be provided to the membership on an ongoing basis as they arise and are clarified. At this time all coach qualification clinics are suspended until further notice. Read More

To:	OHF Members, OHF Directors and OHF Staff
From:	Phillip McKee, Executive Director
Date:	5/5/2020
Re:	Minor Hockey Tournaments for the 2020-2021 Season

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