Good evening everyone,

As you all know, most Public Health restrictions have been lifted across the province today as we move to Phase 3 of the provincial reopening plan. You can learn more about Phase 3 by clicking here.

Effective today, the following are in effect in Nova Scotia:

• there will be no gathering limits or capacity limits, but people should still keep their social groups small and consistent and make careful choices about the gatherings they attend
• physical distance will no longer be required between individuals and groups, although distancing is still recommended
• masks will no longer be required, but wearing one in indoor public places or crowded outdoor places is strongly recommended
• businesses and organizations across all sectors can resume full operations with no mandatory Public Health restrictions
• special events including festivals, sports, performances, meetings, training and faith ceremonies can resume in full.

While masks are no longer mandated, we strongly encourage our members to continue to wear them.

As well, anyone who feels sick should say home and get tested.

People who test positive for COVID-19 are still required to self-isolate for seven days from the date symptoms started, or from the date of a positive test if there are no symptoms. There is no requirement to notify contacts outside a person’s household but people are encouraged to do so, especially for those who are at increased risk. Contacts are not required to isolate as long as they are symptom-free and test negative, whether they live with the person who tested positive or not.

We know the pandemic isn’t over but this is another encouraging step for our province. Let’s continue to work together to have a successful conclusion to our hockey season.

Yours in Hockey,

Amy Walsh

Executive Director

Hockey Nova Scotia

Arnie Farrell

President

Hockey Nova Scotia

Hi All,

We have confirmed with Lions arena that all COVID restrictions have now been lifted ( Full capacity, no masking).

A big thank you to all the Safety Reps, Volunteers , Coaches, Arena Staff, Players, Parents and the legions of Chebucto Hockey fans for your patience, understanding, and general great attitude in dealing with the difficulties and challenges over the last 2 years. 

Good luck to everyone as we near the end of the season.

Bryan Esbaugh

VP Risk 

Go Chebucto!

Hello Chebucto Families,

We are extending registration for the Checking Clinic-until Wednesday March 23rd, 2022....please see NEWS FEED link below for details..

https://chebuctominorhockey.com/l/40/CMHA/news/3605/Checking-Clinic-Reminder/

Thanks

CMHA and Outside Edge Hockey Development

Please be aware that as of March 7th it is our understanding that Lions Arena has increased it's spectator limit to 80 people and will now allow entrance 30 minutes prior for players as opposed to 20 minutes prior. Other arenas have also increased their spectator limits and we will update the information on the website COVID section as best we are able to collect the data.

As per the provincal plans all COVID based restrictions are set to be removed on March 21st. 

Thank you for your continued patience as light is finally at the end of the tunnel. 

Go Chebucto

VP Risk - Bryan Esbaugh

Hello Chebucto Families,

U11-U18 update

As we approach the end of the 21-22 Season, CMHA would like to share some key dates and points of interest.

Regular season for U11-U18 Central Minor(competitive) and Metro Minor (Recreation) will finish by March 21^st, 2022

Playoffs will begin March 22^nd and schedules will begin to take shape as we approach the end of the regular season. Please be advised, all teams will be busy as it is imperative, we complete the season on time to meet the deadlines noted below.

CMHF:

HNS has indicated that the Conference Championship game must be played by March 27th (no exceptions). Our leagues intention is to complete the regular season by March 21st, playoffs by March 27th and sending our playoff winners to conference championships/DOC(day of champions)/provincials.

The divisions requiring a Championship Game are as follows:

· U11-A

· U13-A

· U13-B

· U15-A

At the conclusion of the regular season, the top 4 teams will have a playoff (single elimination) to be completed by the March 25th and then host the game on the March 27th..

Ø  all other divisions not requiring a conference championship game will complete the playoffs as scheduled and advance to provincials/DOC. 

MMHL:

Regular season completed by March 21^st and playoffs by March 30^th.

Playoff rules and regulations will be communicated shortly. Team managers & coaches will receive an email from Katie- ice scheduler with the details.

Schedules will populate into calendar’s the same as regular games- you can either visit

Chebucto website- Chebucto Minor Hockey Association

Central Minor-Central Minor Hockey League

Metro Minor- Metro Minor Hockey League

Please see the HNS final playoff format below that we base our season plans on:

HNS_final draft playoff format 21-22

Thanks, and best of luck with the rest of your Season

Go Chebucto!

CMHA