Important: Non-Sanctioned Programs and Return to Hockey Guidelines

**Important Information - Please Read**

As 2020 has been a different hockey year so far, with modified programs and teams, we felt it was important to send a reminder on Non-Sanctioned Programs guidelines. 
 
As per Hockey Canada, players may play in a Non-Sanctioned League up until September 30^th of any given year. After September 30^th players must then decide to stay with a Non-Sanctioned Program or a Hockey Canada Sanctioned Program. If a player continues with the Non-Sanctioned Team/League they would then be required to apply for reinstatement to a Hockey Canada Sanctioned Program.  
  
This means that as of tomorrow, your Players should not be participating in a Non-Sanctioned team AND a Sting bubble.  
 
That said, as per HEO, they can continue to take part in individual Private Skill Instruction. 
  
For further details on current guidelines, please review the attached Covid-19 Emergency Response Plan and the Return to Hockey documents (written in accordance with HEO and Ottawa Public Health guidelines).  *These documents are fluid and will be updated as HEO and OPH guidelines change*.

http://www.ottawasting.com/files/sting_erp_sept_28_v5.pdf

http://www.ottawasting.com/files/ottawa_sting_rth_september_30_v2.pdf
 
Sting Executive Update: Mark Dalipaj has been appointed as VP of Coaching, pending election at the AGM. Welcome Mark, and thank you Trevor Brown for your valuable contribution to the Association!
 
Your Sting Executive