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Mccree · 02-03-2021, 09:48 AM

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100000% agreed. Brutal communication by everyone. They had to have plans predetrermined right? I guess not.

From McKnight

To our McKnight families,

It has been a while and we had hoped for better news to communicate, but yesterday Hockey Alberta announced the immediate conclusion of our traditional 2020-21 season.

What does this mean? Our season is concluded, but hockey is not cancelled for as long as the Alberta Government health regulations allow us on the ice. We, McKnight, are exploring opportunities for our families to have on ice experiences such as one-on-one instruction (as early as Monday). Hockey Calgary is also working with the community associations to figure out affordable spring hockey options during March and April. We might be disappointed in the announcement, but we respect the difficult decisions that have to be made in the best interest of all our players, families and community. We are optimistic that this new approach will serve the interests of all our families.

Refunds are a hot topic, and we can confirm that a refund will be provided. Over the next few weeks, we will be working with our teams, internal and external, to figure out the details regarding McKnight refunds. We will continue to share details as they come available and we hope to have an update regarding amounts by the end of the month.

Hockey is more than just what happens on the ice, it is about community and family. Our community is resilient and our Hockey Family is strong. We may be missing out on a few on-ice memories this year, but take solace in knowing that you are creating life-long memories with your family tucked away safely at home.

Watch for future communications on refunds and spring options. We will share all information as it comes available.

hixxes · 02-03-2021, 09:48 AM

Hockey Calgary has made it official. Season formally cancelled with refund info to follow from the associations. Spring programming will be opt-in and revisited when allowed.

Knut · 02-03-2021, 09:55 AM

Going to wait and see what they roll out for Spring hockey options before i get too upset.

Honestly, being able to sleep in on the weekends and not have 7-8 ice times per week has been kind of nice. I Miss it. Kids miss it but i doubt it has much of an effect at their level (U 9 and u11). I really feel for the older kids that missed out on an important year for development.

8sPOT · 02-03-2021, 09:56 AM

I just wanted to say that most people involved in minor hockey are volunteers, I thought it all went pretty well considering the circumstances. These people have jobs, families, and their own stuff going on too.

Our association did confirm yesterday that the season is over, there will be refunds, more to come.

CaptainCrunch · 02-03-2021, 10:05 AM

Its funny on the football side the effect of Covid on things like fund raising and fees. I expect things are going to be really tight for a lot of amateur sports teams for a good long while.

undercoverbrother · 02-03-2021, 10:56 AM

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I just wanted to say that most people involved in minor hockey are volunteers, I thought it all went pretty well considering the circumstances. These people have jobs, families, and their own stuff going on too.

Our association did confirm yesterday that the season is over, there will be refunds, more to come.

Our association allegedly pays some ####### $100,000, who BTW is still employed.

I have sat on boards for sporting associations. There is lots of work even in smooth normal times, don't like it don't volunteer.

Lubicon · 02-03-2021, 11:13 AM

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Our association allegedly pays some ####### $100,000, who BTW is still employed.

Are non profit associations (like MHA's) eligible for the wage subsidy programs the Feds have brought in? I genuinely don't know the answer to that. Do they meet the criteria?

undercoverbrother · 02-03-2021, 11:31 AM

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Are non profit associations (like MHA's) eligible for the wage subsidy programs the Feds have brought in? I genuinely don't know the answer to that. Do they meet the criteria?

I have no idea, but part of this individual's job is to work with the association coaches.

I mean there is a tonne to unpack about this person, how he uses the association data base to run a separate for profit business.

I am interested to see how each association approaches the refunds.

For example, my boy is 2nd year bantam, they had 5 weeks of hockey. Minimal ice, no refs, there refund for him should be substantial.

My girls had a bit more hockey.

I fully expect this to be a cluster phuck.

goaliemom · 02-03-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Its funny on the football side the effect of Covid on things like fund raising and fees. I expect things are going to be really tight for a lot of amateur sports teams for a good long while.

Hockey Alberta could use some of that World Junior 50/50 money to support the associations that are struggling. There should be a lot of money available.

hixxes · 02-03-2021, 12:19 PM

I'll echo 8sPOT's note that our mini-season went very well. I have full faith that our association (Trails West) will do right by its members. At my sons level the volunteers are top notch.

undercoverbrother · 02-03-2021, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by goaliemom

Hockey Alberta could use some of that World Junior 50/50 money to support the associations that are struggling. There should be a lot of money available.

undercoverbrother · 02-05-2021, 09:45 AM

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AAA, AA, Tiered league games concluded for 2020-21 season

AAA, AA, Tiered league games concluded for 2020-21 season

https://twitter.com/user/status/1356736150480818185

It is now Feb 5, and nothing from either of my kids associations on refunds.

How the #### did they not have this already planed? Is there no concept of contingency planning?

Just brutal.

hixxes · 02-05-2021, 02:18 PM

The associations were waiting on Hockey Canada/ Alberta/ Calgary for refund money. The associations can now move forward with their own refunds.

https://www.hockeycalgary.ca/assets/...nd_Details.pdf

hixxes · 02-06-2021, 09:49 AM

What the ... Hinshaw just tweeted that youth sports can commence on Monday.

Mccree · 02-06-2021, 09:59 AM

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/minor-sp...ures-1.5298548

Nancy · 02-06-2021, 10:13 AM

I assume this is the tweet in question, but where is the official announcement?

https://twitter.com/user/status/1358084537524187144

Nancy · 02-06-2021, 10:29 AM

Here is the release: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?x...042CC256FF5DF4

Hockey Calgary announcement:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1358104594585329664

hixxes · 02-06-2021, 11:31 AM

What a shlitz show.

They should probably carry on with the cancellation and refunds and start up in a couple weeks with whoever wishes to proceed.

Mccree · 02-06-2021, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hixxes

What a shlitz show.

They should probably carry on with the cancellation and refunds and start up in a couple weeks with whoever wishes to proceed.

I agree 100% with this.

Boblobla · 02-06-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hixxes

What a shlitz show.

They should probably carry on with the cancellation and refunds and start up in a couple weeks with whoever wishes to proceed.

I hope they do this. I don't want 2 weeks of practices so the association can avoid give me more money back. Wait for a few more weeks and put together a decent spring program.