March 27, 28, 29, 2020 Kids for Kids Hockey Tournament KINGSTON, ONTARIO

KIDS for KIDS ANNUAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

Good Afternoon,
Kids for Kids Hockey has been paying close attention to the global outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19. Although the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and KFL&A Public Health have determined the public health risk is low, we want to ensure we are being responsible and responding appropriately. The well-being of the children, youth, and families that attend our tournament, as well as the volunteers is our top priority. In light of recent events, and direction of Hockey Canada and the OMHA who sanction the tournament, the volunteer committee has no choice but to Suspend the 2020 Kids for Kids Tournament.

There are several operational issues to take into consideration and we will share more information directly with you as soon as we can. Hotels and Motels have been informed of the situation and we are working with Tourism Kingston to continue to message the properties. Reimbursement of tournament fees is being coordinated and a meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.

We recognize the significant impact this decision will have on families, charities, as well as the broader community, but this precaution is necessary in order to ensure that we keep all community members safe.

OMHA SUSPENDS HOCKEY INDEFINITELY
By Ontario Minor Hockey Association, 03/12/20, 8:00PM EDT

The Ontario Minor Hockey Association�s foremost priority is the health and safety of our participants, volunteers and hockey families. We have been proactively working alongside Health Canada, Hockey Canada and local public health officials in regards to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of recent events, the OMHA Officers have made the decision to immediately suspend all hockey activities. We will be proactive in informing our constituents on all upcoming protocols and required actions as they become available.

TOURNAMENT SANCTION NUMBERS

Boys Division OMHA #9289
Girls Division OWHA # TBA

OBJECTIVES

To provide a high quality end-of-season fun hockey weekend for players who usually play on teams in Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, and Midget, both house and rep leagues.
� To share the net proceeds with two local charities that provides services to children and Youth: The University Hospital Foundation at Kingston General Hospital, the Boys and Girls Club Fund.
To stimulate the local economy and create a model for attracting other groups to Kingston.

DATES

March 27, 28, 29, 2020

REGISTRATION

Registration opens on Oct 3rd and each team must mail in payment and application to the tournament registrar before your entry is considered. Please see Registration Page or contact k4kkingston@gmail.com

WATCH FOR 2020 TOURNAMENT DETAILS

2020 ENTRY FEES:

$900 prior to January 31, 2020
$950 after January 31, 2020

NOTE: Your cheque or money order must be received and processed before your application is considered official. Team Registration fees will not be returned to any team that drops out after February 1st, 2020. Administrative fees may also be charged to teams that drop out, at the Kids for Kids Tournament Committee's discretion.

Please send cheques and applications to:
Kids for Kids Hockey Tournament
Boys and Girls Club of Kingston & Area
559 Bagot Street
Kingston, Ontario
K7K 3E1

ADMISSION to GAMES

Bring the entire family, free admission to games. Raffles and optional donations will help to defray the expenses.

COMMUNICATIONS

Please share this information with others who wish to participate.

Kindly ensure that all interested parties know the tournament rules, especially with respect to the nature of House League Teams and how eligible affiliate rep players may play for a house team.
Please double check that the information on the application form is accurate, particularly your tournament team name, your category, and your level.
It helps everyone, when there is only one contact person for each team to whom all replies will be sent.
There are never enough volunteers to respond quickly to the numerous calls from parents and others associated with each team.
The schedules are never distributed before March 8th, because of the changes that always occur just before the tournament. .

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