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February 26, 2021 · 0 Comments
Orangeville Minor Hockey is back on the ice after being sidelined since Christmas.
Hockey executive made the announcement when the region was moved to the red zone after being locked down since December 26.
Currently there will be no league play and no games are allowed so all on-ice activity will be restricted to practices and training.
The ice will be restricted in terms of numbers with ten players, one coach, and one trainer allowed at the same time.
In following the rest of minor hockey in the province, players should come to the arena already suited up and ready to play as dressing rooms will not be available.
February 26, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Sam Odrowski
Orangeville Council unanimously voted to reduce ice rental fees for local minor hockey groups and Skate Canada last week, so they can complete their seasons now that Dufferin is in the red control zone for COVID-19 restrictions.
Dufferin moved out of total lockdown on Feb. 16, allowing sports groups to have 10 players on the ice at a time, without contact.
While the move permits ice time for youth, Orangeville Tigers Girls Hockey, Orangeville Minor Hockey, and Skate Canada couldn’t afford to pay the regular $186 per hour ice rental fee and continue their seasons, without a cost reduction.
December 23, 2020 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The change to a Code Red alert in the region caused many hockey clubs to immediately cancel on-ice activities for the rest of the month including training and practices.
Most had a tentative date of resuming hockey operations in early January if restrictions are eased up, however, that does not now seem likely.
Some girls hockey clubs in the region have decided to remain on the ice.
Locally, the Orangeville Tigers decided to keep practicing although games have been cancelled.
“The Orangeville Girls Hockey Association didn’t make the decision to continue lightly,” said Club president Michelle Whyte. “In fact we had two meetings to discuss whether we should or shouldn’t continue programs during the Red Control stage. We felt it would be more beneficial for the girl’s mental and physical health to offer programs to those families that were comforta