Feb 8, 2021 11:46 AM Pete McIntyre
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) has announced the cancellation of its 2020/21 regular season and playoffs, including the Teck Cup championship.
The decision was made following Friday’s update from the provincial government that includes an extension on restrictions in place under the current Provincial Health Order until late February at the earliest.
“We are disappointed for our players, team staff, volunteers, sponsors, game officials and fans that the 2020/21 season will not be completed,” said KIJHL commissioner Jeff Dubois. “Over the past number of months we have made every effort possible to keep our athletes on the ice and to give all of them, and especially our graduating 20-year olds, the opportunity to compete for a league championship.
The Western Hockey League has announced its U.S. Division will begin the 2020-21 WHL regular season on Friday, March 19. This follows an update from W.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on Greater Vernon Recreation Services.
Between October and December 2020, public participation was down between 29 to 75 per cent for activities like public swimming, swim lessons, fitness, drop-in sports and playschool gym programs.
“Due to the extended closure of our recreation facilities at the start of the pandemic, there was a loss of revenue in 2020 of approximately $1.75 million,” said Doug Ross, Director, Recreation Services. “That loss was partially offset by a reduction in expenditures – the majority of which, unfortunately, included the laying off of staff. This was a hard but necessary step to take because of the circumstances.”
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