News (Simcoe Minor Hockey)

By Martin Jefferson: On October 5, 2020 Arena Users received a letter from Norfolk County CAO, Jason Burgess seeking our input on future changes to Ice Rental Rates in Norfolk County. A copy of this letter has been posted here for your review: Norfolk_County_Ice_Users_Letter   The collective reply of the ...

By Martin Jefferson: Our Session 2 Program is now open for registration.  We have made some minor changes to the program based on feedback, ice availability and the desire to balance interests and needs.  Our Junior Skate Program (Initiation to Minor Novice) have been re-programmed to 2 ice times per week.  The ...

By Martin Jefferson: Thank you to everyone who has registered for our Fall 2020 Program.  Due to high volume of expressed interest and the need to firm up our schedule - registration is now closed. Please feel free to email us if you have an interest in registering for this program. Your name and details will be ...

By Martin Jefferson: Registration is now OPEN for the Fall 2020 (8 Week) Program.  For details on this program - please visit our "Hockey is Back" news article posted on August 28. Please note, that Registration will CLOSE on September 7 (at midnight). -----> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER    Yes - we know it is a short ...

By Martin Jefferson: The Norfolk, Port Dover, Simcoe & Waterford Minor Hockey Associations are excited to announce our Fall 2020 hockey program!  Our associations have collaborated to ensure that together we offer our members a great program which prioritizes player safety, fun, and development. A PDF of this ...

By Martin Jefferson: The Ontario Hockey Federation recently released details for Phase 2 – Stage 3 of their Return to Hockey Framework.  Stage 3 which will govern hockey programming for the start our 2020-2021 season. We know that many members are eager to return to the ice, and we look forward to seeing you there ...

By Martin Jefferson: Over the past few months we have been examining the impact of the closure of the Rec Centre Arena. The inescapable conclusion is that the closure of this arena - as directed by Norfolk County's 2020 budget - will result in significant ice availability shortages, force reductions in Minor Hockey's ...

By Martin Jefferson: Simcoe Minor Hockey AND Norfolk Minor Hockey Associations are now accepting Registrations for the 2020-2021 Hockey Season. This seasons approach to registration is slightly different from past seasons due to the current COVID-19 situation. At this point you may register (show your intention to ...

By Martin Jefferson: With the health and safety of all participants remaining at the forefront of all decision making, today Hockey Canada has released a statement and guideline documents regarding Return to Play. Click on the links below. Hockey Canada Statement on Return to Hockey In addition, Hockey Canada ...

By Martin Jefferson: This week we have received some correspondence from Hockey Canada. Please follow the links below.  Hockey Canada Open Letter and Return to Hockey Framework OHF Bulletin: Phase One of Ontario's Reopening Stay Safe!!!